Rent-to-own News

Rent-to-own News - Former Aaron's RM opens ColorTyme

August 28, 2008

John Fornero is no stranger to the rent-to-own industry, having been an Aaron’s Regional Manager for ten years. John and his new ColorTyme store, opening on September 11 in Tampa, is one of 10 new franchisees joining the ColorTyme brand this year.
 

John Fornero, new ColorTyme franchisee.

"John is a valuable addition to the ColorTyme family, “said ColorTyme CEO Bob Bloom.  “His know-how and expertise in RTO are a boon to ColorTyme, and his experience and professionalism will greatly benefit his new customers in Tampa.  He is precisely the kind of franchisee ColorTyme is seeking as we grow our franchise family.”

 

Listen to Bob Bloom podcast.

Fornero said when he decided to open his own rent-to-own store he found ColorTyme to be the best fit for his ambitions.

“I plan to make ColorTyme a household name in Tampa,” Fornero added. "As a new ColorTyme franchisee, I've been impressed with the tremendous amount of flexibility I’ve been given to execute my business vision.”

Fornero, a Florida native, lives in Tampa with his wife of 13 years, Shanda, and his 3-year-old son Grayson. In his free time he enjoys spending as much family time with them as possible.

ColorTyme, the oldest franchised rent-to-own company in the United States, operates 212 ColorTyme and 14 RimTyme stores in 34 states. 

Listen to podcast with ColorTyme CEO Bob Bloom.

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