Metal Supermarkets Opens Milestone 100th U.S. Store
Sustainable business system cited as key to reaching network landmark in 40th year of operation
May 5, 2025 | Toronto, ON – Today, Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, announced a key milestone with the opening of its 100th U.S. store, located in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.
Metal Supermarkets was founded in Toronto, Ontario, in 1985 with the company enjoying rapid expansion across Canada. U.S. expansion followed with the brand’s first U.S. store opening in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the course of four decades, the company has provided businesses and consumers with fast and reliable metal services, building an influential presence within a niche of the metals distribution industry.
“Reaching 100 U.S. stores is an exciting achievement for Metal Supermarkets and is a testament to the strength and value of our business system combined with the dedication, hard work and customer service passion of our many franchisees. Our goals include continued U.S. growth as there are numerous viable U.S. markets,” said Stephen Schober, President and CEO of Metal Supermarkets. “Metal Supermarkets has undergone many changes over our 40 years, but the beauty of our industry is that it is extremely stable. We have focused on sustainable, manageable growth, with system advancements being evolutionary, not revolutionary.”
With 134 stores in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom, Metal Supermarkets’ growth has been accelerating. Fifteen new stores are anticipated to open in 2025 and a healthy pipeline of candidates is reviewing the business system.
Metal Supermarkets is actively awarding locations to qualified individuals who have strong business acumen and customer service experience. The Metal Supermarkets franchise opportunity is best suited for the owner-operator franchisee who is looking to build an income and create a lasting, profitable business in their local market. The moderate investment range for a Metal Supermarkets location is between $430,500 to $592,500, and qualified owners must have a minimum of $150,000 in liquid capital to be considered. Qualified U.S. military veterans can take advantage of a $5,000 reduction off the initial franchise fee.
ABOUT METAL SUPERMARKETS
Celebrating 40 years of operation, Metal Supermarkets, the world’s largest supplier of small-quantity metals, has over 130 brick-and-mortar stores across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom with 9 franchise locations in development. Known for its speed and convenience, Metal Supermarkets sells a wide variety of metals including Aluminum, Hot-Rolled Steel, Cold-Rolled Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Galvanized Steel, Tool Steel, Brass, Bronze and Copper. With highly specialized staff, customers can get the metal they need in a size that is convenient for them. For more information about how Metal Supermarkets is helping customers today and tomorrow, visit the Metal Supermarkets website, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
For further information: John Swinimer, Senior PR & Communications Specialist | (905) 362 8226 ext. 9985.
