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Hobbytown USA
6301 S. 58th St.
Lincoln, NE 68516-3676
800#: (800) 858-7370
Tel: (402) 434-5064
Fax: (402) 434-5078
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.hobbytown.com
Contact: Ms. Nichole Ernst, Associate Vice President
HOBBYTOWN USA stores are full-line hobby stores, featuring trains, models, radio-controlled vehicles, games, collectible cards, gifts, accessories and much more! The HOBBYTOWN USA system provides store owners with a comprehensive package of systems and services to be competitive in the hobby and entertainment industries.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1969
First Franchise: 1986
Franchise Units: 178
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 180
Distribution:
U.S. -- 180;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 41 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 14 in CA, 10 in TX
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 30
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 3, 2, 2, 2, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 1-2 FT, 2-3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 3,000 SF; SC, RM
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $60-100K
Total Investment: $150-500K
Average Total Investment: $325.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $150K
Fees:
-Franchise: $19.5K
-Average Franchise Fee: $19.5K
-Royalty: 3-4%
-Average Royalty: 3.5%
-Advertising: NA
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 40
On-Going Support: A,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 1 Week Home Office; 3 Weeks On-Site.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No
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