We think there are three principal reasons why Ace is the best business opportunity for serious entrepreneurs:

World Class Brand - A globally trusted, locally embraced brand that according to the Gallup Organization, leads the entire home improvement industry in un-aided slogan recall. Furthermore, in 2008 Ace Hardware was ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Home Improvement Stores Two Years in a Row" by J.D. Power and Associates (www.jdpower.com).

Rock Solid Foundation - Fad Proof Future - For over 80 years Ace has been steadfastly committed to the independently owned, cooperative business model. And with projected annual growth of 5.7 percent from 2005 to 2010 in the $300 billion home improvement industry (source: Hardware Retailing, Dec. 2006), your future is not contingent on the next new fad.

Ownership - We understand your business dreams are just that - your dreams. No franchise fees, no royalty fees; you're the owner. Ace is unlike any other business or franchise opportunity on the planet. Profits the company earns are distributed to our retailers each year.