Hardware & home improvement store
ABC-CO - NASDAQ
The investment required to open a Ace Hardware Franchise is between $41,000 - $2,110,230 . There is an initial franchise fee of $5,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the Ace Hardware name.
| Expense | In-House | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | No | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | Yes |
| Accounts Receivable | No | Yes |
| Payroll | No | Yes |
Third Party Financing Source(s):
Franchise America Finance
Training
Training in all functional areas of operation, service and promotion:
* Effective store management
* Strategies and management of each revenue center
* Purchasing and inventory strategies
* Implementing helpful customer service
* Financial management and "back-office" procedures
* Hiring, training and managing employees
* Effective store marketing techniques
Support
Hands on, in-store training at opening
- Ongoing contact from dedicated Ace support staff
- In-store tools for continual improvement
* In-store customer survey
* Customer comment card program
* Mystery shopper program
A district manager will be assigned to your store to facilitate ongoing business needs and help you develop store growth plans to maximize retail sales and profits.
How much money you could make as a Ace Hardware Franchise owner depends on a wide variety of factors. As a business owner, your primary goals are to strive for high sales while keeping your oper_ating costs as low as possible while still maintaining quality products and service. The monthly oper_ating costs that you will incur as a Ace Hardware Franchise owner may include royalty fees, rent or mortgage, staffing, products, supplies, utilities, administrative costs and other things. Although your monthly oper_ating costs may vary from month to month, your start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover the majority of your initial oper_ating equipment, signage, and renovations.
Legal Disclaimer: This information is not a franchise offering for Ace Hardware and should not be construed as such. The Franchise Mall makes every effort to maintain accurate franchise data but does not guarantee nor assume liability for incorrect data. We recomend that anyone seriously interested in pursuing a Ace Hardware franchise opportunity, review that franchise's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with an attorney and accountant.