Our Company

Founded in 1924 by a small group of Chicago hardware store owners, Ace changed the retail landscape by allowing individual stores to purchase merchandise in bulk to save money and buy at the lowest possible price.

Today, Ace Hardware celebrates more than 95 years in operation, with more than 5,300 stores in approximately 70 countries and is the largest home improvement franchise company in the world.

Founded in 1924

+5300 stores, 70 countries

#1 Global Hardware Franchise Chain

Our mission at Ace Hardware is to be the best provider of products, services and operating methods for convenience hardware retailers. Ace Hardware store owners have access to more than 80,000 products housed in 17 distribution centers located throughout the U.S. and international markets to ensure stores are stocked with the inventory that meet the needs of their local customers.

Ace is the center of international wholesale excellence. A proven operating model for efficient and effective hardware wholesale distribution which gives investors the flexibility needed to help create long-term profitability.