Ace Hardware Earns Top Franchise and Customer Service Awards

2026 has just started and Ace Hardware is already getting some hardware. This time it’s not the products in their stores, it’s awards for excellence in various operational metrics.

Entrepreneur has ranked Ace as number 4 on their Franchise 500. It’s based on a scoring system with 150 data points across five pillars: costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.