How many Ace Hardware Painting Services franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Ace Hardware Painting Services has 8 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2022.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Ace Hardware Painting Services franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Ace Hardware Painting Services franchises. Historical data shows 2 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Ace Hardware Painting Services franchisees, with an average loan amount of $375,000. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is Ace Hardware Painting Services a good franchise to buy?

Ace Hardware Painting Services shows several positive indicators: low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Ace Hardware Painting Services

Ace Hardware Painting Services franchises enable operators to provide high-quality indoor and outdoor painting, staining, and related services to residential and commercial customers using the ACE HARDWARE PAINTING SERVICES® brand and a standardized system. The business model leverages technology to simplify operations without requiring prior painting experience, operating from a home or office in protected territories of 70,000 to 100,000 households in urban and suburban markets. It emphasizes quality products, high service standards, and a positive culture for painters.

Locations

$89K–$153K

Investment

Since 2022

Franchising

ServicesLakewood, COAce Hardware Corporationwww.AceHardwarePainting.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$89,250 – $153,470

Low: $89,250High: $153,470

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$640 – $640

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 2% brand fund + $640/mo software and internet fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How Ace Hardware Painting Services Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Ace Hardware Painting Services Current	$89K – $153K	$50K	6.0%	8
BUDGET BLINDS	$101K – $211K	$20K	3.5%	1,366
Koala Insulation	$195K – $242K	$50K	6.5%	333
CERTA PROPAINTERS	$171K – $321K	$65K	N/A	303
FCI	$184K – $249K	$55K	5.0%	288
That 1 Painter	$113K – $189K	$59K	6.0%	265
Home Improvement Average 63 franchises	$139K – $246K	$51K	6.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 63 Home Improvement franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1IL

2TN

3AL

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Ace Hardware Painting Services franchisees (2025 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$375,000

Total Volume

$0.8M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

4 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Ace Hardware Painting Services franchise ranges from $89,250 to $153,470. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.