
THE INVESTMENT
$292,000 - $1,624,230+
(depending on store size)
MINIMUM FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
$250,000
Unencumbered Cash
$400,000
Net Worth
Ace is going to be there to support you 100% of the time
- John Dunlap | Co-owner of Five Oaks Ace Hardware
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