ColorTyme franchisees opened second in Houston

Just three months after the opening of their first store rent to own, owners Mike and David Rogers added another ColorTyme in the Houston area. The new location will offer rent-to-own home appliances, electronics and furniture to residents in the region southwest of the city.

"We are thrilled to open another ColorTyme in Houston. After the successful opening of our road shop Wirt, we wanted to extend 1808 savings and special offers at more customers throughout the city, "he said. "Houston is a big city, so it only makes sense to open another location. Now more people who have heard about our great products and prices can enjoy having a ColorTyme close. "

Like all ColorTyme shops, the newly created position of Houston offers a variety of convenient payment plans without a credit check. The owners and staff will give residents a unique rental experience by creating an atmosphere of Christmas with superior customer service.

"We invite everyone to stop by and visit us at our new location and experience the difference in rent-to-own home town," said Rogers. "Unlike large corporate-owned chains, at ColorTyme, create meaningful relationships with customers. Our customers can count on personal service and attention to the prices which they cannot find anywhere else. "

The new store is located at 5716 Bellaire Blvd. The store plans to host a grand opening event on Saturday 1 October.

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ColorTyme, Inc., founded in 1979, is America's oldest franchisors of rent-to-own independently owned and operated. ColorTyme franchisees operating 191 stores for rent to own in 32 States, and the franchise company branding-custom wheels and tires RimTyme operates 20 stores in 11 States. ColorTyme is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is an independent subsidiary, wholly owned by the company world's largest RTO, Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII).

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ColorTyme announces car show giveaway winner

ColorTyme of Elkton recently awarded one lucky winner with giveaway prizes from a drawing held at the Downtown Elkton Classic Car Show. Stanley Baldwin was randomly picked as the winner of a new 60-inch DLP 3D-capable TV and XBOX 360 package.

“I feel great about winning the prizes. I plan on using them every day with my family and friends,” said Baldwin. “I like ColorTyme for their great deals, and I would highly recommend the Elkton store.”

ColorTyme of Elkton received close to 200 giveaway entries from residents in the area during three car show events. Angelo Lee, the store’s manager, was happy to present the prizes and celebrate with Baldwin at the store.

“We do many activities throughout the year to give back to our customers and the community, whether it’s a giveaway, charity outreach, or just having fun in the store,” he said. “The drawing we did at the Downtown Elkton Classic Car Show was a great way to get to know residents and introduce them to our services. Stanley is a new friend that we met at the event, and we are happy he won.”

ColorTyme is a franchised rent-to-own store that offers affordable name-brand furniture, appliances, electronics and more without the use of credit checks. The Elkton ColorTyme team, including owners Harry Pappas III and Scott McHale, consider customer service and appreciation to be vital parts of their business.

“We believe that going the extra mile in customer service and giving back aren’t just advantages in our business; they are core values,” Lee explained. “From the moment you walk into ColorTyme, we make sure to give you the best rent-to-own experience by showing how much we care.”

About ColorTyme

ColorTyme, Inc., founded in 1979, is America’s oldest franchisor of independently owned-and-operated rent-to-own stores. ColorTyme franchisees operate 193 rent-to-own stores in 33 states, and the company’s custom-wheels-and-tires franchise brand, RimTyme, operates 20 stores in 11 states. ColorTyme is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and is an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of the largest RTO company in the world, Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII).

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Franchisee adds another ColorTyme in Anchorage

Customers on the east side of Anchorage now have access to rent-to-own electronics, furniture, appliances, and other unique items right in their neighborhood thanks to Mark Childers, a franchisee who has been a part of the ColorTyme system for more than 25 years. In addition to expanding services in the area, Childers also promoted former Store Manager Ryan Michaelsen to Regional Manager of Alaska.

“We have so many customers on the east side of town, so when the opportunity was presented to open a store in the area, I jumped on it,” said Childers. “Due to our recent growth, it made sense to add a Regional Manager who will be in charge of our four Alaskan stores. I have no doubt that Ryan is the best person for the job. He’s been with ColorTyme for nine years and has spent his career running the largest stores in every community that he has worked in.”

Not only does ColorTyme give customers a credit-free and affordable way to get new, name-brand products for their home, but it offers them several non-traditional rent-to-own items as well.

“Our stores are not limited to standard rent-to-own products. If a customer has a special item in mind, they can count on us to provide it,“ said Childers. “We’ve been known to get our customers anything from home furnishings to snow blowers, pizza ovens, commercial tire changing equipment, and even cars.”

