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BNI vs Metal Supermarkets Franchising America — which franchise is the better buy?
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| BNI | Metal Supermarkets Franchising America | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | A | B |
| Investment from | $53,410 | $397,500 |
| Total fees | 20% | 8% |
| Outlets | 191 | 99 |
| Lawsuits | 5 | 0 |
BNI: what their numbers say
Gross revenue and membership counts for 90 company-owned and 94 franchised outlets in 2025. Average franchised outlet revenue: $399,084; median: $293,449. No cherry-picking apparent; comprehensive percentile analysis provided.
Metal Supermarkets Franchising America: what their numbers say
Tables 1-5 show average gross sales $2.08-2.19M, invoice values $330-360, gross margins 48-51%. Data from 64-79 stores open 12-24+ months FY2013-2024. Omits operating expenses, only reflects costs of goods sold.
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