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Rent-to-own News - RNR moves up in dealership rankings

December 23, 2008

 

Florida based RNR Custom Wheels & Tires (a.k.a. Rent-N-Roll) is one of the top 25 dealerships in America, as ranked by Tire Business, a leading tire industry publication.

In the October 2008 issue, “Top Retail Dealership of 2008", RNR Custom Wheels moved from 21 to 16 based on the number of retail outlets in the tire industry -- up five positions from last year.

“It is an honor to be ranked in the top 25 retail outlets in this industry," said Larry Sutton, RNR Custom Wheels & Tires president, "It is an honor to be ranked in the top 25 retail outlets in this industry. We hope to be in the top ten by 2009 by anticipating our customers’ needs and exceeding their expectations.”

RNR Custom Wheels and Tires offers a new approach to the exploding automotive aftermarket wheel business; with 68 stores open and operating, the most knowledgeable technicians, numerous options on acquiring ownership, and the largest selection of custom wheels and performance tires available anywhere.

For information on franchising opportunities with RNR Custom Wheels & Tires, contact RNR Vice President of Franchising Vince Ficarrotta by phone 813.977.9800 x 17, by email or visit the company website at www.rnrwheels.com.

 

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Legislation Happens
Rent-to-own dealers, employees and vendors will unite on Capitol Hill February 23–25 to tell the rent-to-own story to members of Congress and their staff. We encourage you to be a part of this lawmaking process, because—-with or without you—-legislation happens.

 

Uniting the States of Rent-to-Own
by Kristen Card
State rental dealer associations play a vital role in maintaining the health of the rent-to-own industry. In this issue, we profile a handful of these groups—in Missouri, Illinois, Georgia, Florida and Pennsylvania—and chart the expanding array of services they provide to members.

 

Crapshoot in the Courthouse: RTO in State Supreme Courts
by Ed Winn III
Justice is supposed to be blind, unbiased, impartial—-but we know better. Take, for example, the decisions of state supreme courts when the primary rent-to-own issue-—lease vs. sale-—has been presented to them. The message from these cases is clear: the courthouse can be a dangerous place for RTO dealers.

 

Economic Forecast 2010: Ready for a Rebound?
by Phillip M. Perry
Maybe 2009 was tough, but as a business survivor, you can congratulate yourself on your hardiness and take steps to capitalize on a rebound.

 

Vendor Spotlight: Ashley’s Ron Wanek
by Tiffany Hamburger
Ron Wanek’s Midwestern roots and work ethic, combined with abundant artistic talent, have helped assure that Ashley is seated at the top of the furniture industry.

 

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