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Ace Hardware Corporation

How do I buy my own Ace Hardware Corporation Business Opportunity?

Buying an Ace Hardware requires $250,000 in liquid capital. Owners can reap the benefits of a global brand with collective buying power with independent ownership. This comes with these advantages: including owners, store personnel, retail support and corporate employees, there are more than 80,000 members in the Ace Hardware team.  Joining Ace Hardware, you're not just making a business investment, you're joining the Ace family.

Total Investment$400,000 - $1,100,000
Cash Required$250,000
Business TypeBusiness Opportunity
Target MarketSee List

Start your own business with financial backing and support from a globally trusted and locally embraced brand that leads its industry in customer satisfaction.  Ace Hardware, America’s neighborhood hardware retailer for more than 95 years, is a recognized leader in the booming $279 billion home improvement industry and offers a tremendous opportunity for those looking to build a profitable and lasting business.

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Ace is Your Ultimate Power Tool for Successful Business Ownership

Make your dream of business ownership a reality with Ace Hardware.

Start your own business with financial backing and support from a globally trusted and locally embraced brand that leads its industry in customer satisfaction.  Ace Hardware, America’s neighborhood hardware retailer for more than 95 years, is a recognized leader in the booming $279 billion home improvement industry and offers a tremendous opportunity for those looking to build a profitable and lasting business.

7 Reasons Why Ace Hardware is the Right Business Investment

As one of the top 6 franchises in America (Entrepreneur, 2020) and #5 on Franchise Times top 200, successful individuals like you choose Ace Hardware for business ownership every day because:

  1. We offer up to $330,000 in new store incentives
  2. No royalty fees
  3. Independent ownership is backed by dedicated training and support
  4. Rock solid foundation and fad proof future
  5. #1 brand in convenience hardware
  6. Turn-key process to get new stores up and running
  7. Ace is globally recognized and locally embraced

Join the #1 Distributor in Convenience Hardware

The Ace ownership opportunity is unlike any other business opportunity.  Ace Hardware is a retailer owned cooperative, meaning Ace retailers are the owners of the corporation.  In addition to being part owner of a world-class corporation, you pay no royalty fees and a portion of the profits get distributed back to the retail owners each year.

By joining the #1 distributor in convenience hardware you reap the benefits of collective buying power and having a global brand along with independent ownership.  You will also have the flexibility to customize your offerings based on your customers’ needs.

Learn More about Ace Ownership

If you'd like to receive more information about how you can build a strong future with Ace, please complete the information below.

We’re looking for qualified people who want to own their own Ace Hardware store … or even a chain of stores, and we have an exciting new exclusive incentive package for qualified candidates.

Unlike Any Other Opportunity on the Planet

What other company reduces the cost of entry rather than charging for it? We’re now offering qualified candidates our most comprehensive business opportunity in our over 95-year history.

The Ace Exclusive Incentive Package

At Ace, we don't charge you royalties or any of those "other" fees. Instead, we provide qualified individuals with an incentive package to assist in your opening.

Our exclusive incentive offer to qualified investors is a $255,000 incentive including:

  • Comprehensive training program
  • Complete store design
  • Store set-up services
  • Grand Opening event assistance
  • A $110,000 inventory discount

Our incentive package helps prepare you for ownership and can drive down the total investment for a business by nearly 20 percent. Additionally, an enhanced incentives package is available when you decide to open additional stores

* This information may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts, and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.

 

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