With outstanding service, highly knowledgeable staff, and the ability to fulfill special orders and requests, the new Anchorage store will build upon the stellar reputation that Childers’ other ColorTyme locations are known for.

“We have the best selection, the best people and, of course, the best prices in rent-to-own,” Childers said. “Our customers know that we have a reputation of making things happen and that they will never have to wait for corporate approval. Since we are locally owned and operated, we have the authority to cater to customers’ needs and offer them exactly what they’re looking for at prices they deserve.”

Located at 3101 Penland Pkwy. in the Northway shopping mall, the new ColorTyme is planning a big event to celebrate its opening on the east side of town.

About ColorTyme

ColorTyme, Inc., founded in 1979, is America’s oldest franchisor of independently owned-and-operated rent-to-own stores. ColorTyme franchisees operate 193 rent-to-own stores in 33 states, and the company’s custom-wheels-and-tires franchise brand, RimTyme, operates 20 stores in 11 states. ColorTyme is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and is an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of the largest RTO company in the world, Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII).

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Franchisees open third ColorTyme in Virginia

With success from their Lynchburg and Danville locations, Jeff and Jill Tepper recently opened the doors to their latest ColorTyme store in South Boston, Va. The new store offers a wide selection of appliances, furniture, computers and other electronics while promising customers the best rent-to-own experience in Halifax County.

“We are so excited to be able to serve people in our hometown of South Boston and give them a superior option in rent-to-own,” said Jeff Tepper. “Our customers are like family to us, and they deserve the best. That’s why we make sure they always get the best when they walk into ColorTyme.”

ColorTyme franchisees for 10 years, the Teppers are proud to extend customer-centered benefits in the new store including no credit checks, affordable pricing, and flexible payment options like weekly, biweekly and monthly plans. In addition, delivery and service are always included at no extra charge – just a few of the many advantages to doing business with a locally owned rent-to-own store.

“Because we are not corporately owned like other rent-to-own stores in South Boston, we are able to get specially requested items for our customers when they need them,” said Jill Tepper. “We are happy to fill individual orders and give customers a more personalized renting experience.”

“We stand behind our products and provide service that is above the competition,” Jeff said. “If something is not working properly, we will fix the problem within 24 hours. If we are unable to fix it, then we will provide a loaner item until the customer’s specific product is back up and running. This outstanding customer service sets us apart from our competition.”

The new ColorTyme is located at 2203 Wilborn Ave. in Hupps Mill Plaza. The store will plan a grand opening event in the next few weeks.

About ColorTyme

ColorTyme, Inc., founded in 1979, is America’s oldest franchisor of independently owned-and-operated rent-to-own stores. ColorTyme franchisees operate 193 rent-to-own stores in 33 states, and the company’s custom-wheels-and-tires franchise brand, RimTyme, operates 20 stores in 11 states. ColorTyme is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and is an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of the largest RTO company in the world, Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII).

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Mountain Home ColorTyme celebrates Grand Re-Opening

ColorTyme of Mountain Home recently held a special Grand Re-Opening to celebrate its move to a new and larger location at 270 E. Jackson St. The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce joined the owner, Jennifer Corrao, and store staff to commemorate the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“Our Grand Re-Opening was very successful thanks to the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce and everyone who came out to support us at our new location,” said Corrao. “I enjoyed meeting many local business owners and managers at the ribbon cutting, and it was nice to visit with customers and introduce our services to new friends who turned out for refreshments, prizes and pictures. The entire ColorTyme team, customers and families had a great time!”

The relocated store occupies a larger space to provide a greater mix of products including furniture, appliances, electronics and more at affordable prices. Corrao and her staff are committed to maintaining ColorTyme’s focus on customer service and offering a great rent-to-own experience in the new location.

“Our Mountain Home ColorTyme store is much larger now, so we can stock more inventory and give customers a better selection. We are also now located in the downtown core and surrounded by more businesses, making the store easy to get to and convenient for shoppers,” she said. “We invite everyone to visit us in the new store and experience the first-class service and unbeatable rent-to-own experience that ColorTyme is known for.”

ColorTyme is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

About ColorTyme
ColorTyme, Inc., founded in 1979, is America’s oldest franchisor of independently owned-and-operated rent-to-own stores. ColorTyme franchisees operate 194 rent-to-own stores in 33 states, and the company’s custom-wheels-and-tires franchise brand, RimTyme, operates 20 stores in 12 states. ColorTyme is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and is an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of the largest RTO company in the world, Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII).

