Customer feedback has indicated that there is a definite void in the market when it comes to purchasing an automobile on a rent to own basis
Gary Clemmensen, owner of Mac Frugal’s Furniture

Mac Frugal’s Furniture, a mainstay in the Hamilton, Ontario retail landscape since 2003, announced that automobiles would now be sold out of the store’s location at 1328 Barton Street East. 27 cars will be made available from Hamilton’s largest indoor car showroom.

"We are excited to offer the sale of automobiles on a rent to own basis to our valued customers in Hamilton and the surrounding areas. Customer feedback has indicated that there is a definite void in the market when it comes to purchasing an automobile on a rent to own basis," said Gary Clemmensen, owner of Mac Frugal’s Furniture.

Several makes and models ranging from Volkswagens to Lincolns will be sold out of the Hamilton store. Automobiles will range in price from $500 to $7,000.

"This unique concept of having furniture, appliances, electronics and automobiles all under one roof should prove useful for those who want a dependable used car that they can afford," Clemmensen added.

Mac Frugal's operates the three largest Rent-To-Own Stores in the Niagara Peninsula including Hamilton, St. Catharines and Welland. The company's locations range from 7,000 to 20,000 square feet.

About Gary Clemmensen, Owner of Mac Frugal's
In 1965, Gary Clemmensen launched his career as an entrepreneur having owned his own variety store at the tender age of 18. 39 years later, his vision has led to three highly successful rent-to-own stores strategically placed across the Niagara Peninsula.

Mr. Clemmensen was recently nominated for two Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in the Established Enterprise and Family Enterprise categories. The Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Awards was established in 1994 to recognize the achievements, excellence and innovation of Niagara’s entrepreneurs. Award recipients will be announced February 18, 2005.

With over $7 million in sales a year, Mr. Clemmensen has established himself as a successful entrepreneur. 35 full-time employees staff the three Mac Frugal locations in St. Catharines, Welland and Hamilton. The St. Catharines and Hamilton Mac Frugals locations are also home to Cash Depot, which is a cash advance service. Combined the three locations cash over $200,000 in cheques and provide over $100,000 in payday loans each month.

"I am extremely flattered and excited to be nominated for two Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year Awards," said Clemmensen. "The fact that my name would be mentioned alongside some of the top entrepreneurs in the Niagara region is an honour in itself."

Prior to founding Mac Frugal’s, Mr. Clemmensen owned and operated several prominent businesses across the Niagara region. Gary’s Give Aways, a furniture store that sold new, inexpensive furniture; Capones, a restaurant in Niagara Falls and Lincoln Theatre are a few of Mr. Clemmensen’s past business ventures.