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Rent-to-own News - RNR Custom Wheels & Tires opens three new locations

March 3, 2011

The country may be suffering from one of the weakest economies in decades, but that hasn't stopped RNR Custom Wheels & Tire franchises from expanding.

 

RNR Custom Wheels & Tires, LLC a retail and rent-to-own custom wheel and tire franchise, announced that it has added three new store locations to its 2011 schedule.  Residents of Rock Hill, SC, Suffolk, VA and Ft. Smith, AR now can experience first-hand the superior quality and innovative options that RNR has to offer.

 

"RNR Custom Wheels & Tires is thrilled to be opening new stores in these markets," says Larry Sutton, Founder and President of the franchise.  "We look forward to providing customers with not only great customer service and deals on wheels and tires, but with options to pay for them, whether they buy today at our Guaranteed Lowest Price, utilize our 120 Day Same As Cash Program or take advantage of our RENT-N-ROLL program."

 

The first store is situated in Rock Hill, SC in the Cherry Park Plaza owned and operated by RIMS USA, located at 1807 Cherry Road, opened January 17, 2011.  This is the 11th store location for this franchise.
 
The second location is operated by RNR of Virginia, LLC located in Suffolk, VA at 926 North Main Street.  This location is a satellite store, boasting 3,000 sq. ft., scheduled to open in May 2011. This is RNR of Virginia's third location.
 
Rental Concepts, operated by David Harrison, who just recently received the coveted Mike Kent Sr. Pioneer Award during RNR's 8th Annual Conference & Expo, in January 2011, is slated to open a new store in March 2011, located in Ft. Smith, AR bringing the franchises total store count to 6.  This new store location is situated in an up and coming community, at 6612 Phoenix Avenue, boasting a large showroom with three bays.

About RNR Custom Wheels & Tires: The largest chain of  rent-to-own (RTO) wheel and tire stores nationwide and were the first to franchise them.  Nobody does it better!  Their proven operating method is designed to maximize your profits while providing individual freedom to enhance your business and fit your style.  A company fueled by passion, with over 45 years of RTO experience, combined with the extensive knowledge of the custom wheel and tire industry, guarantees you receive the very BEST franchise support in the business.

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