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Metal Supermarkets vs HobbyTown

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Metal Supermarkets and HobbyTown are retail franchises. Metal Supermarkets requires an investment of $341K – $593K while HobbyTown requires $350K – $620K. 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 Metal Supermarkets A (Top Quintile) and HobbyTown A (Top Quintile).

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