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HobbyTown USA

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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 180 HobbyTown USA franchises open or under development in 40 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 percent 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. Total investment for this franchise is 145000 to 720000 dollars, express and kiosk option available, franchise fee is 10000 to 19.500 dollars, and ongoing royalty fee is 3 to 4 percent. Term of agreement is of 10 years, renewable and renewal fee is 2000 dollars. They are ranked 210 in 2006.

The HobbyTown USA franchise sales process was professional and thorough. They felt like they were not just them checking out a business opportunity, but their home office staff were analyzing them as well. They wanted to be sure a HobbyTown USA store was a good fit for them. They were not just selling a franchise, but looking for someone who would work out well on their team.

The entire franchise process went smoothly and right on schedule. The
HobbyTown USA staff was very professional and considered all of their store opening needs. They are very pleased with the store support we receive from the corporate office. Their store has been open for eight years now, and they have every intention of signing up for another ten. Now they need less assistance from a product standpoint and primarily benefit from accounting support. The royalty fee for the services they receive is well worth it.

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