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How Much Does a HobbyTown Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A HobbyTown franchise costs between $700,000 and $1,240,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $49,500.

$700,000

Minimum Investment

$1,240,000

Maximum Investment

$49,500

Franchise Fee

HobbyTown Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $49,500

Fee Range $30,000 – $49,500

Item 7 Fee Estimate $49,500

HobbyTown Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a HobbyTown franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $49,500

Initial Franchise Fee (or a transfer fee of $49,500 for a transferred location) Lump sum · At signing $49,500

Real Estate $7,500 – $15,000

Real Property and Miscellaneous Including Rent, Security Deposit, Utilities, Insurance and Phone Lump sum · Upon lease execution and store set-up $7,500 – $15,000

Equipment & Assets $166,150 – $329,000

Inventory Installments · Before opening $150,000 – $300,000

Other Equipment Lump sum · Before opening $3,000 – $10,000

Point of Sale Computer Installments · Before opening $6,000 – $9,000

Supplies Installments · Before opening $4,400 – $6,500

Low Voltage Network for Computer Information System, Security System and Credit Card Machines Lump sum · Before Opening $2,750 – $3,500

Training $1,650 – $4,000

Travel and Living Expenses While Training During training $1,650 – $4,000

Working Capital & Reserves $23,000 – $40,000

Additional Funds (3 Months) $23,000 – $40,000

Other Costs $452,200 – $802,500

ESTIMATED TOTAL: $350,000 – $620,000

Retail Fixtures Installments · Before opening $40,000 – $80,000

Flooring, Painting, and Improvements Lump sum · Before opening $17,000 – $32,000

Initial Advertising Installments · Before opening $30,000

Exterior Sign(s) Lump sum · Before opening $6,000 – $15,000

Shipping Installments · Before opening $3,000 – $8,000

Other Labor for Store Set- up Before opening $4,000 – $8,000

Loan Fees/Interest Lump sum · Before opening $0 – $5,000

Activity Area Material Before Opening $2,200 – $4,500

Total Estimated Investment $700,000 – $1,240,000

How Does HobbyTown Compare to Other Retail Franchises?

HobbyTown's minimum investment of $700,000 is above the Retail industry median. The median minimum investment for Retail franchises is $216,317.

$700,000

HobbyTown Min

$216,317

Retail Median Min

$1,240,000

HobbyTown Max

$422,489

Retail Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a HobbyTown?

The total startup cost for a HobbyTown franchise ranges from $700,000 to $1,240,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $452,200 to $802,500.

How much is the HobbyTown franchise fee?

The HobbyTown franchise fee is $49,500, with a range of $30,000 to $49,500 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is HobbyTown a good investment?

HobbyTown requires a total franchise investment of $700,000 to $1,240,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full HobbyTown franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a HobbyTown franchise owner make?

HobbyTown franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,264,475 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our HobbyTown franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.