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HobbyTown vs Metal Supermarkets

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both HobbyTown and Metal Supermarkets are retail franchises. HobbyTown requires an investment of $350K – $620K while Metal Supermarkets requires $341K – $593K. In terms of revenue, Metal Supermarkets reports higher average unit revenue at $2.2M. On SBA loan performance, HobbyTown has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Metal Supermarkets (8.6%). FranchiseVerdict rates HobbyTown A (Top Quintile) and Metal Supermarkets A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$350K – $620K
$341K – $593K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$45K
Royalty Rate
4.8%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.5M
$2.2M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (15 loans)
8.6% (70 loans)
Total Units
94
85
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1985
1987
FDD Year
2025
2024