Convert Your Store
Incentives
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Entrepreneur's Franchise 500
#5 overall
#1 In our category by
Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 List
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Franchise Direct
#3 on Franchise Direct
Top 100 Global Franchises
Franchise Times
#5 Franchise Times Top 400
Our Support
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A field management team advises and consults our retailers to help them grow and develop their business.
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We provide in-store training for owners and associates on effective store management, implementing superior customer service, and effective marketing techniques.
How We Compete
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![Convenience](https://www.myace.com/wp-content/themes/myace/img/template-parts/how-we-compete/convenience.jpg)
![Quality](https://www.myace.com/wp-content/themes/myace/img/template-parts/how-we-compete/quality.jpg)
Ace is the place for...
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As a benefit for prospective Ace retailers who are also U.S. Veterans, Ace Hardware will waive its $5,000 application fee for those who qualify*
*Owner must have a DD214 and own at least 25% of the business
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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.
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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.