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title: "Metal Supermarkets Signs Agreement to Introduce Bay Area to Speed, Variety and Convenience for Small-Quantity Metals"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/87802215-e4ad-4d35-8266-c8a70d33c14f
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20210301_metal_supermarkets_signs_agreement_to_introduce_bay_area_to_speed_variety_a.html
category: "Signs"
industry: "Business Services"
segment: "Signs"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2021-03-01T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:28:37.234Z
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# Metal Supermarkets Signs Agreement to Introduce Bay Area to Speed, Variety and Convenience for Small-Quantity Metals

**TL;DR:** Metal Supermarkets signed agreements to bring five new stores to the Bay Area, with an initial store in San Jose. The company is executing a strategic expansion plan to add 50 new locations in targeted markets over the next four years.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-03-01. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20210301_metal_supermarkets_signs_agreement_to_introduce_bay_area_to_speed_variety_a.html).*

## Story

Metal Supermarkets announced today it has signed franchise and development agreements to bring five new stores to the Bay Area with an initial store in San Jose.

“Customer service is one of Metal Supermarkets many focal points, and that’s why I determined to move forward with this proven business opportunity,” said Ken Welsh, who is now on a path to open five stores in the Bay Area. “My career has taught me how critical it is to have a customer focus and to build true partnerships with those in your community. I am excited to start working with local businesses and consumers.”

The deal with Welsh comes amid a pivotal growth phase for Metal Supermarkets. With locations open across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, the company is executing a strategic expansion plan to add 50 new locations during the next four years in targeted markets, including Austin, Boston, Detroit, Milwaukee, New York, Phoenix, Sacramento and San Antonio.

“We are confident Ken has the acumen and drive to ensure Metal Supermarkets broadens its reach and becomes an integral part of the business community,” said Stephen Schober, President and CEO of Metal Supermarkets. “We’ve completed our market research and have identified a strong demand for our metal products and services. Our team is excited to support Ken as he works towards creating an exceptional experience for customers.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- Business Services (sector)
- franchise agreement (topic)
- customer service (topic)
- market growth (topic)
- Metal Supermarkets (company)
- Stephen Schober (person)
- Bay Area (location)
- San Jose, California (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20210301_metal_supermarkets_signs_agreement_to_introduce_bay_area_to_speed_variety_a.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/87802215-e4ad-4d35-8266-c8a70d33c14f).