HobbyTown

Franchise Overview

Children's Recreation & Social Retail Product & Service

HobbyTown operates brick-and-mortar retail stores specializing in hobby merchandise — including remote control vehicles, model kits, games, toys, collectibles, and educational items — serving enthusiasts of all ages as the largest brick-and-mortar hobby retailer in the world.

Key Highlights

World's largest brick-and-mortar hobby retailer with unmatched category breadth
IFA Five Star designation signals a consistently top-ranked franchise system
Passionate, built-in customer community spanning traditional and contemporary hobby categories
Recognized as a top franchise opportunity specifically for military veterans

HobbyTown combines the strength of a nationally recognized brand with the flexibility of local ownership, making it a compelling choice for franchisees who share a genuine passion for the hobby world.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1980

Number of Units86

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$327K – $500K

HobbyTown Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official HobbyTown FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

HobbyTown FDD 2026

May 2026

$99.00

HobbyTown FDD 2025

April 2025

$99.00

HobbyTown FDD 2024

May 2024

$99.00

HobbyTown FDD 2023

March 2023

$99.00

HobbyTown FDD 2022

March 2022

$99.00

HobbyTown FDD 2021

March 2021

$99.00

HobbyTown FDD 2020

March 2020

$99.00

HobbyTown FDD 2019

March 2019

$99.00

HobbyTown FDD 2018

March 2018

$99.00

HobbyTown FDD 2017

March 2017

$99.00

HobbyTown FDD 2016

March 2016

$99.00

HobbyTown FDD 2015

March 2015

$99.00

Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.

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