
The Top Retail Franchises to Watch in 2023
Altitude Trampoline Park expands into Northern Michigan with a new signed franchise agreement, bringing active family fun and entertainment to the region.
Ace Hardware is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 189 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Ace Hardware saw $11.6 billion in sales in 2025, with Ace Handyman Services growing 13% to $118 million [[2026-10-30 Top 400 Spotlight Demand for Housing Upgrades Boosts Home Improvement Brands (f84d63)]] * Colette Bell, vice president of franchise development at Ace Handyman Services, leads the company's franchise sales with 400 units across 48 states [[2026-09-21 2026 Top Franchise Sales Leaders Colette Bell of Ace Handyman Services (74734e)]] * Ace Hardware announced changes to its Board of Directors following its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, including the election of new non-member director Brandi Joplin [[2026-06-05 Ace Hardware Announces New 2026 Board Members and Director Re-Elections Followin (039394)]] * Ace Hardware has partnered with Uber Eats to offer on-demand delivery nationwide, expanding its reach to customers [[2026-04-07 Ace Hardware Joins Uber Eats to Expand Local, On-Demand Delivery for Customers N (ab79c7)]] * Ace Hardware reported $2.5 billion in Q4 revenue, up 9.9%, and $10.0 billion in full year revenue, up 5.8% [[2026-02-18 Ace Hardware Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results (4f9723)]] * Ace Hardware has been ranked No. 36 on the Forbes 2026 Best Customer Service list, recognizing the company's commitment to customer service [[2026-01-07 Ace Hardware Ranks Among Top Brands on Forbes 2026 Best Customer Service List (d582bb)]] * Ace Hardware ranked #5 on the Franchise Times Top 400 list for the fourth consecutive year, with $23.5 billion in retail sales in 2024 [[2025-10-09 Ace Hardware Ranks 5 on Franchise Times Top 400 List for Fourth Consecutive Year (b00580)]] * Ace Hardware launched an exclusive nationwide partnership with DoorDash for on-demand delivery from local stores [[2025-09-12 Ace Hardware and DoorDash Launch Exclusive Nationwide Partnership for On-Demand (d3e529)]] Filed under Retail / Specialty retail.

Altitude Trampoline Park expands into Northern Michigan with a new signed franchise agreement, bringing active family fun and entertainment to the region.

Several retail brands, including The UPS Store and Ace Hardware, are franchises that offer investment opportunities.

Service brands continue to add units in February, appealing to existing and new franchisees with lower costs, fewer employees, and simpler business models.

The retail franchise category is one of the most diverse, with options ranging from clothing to grocery to pet care, and some categories are more popular and recession-resistant than others.

Several retail franchise brands, including 7-Eleven, McDonald's, and Subway, dominate the industry with over 100,000 locations worldwide.

Ace Hardware reported record full-year revenues of $9.2 billion, an increase of 6.7 percent, and record patronage dividend to shareholders of $344.5 million.

Ace Hardware secured the 7th position in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2023 Franchise 500 list, recognized for its retailer support, sales growth, and strong brand recognition.

Ace Hardware records record numbers in online sales and traffic during the 2022 holiday season, with a 37% increase in gross sales.

Ace Hardware saw record online sales over the peak 5-day holiday shopping weekend, fueled by strong demand for grills, electric mowers, and power tools.

Ace Hardware ranked second on Total Retail’s sixth annual Top 100 Omnichannel Retailers report, assessing businesses' digital and physical channels.

Ace Hardware reported record sales and profit in the third quarter of 2022, with revenue and income up 10 percent and 1.3 percent, respectively.

Ace Hardware hosts Thanksgrilling event, offering giveaways and demos for Thanksgiving cooking.

Benjamin Moore has released its annual Color of the Year and Color Trends for 2023, featuring eight standout hues, including Raspberry Blush 2008-30.

Ace Hardware is set to open more than 170 stores this year, with a unique cooperative business model offering local entrepreneurs ownership of their local store operation.
RE/MAX is recognized as a top 10 franchise in the 2022 Franchise Times Top 500 survey, ranking as the leading real estate franchise brand for the 14th year.

A Kentucky operator has signed a 29-store agreement with Slim Chickens, expanding the brand's presence in the state and Tennessee.
Franchise Expo Houston will offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet with more than 100 exciting franchise opportunities under one roof in October.

Ace Hardware Stores offer great deals and in-store advice on all your fall needs, whether it is cleaning up the yard or preparing for winter.

Ace Hardware is promoting its products for tailgating season, offering a selection of grills, fuels, and accessories.

The handyman service franchise market is valued at over $4 billion and is projected to continue growing in coming years.

Ace Hardware Corporation reported record second quarter 2022 revenues of $2.5 billion, an increase of $66.1 million, or 2.7 percent, from the second quarter of 2021.

Ace Hardware is hosting a Labor Day BBQ party at participating locations nationwide, featuring grilling demonstrations and giveaways.

Ace Hardware has opened 105 new stores in 2022 and plans to add 4.4 million sq. ft. of distribution network capacity in the next five years.

During the first weekend of August, Ace Hardware will conduct its 10th annual Miracle Bucket in-store fundraising event for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.