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Rent-to-own News - Buddy's West Texas group opens new franchise store

September 15, 2010

Buddy's Home Furnishings Franchise Owner/Operator Adrian Rosales and the members of the West Texas RTO Ventures Inc. are proud to announce the opening of their 5th store in Anthony, New Mexico.

 

"Our team has done a wonderful job since we opened and have been able to grow our business through superior customer service in only two years," says 18-year RTO veteran Adrian Rosales. "Our goal is to open an additional two stores in 2011."

 

Todd Homberger, President of Franchising for Buddy’s, is excited about Buddy’s 37 current franchise stores that have been developed in just 3 short years and is projecting around 20 new stores openings in 2011.


"We are all excited to see the growth of our business across the United States and look forward to a huge 2011 as we also celebrate our 50th year in business,” says Joe Gazzo, President of Buddy's Home Furnishings.
 
Buddy's Home Furnishings currently operates 96 corporate and franchise locations throughout the U.S. and has been in business since 1961.

 

For more information about Buddy’s franchising opportunities, please contact Todd Homberger at 972/890-4499 or via email at toddhomberger@buddyrents.com for more information about franchising opportunities with Buddy's.
 

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Rent-to-Own Families, Part VIII

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