HobbyTown USA

$HBBYF500 #501
CategoryRetail
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Retail Businesses
Locations85
Franchisee Count84
Franchise Fee$49,500
Item 7 Low$327,100
Item 7 Midpoint$392,550
Item 7 High$458,000
Royalty Fees4.75% of gross sales
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open2
ParentAMain.com, Inc.
Founded1980
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business46
Began Franchising1985
HQLincoln, NE
Executives12
LinksWeb
Main Phone(402) 434-5065
FDD IssuedMay 6, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 🔒
Franchisor

Hobby Town Unlimited, Inc., doing business as HobbyTown® and HobbyTown USA®, offers franchises for the establishment and operation of retail hobby merchandise stores selling model railroading, radio-controlled items, models, games, toys, collectibles, art supplies, and related hobby and educational merchandise.

Franchisees must utilize the SmartSuite POS software and other designated computer systems, with initial costs estimated between $6,000 to $9,000. The Company provides a Confidential Operations Manual and may modify it, and the accounting software used is 'Creative Solutions'.

Hobby Town Unlimited, Inc., doing business as HobbyTown® and HobbyTown USA®, offers franchises for the establishment and operation of retail hobby merchandise stores selling model railroading, radio-controlled items, models, games, toys, collectibles, art supplies, and related hobby and educational merchandise.

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