"The citizens of Twin Falls, a fast-growing, progressive city, have been underserved by the rent-to-own industry until now. We’re going to change that and show them the respect that they deserve"
Gary Hughes

Gary Hughes (right) receives award from APRO executive director Bill Keese during the 2004 convention in Tampa, Florida. Hughes served on the association's board of directors from 2002-2004. (photo copyright RTO Online inc.)

After 14 years as a ColorTyme franchisee, Gary Hughes (who's who) is continuing to expand his burgeoning group of stores with the opening of his 31st store and sixth ColorTyme in Idaho. A rent-to-own novice in the beginning, Hughes has opened a new store every 90 days for the last six years in Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana and Hawaii.

The newest store is located in Twin Falls, Idaho at 836 Blue Lakes Blvd. North near the intersection of Blue Lakes Boulevard North and Falls Avenue.

Hughes differentiates his ColorTyme stores from his competitors by offering services to his customers beyond renting furniture, electronics and appliances. All of Hughes’ stores offer free banking services including wire transfers, money orders, pay day loans, bill payment and check cashing.

"We are a part of the community and want to be a complete banking center for our customers in order to make being a ColorTyme customer as convenient as possible," Hughes said. "The citizens of Twin Falls, a fast-growing, progressive city, have been underserved by the rent-to-own industry until now. We’re going to change that and show them the respect that they deserve."