Press Releases from ColorTyme (12 total)
Mountain Home ColorTyme celebrates Grand Re-Opening
MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho – Oct. 13, 2011 – 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…
ColorTyme Franchisee serves as ARDA president
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Oct. 6, 2011 – There’s no rest for the weary as accomplished ColorTyme franchisee Mark Childers wraps up four years of service on the Franchise Advisory Council (FAC). Just as he completes his second and final year as FAC chairman, he accepts the position of president of the Alaska Rental Dealers Association (ARDA), a state-wide nonprofit trade organization.
“It’s a great honor and privilege for me to be…
Elkton ColorTyme announces car show giveaway winner
ELKTON, Md. – Sept. 28, 2011 – 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…
Wilmington welcomes ColorTyme Sales and Lease
WILMINGTON, Del. – Sept. 23, 2011 – 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…
RimTyme store rolls out car show for charity
INDIANAPOLIS – Sept. 6, 2011 – Supporting local charities is more than a yearly plan for RimTyme of Indianapolis; it’s a promise. Owner Shawn DiLeo and his staff are staying committed to their giving efforts by hosting a special car show on Sept. 11. All proceeds from the event will go directly to cancer and burn patients at the Riley Hospital for Children, a pediatric institution that provides compassionate care,…
Franchisees open second ColorTyme in Houston
HOUSTON – Aug. 15, 2011 – Just three months after opening their first rent-to-own store, owners Mike Do and David Rogers have added another ColorTyme to the Houston area. The new location will offer rent-to-own appliances, electronics and furniture to residents in the city’s southwest region.
“We are thrilled to open another ColorTyme in Houston. After the successful opening of our store on 1808 Wirt Road, we wanted to extend the…
ColorTyme comes back to Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas – Aug. 1, 2011 – Fort Worth residents can enjoy ColorTyme once again thanks to Justin Jordan, the new store’s manager and operating partner. With 10 years of industry experience and a former manager of rent-to-own stores in Lubbock, College Station, Comanche and Eastland, Texas, Jordan is thrilled to open the doors of his first ColorTyme.
“I’ve always wanted to run a store of my own, and…
ColorTyme creates winter wonderland upon close of meeting
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – June 20, 2011 – Following a four-day retreat near Lake Tahoe, Calif., ColorTyme commemorated the end of the 2011 Summer Meeting with an entertaining closing dinner. The franchisees, vendors and their families were greeted by falling snow in the elaborate winter-themed ballroom, where they dined and danced to a live band.
Bob Bloom, ColorTyme CEO and president, was impressed with the dinner along with the meeting as…
ColorTyme owners and vendors connect in General Session
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – June 17, 2011 – More than 140 rent-to-own franchisees and family, vendors and corporate staff members gathered earlier this week in Lake Tahoe, Calif. for the 2011 ColorTyme Summer Meeting. The General Session, held on Thursday, featured presentations made by corporate executives and a number of vendors who offered attendees exclusive discounts on product purchases.
Mitch Fadel, president and COO of Rent-A-Center, spoke on the future of…
FAC convenes before start of ColorTyme Summer Meeting
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – June 16, 2011 – Keeping a yearly tradition alive, the ColorTyme Franchise Advisory Council (FAC), gathered for a meeting prior to the start of ColorTyme’s 2011 Summer Meeting. The FAC, including newly elected members, met at the Resort at Squaw Creek to elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary, conduct a constituent draft and review franchise programs.
Made up of 10 members, the ColorTyme FAC serves…
ColorTyme recognized as an AllBusiness AllStar Franchise for 2011
PLANO, Texas - March 4, 2011 – ColorTyme, the nation’s oldest rent-to-own franchisor, was chosen again this year as a “best of the best” business opportunity in the 2011 AllBusiness AllStar ranking. Backed by analysis from parent company Dun & Bradstreet, AllBusiness assesses the strengths of more 800 franchising companies and ranks the top 300 based upon criteria including unit growth rate, availability of financing and brand visibility.
In business since…
Sharon Hill ColorTyme announces giveaway winner
SHARON HILL, Pa. – Dec. 20, 2010 – It was an exciting day for a local rent-to-own store and particularly for one lucky customer. Daryl Booker of Sharon Hill was drawn as the winner of a new LG 50-inch plasma TV in the ColorTyme Grand Opening Giveaway.
“Winning the TV was a great feeling, especially now that it’s football season,” said Booker. “I would indeed recommend ColorTyme to my family…
