Rent-A-Center, Inc. engages in the provision of furniture, electronics, appliances, computers, and smartphones through flexible rental purchase agreements. It operates through the following segments: Core U.S., Acceptance Now, Mexico, and Franchising. Read More The Core U.S. segment consists of company-owned rent-to-own stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The Acceptance Now segment offers an on-site rent-to-own option at a third-party retailer's location. The Mexico segment consists of its company-owned rent-to-own stores in Mexico. The Franchising segment sells rental merchandise to its franchisees. The company was founded by Mark E. Speese on September 16, 1986 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.