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Upbound Group
AddedMar 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Upbound Group

Upbound Group

Public

Rent-A-Center: American rent-to-own for furniture and electronics. Founded in 1986, with 2,972 stores in the US, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

HQ
Plano, TX, US
Founded
2002
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Upbound Group, Inc., originally founded as Rent-A-Center in 1986, is a financial inclusion company dedicated to elevating financial opportunities for all. The company operates lease-to-own stores offering a variety of products including furniture, consumer electronics, appliances, computers, and accessories under flexible rental purchase agreements. Upbound Group serves markets in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, aiming to provide accessible financial solutions and improve the economic potential of its customers.

Notable figures associated with Upbound Group include its leadership team, which has driven the company's mission of financial transformation. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding to nearly 3,000 stores across multiple regions. Its impact is evident in the enhanced financial opportunities it provides to underserved communities, making essential goods more accessible through flexible leasing options. Upbound Group continues to be a pivotal player in the financial inclusion sector.

Upbound Group - Quick Facts

When was Upbound Group founded?

Upbound Group was founded in 2002.

Where is Upbound Group's headquarters located?

Upbound Group's headquarters is located in Plano, TX, US.

How much has Upbound Group raised to-date?

As of Dec 9, 2022, Upbound Group has raised a total of $395.9M (USD).

How many employees does Upbound Group have?

Upbound Group has 12,690 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.

Upbound Group - Classification

Industry
  • Retail
Ownership
  • Public
Geographic Exposure
  • Americas
Model
  • Franchise
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Financial Services
  • Retail
Tags
  • Fintech
Unique IDs
  • ein: 450491516
  • secCik: 0000933036
  • ticker: UPBD
NAICS
  • 440000Retail Trade
  • 449000Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
  • 449100Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers
  • 449110Furniture Retailers
SIC
  • 5710Home Furniture And Furnishings Stores
  • 5712Furniture Stores
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
ISIC
  • 3700Sewerage
  • 7729Renting and leasing of other personal and household goods
  • 7730Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods
Show 37 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 530000Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
  • 532000Rental and Leasing Services
  • 532100Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing
  • 532110Passenger Car Rental and Leasing
  • 532111Passenger Car Rental
  • 532200Consumer Goods Rental
  • 532210Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental
  • 532280Other Consumer Goods Rental
  • 532289All Other Consumer Goods Rental
  • 532300General Rental Centers
  • 532310General Rental Centers
  • 532400Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
  • 532410Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
  • 532411Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing
  • 532412Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
  • 532420Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
  • 532490Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
  • 562000Waste Management and Remediation Services
  • 562900Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
  • 562990All Other Waste Management Services
  • 562991Septic Tank and Related Services
  • 480000Transportation and Warehousing
  • 560000Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
  • 561000Administrative and Support Services
SIC
  • 7350Miscellaneous Equipment Rental And Leasing
  • 7359Equipment Rental And Leasing, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 7510Automotive Rental And Leasing, Without Drivers
  • 7514Passenger Car Rental
  • 4700Transportation Services
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7500Automotive Repair, Services, And Parking
  • 4720Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation
  • 7380Miscellaneous Business Services
  • 4729Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 7389Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified