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Start a Ace Hardware Franchise Business

Founded in Chicago in 1924, Ace Hardware Corporation has grown to become America's neighborhood hardware retailer. Over the years, we've built the brand from a small group of hardware stores to a network of more than 4,800 locations across the globe.

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Ace Hardware

Franchise Category - Retail Franchises - Best Franchises to Own - Franchises by Investment

ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION
2200 Kensington Ct.
Oak Brook, IL 60523





ACE IS THE PLACE...
For the tools and knowledge to help you build your dreams!


We're looking for qualified people who want to own their own Ace Hardware store - or even a chain of stores, and we have an exciting new exclusive incentive package for qualified candidates.

Unlike any other
business opportunity on the planet


What other company reduces the cost of entry rather than charging for it?

We're now offering qualified candidates
our most comprehensive business opportunity
in our 80-year history.


The Ace Hardware exclusive
incentive package


We are now providing qualified individuals with an incentive package to assist in their opening.

Our exclusive incentive offer to qualified investors is a $255,000 package including:
  • Comprehensive training program
  • Complete store design
  • Store set-up services
  • Grand Opening event assistance
  • A $110,000 inventory discount
Our incentive package helps prepare you for ownership and can drive down the total investment for a business by nearly 20 percent. Additionally, an enhanced incentives package is available when you decide to open additional stores.

Ace Hardware Investment And Financing

An investment to build on.

The following is a brief summary of the initial investment, affiliation process, and available incentives. At Ace, we don't charge you royalty and franchise fees. Instead, we provide qualified individuals with an incentive package to assist you in opening your nationally-recognized business. Our exclusive incentive package helps prepare you for ownership and can drive down the total investment for a business by nearly 20 percent. What other company reduces the cost of entry rather than charging for it?

Affiliation Process:
  • Membership Application $5,000
  • Initial Ownership Stock Investment $5,000
  • Liquid Capital $250,000
  • Loan $390,000 - $740,000 (depending on store size)
  • Total Investment* $650,000 - $1,000,000
* Total Investment will vary based on store size. Items included in this figure are store fixtures, inventory, office equipment, computer system, decor, signage and operating capital. These costs do not include such things as land and building costs or leasehold improvements.

Globally trusted brand, locally embraced neighbor

Ace retailers have built their annual retail sales to nearly $13 billion, and the future looks bright. The hardware industry is stable and expanding. America is fast becoming a nation of do-it-yourselfers. Just take a look at your local TV listings, brimming with home improvement programming. Best of all, Ace offers established brand awareness with one of the top 100 most recognizable brands in the world!

With over 80 years of experience, we continue to grow because of the level of service we provide our customers. Backed by a state-of-the-art distribution system, dedicated corporate support, and the knowledge and talents of our 80,000 team members, we look forward to advancing our tradition of service, solid corporate citizenship and success.

Entrepreneur Magazine Rankings

  • Franchise 500® rank: #34 (2010)
  • Fastest-Growing Franchises: #34 (2009)
  • America's Top Global Franchises: #28 (2010)
If you'd like to receive more information about how you can build a strong future with Ace, please complete the form on this page.

Franchise Snapshot for Ace Hardware Business

Down Payment Required:
$250,000+
Total Capital Investment:
$650,000+
Financing:
Yes, Third Party Lending Sources Available!
Franchise Highlights:
Franchising since: 1976

Requirements for Qualification

U.S. inquiries only.

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