Ace Hardware Ranks No. 6 on Franchise Times Top 400 List

Retail Leader Remains the Highest-Ranked Hardware Brand on the Annual List OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ace Hardware, the world's largest hardware cooperative, has earned the No. 6 ranking on the Franchise Times Top 400 list. The annual ranking evaluates the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales. Ace remains the highest-ranked hardware brand on the list.Ace Hardware Logo Ace Hardware's strong performance and continued growth helped secure its place among the world's largest franchise systems. In 2025, Ace generated $24 billion in retail sales. Over the past five years, Ace continued expanding its global store network, opening more than 1,100 new stores worldwide.