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| Brand | Bricks & Minifigs Retail Remove | HobbyTown Retail Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $304K – $598K | $350K – $620K |
Liquid capital | $45K – $110K | $23K – $40K |
Franchise fee | $40K | $50K |
Royalty rate | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Ad fund rate | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $508K | $1.5M |
Median gross sales | $468K | $1.3M |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | $84K |
Earnings metric | Not classified | P&L Bottom Line |
| Risk | ||
Rating | ATop Quintile | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 27 / 100 | 38 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 1.0% | 0.0% |
SBA loans on record | 101 | 15 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 223 | 94 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 2.6% | 8.5% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 10 |
Renewal term (years) | 10 | 10 |
Initial training (hrs) | 48 | 163 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 98 | 99 |
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