Ace Hardware is a hardware store chain in the United States and the largest hardware store chain in the world. It is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois. The company was founded in 1924 by Richard Hesse and Oscar Fisher.
Ace Hardware has over 4,700 stores in 60 countries. In 2017, it had sales of $14.3 billion. The company is owned by Ace Hardware Corporation, which is itself owned by The Wendy’s Company.
Ace Hardware Corporation is a privately held company. Its main shareholders are The Wendy’s Company (which owns a majority of the shares), Ace International Holdings (which owns a minority of the shares), and Ace Store Development Corporation (which owns the remaining shares).
Ace Hardware pumps are made by Ace International Holdings, which is a subsidiary of The Wendy’s Company.