"Metal Supermarkets Franchising America Inc." and "Metal Supermarkets"
Disclosure honesty
"Metal Supermarkets Franchising America Inc." and "Metal Supermarkets" discloses earnings (Item 19) — but the grade is how honestly. We graded it C.
What their own earnings claim actually says
Average gross sales, quarterly sales for new stores, average invoices, gross margins. 64 stores in 4-year period; excludes 33 newer stores and 7 closed stores. No net income provided.
Is "Metal Supermarkets Franchising America Inc." and "Metal Supermarkets" worth it? — how it compares to 41 similar franchises
| Ongoing fees | 8% of sales | about average |
| Startup cost | from $397,500 | pricier than 89% of peers |
| Disclosure honesty | Grade C | typical for the category |
| Closure rate | 2.0% of outlets | about average |
| Disclosed lawsuits | 0 | fewer than most |
Benchmarked against every retail & business services franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.
Owner take-home for a "Metal Supermarkets Franchising America Inc." and "Metal Supermarkets"
The franchisor's framing: Average gross sales, quarterly sales for new stores, average invoices, gross margins. 64 s… We reconstruct what an owner actually keeps, from their own FDD.
- Reconstructed owner P&L — net take-home after royalty, ad fund, rent, labor & debt
- Break-even timeline + cash-on-cash ROI
- Full fee stack + required-purchase markups
- Decoded real failure / closure rate
- How it ranks vs comparable franchises
- Validation-call playbook — the exact questions to ask
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"Metal Supermarkets Franchising America Inc." and "Metal Supermarkets" franchise — frequently asked
- How much does a "Metal Supermarkets Franchising America Inc." and "Metal Supermarkets" franchise cost?
- The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $397,500–$670,500, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.
- How much do "Metal Supermarkets Franchising America Inc." and "Metal Supermarkets" franchise owners make?
- Average gross sales, quarterly sales for new stores, average invoices, gross margins. 64 stores in 4-year period; excludes 33 newer stores and 7 closed stores. No net income provided. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
- What is the "Metal Supermarkets Franchising America Inc." and "Metal Supermarkets" franchise failure rate?
- 2 closures FY2024-2025; 1 non-renewal FY2023. Low termination/failure rate.
- Is a "Metal Supermarkets Franchising America Inc." and "Metal Supermarkets" franchise worth it?
- It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. "Metal Supermarkets Franchising America Inc." and "Metal Supermarkets" scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with "Metal Supermarkets Franchising America Inc." and "Metal Supermarkets" or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.