How to Start an Ace Hardware Franchise

Since the dawn of time, tools have been used by man in a variety of ways. From houses to vehicles, you can never find yourself without of need of a hammer, ruler, etc. Which is why hardware stores are always in demand everywhere in the world, especially in the Philippines, where there are a lot of construction happening around the Metro.

That is why investing in a business such as hardware stores are a profitable venture for entrepreneurs, because they never go away and are always in need. Companies big and small, are always relying in hardware stores to get supplies for constructing buildings, houses, resorts, hotels, and more. These places are popping up where needed and the demand is always present.

Wouldn’t you want to franchise such business like Ace Hardware? If you are, keep reading to know more about the company.

Brief Background of the Ace Hardware Franchise

The Ace brand ranks among the top 100 most recognized brands in the world and is known as the place with the helpful hardware folks.

They are your local hardware store and they are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal…just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, they have remained small and very personal. That’s why they say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.

Ace stores come in all sizes and shapes based on the needs of each individual neighborhood. They have small, urban stores, large rural stores and everything in between. Ace stores offer a wide variety of paint, lawn and garden, tools, local niche services and virtually anything you’ll ever need to fix, repair and maintain your home. And of course, Ace is most certainly the place with the helpful hardware folks!

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. This partnership enabled even the smaller stores to compete effectively at retail despite larger stores in their market. And to this very day, Ace Hardware Corporation is still owned solely and exclusively by the local Ace retail entrepreneurs.

ACE Hardware, one of the leading hardware stores in the United States, opened its first franchise in the Philippines at SM Southmall, Las Piñas, Metro Manila in 1997. Since then it has had one purpose: to bring to the Philippine market the ultimate one-stop-shop for the latest solutions for home improvement.

Since its inception in 1997, ACE Hardware has grown to become one of the country’s leading home hardware chain with 148 ACE Hardware branches nationwide and has now expanded with three ACE Builders Centers and still growing.

ACE Hardware’s core product ranges can be summarized under the home improvement merchandise. Its nine main categories are:
1. Paints and Decorating
2. Outdoor Living
3. Plumbing
4. Electricals
5. Home Organization
6. Home Safety
7. Home Basics
8. Power Tools
9. Car Care

ACE Paints, the lead-free and odorless paint, is also available. ACE Paints has over 2,000 colors to choose from. With its hi-tech color matching system, one can simply bring color swatches which will be scanned by computers to get the colors in an automated and precise manner.

Behind this massive project and wide array of products is a strong customer service philosophy. ACE Hardware does not only take pride in offering quality hardware and building products, but also providing well-trained sales personnel ready to answer questions and professionally handle requirements.

There are 40,000 home improvement solutions found in ACE Hardware.

ACE Hardware is an affiliate of the SM Group of Companies.

Values:

• Integrity

Our team practices the highest ethical standards and honor our promises and commitments.

• Excellence

Our team members strive to identify opportunities and solve problems while increasing our value to our customers.

• People

We recognize that our strength and our competitive advantage comes from our people.

Steps to Franchise Ace Hardware

As Ace Hardware is an American-owned business, franchising is kept at a tight-lip. Therefore, you should refer to the contact details below. Once they are open, keep checking back on this page for the latest information about franchising Ace Hardware. We always update once we know for sure that there are news about companies that are open to franchising.

Ace Hardware Contact Information

Website: https://www.acehardware.ph

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AceHardwarePhilippines/

Instagram: @AceHardware_PH

E-mail address: acehardware2008@gmail.com

The Good in Franchising Ace Hardware

• Proven business model
• Guaranteed profits

The Bad in Franchising Ace Hardware

• Management may be limited on your behalf
• Investment may require millions of pesos