HobbyTown Franchise

HobbyTown Franchise Opportunity - Elevate Your Passion

About HobbyTown

Since its inception in 1985 in Lincoln, Nebraska, HobbyTown has been the cornerstone of the hobby retail industry. With over 160 stores across the United States, HobbyTown is well-regarded for its comprehensive range of hobby products and exceptional customer service. If you are passionate about hobbies and have experience managing people or owning a business, owning a HobbyTown franchise can be a fulfilling and lucrative opportunity.

Franchise Cost and Financial Requirements

• Liquid Capital: $60,000
• Net Worth: $150,000
• Total Investment: $225,000
• Veteran Discount: 10% Discount

Franchisee Support and Training

HobbyTown places a strong emphasis on ensuring the success of its franchisees through comprehensive support and training programs. As a franchisee, you will receive:

• Financing assistance through third-party lenders
• Site location and lease negotiation support
• Comprehensive store layout and design services
• On-site training and opening assistance
• Detailed pre-opening and operations manuals
• Ongoing business support from the home office
• Exclusive point-of-sale (POS) system
• Advertising and marketing assistance
• Discount product purchase program and national buying power
• Annual franchise convention with educational seminars and trade shows

Product Lines Offered

HobbyTown is a full-line hobby retailer, offering diverse product lines that cater to various interests:

• Model Railroading
• Games
• Radio Control Land
• Models, Paints, and Tools
• Radio Control Air
• Specialty and Educational Toys
• Science Kits

Why Choose HobbyTown?

Owning a HobbyTown franchise gives you access to a wealth of resources and a highly recognized brand in the hobby industry. Here are key reasons to consider HobbyTown:

• Nationally recognized and trusted brand
• Special agreements with distributors and manufacturers for quicker and more cost-effective product stocking
• Exclusive POS system and monthly financial reports to assist in business operations
• Annual owners' convention and trade shows for the latest industry updates
• No prior hobby experience needed, just a passion for hobbies and business management experience

What Our Franchisees Are Saying

"We're very pleased with the store support we receive from the corporate office. We wouldn't want to do this alone! Our store has been open for eight years now, and we have every intention of signing up for another ten." - Bill and Annie Scott, HobbyTown Indianapolis, IN

"We sell fun. Fun for kids and adults. Fun for families. We enjoy helping our customers by providing great customer service, excellent knowledge about what we sell and a wide selection of hobby products at competitive prices. We are hobbyists too. We are all passionate about our respective hobbies." - Gary Phillips, HobbyTown Knoxville, TN

How to Get Started

Ready to turn your passion for hobbies into a thriving business? Start the process today by filling out the free information request form to receive more details about the HobbyTown franchise opportunity.

Key Takeaways

• Minimum Liquid Capital: $60,000
• Total Investment: $225,000
• No hobby experience needed; business management experience preferred
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Access to exclusive POS system and national buying power

Download the Franchise Disclosure Document or fill out the free information request form to learn more about this exciting opportunity with HobbyTown!