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 | HobbyTown USA |
Business Type
FranchiseNumber of Units
180In Business Since
1980* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
The HobbyTown USAŽ team has developed a business plan that has proven
successful over the last twenty years. When you sign up as a HobbyTown
USAŽ franchise owner, we give you operational training from our expert
staff, provide you with services that would not be cost-effective as an
independent business owner and offer national brand recognition with
the HobbyTown USAŽ name.
The greatest asset to joining a franchise system is the success rate.
Government research indicates that 80 percent of all new small
businesses fail, many within the first year. By contrast, less than 2
percent of new franchises are discontinued within three years of
operation. With this comparison in mind, it makes sense to invest in a
proven franchise system like HobbyTown USAŽ.
Products & Services
HobbyTown USA® was founded in 1980 by Merlin Hayes and Thomas Walla
with the purchase of a local business in Lincoln, Nebraska. The
corporation was established for the sole purpose of sharing their dream
with other people who wanted to own their own hobby store.
Today,
HobbyTown USA® is a nationally registered franchise, and the company is
widely regarded as a leader in the retail hobby industry. There are
currently over 190 HobbyTown USA® franchises open or under development
in 43 states.
With the company motto of "Building Your
Dream," it is the largest retail hobby franchise in the world and is
ranked in the top 2% of all franchises worldwide. More importantly,
there are now hundreds of owners realizing their dream of being their
own boss and having fun while they do it.
Why HobbyTown USA?
Join the HobbyTown USA® team and enjoy these benefits:- The most recognized and trusted name in the hobby industry
- Financing assistance after the agreement is executed
- Site location and lease negotiation assistance
- Comprehensive store layout and design services
- On-site training and opening assistance
- Complete pre-opening and operations manuals
- Ongoing business support from the home office
- Point of purchase and inventory computer program and 24/7 technical support
- Customizable store website
- Marketing support
- Discount product purchase program and national buying power
- Annual franchise convention with educational seminars and trade show
Are You a Good Fit for HobbyTown USA?
We both left management positions to be in
business for ourselves. HobbyTown USA® is the opportunity we were
searching for - a chance to work together and build a successful
business. This partnership has paid off. The HobbyTown USA® franchise
sales process was professional and thorough. We felt like we weren't
just us checking out a business opportunity, but their home office
staff were analyzing us as well. They wanted to be sure a HobbyTown
USA® store was a good fit for us. They weren't just selling a
franchise, but looking for someone who would work out well on their
team.The ongoing support we get from Lincoln is awesome, the people there are working for our store. If we have a problem, it's their problem to help solve as well. We don't even mind paying royalty fees, because the amount is worth the service we receive. We have great people behind us in our business - they have a vested interest in making sure we succeed.
Gary and Angela Phillips
HobbyTown USA® Knoxville, TN
Our purchase of a franchise went smooth. The staff at the corporate office went above and beyond to make sure our HobbyTown USA® store opened on time. The ongoing assistance is great, both the financial documents and the great product pricing we get through the Buyer's Club.
Jeff and Pamela Umlauf
HobbyTown USA® Allentown, PA
