HobbyTown USA® was founded in 1980 by Merlin Hayes and Thomas Walla with the purchase of a local business in Lincoln, Nebraska. The corporation was established for the sole purpose of sharing their dream with other people who wanted to own their own hobby store.

Today, HobbyTown USA® is a nationally registered franchise, and the company is widely regarded as a leader in the retail hobby industry. There are currently over 190 HobbyTown USA® franchises open or under development in 43 states.

With the company motto of "Building Your Dream," it is the largest retail hobby franchise in the world and is ranked in the top 2% of all franchises worldwide. More importantly, there are now hundreds of owners realizing their dream of being their own boss and having fun while they do it.

Join a successful franchise
The HobbyTown USA® team has developed a business plan that has proven successful over the last twenty years. When you sign up as a HobbyTown USA® franchise owner, we give you operational training from our expert staff, provide you with services that would not be cost-effective as an independent business owner and offer national brand recognition with the HobbyTown USA® name.

The greatest asset to joining a franchise system is the success rate. Government research indicates that 80 percent of all new small businesses fail, many within the first year. By contrast, less than 2 percent of new franchises are discontinued within three years of operation. With this comparison in mind, it makes sense to invest in a proven franchise system like HobbyTown USA®.