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Ace Hardware

The world's largest hardware cooperative with locally owned stores providing expert advice.

Veteran DiscountActively Growing
Ace Hardware
$604K–$2.0M
Investment
$5K
Franchise Fee
Royalty
$604K+
Liquid Capital
Territories
Available
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💰Investment Budget
Total investment: $604K–$2.0M
📍Territory Availability
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🏷️Industry Category
Retail franchise
👤Ownership Style
owner operator

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About Ace Hardware

Copyright © 2025 Entrepreneur Media, LLC All rights reserved. Entrepreneur® and its related marks are registered trademarks of Entrepreneur Media LLC Interested in franchising opportunities but don’t like paying franchise or royalty fees throughout your contract? Ace Hardware might be the opportunity for you. That’s because Ace Hardware franchisees don’t have to pay franchise or royalty fees. When you have a franchise for Ace Hardware, you own your store and benefit from the brand recognition and company support resources Ace brings to the table. The Ace Hardware Corporation is a well-known home improvement store, so it’s also an ideal franchisor partner for franchise owners.

Investment At-a-Glance

$604K–$2.0M
Total Investment
$5K
Franchise Fee
$350K+
Min. Liquid Capital

By the Numbers

1924
Year Founded
1976
Franchising Since
5,782+
Total Locations
#4
Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Rank

Next Steps

1
Intro Call
Background + Goals
2
Territory + FDD
Review Demographic Report, Address All FDD Questions
3
Funding & Validation
Corporate Team Joins To Verify Funding & Verify Operations
4
Franchise Application
Collect Full Franchise Application And Intent To Join Franchise
5
CEO Approval
CEO Joins For Pre-Approval And Final Steps

Ace Hardware Franchise Cost & Investment

The total investment range to open a Ace Hardware franchise is $604K–$2.0M. The initial franchise fee is $5K.

Is Ace Hardware a Good Franchise to Own?

Ace Hardware is a Retail opportunity. Veteran discounts are offered. Schedule a call with a Franchise KI consultant to review fit, territory, and financial projections.

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