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54-Year Proven Performance
More Than 1,500 Stores
New York Stock Exchange Company
How much money can you make? Do the math.
Compare your ROI as an Aaron's owner to any other franchise.
If you're investigating another franchise system, ask to see their Earnings Claim, their "numbers." Don't risk your money and your future on a franchise that isn't forthcoming about the dollars, any litigation, and their franchisee satisfaction.
95% of our franchisees are multi-unit owners, one with 70 stores. Why? Because our owners make money the new-fashioned way: Aaron's has reinvented how a growing and underserved, mainstream market acquires necessities like quality furniture, name-brand appliances, high-tech electronics, and state-of-the-art computers.
We give our customers three reasons to shop at Aaron's: 1) everyone is pre-approved; 2) every product comes with a low-price guarantee; and, 3) everyone can own his merchandise in as little as 12 months.
Attend an Aaron's DISCOVERY DAY and we'll show you how you will make Money. Be Successful. And, Live Life on your terms.
Ours is the classic American Dream story. It all started in 1955 when founder and now chairmen and CEO, Charlie Loudermilk, began renting chairs for 10 cents a day to auction houses.
It was gritty, hard work. But, it instilled a winning, competitive culture that today has earned a worldwide reputation for integrity, determination and corporate goodwill.
Our competitive spirit and envied reputation are evident in our "Drive Dreams Home" sponsorship of NASCAR championship racing, and as title sponsor of the "Aaron's 312" Nationwide series race and the "Aaron's 499" Sprint Cup race. We're building a brand and we're giving back to the communities we serve.
Our owners receive the most professional and unrivaled, on-going support that you'll find in the industry. From pre-opening assistance, detailed training programs, traffic-generating marketing initiatives, inventory financing, to volume purchasing and proprietary management information systems, we know of no other franchisor that provides the breadth and depth of support like Aaron's.
Aaron's has 12 manufacturing plants and 17 Fulfillment Centers delivering high-quality products to our showrooms throughout the United States and Canada. As an Aaron's owner, you'll be PROUD to feature the best products at best prices in our customer-friendly showrooms. Meet Todd Wilkins: Husband, Father, CPA, Entrepreneur, and Aaron's Franchise Owner.
"When I took a look at Aaron's I turned their system, their Earnings Claim, and their stores upside down. Like a good CPA, I compared their ROI to every other business and franchise I could find and there was no comparison. Then I talked to their corporate execs, shopped their stores, and visited with their franchisees. Aaron's was different, better and for me.
Aaron's offered the business opportunity that will give me the financial security and the lifestyle rewards that I want for my family."
As an Aaron's franchisee you will own an asset. You can work the business or set it up as a manager-run operation. That's because we have the computer systems and the field support that allow you to be in real-time control of your investment -- no matter where you live or travel.
And, Aaron's showrooms run like clockwork:
If you follow our systems, you can make money and be successful!
Why invest in a restaurant or other risking business, when we deliver the results?
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1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
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