Rent-A-Center charges a royalty fee of 5.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Rent-A-Center franchise is approximately 5.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a $736/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Rent-A-Center has been involved in 4 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Rent-A-Center franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Rent-A-Center offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Rent-A-Center currently operates 2,091 locations (2025 FDD) (412 franchised, 1,679 company-owned). The system contracted by 3.7% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -1.6%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Rent-A-Center is 14.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Rent-A-Center does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Rent-A-Center is 5 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 10 years.

Rent-A-Center's post-termination non-compete clause lasts 1 year after termination or expiration (2025 FDD).

Yes, Rent-A-Center's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Rent-A-Center provides 14 hours of initial training over approximately 0 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Rent-A-Center provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.