Metal Supermarkets
Metal Supermarkets stores are metal warehouse and distribution centers selling various grades, sizes, and shapes of metals (aluminum, steel, stainless, brass, copper) with cut-to-size processing, fabrication and related services (welding, drilling, bending, polishing, notching, galvanizing), fast delivery, computerized ordering, and sourcing of non‑stock items, with no minimum order size, serving businesses and institutions.
Your franchise match score
Retail
Brand highlights
- CEOG. Stephen Schober
- Headquarters
- Year founded2023
- Year started franchising1987
- IndustryRetail
- Locations open93 (+18 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$350,500 - $612,500
- Franchise fee$44,500
- RoyaltyOn monthly Gross Sales up to $143,562 a royalty fee of 6% of such Gross Sales; on Gross Sales from $143,563 to $212,472 a royalty fee of 5% of such Gross Sales; and on Gross Sales from $212,473 or more, a royalty fee of 3% of such Gross Sales; all subject to annual CPI adjustments and the minimum annual royalty requirement as described in Note 2.
- Brand fundCurrently, 2% of Gross Sales, subject to a reduced contribution rate once thresholds contribution amounts are met and subject to annual CPI adjustments to threshold amounts.
- Required Liquid Capital$50,000
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-01-27
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| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about Metal Supermarkets, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Business Experience | Review the professional backgrounds and relevant business experience of Metal Supermarkets's executives, directors, and key management personnel. | |
| Litigation | Understand any past or pending legal actions involving Metal Supermarkets, its affiliates, or key personnel that may be relevant to prospective franchisees. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Metal Supermarkets franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Metal Supermarkets provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 93 |
| Franchise locations | 92 |
| Corporate locations | 1 |
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