This year, the company celebrates 60 years in business and is approaching another milestone–nearly 300 operating stores, 251 of which are franchised locations.
“I’m proud to be a part of one chapter in Buddy’s storied history,” said Michael Bennett, CEO. “Buddy’s has prevailed through every economic environment over the decades, and at the heart of its success are the people.”
Buddy’s was founded in 1961 in Tampa, Fla. with a mission to help customers attain ownership of home necessities through affordable payments without the constraints of traditional credit or financing. The company adopted its franchise model in 2009 with a vision of serving more communities by expanding into new and existing markets nationwide.
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