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About Kazoo
Kazoo & Company Toys has been delighting its customers with toys, puzzles, and other games for over 30 years. Kazoo & Company has been recognized as a leader in the specialty toy industry and is now opening up to franchisees interested in sharing their secrets of success. Kazoo & Company Toys is an award-winning, community-oriented toy store that offers something new to kids. Their philosophy lies on educational, non-violent, toys, games and puzzles, and values itself on quality entertainment. Ever since 1980 Kazoo & Company has been helping to shape the lives of kids and parents since 1980. The Kazoo & Company Difference �Utilizing a progressive business approach and code of ethics �Offering non-violent, educational, positive toys and games �Being community-involved and recognized �Commitment to excellence in business ethics �Award-winning toys and business philosophy A Booming Industry! In the United States alone, overall revenue for toy and hobby stores topped over $16.8 billion in 2010, with 2% revenue growth for that year. This industry employs 142,343 people, with more than 22,000 established stores generating nearly $2 billion in total wages (2010). The gross product for the hobby and toy store industry is nearly $2.5 billion. This industry offers a unique opportunity for investors and Kazoo & Company Toys gives you all the tools necessary to succeed. Kazoo & Company is dedicated not only to your monetary success, but also the success of your brand. Developing customer satisfaction and retention is the foundation of continued profitability.
Toys, Games & Hobbies Franchise Opportunities
Below is a quick comparison of Kazoo against other Toys, Games & Hobbies franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of Kazoo with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.
| Franchise | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Advertising Fee | Development Costs |
| Ace Hardware | $5,000 | 0 | $41,000-$2,110,230 | |
| Adam & Eve Stores | $30,000 | $149,000-$345,000 | ||
| Air Traffic | $30,000 | 5% | $166,200 | |
| Bricks & Minifigs | $25,000 | 6% | $50/mo | $108,500-$276,400 |
| Brilliant Sky | $35,000 | 5% | $196,000-$424,000 | |
| Game On Video games | $25,000 | 4% | $13,000-$25,000 | |
| Game X Change | N/A | $150,000-$200,000 | ||
| Gamer Doc | N/A | $180,000-$250,000 | ||
| GameTruck | $12,500-$89,500 | 7% | $156,599-$322,734 | |
| HobbyTown USA | $20,000 | 3% | 1%-3% | $199,500-$374,000 |
| HomeGamers | N/A | $250,000-$550,000 | ||
| Learning Express | $25,000-$35,000 | 5% | $25,825-$364,150 | |
| Remote Control Hobbies | $15,000 | 2.5% | $98,500-$250,000 | |
| Vintage Stock | $30,000 | 5% | $337,700-$585,400 |