Aaron's

Franchise Overview

This lease-to-own retail franchise offers customers flexible ownership options on furniture, consumer electronics, and home appliances without requiring traditional credit approval, making it accessible to a broad customer base. Franchisees operate storefront locations that carry top name brands alongside proprietary signature products, serving customers who prefer rent-to-own arrangements over traditional retail purchases. The business model is supported by a well-established corporate infrastructure including financial assistance, operational training, and access to an active franchisee association that fosters peer communication.

With over 90% of franchisees owning multiple units, the model demonstrates strong operator satisfaction and scalability. Revenue is generated through recurring lease payments, and franchisees benefit from an e-commerce platform that complements in-store sales. Corporate support includes inventory management tools, marketing resources, and ongoing operational guidance.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1992
Number of Units1,340
Min Liquid Capital$450,000
Required Networth$550,000
$$$Total Investment$283K – $853K

Aaron's Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Aaron's FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Aaron's Sales And Lease Ownership FDD 2017

May 2017

$99.00

Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership FDD 2016

April 2016

$99.00

Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership FDD 2015

April 2015

$99.00

Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.