Stumpy's Hatchet House
The total investment to open a Stumpy's Hatchet House franchise ranges from $314,208 to $465,880. The initial franchise fee is $50,000.
What is the Stumpy's Hatchet House franchise?
Stumpy's Hatchet House is an indoor hatchet throwing venue for people seeking recreational entertainment. The 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates a total initial investment of $314,208 to $465,880 and lists an initial franchise fee of $50,000.
The brand was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Eatontown, CA.
Loan Activity Score
47/100
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
Active Lenders
8
According to its Franchise Disclosure Document or public business records, Stumpy's Hatchet House has 9 locations, all owned by franchisees. Public SBA loan records show 8 lenders made 12 loans to franchisees of Stumpy's Hatchet House. PeerSense calculates Stumpy's Hatchet House's score as 47 out of 100, using public SBA loan performance and recent lending activity. Cost figures are based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. To correct a figure, email the current FDD and the differing item numbers to info@peersense.com, and this page will be updated.
Franchising since 2015 · 9 locations
$314,208 to $465,880
$50,000
9
9 franchised
Proprietary PeerSense metric
FairDistinct lenders in public SBA records for Stumpy's Hatchet House
12
Total SBA loans
$327K
Average loan size
Source: public SBA 7(a) and 504 loan records through December 31, 2025
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SBA Lending Activity for Stumpy's Hatchet House
Loan Activity Score Breakdown
Growing (10 to 24 loans)
Are lenders increasingly or decreasingly funding this brand? Growing trends score highest.
Blended default rate (recent + all time) compared to NAICS sector peers.
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Geographic spread of SBA funded locations across states.
SBA Lending Performance
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
vs 7.9% peer avg
SBA Loans
12
Total Volume
$3.9M
Active Lenders
8
States
7
vs. SBA Sector Average
SBA loan default rate vs. all franchises in the same NAICS sector, not limited to direct competitors
Key Highlights
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Data Insights
Key performance metrics for Stumpy's Hatchet House based on SBA lending data
SBA Default Rate
0.0%
7.9% below peer avg
SBA Loan Volume
12 loans
Across 8 lenders
Lender Diversity
8 lenders
Avg 1.5 loans per lender
Investment Tier
Significant investment
$314,208 to $465,880 total
Stumpy's Hatchet House: Deep SBA Data
Brand specific metrics derived directly from SBA 7(a) approval records: peak lending year, leading state, average loan size, and lender concentration. PeerSense computes these per brand so capital advisors and prospective franchisees can benchmark this opportunity against the rest of the franchise universe.
Peak SBA Year
2019
5 approvals. The best year on record for Stumpy's Hatchet House.
Top SBA State
California
3 SBA financed Stumpy's Hatchet House locations, the densest operator footprint.
Average Loan Size
$327K
Median $304K. Use as a sizing anchor when modeling your own Stumpy's Hatchet House unit.
Lender Concentration
58.3%
Concentrated
Share of Stumpy's Hatchet House approvals captured by the top 3 SBA lenders.
Stumpy's Hatchet House's SBA lending pipeline peaked in 2019 (5 approvals). The last five fiscal years account for 42% of cumulative volume ($2.0M approved). Operator density is highest in California with 3 SBA financed locations. Average funded ticket sits at $327K, with the median at $304K. Lender mix is concentrated: the top three SBA lenders account for 58.3% of approvals. Credit decisions concentrate with a small group of incumbents.
Payment Estimator
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,253
Principal & Interest only
Indicative only, as of October 1, 2026. Not a quote, commitment or offer of credit. Final pricing, leverage and terms are determined by the lender at underwriting, after full transaction materials are reviewed. PeerSense sources the file. The lender sets pricing. What these terms mean.
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Reviewed by Edward L. Freeman, Founder and Managing Director, PeerSense
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- He is a Registered Franchise Consultant with Business Alliance, Inc., a credential issued in March 2022, and worked as a franchise consultant there from March 2022 to May 2023.
- His recorded experience includes a $22 million SBA construction loan, with about $16 million funded on the deal.
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