Ace Hardware vs Pet Supplies Plus Franchise Cost 2026
Ace Hardware runs $286K–$2.1M. Pet Supplies Plus runs $564K–$1.4M. The gap at midpoint: $228K.
Ace Hardware
$286K–$2.1M
total investment
Investment Difference
$228K
Pet Supplies Plus costs less
Pet Supplies Plus
$564K–$1.4M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Ace Hardware | Pet Supplies Plus | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $286K–$2.1M | $564K–$1.4M | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Franchise Fee | $5,000 | $49,900 | Ace Hardware |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 3.0% | Ace Hardware |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 2.0% | Ace Hardware |
| Net Worth Required | $400K | $800K | Ace Hardware |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $400K | Ace Hardware |
| Est. Break-Even | 5.3 yr | 4.4 yr | Pet Supplies Plus |
Ace Hardware Profile
- Category
- retail
- Total Investment
- $286K–$2.1M
- Franchise Fee
- $5,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.8M
Pet Supplies Plus Profile
- Category
- pet
- Total Investment
- $564K–$1.4M
- Franchise Fee
- $49,900
- Royalty
- 3.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.4M
Bottom Line
Pet Supplies Plus costs $228K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Ace Hardware also wins on royalty rate.