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| Brand | HobbyTown Retail Remove | Metal Supermarkets Retail Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $350K – $620K | $341K – $593K |
Liquid capital | $23K – $40K | $50K – $110K |
Franchise fee | $50K | $45K |
Royalty rate | 4.8% | 6.0% |
Ad fund rate | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $1.5M | $2.2M |
Median gross sales | $1.3M | $1.8M |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | $84K | N/A |
Earnings metric | P&L Bottom Line | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | ATop Quintile | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 38 / 100 | 33 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 0.0% | 8.6% |
SBA loans on record | 15 | 70 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 94 | 85 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 8.5% | 2.4% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 10 |
Renewal term (years) | 10 | 10 |
Initial training (hrs) | 163 | 145 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 99 | 97 |
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