METAL SUPERMARKETS FRANCHISING AMERICAN INC.
Metal Supermarkets franchises operate as metal supermarkets, which are warehouse and distribution centers offering a wide variety of small-quantity metals such as aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, and copper, along with specialized services including cut-to-size processing, shearing, punching, bending, fast delivery, and sourcing of hard-to-find items with no minimum order requirements. The business model involves franchising these stores that use proprietary systems, trademarks, training, and supplier relationships to serve business customers. Target markets include maintenance and engineering departments of manufacturing facilities, food processors, machine shops, tool and die shops, contractors, welders, fabricators, hospitals, schools, universities, and other service-oriented institutions.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
6% royalty + 2% brand fund + $118/mo conference + $18-$30/mo email + $613-$812/mo hosting
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 55 franchised stores that operated for the entire four-year period (2021-2024)
* All figures are directly extracted from Table 1 and Table 5 for the most recent fiscal year (2024). 'High Annual Gross Sales' and 'Low Annual Gross Sales' are not used for 'revenue_top_quartile' and 'revenue_bottom_quartile' as they represent maximum/minimum values, not averages of explicit quartiles, as per instructions. Gross Profit is not considered 'Net Profit' as per FDD notes, and no other expense data (beyond COGS) is provided to estimate net profit/income/EBITDA, hence best_guess_profit_low and best_guess_profit_high are null.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How METAL SUPERMARKETS FRANCHISING AMERICAN INC. Compares to Other Specialty Retail Franchises
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 78% of Specialty Retail franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Specialty Retail
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
METAL SUPERMARKETS FRANCHISING AMERICAN INC. Current | $351K - $613K | $45K | 6.0% | 92 |
| MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS | $48K - $260K | N/A | N/A | 797 |
| CORNWELL | $80K - $324K | N/A | N/A | 793 |
| BATTERIES PLUS | $263K - $497K | $45K | 5.0% | 604 |
| PET SUPPLIES PLUS | $537K - $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
| WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED | $227K - $379K | $40K | 4.0% | 340 |
Specialty Retail Average 46 franchises | $285K - $708K | $38K | 5.0% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 46 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+19 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for METAL SUPERMARKETS FRANCHISING AMERICAN INC. franchisees (2012 - 2025)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Termination dispute by a former franchisee alleging fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of contract, and violations of franchise statutes due to undisclosed supplier competition.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a METAL SUPERMARKETS FRANCHISING AMERICAN INC. franchise?
The total initial investment to open a METAL SUPERMARKETS FRANCHISING AMERICAN INC. franchise ranges from $350,500 to $612,500. This includes a franchise fee of $44,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a METAL SUPERMARKETS FRANCHISING AMERICAN INC. franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a METAL SUPERMARKETS FRANCHISING AMERICAN INC. franchise is $2,059,999. The median revenue is $1,748,967.
How many METAL SUPERMARKETS FRANCHISING AMERICAN INC. franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, METAL SUPERMARKETS FRANCHISING AMERICAN INC. has 92 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2010.
Can you get an SBA loan for a METAL SUPERMARKETS FRANCHISING AMERICAN INC. franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for METAL SUPERMARKETS FRANCHISING AMERICAN INC. franchises. Historical data shows 61 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for METAL SUPERMARKETS FRANCHISING AMERICAN INC. franchisees, with an average loan amount of $294,951. The historical default rate is 8.2%.
Is METAL SUPERMARKETS FRANCHISING AMERICAN INC. a good franchise to buy?
METAL SUPERMARKETS FRANCHISING AMERICAN INC. shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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