100TH RNR TIRE EXPRESS SET TO OPEN IN SARASOTA
SARASOTA, Fla. — Matt King, an RNR Tire Express (RNR) franchisee for the past 15 years, has opened the franchise program’s 100th store, a converted NAPA Auto Parts location, in Sarasota.
The new store, a 5,000-sq.-ft., four-bay building on Washington Boulevard, about a mile north of downtown Sarasota and 10 miles south of the next closest RNR store, in Bradenton, Fla., is Mr. King’s seventh RNR location in Florida.
The Sarasota opening is the 30th new RNR location to open in the past 30 months, according to RNR Tire Express Founder and President Larry Sutton, who has ownership stakes in 15 locations himself.
“This is a really exciting time in our brand’s history, as we are entering new markets and opening stores at a record pace,” Mr. Sutton said.
“RNR continues to succeed and grow as people seek more affordable options when it comes to quality tires and wheels; due to the demand for our pay-as-you-go model we plan to add an additional 16 stores to our roster before the end of the year.”
RNR plans to hold a grand-opening celebration in Sarasota on Nov. 18.
About RNR Tire Express & Custom Wheels
RNR Tire Express & Custom Wheels is a national franchise retailer of quality tires and custom wheels offered with convenient, no credit hassle payment plans designed to fit each client’s unique budgets. Established in 2000 by rent-to-own veteran, Larry Sutton, RNR has grown to 100 locations in 22 states. The brand recently ranked as the No. 1 category leader for miscellaneous auto products in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2017 Franchise 500 list and also took home the No. 126 spot on the annual ranking—the highest in company history. RNR was also ranked on the magazine’s Best of the Best list – coming in at No. 1 in the Automotive – Wheel and Tire Category. The brand was also recently ranked as the 14th largest tire dealership in the U.S. by Tire Business. RNR Tire Express & Custom Wheels is seeking qualified multi-unit franchisees to expand even further nationally with prime markets available throughout the country. For more information about RNR, or to inquire about franchise opportunities, visit RNRfranchise.com.