RNR Tire Express Celebrates Outstanding Franchisees at 22nd Annual Conference

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  • Top Franchisees Awarded at Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida
  • Multi-Unit Owner, David Belt, Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award

TAMPA, FL (March 25, 2025) – RNR Tire Express (RNR), the nation’s leading franchise retailer for tires and custom wheels with flexible payment options, hosted its 22nd Annual Conference at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida. The event recognized the brand’s top-performing franchisees and team members who have demonstrated excellence in business growth, customer service, and leadership within the RNR franchise network.

“Our annual conference is a time to honor the incredible individuals who drive our brand forward,” said Adam Sutton, CEO of RNR Tire Express. “Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence continue to elevate RNR, and we are proud to recognize their contributions.”

A number of prestigious franchisees and team members were awarded some of RNR’s highest honors, including:

  • Lifetime Achievement Award: David Belt, owner of RNR Tire Express of Texas, has been a pillar of the RNR family, leading with integrity and passion. With six thriving locations in Texas, his long-term dedication to the brand and industry has left a lasting impact.
  • Faye Sutton Woman of the Year: Shawnya Kelley is the Director of Marketing for Rental Concepts, LLC Franchise Group. She has demonstrated leadership and innovation in franchise marketing, helping drive brand awareness and customer engagement for the franchise groups 32 stores across seven states.
  • Franchisee of the Year: GulfCoast L&P – Shannon & Cynthia Baber Strunk, Shane Baber – owns and operates 16 RNR locations across the South (Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee). The group has exemplified outstanding business growth, operational excellence, and community engagement throughout their time with RNR.
  • Rookie of the Year: Lily Justice, the General Manager of the Texarkana, Texas location (Rental Concepts, LLC Franchise Group), has quickly established herself as a rising star within the RNR network, showcasing exceptional performance in her first year.

“These awards reflect the exceptional talent and unwavering dedication within our franchise system,” Sutton continued. “Each of these recipients has made a profound impact on their communities and has contributed to the ongoing success of RNR Tire Express. We are immensely proud to honor these outstanding individuals and are excited to continue growing our RNR family as we expand our franchise footprint across the country.”

For more information on the RNR Tire Express franchise, please visit https://RNRfranchise.com/.

About RNR Tire Express:

RNR Tire Express is a national franchise retailer of quality tires and custom wheels known for their customer-centric, flexible lease-to-own payment options. Established in 2000 by rent-to-own veteran Larry Sutton, RNR has grown to over 200 locations in 29 states. The brand ranked No. 186 in Franchise Times’ Top 400 list for 2024 and was recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners. Most recently, RNR ranked No. 245 in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2025 Franchise 500 ranking and #10 in the Automotive category. RNR Tire Express is seeking qualified multi-unit franchisees to help expand the franchise into prime markets throughout the country.

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