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Mobility City vs HobbyTown

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Mobility City and HobbyTown are retail franchises. Mobility City requires an investment of $240K – $540K while HobbyTown requires $327K – $458K. 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 Mobility City A (Strongest tier) and HobbyTown A (Strongest tier).

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