Metal Supermarkets vs IceBorn Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Metal Supermarkets vs IceBorn including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Metal Supermarkets Franchise
IceBorn Franchise
Investment $228,500 - $437,000$113,050 - $245,650
Franchise Fee $39,500$7,000
Royalty Fee 6%-2%to6%
Advertising Fee 1%to1%
Year Founded 19852003
Year Franchised 19872012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $7.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Metal Supermarkets Franchise
IceBorn Franchise
Experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following: * Outgoing personality with a willingness to work hard to succeed * Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment * Can effectively delegate and manage employees * Understands that building a business does not happen overnight * Willingness to work hard in order to achieve mid- to long-term meaningful financial rewards, versus short-term "home runs"

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Financing Options
 
Metal Supermarkets Franchise
IceBorn Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Metal Supermarkets Franchise
IceBorn Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 120 hours Classroom Training: 60 hours On-The-Job Training: 12.5 hours Classroom Training: 15.5 hours Additional Training: At corporate manufacturing plant
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Ad Templates Social media SEO
Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Absentee Ownership Allowed

Expansion Plans
 
Metal Supermarkets Franchise
IceBorn Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Metal Supermarkets

With no national competition, Metal Supermarkets is poised for rapid growth in the small quantity metals industry. With solid systems and processes in place,
Metal Supermarkets has proven itself to be an outstanding business opportunity for individuals seeking a B2B niche business. As a Metal Supermarkets franchisee, you will supply industrial metals cut to any size, delivered from your extensive stocks, with no minimum order. The Metal Supermarkets business truly occupies a niche in the market, providing exactly what the customer wants, when they want it and how they want it. Through the implementation of our business model and system, you will provide businesses and individual customers with an unparalleled service. As part of the Metal Supermarkets franchise system, you will enjoy the following benefits:
 * Use of our highly recognized trademark and business system
 * Professional training in the implementation of our business model and system in your protected territory
 * Access to our preferred provider network
 * Ongoing guidance and support in the operation of your Metal Supermarkets franchise
 * Marketing support including sales and referrals from our website

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Metal Supermarkets franchised business is from $216,500 to $403,000. This includes $57,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
If you enter into a development agreement to establish multiple Metal Supermarkets stores, the development fee (which is paid instead of the initial franchise fees that would be due for those stores) is $39,500 for the first store, $25,000 for the second store, and $15,000 for the third and each store after that.

Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.A, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, South America 
Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee

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About IceBorn

IceBorn was created by our parent company, Ice House America, with the vision of becoming the most reliable source of fresh vended ice & water on the market. Our iconic slogan, Fresh From The Source, speaks to our mission of providing the cleanest, freshest, and most accessible product available. Each IceBorn machine is a mini ice and water plant, allowing the consumer access to a product that has never been touched by human hands.

Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S., Australia/New Zealand, Central America, Mexico and South America   

#86 on Entrepreneur's ranking of the top 150 franchises offering incentives and other programs to help veterans become franchisees

Veteran Incentives  50% off franchise fee, first-year royalties waived