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HobbyTown vs Raceway

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both HobbyTown and Raceway are retail franchises. HobbyTown requires an investment of $327K – $458K while Raceway requires $198K – $585K. HobbyTown discloses average revenue of $1.6M; Raceway does not report Item 19 data. HobbyTown has SBA lending data on file with a 14.2% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates HobbyTown A (Strongest tier) and Raceway A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$327K – $458K
$198K – $585K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$25K
Royalty Rate
4.8%
$1,000 per month
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.6M
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
14.2% (165 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
94
236
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1985
2017
FDD Year
2026
2025