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Ace Hardware Franchise Cost 2026

Total investment: $286,000–$2,086,000. Franchise fee: $5,000. Royalty: 0.0%. Based on FDD disclosure data.

$5,000
Franchise Fee
One-time brand license
$286,000–$2,086,000
Total Investment
Full startup range
0.0%
Royalty Rate
Monthly % of gross revenue
$2800K
Est. Annual Revenue
Per unit estimate

Startup Cost Breakdown

Item 7 FDD disclosure categories for Ace Hardware

Real Estate & Buildout $450,000
Equipment & Fixtures $150,000
Initial Inventory $350,000
Initial Marketing $25,000
Working Capital Reserve $200,000

Qualification Requirements

Net Worth Required
$400,000
Liquid Capital Required
$250,000

vs. Retail Average

Investment vs. Category Avg
+109% vs. avg ($567K)
Royalty vs. Category Avg
0.0% vs. avg (0.0%)

Break-Even Estimate

Rough estimate based on industry-average net margins for Retail franchises. Actual results vary.

~5.3 years

Based on $2800K estimated annual revenue, 8% net margin, and 0.0% royalty burden.

This is an estimate only. Call current franchisees (listed in FDD Item 20) for real-world data.

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Data Sources

Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.