ACE
IS THE PLACE... For the
tools and knowledge to
help you build your
dreams!
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
80-year history.
The Ace Exclusive
Incentive Package
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.
Globally Trusted
Brand, Locally Embraced
Neighbor
Ace retailers have built
their annual retail
sales to nearly $13
billion, and the future
looks bright. The
hardware industry is
stable and expanding.
America is fast becoming
a nation of
do-it-yourselfers. Just
take a look at your
local TV listings,
brimming with
home-improvement
programming. Best of
all, Ace offers
established brand
awareness with one of
the top 100 most
recognizable brands in
the world!

With
over 80 years of
experience, we continue
to grow because of the
level of service we
provide our customers.
Backed by a
state-of-the-art
distribution system,
dedicated corporate
support, and the
knowledge and talents of
our 80,000-team members,
we look forward to
advancing our tradition
of service, solid
corporate citizenship
and success.
Liquid Capital Required:
$250,000
Net Worth Required:
$400,000
Total Investment:
$400,000 - $1,100,000
Financing Assistance:
Yes
Training and Support:
Yes
Total investment
figure is based on
14,000 retail square
foot store. Total
Investment will vary
based on store size.
Items included in this
figure are store
fixtures, inventory,
office equipment,
computer system, decor,
signage and operating
capital. These costs do
not include such things
as land and building
costs or leasehold
improvements.