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ShelfGenie vs Ace Hardware Painting Services

Franchise Comparison 2026

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

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