Ace Hardware’s store count keeps growing and growing. This year marks their 100th year in business, and they marked that by opening their 5,000th domestic location.
This year alone they’ve opened 111 stores through six months, with plans to open another 200 new stores by the end of the year. Their store count has been growing through hardware store conversions, acquisitions, and expansions of existing partners.
BBQ Sauce and Rub Brand
Ace Hardware has established themselves in the outdoor cooking market through partnerships with brands like Big Green Egg, Traeger, Weber, and Blackstone. They also have a large selection of rubs and sauces for repeat business.
They’ve added a new brand to their large collection of rubs and sauces. Called Loud Mouth Barbeque, it’s Ace’s own brand.
“AS WE PROUDLY LAUNCH LOUD MOUTH™ BARBEQUE, WE’RE NOT JUST INTRODUCING A NEW PRODUCT – WE’RE IGNITING A FLAVOR REVOLUTION IN THE WORLD OF BBQ. WE AIM TO BE THE BBQ DESTINATION IN ALL THE NEIGHBORHOODS WE SERVE, AND OUR DECISION TO DEVELOP LOUD MOUTH™ BARBEQUE WAS REINFORCED BY THE DESIRE FOR BOLD, HIGH-QUALITY BBQ PRODUCTS AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE POINT. WE’RE EXCITED TO PROVIDE OUR CUSTOMERS WITH A FLAVORFUL ADVENTURE THEY’LL WANT TO EMBARK ON AGAIN AND AGAIN.”
Brian Wiborg, Senior Vice President of Merchandising
While many rubs can cost $12 and up per bottle, the Loud Mouth rubs offer a cheaper alternative. They only cost $6.99 per bottle, while the sauces are also inexpensive at $8.99 per bottle.
Ace has a large variety of flavors for both their rubs and sauces. Below are all of the options.
BBQ Sauces
- Boom Shaka-Laka – Apple Habanero BBQ Sauce, 19.4 oz
- Kaa-Blamo! – Hot n’ Spicy BBQ Sauce, 19.4 oz
Seasonings
- That’s Poppin’ – Savory Blend Rub, 5 oz
- Mmmm Baby! – All Purpose Rub, 7.5 oz
- Whoa There! – Smokey Sweet Rub, 6.2 oz
- Uhh-Huh! – Hot n’ Sweet Rub, 6.3 oz
- Zowie! – Hot n’ Spicy Rub, 6.3 oz
