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HobbyTown USA
Kids of all ages will enjoy HobbyTown USA. The retail franchise business offers radio-controlled cars, planes, and boats, a variety of trains and related items, games, toys, slot cars, rockets, scale models, paints, and tools. Along with the opportunity to play with, er, test the merchandise, HobbyTown USA offers franchisees a variety of other benefits such as a point-of-purchase and inventory computer program, customizable store Web site, discount product purchase program, and national buying power. Onsite training and startup and ongoing support are also provided, including financial, site location and lease negotiation, store layout and design, opening, operations, marketing, and 24/7 technical assistance.
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1980 |
| Franchising since | 1985 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 5 - 10 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 151 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 152 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 161 | 0 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $160,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 3% |
| Net Worth | $200,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $75,000+ |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
