Metal Supermarkets is the world's largest small quantity metal
distributor. The stores are small metal warehouse and distribution
centers, typically 4,000 - 6,000 square feet. The stores stock, and
sell various grades, sizes and shapes of metals such as aluminum,
hot and cold rolled steel, stainless steel, brass and copper in
bar, tubes, channel and sheet. The core focus is not selling metal
used in manufacturing itself but for the maintenance and repair
departments of manufacturers, distribution companies, food
processors, machine shops, tool and die makers, government agencies
and a wide variety of other companies and institutions as well as
home owners and hobbyists. Customers who deal with Metal
Supermarkets value and benefit from the companies key differentials
including "cut to size" metal, fast delivery, and sourcing of
non-stock and "hard to find" items, with no required minimum order
size..
This is a real relationship business! One of the best things
about this business is that it enjoys minimal customer and industry
dependency. The franchisees enjoy a consistent long term
relationship with their customers, as well as their staff and
suppliers. As a B2B franchise without any national competition,
this is truly a unique and special franchise opportunity. Metal
Supermarkets is the largest participant in this niche. Their
franchisees can continue to build their customer base and sales
year after year. Even long term franchisees, including those with
in excess of 10 years in the business continue to build larger and
more diverse customer lists and enjoy greater customer
penetration.