Rent-A-Center

Franchise Overview

Rent-A-Center operates a rent-to-own retail model where franchised storefronts provide customers flexible rental purchase agreements on high-quality durable goods — including consumer electronics, appliances, computers, furniture, and accessories — with no long-term obligation and an accessible path to ownership.

Key Highlights

Serves customers who may not qualify for traditional financing, broadening market reach
Nationally recognized brand backed by decades of industry experience and infrastructure
Comprehensive operational training and support systems guide franchisees from day one
Franchisees operate under established trade names with approved brands and product lines

Rent-A-Center franchisees tap into a proven, community-focused model with corporate oversight and the backing of a nationally recognized brand — making quality goods accessible to underserved consumers.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1986

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.

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