Jeff Smith, Matt Radecki, Chris Posey and Dave Parker are bringing their combined retail and consumer-service experience to a new store planned for early 2027.
- RNR Tire Express to open a new location in Jamestown, NY.
- Franchise owners have decades of combined industry experience.
- Projected strong growth in the U.S. tire and rent-to-own industries.
RNR Tire Express has signed an agreement to open a new location in Jamestown, New York, extending the tire and custom-wheel retailer’s presence in the state. The store is expected to open in early 2027 and will be owned and operated by Jeff Smith, Matt Radecki, Chris Posey and Dave Parker. The agreement follows recent RNR expansion into Canada, Boston and Huntsville, Alabama, bringing the brand’s network to more than 215 locations across North America.
The four franchise partners have known one another since working together at House of Television in the early 2000s. Their careers later took them into the rent-to-own and tire industries. Smith and Radecki co-owned Hometown Rent-to-Own, while Posey and Parker developed experience in operations and training. After reconnecting in 2021, the group began exploring opportunities to build on its shared business background.
For Smith, the Jamestown location represents an investment in the community where the partners have longstanding ties. He said the group was drawn to RNR’s business model and the support provided by its leadership. The company’s lease-to-own payment options for tires and custom wheels are central to its retail approach, giving customers an alternative to paying the full cost upfront.
RNR Chief Executive Adam Sutton welcomed the group, highlighting Smith’s leadership and commitment to employees, customers and the surrounding community. The company said the partners are also considering further expansion in Western New York after the initial store opens. Their combined experience gives the group a foundation for the new venture, although the success of future locations will depend on market demand and execution.
As franchisors enter new markets, finding qualified operators and keeping franchise development organized can become increasingly important. The Recruitment feature available through Gorilla Dash can help franchise organizations manage prospective franchisee inquiries and track development activity. For RNR Tire Express, the Jamestown agreement adds another step in its expansion strategy while bringing a locally owned business to a community the partners already know well.
Key Facts:
| New Store Location | RNR Tire Express will open a new store in Jamestown, NY, planned for early 2027. |
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| Franchise Team | Local franchise owners include Jeff Smith, Matt Radecki, Chris Posey, and Dave Parker, who have over 40 years of combined experience. |
| Business Model | RNR Tire Express uses a business model with flexible payment options catering to underserved customers. |
| Industry Growth | The U.S. tire industry is projected to reach $58 billion by 2026, while the rent-to-own industry will generate $11.8 billion in 2025. |
| Company Leadership | CEO Adam Sutton commendably leads RNR Tire Express and is enthusiastic about the expansion in Jamestown. |
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