LAS VEGAS, Nev. – April 8, 2010 – Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine recently awarded Most Valuable Player status to Gary Hughes, franchisee of 20 years and owner of 12 total ColorTyme and RimTyme stores. Hughes was chosen for the recognition based on outstanding performance in areas including philanthropy, leadership, longevity and development.
Signing on with ColorTyme in 1990, Hughes has been in the Top Ten store ranking 16 of the last 17 years and has owned the highest volume ColorTyme location for six straight years, establishing a new benchmark and award level for the system. A former Dealer of the Year for the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations, Hughes is a positive force not only in his community but also in business as he developed a new financial service product adopted by ColorTyme’s parent company now in over 350 stores.
Hughes respectfully accepted the MVP award during the 2010 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas.
“It’s an honor to be considered a top player in the franchising world,” Hughes said. “I’m grateful to ColorTyme for giving me the opportunity to live out my dreams and for encouraging my success.”
Bob Bloom, president and CEO of ColorTyme, said Hughes was more than deserving of the award.
“Gary provides immeasurable influence to the rent-to-own industry and constantly raises the level of professionalism and service in the field,” Bloom said. “He works hard to enhance the lives and careers of his employees, and the passion he brings to business impacts all those around him.”
About ColorTyme
ColorTyme, Inc., founded in 1979, is America’s oldest franchisor of independently owned-and-operated rent-to-own stores. ColorTyme franchisees operate 194 rent-to-own stores in 34 states, and the company’s custom-wheels-
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