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HobbyTown
Brick-and-mortar retail stores selling hobby, toy, entertainment, educational, collectible, and gift merchandise, including model railroading, radio-controlled items, tools, paints, models, games, model rockets, science kits, art supplies, and educational/recreational toys for hobbyists.
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Entertainment
Brand super powers
Only combined hobby & toy retailing franchise in the country
Parent AMain - providing website/software/technology dev.
Exclusive product distribution
Extensive corporate support system
Established and proven brand
Brand highlights
- CEOKendall Bennett
- Headquarters2930 Ridge Line Road, Lincoln, NE, 68516
- Year founded1985
- Year started franchising1985
- IndustryEntertainment
- Locations open94 (-16 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$350,000 - $620,000
- Franchise fee$49,500
- Royalty4.75% of gross sales
- Brand fund2% of gross sales
- Required Liquid Capital$150,000
- Required Net Worth$500,000
Learn more about the Entertainment industry:
Entertainment franchises include movie theaters, bowling alleys, and escape rooms. This sector thrives on providing memorable experiences and leisure activities for individuals and families.
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-04-02
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| Business Experience | Review the professional backgrounds and relevant business experience of HobbyTown's executives, directors, and key management personnel. | |
| Litigation | Understand any past or pending legal actions involving HobbyTown, its affiliates, or key personnel that may be relevant to prospective franchisees. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a HobbyTown franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information HobbyTown provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 94 |
| Franchise locations | 94 |
| Corporate locations | 0 |
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Franchisee reviews
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Based on 2 reviews
CURRENT FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 1
The franchisee reported a generally positive experience with the brand, though they are hesitant about expanding. They highlighted excellent ongoing support and noted that financial results are meeting the expectations set during the sales process with strong ROI. However, they indicated little interest in purchasing additional units.
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CURRENT FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 1
The franchisee expressed a positive experience with the brand, indicating strong overall satisfaction and a high likelihood to repurchase and recommend. They highlighted solid ongoing support, financial results and ROI that meet expectations, and effective technology and customer acquisition strategies. However, they reported difficulty hiring qualified employees and felt initial onboarding/training was only adequate, with only moderate interest in expanding.
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