HobbyTown Claimed
HobbyTown Franchise For Sale
HobbyTown is a proven franchise system with over 35 years of experience and 100 locations open in the US. The HobbyTown franchise system has evolved to embrace the changing work of retail with modern merchandising, marketing, omni-channel shopping and store management technology. Our newest franchise stores have been achieving record startup performance, and we’re not slowing down anytime soon.
At HobbyTown, we bring joy and entertainment to hobbyists, kids and adults of all ages through a large, diverse collection of product lines, many of which have been popular for generations…
- Radio Controlled Vehicles and planes
- Games from board games, card games, to role playing games
- Scale models
- Toys like LEGO, Hasbro and Mattel
- Educational and STEM products
Our stores are a community asset providing customers with a go-to place for activities and opportunities to build relationships with fellow enthusiasts – HobbyTown promotes and provides healthy alternatives to “screen time”.
Franchise Background
Franchised Units Awarded: 102
Franchise Units Open: 100
Company Owned Units: 0
Number of Franchisees: 77
Approved Registration States: IN, MI, SD, VA & WI
Registration Pending: HI, MD, NY, ND, RI & WA
States Not Registered: AK
Sold Out Markets: Dallas Fort Worth TX and Phoenix Metro Area
Territory Description and Minimum Requirements: 200K population in a 10 Mile Radius
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No
Territory Protection: Yes
Master/Area Development Opportunities: Yes
Financial Terms
Total Investment: $340,000 - $610,000
Minimum Net Worth: $500,000
Franchise Fee: $49,500
Royalty: 4.75%
Ad: 2%
Item 19: Yes
Average Number of Employees: 4-5
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: Yes
Home-Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Support & Training
1 week in a preferred training store and 1 week at the home office in Lincoln, NE
Preferred Training Locations
Shadowing Franchise Owner on day-to-day operations
Home Office Training
Presentations
Reviewing every aspect of the business
Staffing
Marketing
Ordering Products
On-Going Support
HobbyTown corporate office will send a team for on-site store setup in preparation for a new location soft opening and grand opening.
Corporate team comes out to location for a site visit to ensure owner and staff are prepared for opening
HobbyTown’s corporate support team will have weekly meetings with franchisees to assist with ongoing questions and concerns.
90 days (about 3 months) after opening a new location, HobbyTown will come visit to assess and assist with productivity and operations.
Ideal Candidate
Function & Daily Tasks of the Owner-Operator:
Oversee the key aspects of the business:
People Management
Quality of Environment
Inventory Management
Marketing
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