Rent-A-Center

Franchise Overview

This rent-to-own concept allows customers to obtain high-quality durable goods—including consumer electronics, appliances, computers, furniture, and accessories—through flexible rental purchase agreements with no long-term obligation. The business model targets customers who may not qualify for traditional financing, providing an accessible path to ownership. Franchised locations operate under established trade names and are required to exclusively offer approved brands and product types per the franchise agreement.

Franchisees benefit from a nationally recognized brand, operational training, and support systems developed over decades in the industry. The storefronts serve local communities and are managed under compliance standards outlined in the Franchise Disclosure Document. The franchisor is a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent holding company, providing corporate oversight and infrastructure to franchisees across the country.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since2013
Number of Units3,000
Min Liquid Capital
Required Networth
$$$Total Investment$355K – $582K

Rent-A-Center Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Rent-A-Center 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.