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HOBBY USA
HobbyTown USA is a retail franchise specializing in the sale of hobby, toy, entertainment, educational, collectible, and gift merchandise. They cater to hobbyists, primarily between the ages of 12 and 55, offering a wide range of products including model railroading, radio-controlled items, models, games, and art supplies. The franchise aims to meet the diverse recreational needs of the public.
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Franchise Costs
4.75% royalty + 2% ad fund + $150-$250/yr security software + $125/mo check writing service
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 67 franchised stores (Reporting Stores) for the entire 2025 Calendar Year.
* Average gross profit and average net profit (Adjusted Operating Income) were directly extracted from Table 1. The best guess profit range was derived from the lowest and highest Adjusted Operating Income values reported in Table 1.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,627,084
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Unlock financial performance dataHow HOBBY USA Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HOBBY USA Current | $327K – $458K | $50K | 4.8% | 85 |
| CORNWELL | $80K – $324K | N/A | N/A | 793 |
| MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS | $48K – $263K | N/A | N/A | 757 |
| BATTERIES PLUS | $285K – $537K | $50K | 5.0% | 601 |
| PET SUPPLIES PLUS | $537K – $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
| WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED | $232K – $376K | $40K | 4.0% | 344 |
Specialty Retail Average 48 franchises | $287K – $700K | $39K | 5.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 48 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+18 more states
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86 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a HOBBY USA franchise ranges from $327,100 to $458,000. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.8% of gross sales.