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Fort Worth Drum Emporium
7301 NE Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Web Presence Score: 26
Showroom: Open by appointment only
Capacity Score: 50
Owner: Bruce Alford

Fort Worth Drum Emporium
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About Fort Worth Drum Emporium

Fort Worth Drum Emporium is an appointment-only drum shop located in North Richland Hills, Texas. It's one of three drum specialty stores in the DFW Metroplex and one of seven in the state. The store owner is Bruce Alford.

Demographics
City: North Richland Hills, Texas
Population: 70.7K
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 25 *
Metro Stat. Area: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Population: 8.1M
Est. drum set purchases/yr: 2.7K **

* Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of North Richland Hills from any retailer
** Estimated purchases of new drum sets by residents of the DFW Metroplex from any retailer

Competitive Profile
Fort Worth Drum Emporium operates with a strategic focus on personalized service and operational efficiency through its appointment-only model. This approach establishes a major competitive strength by offering a distinct, private shopping experience that differentiates it from conventional retail environments, appealing to customers who prioritize dedicated attention.
Key Advantages
Minimized overhead from public retail space.
The appointment-only model eliminates costs associated with maintaining a storefront for walk-in traffic, optimizing resource allocation.
Dedicated, personalized service.
Each customer receives undivided attention during their scheduled visit, facilitating a highly tailored and focused sales interaction.
Exclusive shopping experience.
The shop caters to clients who prefer a private, curated environment over traditional retail, establishing a distinct market position.
Web Presence Breakdown
Transactional Presence & Quality: 5
Social Media & Video Footprint: 10
Core Landing Page Usability: 8
Community & Service Integration: 3
Nearest drum shops:
  1. The (Ghost Note) Drum Shop
    Denton, Texas (26 mi)
  2. Dallas Percussion
    Dallas, Texas (31 mi)
  3. Tommy's Drum Shop
    Austin, Texas (181 mi)
  4. Cymbal Fusion
    Houston, Texas (232 mi)
  5. Jeff Ryder's Drum Shop
    San Antonio, Texas (239 mi)
Nearest large competitors:
  1. Music & Arts
    Hurst, Texas (2 mi)
  2. Guitar Center
    Fort Worth, Texas (7 mi)
  3. Music & Arts
    Fort Worth, Texas (7 mi)
  4. Guitar Center
    Arlington, Texas (9 mi)
  5. Music & Arts
    Arlington, Texas (13 mi)
Sources
U.S. Census Bureau
Statista
CP: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2117), 2025-11-11
WS: Gemini 2.5 Flash (2730), 2025-11-11