THE INVESTMENT
$650,000 - $1,500,000+
(estimated based on store size)
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
$350,000
MINIMUM Liquid Capital
$700,000
MINIMUM Net Worth
I've always believed from the start that the culture of our business is the thing that really drives it. It is the difference between our company and our competition.
- Walter Toole | Ace Hardware Owner
Starting an Ace Hardware Store
Discover why Ace is one of the best franchises.
Invest In A Trusted Brand
No Ongoing Franchise Fees
No Royalty Fees
No Royalty Fees
You Own the Brand,
Your Store and the Company
Entrepreneur's Franchise 500
Ranked #1 in our category and #5 overall by Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 List
Forbes
Ranked #1 Best Customer Service Forbes magazine's 2024 rankings in the home improvement category
Franchise Times
5th Largest Franchise Globally
Learn More About Ace
Over 6,000 stores across the globe prove the business model’s success
Thousands of franchise opportunities available!
Record 2024
- $9.5 Billion Total Revenue
- $357M in Patronage Dividends
- 13 years in a row net new-store growth
Dream Achieved
Learn about Walter Toole's story and growth from his humble beginnings 40 years ago.