Buddy’s Home Furnishings Ranked Among the Top Franchises In Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500

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Buddy’s Home Furnishings is one of the fastest growing rent-to-own franchises in America with a 60-year legacy of proven success. Franchise owners benefit from a 0% royalty fee the first six months and see the cash-flow benefits that are attributed to the unique recurring revenue model in rent-to-own. Approximately 86% of the company’s franchisees are multi-unit owners.

BUSINESS IS BOOMING AT BUDDY'S!

Buddy’s Home Furnishings offers customers affordable payments on home necessities including name-brand furniture, electronics, appliances and home accessories. The company is one of the fastest growing rent-to-own franchises in America and sits prominently in the $12.2 billion rent-to-own industry.**

What is Rent-to-Own?

Rent-to-own (RTO) is an essential and recession-resistant industry offering customers affordable payments on everyday necessities, which is why RTO annual revenue has steadily increased for decades despite good and bad economies.

The rent-to-own industry gained traction in the 1970s in response to customer demand for acquiring household products without incurring debt or jeopardizing the family’s credit. RTO customers continue to come from all walks of life and share the common desire to have durable goods in their homes without the long-term financial obligations associated with credit sales.

The cornerstone of RTO, and a point of differentiation from traditional retail, is there is no interest, no credit check and customers can return the merchandise at any time for any reason without penalty. This model has become a mainstream hallmark of consumerism spanning industries from car sharing services, to clothing rental subscriptions, technology trade-in programs and so much more.

According to the 2022 Association of Progressive Rental Organizations (APRO) Annual Industry Health Survey, the RTO industry served an estimated total of 4.6 million households in 2020—approximately 1 of every 28 American households rented products from a traditional brick-and-mortar RTO store.

Why Franchise with Buddy’s Home Furnishings?

There are many benefits to franchising with one of the fastest growing rent-to-own retailers:

60+ Years of Historical Success

Buddy’s level of expertise and success has only compounded with time. Franchise owners benefit from Buddy’s national brand recognition and the tried-and-true, proven systems refined over decades in RTO.

Impressive Unit Economics

On average, the top 25% of stores see $1,473,401 gross sales and $421,834 cash flow per store.*

Recurring Revenue on Inventory

RTO has a unique recurring revenue model that yields multiple returns on every product.

Business Model Built for Franchising

Approximately 86% of Buddy’s franchisees are multi-unit owners and growing, which is a testament to the company’s systematic, proven approach to establishing and scaling stores.

Community Focused

Buddy’s success is a reflection of the relationships every store develops with its local community. The company culture is to nurture relationships with customers that aren’t built on transactions, but rather, trust.

Accolades:

Franchise Times Top 400 for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Entrepreneur Magazine Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners for 2023, 2024, 2025
Entrepreneur Magazine Fastest Growing Franchise 2022
APRO Rental Deal of the Year 2020

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*This information reflects the Average Gross Sales and Average Free Cash Flow for the Top 25% of Buddy’s Home Furnishings company-owned retail businesses which were in operation for the entirety of the 2024 fiscal year. Of the 33 retail businesses that were in operation for all of 2024, 8 were included in the Top 25% sample set and 3 attained or surpassed the Average Gross Sales and 3 attained or surpassed the Average Free Cash Flow as described above. We refer you to Item 19 of our 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document for additional information. A NEW FRANCHISEE’S RESULTS MAY DIFFER FROM THE REPRESENTED PERFORMANCE. This advertisement is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Offerings made by prospectus only and in compliance with the applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state. ©2025 Buddy’s Home Furnishings®. All rights reserved. ** Excluding California, Hawaii, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Buddy's Home Furnishings Financial Data

The following financial information was provided by Buddy's Home Furnishings to give you more information about the costs associated with a Buddy's Home Furnishings opportunity

Minimum Cash Required

$200,000

Franchise Fee

$39,900

Total Investment Range

$375,650 - $797,540

Royalty

0% first six months, and 6% after that

Net Worth Required

$750,000

Marketing Fee

Buddy’s Home Furnishings Ranked Among the Top Franchises In Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500

January 17, 2023

Buddy’s was ranked No. 242 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, franchise support and overall brand power.

“It’s an honor to be named a top franchise opportunity by Entrepreneur for the second consecutive year,” said Mitchell Lee, Director of Franchise Development at Buddy’s. “There’s a reason why 88% of our franchisees own multiple units and keep coming back for more—it’s all about the unlimited growth potential. We have the formula and support to be successful as a single or multi-unit owner, which makes Buddy’s one of the best choices when it comes to franchising.”

In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 44-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors that go into the evaluation including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.

“The past year underscores the extraordinary opportunities that the franchise industry presents for entrepreneurs of all levels,” says Entrepreneur editor in chief Jason Feifer. “The companies named to our 44th annual Franchise 500 list represent some of the most innovative, creative, and trusted brands across many industries and highlight what it takes to build the kind of momentum that drives long-lasting success.”

Over its 44 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Buddy’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity.

To view Buddy’s Home Furnishings in the full ranking, visit entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2023 issue of Entrepreneur.

Buddy's Home Furnishings Testimonials

In my 24 years in RTO, Buddy’s is the best partnership I’ve incurred, and it has been the best growth experience for me and my company.

Jerry Marshall, Multi-Unit Franchisee

Leaving executive roles to work independently, I chose Buddy’s for its strong business model, dedicated team, and structure. As a franchisee, the support I’ve received has been outstanding.

Jon Ozark, Franchisee

There couldn’t be a better time in history to get into a Buddy’s franchise. I started when the brand was really young, and I’ve witnessed a tremendous amount of growth along the way. There are a lot of great territories available—believe me, I’m even considering buying more —so get in here and get the on that’s right for you before I do!