Based in Charlotte, N.C., Rent-A-Center Inc. is one of the largest rent-to-own operators in the United States. The firm offers an array of products, such as furniture, appliances, computers and electronics to name a few. It operates approximately 3,008 company-owned stores across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Additionally, Rent-A-Center Inc. operates nearly 42 retail installment sales stores under the names Get It Now and Home Choice as well as around 18 rent-to-own stores located in Canada under the name Rent-A-Centre. ColorTyme, a national franchisor of rent-to-own stores is a subsidiary of Rent-A-Center Inc.