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Ace Hardware has ranked No. 4 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list and was named the No. 1 franchise in the Miscellaneous Retail Businesses category for the fifth consecutive year.
“We’re proud to be recognized once again among the top franchises in the country and honored to move up to No. 4 on this year’s Franchise 500 list,” says Andy Enright, senior vice president of retail strategy and operations at Ace Hardware. “This recognition is a testament to the strength of our cooperative model and the dedication of our local owners and associates, who deliver helpful, reliable service in their communities every day. Continued growth across our store network reflects the enduring appeal of local ownership backed by a trusted national brand.”
The Franchise 500® ranking evaluates franchisors using over 150 data points across five pillars: costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength and financial strength and stability. The 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores earn a place on the annual list, making inclusion a highly sought-after distinction across the franchise industry.
“For 47 years, the Franchise 500 has been the gold standard for identifying franchise excellence,” says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur magazine’s editor in chief. “This year’s ranking proves that the best brands don’t just survive changing markets; they thrive in them. These 500 companies represent some of the most reliable pathways to business ownership in America, each one vetted through our rigorous analysis of what actually drives franchisee success.”
