
Metal Supermarkets
Metal Supermarkets is a metal warehouse and distribution franchise built around convenience for businesses and individuals that need metal quickly, accurately, and without large minimum order requirements. Stores sell a wide variety of metals and related materials, provide cut-to-size and value-added metal processing, offer fast delivery, and help source non-stock or hard-to-find items. The concept serves a developed market the brand has operated in for almost 40 years.
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Business & Professional Services
Brand highlights
- CEOG. Stephen Schober
- Headquarters
- Year founded1985
- Year started franchising1987
- IndustryBusiness & Professional Services
- Locations open93 (+18 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$397,500 - $670,500
- Franchise fee$49,500
- Royalty6% - 3%
- Brand fund2%
- Required Liquid Capital$150,000
- Required Net Worth$500,000
- Average gross sales per store$2,192,668
Brand superpowers
Local metal convenience
Small quantity orders
Cut-to-size customization
Broad metal inventory
B2B customer demand
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Ideal candidate profile
Strong Sales Ability
Owner Operator Preferred
Relationship Builder
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Business Acumen
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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. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the Metal Supermarkets franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a Metal Supermarkets franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Metal Supermarkets franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Metal Supermarkets. | |
| 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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