Convert Your Store
Incentives

Entrepreneur's Franchise 500
#1 In our category and #7 overall by Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 List

Entrepreneur's Franchise 500
2022 Best of the Best Franchise

Franchise Direct
#9 on Franchise Direct Top 100 Global Franchises
Franchise Times
#5 Franchise Times Top 500

J.D. Power
Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Home Improvement Retail Stores, 15 out of 16 Years*
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.

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.