Ace Hardware vs Right at Home Franchise Cost 2026
Ace Hardware runs $286K–$2.1M. Right at Home runs $81K–$145K. The gap at midpoint: $1.1M.
Ace Hardware
$286K–$2.1M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.1M
Right at Home costs less
Right at Home
$81K–$145K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Ace Hardware | Right at Home | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $286K–$2.1M | $81K–$145K | Right at Home |
| Franchise Fee | $5,000 | $49,500 | Ace Hardware |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 5.0% | Ace Hardware |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 2.0% | Ace Hardware |
| Net Worth Required | $400K | $200K | Right at Home |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $75K | Right at Home |
| Est. Break-Even | 5.3 yr | 1.1 yr | Right at Home |
Ace Hardware Profile
- Category
- retail
- Total Investment
- $286K–$2.1M
- Franchise Fee
- $5,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.8M
Right at Home Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $81K–$145K
- Franchise Fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
Bottom Line
Right at Home costs $1.1M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Ace Hardware also wins on royalty rate.