Ace Hardware Opens 100th Store In 2025

Ace Hardware has opened its 100th new store this year and is on pace to open more than 175 new locations by the end of 2025.

According to the company, new store growth is fueled by a blend of existing retailers opening additional locations, competitor stores converting to the brand, and new entrepreneurs joining the cooperative for the first time. The demand to own and operate an Ace Hardware store remains strong, the company said, with interest from both multi-store owners and first-time investors.

"This milestone reflects the continued strength of our local ownership model, our commitment to service, and the trust our customers place in Ace," said Andy Enright, senior vice president of Retail Strategy and Operations at Ace Hardware. "Even in a world of rapid change, we believe that helpfulness, human connection, and a commitment to community will always be at the center of enduring retail success."

Over the past five years, Ace has opened more than 930 new stores and now has nearly 5,200 locally owned hardware stores across all 50 states and in more than 60 countries.

Reinforcing its strength as an independent ownership opportunity, Ace Hardware was recently named to Entrepreneur magazine’s "Best of the Best" franchises of 2025 list, recognized for excellence in support, stability, and long-term growth potential. The hardware retail leader has also ranked fifth overall on Entrepreneur’s "Franchise 500" for four straight years.