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Ace Hardware

ACE HARDWARE is a Fortune 500 company of over 5,100 retailers selling hardware and related home improvement products. ACE is now offering franchise opportunities in selected markets nationwide. Come grow in this new endeavor with the backing of a company possessing 84 years of success, along with outstanding purchasing power, brand recognition and retail practices.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1924

Franchising Since:

1999

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	4,100	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	4,100	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	4,472	93.2%	In 50 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	328	6.8%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	4,800	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$400K
Cash Investment:	$250K
Total Investment:	$400-1.1M
Average Total Investment:	$750K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$5K
On-Going Royalty:
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:

Average Number of Employees:

, 15-25 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

4,000-20,000

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	5000
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	At Additional Cost
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. Oak Brook, IL	6 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	Low
Asian-American:	Low
Hispanic:	Low
Native American:	Low
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

150

U.S.:	Yes, Selected markets in U.S.
Canada:	No
Overseas:	Yes, Selected countries

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: