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My Eyelab vs HobbyTown

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both My Eyelab and HobbyTown are retail franchises. My Eyelab requires an investment of $300K – $601K while HobbyTown requires $350K – $620K. In terms of revenue, HobbyTown reports higher average unit revenue at $1.5M. On SBA loan performance, HobbyTown has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to My Eyelab (14.3%). FranchiseVerdict rates My Eyelab A (Top Quintile) and HobbyTown A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$300K – $601K
$350K – $620K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$50K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
4.8%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.0M
$1.5M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
14.3% (31 loans)
0.0% (15 loans)
Total Units
142
94
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2015
1985
FDD Year
2022
2025