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Ace Hardware Painting Services vs ShelfGenie

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Ace Hardware Painting Services and ShelfGenie are home services franchises. Ace Hardware Painting Services requires an investment of $89K – $153K while ShelfGenie requires $95K – $148K. ShelfGenie has SBA lending data on file with a 9.1% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Ace Hardware Painting Services B (Above average) and ShelfGenie A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$89K – $153K
$95K – $148K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$70K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
9.1% (22 loans)
Total Units
11
274
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2022
2008
FDD Year
2025
2026