Ace Hardware Painting Services charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Ace Hardware Painting Services franchise is approximately 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $640/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Ace Hardware Painting Services has been involved in 4 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Ace Hardware Painting Services franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Ace Hardware Painting Services offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Ace Hardware Painting Services currently operates 11 locations (2025 FDD) (8 franchised, 3 company-owned). The system grew by 266.7% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 122.4%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Ace Hardware Painting Services is 0.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Ace Hardware Painting Services does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Ace Hardware Painting Services is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Ace Hardware Painting Services's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Ace Hardware Painting Services's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Ace Hardware Painting Services provides 60 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Ace Hardware Painting Services provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.