Ace Hardware FDD – Franchise Information, Costs and Fees

Type of Business
The franchise offered is for the operation of a retail hardware store under the name “Ace Hardware.”

Corporate Information
Ace Hardware Corporation is a Delaware coloration that was incorporated on June 16, 1964. In 1972, through a corporate merger they succeeded to the business of an Illinois corporation organized in 1928 that was also known as Ace Hardware Corporation. They became a retailer-owned cooperative in 1976. Their principal business address is 2915 Jorie Boulevard, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523-2100. They conduct business under their corporate name, Ace Hardware Corporation, and under the assumed names “Ace Trading Co.”, “AHC Trucking Co.” and “AHC Logistics”.

Investment
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a new Ace Hardware® store that is between 3,000 and 12,000 square feet, is estimated at $603,850 to $2,001,550 for a store located in a leased premises. The total investment necessary to begin operation of an existing hardware store which is converted to an Ace Hardware® store is estimated at $134,100 to $1,229,000. The total investment includes up to $1,269,415.25 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.

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