Metal Supermarkets Franchise

Wholesale & retail metal supplier

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Metal Supermarkets franchise?

Total Investment: $225,000-$275,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $39,500
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $7.5K

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Metal Supermarkets News

Metal Supermarkets Maps Out Us Growth Plan
Despite the booming economy in the United States, there is just one established North American-based metal service center that has (only) touched the U.S. market. But in the next five years, Toronto-based Metal Supermarkets International Ltd., which claims to be the only franchiser in the metals dis... more

Welcome To Your New Neighborhood Metal Supermarkets
Metal Supermarkets is known as the Convenience Stores of the Metal Industry. Founded in 1985, today we are the world's largest supplier of small quantity metal. Today with over 85 locations in six different countries (US, Canada, England, Scotland, Austria and the United Arab Emirates), we are c... more

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The Convenience Store Of The Metal Industry
Metal Supermarkets stores are unique and ‘one of a kind’. No other franchise program provides the same products and services. ‘Small quantity’ metal sales is a multi billion dollar market, and Metal Supermarkets is recognized as the global leader in this marketplace. Metal... more

Metal Supermarkets Names New Ceo
Metal Supermarkets has named Robert M. San Julian its new president and CEO, effective Dec. 1, 2005. Headquartered in Toronto, Ont., Metal Supermarkets is the largest and fastest-growing distributor of small-quantity metals in the world. The 52-year-old San Julian was formerly CEO of Brafasco, a... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Metal Supermarkets open? 1985
When did Metal Supermarkets start franchising? 1987

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	36	15	9	21
2004	36	15	9	21
2003	37	18	13	21
2002	37	20	9	24
2001	27	20	9	23

Expansion Plans

International: Australia,New Zealand, Canada, Middle East, Western Europe,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

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