About Us

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 160 HobbyTown USA® franchises open.

With the company motto of "Building Your Dream," there are now hundreds of owners realizing their dream of being their own boss and having fun while they do it.

HobbyTown USA® is a proud supporter of the TeamMates Youth Mentoring Program: https://www.facebook.com/TeamMatesMentoring