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NerdsToGo vs Ace Hardware Painting Services

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both NerdsToGo and Ace Hardware Painting Services are home services franchises. NerdsToGo requires an investment of $88K – $155K while Ace Hardware Painting Services requires $89K – $153K. NerdsToGo discloses average revenue of $357K; Ace Hardware Painting Services does not report Item 19 data. NerdsToGo has SBA lending data on file with a 16.7% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates NerdsToGo B (Above Average) and Ace Hardware Painting Services D (Below Average).

Investment Range
$88K – $155K
$89K – $153K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$50K
Royalty Rate
3.5%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$357K
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
16.7% (30 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
31
3
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
2022
FDD Year
2025
2024