Continuously operating since 1952, the well-established and popular Floyd’s General Store chain of hardware stores is now available for sale.  The three Bakersfield-area locations (real estate sold separately) have been increasingly successful, thanks largely to a franchise agreement with Ace Hardware, whose 2014 revenue topped $4.7 billion.  Floyd’s has a long-tenured management staff, a very high retention rate for its employees, and a 65-year track record of success in the Bakersfield community.  Floyd’s 2014 net sales: $9,067,809.