HobbyTown is the world’s largest chain of hobby stores. We offer a huge selection of products, including RC cars and accessories, remote control helicopters and quadcopters, diecast models, slot car sets, puzzles, games and more!
Hobby Town Franchise Overview
With over 100 locations across the United States, HobbyTown is the largest brick-and-mortar hobby retailer in the world. HobbyTown is known for its loyal, repeat customers who are passionate about our products, services, and shared passion. A HobbyTown franchise store is an excellent addition to any community that has a population of 200,000 or more.
Keeping our store stocked with exciting new, most sought-after products, HobbyTown carries the latest and greatest toy and hobby brands. We will provide advertising and marketing support for franchise operators as the business grows. We are passionate about sharing knowledge across our entire network of franchisees, so the best practices are always in reach-as well as essential day-to-day resources like IT support, purchasing, inventory management, employee training and financial analysis.
Why Franchise With Hobby Town?
HobbyTown USA® is the most trusted, recognized name in the hobby industry. We have special agreements with distributors and manufacturers so you can get products on your shelves quickly and at a lower cost. We have trained staff to assist you with any and all questions. We have an exclusive point-of-sale (POS) system, and we provide you with monthly financials to assist you in running your business. In addition, we have an annual owners’ convention and trade show where you learn what is going on in the industry and see the latest and greatest products hitting the market.
- Exclusive POS & Inventory Management System with resources for continual development
- 3 points of product distribution with exclusive HobbyTown product pricing and availability
- Integrated ecommerce website (hobbytown.com) displays local store inventory and online purchasing for local store pickup
- Exclusive annual national convention and vendor tradeshow with pre-holiday product buying opportunities
- Monthly financial statement preparation and reporting by HobbyTown corporate team
- Experienced corporate support for all aspects of daily business operations including inventory management, marketing & advertising, and employee training
- Corporate relationships with over 100 manufacturers and distributors in the hobby and toy industries
TRAINING & SUPPORT
Get a head start on your dream career by owning a HobbyTown franchise. Franchise owners start with a supportive platform that empowers them to work for themselves and build a presence in their community. The HobbyTown HQ team also provides owners with valuable resources to develop their store and grow their assets. Basically, we have your back as you launch your business.
Our real estate partner will assist and lead you through site selection, lease negotiation and the franchise buildout process for new store location and existing store relocation. The track record of our partner boasts remarkable success in obtaining below market lease rates, buildout funding and favorable lease commitments.
New HobbyTown franchisees, paired with a well-established store operator, learn the ropes from an experienced mentor so you can focus on owning your own business. This onsite training in the mentoring store precedes a week of HobbyUniversity training at our corporate facility in Lincoln, Nebraska. Our field team will provide three weeks of on-site training and store setup at your location concluding with your Grand Opening.
SUPPORT
Our franchise services team provides support in all aspects of store operations including sales, marketing, IT, purchasing, inventory management, employee training and financial analysis. The network of HobbyTown franchise owners is another great resource for support, best practices and insights. Our network of franchisees openly shares its expertise in all product categories and business operations.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
We believe that with some dedication, hard work and love of hobbies, anyone can create a successful HobbyTown. Our franchisees represent a wide spectrum of professional, retail and hobby experience.
- Coachable, organized, and ambitious entrepreneur
- Enjoys people and contributing to a positive team-oriented culture
- Hobby interests are a plus, but not required
New to franchising? No problem. HobbyTown is essentially a franchise in a box, no assembly required. Most HobbyTown franchise owners don’t have retail or startup experience. Our comprehensive store opening process makes opening your store simple, so you can focus on sharing hobbies with your community.
