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HobbyTown vs Mobility City

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both HobbyTown and Mobility City are retail franchises. HobbyTown requires an investment of $327K – $458K while Mobility City requires $240K – $540K. In terms of revenue, HobbyTown reports higher average unit revenue at $1.6M. On SBA loan performance, Mobility City has a lower charge-off rate (4.5%) compared to HobbyTown (14.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates HobbyTown A (Strongest tier) and Mobility City A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$327K – $458K
$240K – $540K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$48K
Royalty Rate
4.8%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.6M
$860KIncl. company outlets
SBA Charge-Off Rate
14.2% (165 loans)
4.5% (22 loans)
Total Units
94
51
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1985
2017
FDD Year
2026
2026