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Top producers recognized at 2012 ColorTyme National

Rent-to-own franchisor, ColorTyme, honored its top performers and recognized exceptional owner accomplishments yesterday at the 2012 National Convention. Mark and Tracy Childers received ColorTyme’s Franchisee of the Year Eagle Award, the highest honor bestowed by the chain.

“This is all I’ve ever done and all I ever plan to do,” said Childers. “I think this is one of the best times to be in the industry. It’s really positive. If you have one store, don’t sit on it. Open your second store. I feel great about our new president, Cathy, and her growth plan – nothing but positive. Let’s go out there and open more stores.”                                                                                                                          

The Childers own and operate six ColorTyme stores in the Pacific Northwest and have been with the chain since 1985. The Childers exemplify our hometown ColorTyme ideals by being an active part of their community, says Cathy Skula, ColorTyme CEO.

“The Childers are engaged with their customers, with ColorTyme and with APRO in the most proactive of ways,” said Skula. “This is what brings great success in this business, and I’m proud to give this award to Mark and Tracy Childers.”

New store awards, five-year anniversaries, “Big 5” members and the Top 10 franchisees were also announced. Dan Eichelberger and Pat Gartland received the New Franchisee of the Year award. Having just joined ColorTyme as franchisees in the Summer of 2010, the partners were no strangers to the business. The duo brought their passion for the rent-to-own business with them to the venture as well as a combined 32 years of experience gained through executive careers with Rent-A-Center.

“Our customers are told ‘no’ a lot, and we try hard to always make it happen and say yes. They go and tell their friends. It helps us grow the business, said Gartland in response to a question regarding the partners’ success. "Receiving the award was pretty exciting and unexpected.”

ColorTyme Vice President of Operations Albert Kohut introduced the company’s new field consultant, Travis John, who will add additional operational support for the franchisees at the store level. Keynote speaker, Nancy Friedman, then delighted the audience with a laughter-filled presentation on customer service. The convention was concluded with a panel discussion by rent-to-own industry experts and the President’s Forum, a question and answer session with ColorTyme’s new CEO Cathy Skula. A cocktail hour and Cajun dinner at the Embassy Suites capped the evening.

“What a positive experience,” said Skula. “I feel we are all going away recharged and recommitted. Together, we will make our collective vision of growth possible.”

About ColorTyme
ColorTyme, Inc., founded in 1979, is America’s oldest franchisor of independently owned-and-operated rent-to-own stores. ColorTyme franchisees operate 196 rent-to-own stores in 33 states, and the company’s custom-wheels-and-tires franchise brand, RimTyme, operates 19 stores in 10 states. ColorTyme is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and is an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of the largest RTO company in the world, Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII).

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Wilmington welcomes ColorTyme Sales and Lease

After more than seven years of success as a ColorTyme franchising partner, Cort Hill recently launched his own store in Wilmington with hopes of opening more in the area. The new ColorTyme offers a better sales-and-lease option featuring name-brand appliances, furniture, electronics as well as onsite assistance from the owner himself.

“Wilmington is a great place for ColorTyme, and I hope to expand with multiple locations to serve even more people in the area,” he said. “I think everyone here is excited to experience the ColorTyme difference in our products, prices and service. For example, having an owner onsite and involved in daily operations is rare in this industry, but ColorTyme customers can count on me to be in the store every day ensuring that we exceed their expectations.”

Hill says the Wilmington store also honors special requests for products and provides better payment plans than other sales-and-lease businesses.

“We value our customers and make it a priority to accommodate their needs. That’s why we give them great deals on products with the ability to special order out of catalogs from popular suppliers like Ashley Furniture,” he said. “We also offer more payment plans than most stores including 12, 18, 21 and 24-month terms. We know that everyone has different financial goals, so we make plans flexible to meet every budget.”

The new ColorTyme is located at 3623 Kirkwood Hwy. The store plans to celebrate its grand opening on Oct. 1 with free food, drinks and giveaways. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the event and enter into drawings for the chance to win new electronics and the grand prize, a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

“We hope everyone will join us at the grand opening to see the ColorTyme difference for themselves and win some prizes,” said Hill. “We look forward to building life-long relationships and serving Wilmington for years to come.”

About ColorTyme
ColorTyme, Inc., founded in 1979, is America’s oldest franchisor of independently owned-and-operated rent-to-own stores. ColorTyme franchisees operate 192 rent-to-own stores in 32 states, and the company’s custom-wheels-and-tires franchise brand, RimTyme, operates 20 stores in 11 states. ColorTyme is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and is an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of the largest RTO company in the world, Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII).

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