Per-brand report

Ace Hardware

Retail

www.acehardware.com

Brand summary

Identity, parent, and footprint

Brand name
Ace Hardware
Industry
Retail
Subcategory
Other
Founded
Not disclosed
Headquarters
Not disclosed
Website
www.acehardware.com

Franchise economics

Sourced from FDD year 2026

Initial franchise fee
$35,000
Total investment range
$131,077 – $220,297
Royalty rate
6%
Ad fund / national brand
Not disclosed
Average unit sales (where reported)
Not disclosed

Outlet network

Latest year on file

Total outlets
4773
Franchised outlets
Not disclosed
Company-owned outlets
Not disclosed
YearTotalFranchisedCorporateOpenedClosed
20264773

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Compiled from public sources as of April 6, 2026. Please verify with the franchisor directly before making investment decisions.

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