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Rent-to-own News - Rent-n-Roll named one of the top 50 franchises for 2007

April 2, 2007

Rent-n-Roll Custom Wheels and Tires has been named one of the top 50 franchises for 2007 in the April edition of Entrepreneur magazine. "We are honored to be included as one of the Top 50 Franchises for 2007," says Larry Sutton, founder and president of Rent-n-Roll. "We have worked very hard to become a quality franchisor and to be recognized this way is a testament to the hard work and dedication of my entire staff.” Rent-n-Roll opened its first franchise in 2003. Since that time, the company has become the twenty-second largest tire chain in the U.S. There are currently six company owned stores and 50 franchised locations open and operating and another five locations under construction. “Our goal for 2007 is to reach 70 locations open and operating by the end of the year,” says Vince Ficarrotta, vice president of franchising.
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The Year of the Tiger
by Kristen Card

According to Chinese astrology, the Year of the Tiger begins in February 2010. Tiger John Cleek is making the most of it as he winds down his two-year term as APRO’s president. He reflects on personal and industry-wide accomplishments and the love of family that sustains him.

Following the Leaders

In the 30-year history of the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations, 17 rental dealers have served as president. To mark APRO’s special anniversary, 15 of these leaders share their experiences in helping to shape the rent-to-own industry.

The Keep Rate Conundrum
by Ed Winn III

Calculating keep rate does not seem to improve the rent-to-own business in any discernible way—and yet this calculation, beyond all the others, has had enormous legal and political implications for rent-to-own almost since its inception.

Vendor Spotlight: What's in a Name?
by Neil Ferguson

These three departed rent-to-own vendors--Joe Eason, Tom Kitchens and Norm Smith--live on, their names indelibly linked to key industry events and honors.

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