Metal Supermarkets
Franchise Overview
This franchise operates brick-and-mortar metal distribution centers specializing in the sale of small-quantity metals in a wide variety of types, shapes, sizes, and grades. Products include aluminum, hot- and cold-rolled steel, stainless steel, brass, copper bar, tubes, channel, and sheet metal, all processed to customers' exact specifications with fast turnaround and no minimum order requirements. The model serves a broad customer base including manufacturing facilities, maintenance departments, tool and die makers, fabricators, machine shops, military and government departments, hobbyists, and homeowners.
Franchisees operate as owner-operators and benefit from an established brand with over 11 consecutive years of sales growth. The network spans the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom, making it the world's largest small-quantity metal supplier. Comprehensive franchise support is provided, covering training, operations, and ongoing guidance to help franchisees build a scalable, locally run business.
Just the Facts
For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
Metal Supermarkets Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These official Metal Supermarkets FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Metal Supermarkets FDD 2026
January 2026
Metal Supermarkets FDD 2025
January 2025
Metal Supermarkets FDD 2024
January 2024
Metal Supermarkets FDD 2022
January 2022
Metal Supermarkets FDD 2021
January 2021
Metal Supermarkets FDD 2020
January 2020
Metal Supermarkets FDD 2019
January 2019
Metal Supermarkets FDD 2018
January 2018
Metal Supermarkets FDD 2017
January 2017
Metal Supermarkets FDD 2016
January 2016
Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.
