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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low end of range | $603,850 | $611,928 | +$8,078 (+1.3%) |
| High end of range | $2,001,550 | $2,018,550 | +$17,000 (+0.8%) |
| Full range | $603,850–$2,001,550 | $611,928–$2,018,550 |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $611,928–$2,018,550, versus $603,850–$2,001,550 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by +$8,078 (+1.3%) and the high end moves by +$17,000 (+0.8%).
| 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.