HOBBY TOWN USA & HOBBY USA

HOBBY TOWN USA & HOBBY USA

HobbyTown franchises operate retail stores selling hobby, toy, entertainment, educational, collectible, and gift merchandise, including model railroading, radio-controlled items, tools, paints, models, games, rockets, science kits, art supplies, and recreational toys. The business model centers on providing for the public's current and future needs in these categories through stores typically ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 square feet. The primary target market is hobbyists between the ages of 12 and 55.

100
Locations
$340K–$610K
Investment
RetailLincoln, NEwww.hobbytownfranchise.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs


Franchise Fee
$49,500
Item 5 of FDD
Initial Investment Range
$340,000 $610,000
Low: $340,000High: $610,000
Item 7 of FDD
Royalty Rate
4.75%
of gross sales
Brand Fund
2.00%
Item 6 of FDD
Fixed Monthly Fees
$13 – $21
Item 6 of FDD

4.75% royalty + 2% ad fund + $13-$21/mo security software

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$0
Median Gross Revenue
$0
Top Quartile Revenue
$0
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$0
Average Net Profit
$0
Average Gross Profit
$0

Data Based On: 87 franchised stores open for full year 2023 that reported complete financial information

* Average gross revenue and median gross revenue are taken directly from Table 1, 'Gross Revenue' and 'Median' columns. Average gross profit is taken directly from Table 1, 'Gross Profit' and 'Average' columns. Revenue top quartile is taken from Table 2 ('1st Quartile Gross Revenue'), 'Average' column. Revenue bottom quartile is taken from Table 5 ('4th Quartile Gross Revenue'), 'Average' column. Average net profit is represented by 'Adjusted Operating Income' from Table 1, 'Average' column, as defined in Note 9: Gross Profit minus Total Adjusted Operating Expenses. Note 8 clarifies that Total Adjusted Operating Expenses explicitly excludes interest, owner payroll, and other discretionary items, aligning with the definition of operating profit before taxes and interest. Best guess profit low/high are based on the 'Low' and 'High' values for 'Adjusted Operating Income' from Table 1.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How HOBBY TOWN USA & HOBBY USA Compares


Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 76% of Specialty Retail franchises
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
HOBBY TOWN USA & HOBBY USA
Current
$340K – $610K$50K4.8%100
MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS$48K – $260KN/AN/A797
CORNWELL$80K – $324KN/AN/A793
BATTERIES PLUS$263K – $497K$45K5.0%604
PET SUPPLIES PLUS$537K – $2.0M$50K3.0%502
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED$227K – $379K$40K4.0%340
Specialty Retail Average
46 franchises
$285K – $708K$38K5.0%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 46 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1TX
10
2WA
8
3CA
7
4CO
6
5OH
6
6IL
5
7NE
5
8VA
4
9NC
4
10GA
4
11FL
4
12KY
3
13IN
3
14WI
3
15OK
3

+30 more states

Franchisee Contacts


164 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

NameSBA Loan
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active
John Smith
ABC Franchise LLC
$350,000
2023 · Active

164 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
1
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
5
Transfers
8
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
2

Frequently Asked Questions


The total initial investment to open a HOBBY TOWN USA & HOBBY USA franchise ranges from $340,000 to $610,000. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.8% of gross sales.

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