A solid opportunity. A powerful model.
Ace has been America's neighborhood hardware retailer for eight decades. Throughout the decades - through booms and busts, war and peace, fads and legitimate breakthroughs - we've been a cornerstone of neighborhood commerce. Today, the opportunity has never been greater. The "do-it-yourself" market is thriving. And Ace Hardware remains poised to serve and thrive, as well.

Build your future on a strong foundation.
Today, Ace retailers have built their annual retail sales to more than US$13 billion. And the future looks bright. The hardware industry is not only stable, it's expanding. America is fast becoming a nation of do-it-yourselfers. Just take a look at your local TV listings, brimming with home-improvement programming.

What's more, studies indicate that home-improvement sales will grow at 5.7 percent over the next five years (source: Do it Yourself Retailing Nov. 2003). And according to a 2003 Yankelovich research study, "shifts in America's age distribution will favor high spending on both remodeling of existing homes and purchases of new homes."

Globally trusted brand,
locally embraced neighbor.
At Ace, we continue to grow because we've never lost sight of our founding principles. Work together. Combine resources and knowledge. Provide value. Strive for excellence. And stay true to our customers.

Ace is the largest hardware cooperative in the world and for the past three years, Fortune Magazine has named us one of America's most admired companies. Ace Hardware is part of the fabric of American communities, giving back in a multitude of ways.

Globally trusted and grown locally, now is a great time to own an Ace Hardware store. Click on the links above to find out more about joining the Ace family of Helpful Hardware retailers!

Want to own an Ace Hardware store?
Let's hammer out the details.
Tired of being a fixture in somebody else's business ... someone else's ambitions and dreams? Here's your chance to build your future and be the "Helpful Hardware" retailer in your community. We're looking for qualified people who want to own their own Ace Hardware store ... or even a chain of stores.

In fact, we're now offering qualified candidates our most comprehensive and intensive ownership opportunity in our 80-year history. This opportunity is unlike any other business or franchise opportunity on the planet! Qualified individuals will be eligible to benefit from our unparalleled incentive package.

This is your chance to join an industry leader ... and be part of a growing and thriving market.