Convert Your Store
Incentives
Entrepreneur's Franchise 500
#5 overall
#1 In our category by
Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 List
Franchise Direct
#3 on Franchise Direct
Top 100 Global Franchises
Franchise Times
#5 Franchise Times Top 400
Our Support
A field management team advises and consults our retailers to help them grow and develop their business.
We provide in-store training for owners and associates on effective store management, implementing superior customer service, and effective marketing techniques.
How We Compete
Ace is the place for...
As a benefit for prospective Ace retailers who are also U.S. Veterans, Ace Hardware will waive its $5,000 application fee for those who qualify*
*Owner must have a DD214 and own at least 25% of the business
Only a select few Ace Stores receive this coveted recognition annually, based on how well the store differentiates its offerings, services, and culture to meet the needs of the community.
Ace supports women-owned franchises. Ace Women in Retail allows retailers to participate in a group that shares ideas, hosts guest speakers, and network with fellow retailers.