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From Stalwarts Like Ace Hardware to Emerging Brands Like Nothing Bundt Cakes — See the Top Retail Franchises

Featuring powerhouse brands revolutionizing the industry and empowering entrepreneurs to thrive, explore the top 15 retail franchises according to the 2024 Franchise 500 Ranking.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

Ace Hardware's Major Investment in This Underused Marketing Strategy Reaped Huge Returns

Ace Hardware's recent outreach strategy is not just winning over customers but is also attracting a record number of prospective franchisees — And it landed the brand at #5 in this Year's Franchise 500.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

Focusing on These 2 Key Areas Helped Ace Hardware Capitalize on the Pandemic Sales Spike

The home improvement boom has landed the neighborhood handy store in the Top 10 of our Franchise 500.