The 2026 Ace Hardware FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $603,850–$2,001,550 to $611,928–$2,018,550, and the system grows from 5,144 to 5,250 outlets year-over-year. Both filings include an Item 19 financial performance representation.
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Up Business - Leased Premises — low end | $603,850 | $611,928 | +$8,078 |
| Start-Up Business - Leased Premises — high end | $2,001,550 | $2,018,550 | +$17,000 |
| Start-Up Business - Leased Premises — full range | $603,850–$2,001,550 | $611,928–$2,018,550 | |
| Conversion Store — low end | $134,600 | $139,600 | +$5,000 |
| Conversion Store — high end | $1,229,000 | $1,286,000 | +$57,000 |
| Conversion Store — full range | $134,600–$1,229,000 | $139,600–$1,286,000 |
Matching the same franchise format across both filings, Start-Up Business - Leased Premises moves from $603,850–$2,001,550 to $611,928–$2,018,550 and Conversion Store moves from $134,600–$1,229,000 to $139,600–$1,286,000.
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 5,144 | 5,250 | +106 (+2.1%) |
Ace Hardware reports 5,250 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 5,144 in the 2025 filing (+106 (+2.1%)).
Ace Hardware included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Year-over-Year comparison is included with the $19 Workspace when available.