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Sidewalks in front of store are clean and free from trash, debris, ice, snow and weeds
                                                                                                                                                Door and windows are clean and free from smudges and fingerprints
                                                                                                                                                RAC signage is in good condition and functioning properly including all bulbs
                                                                                                                                                Window clings and banners are current, installed appropriately and in good condition
                                                                                                                                                Window displays are attractive and inviting (Back of merchandise is not showing, newest and best products only)
                                                                                                                                                Trucks are parked away from store entrance when not in use
                                                                                                                                                Trucks are clean, appear in good repair and free from obvious dents and damage
                                                                                                                                                Coworkers are enthusiastic
                                                                                                                                                Coworkers are dressed and groomed appropriately per company policy
                                                                                                                                                No unpleasant odors
                                                                                                                                                HVAC is operable and set at a comfortable temperature
                                                                                                                                                All ceiling tiles are in place and clean, HVAC vents are dirt free, and showroom is well lit with all bulbs working
                                                                                                                                                Showroom is festive and inviting
                                                                                                                                                Interior POP is current, in good condition, and displayed appropriately
                                                                                                                                                Only stereo or TV sound is on and playing at a comfortable level with a genre appropriate for customer base
                                                                                                                                                                                    RENT READY
                                                                                                                                                The A/V wall Audio/Video Amplifier Distribution unit is on/operable with all TV's playing the company provided DVD
                                                                                                                                                Carpet and walls are clean and in good condition; free from marks or damage
                                                                                                                                                A/V wall and Computer fixture shelves are clean and dust free
                                                                                                                                                                                                            CHECKLIST
                                                                                                                                                Power cables and power strips are neatly maintained and out of customer view
                                                             IS YOUR STORE                                                                      All laptops/All-in-Ones and Desktop computers are loaded with and playing the Company provided screensaver
                                                                                                                                                Customer Care sign is visible
                                                             RENT READY?                                                                        The counter area is clean and free from clutter with only approved counter signs per POP instructions
                  Partner with your store manager, franchise owner or franchise consultant to review the Store
                  Appearance/Customer Readiness Checklist. Once you’ve filled out the checklist, sit down with your
                  store manager or franchise owner to answer the questions that follow.                                                         All products are refurbished to best condition possible. (Refurbishment takes place throughout the day as needed)
                                                                                                                                                All products are clean, dust/stain/fingerprint free and rent ready
                  WHY/WHEN/HOW TO USE THIS CHECKLIST                                                                                            All computers/tablets are reset to factory settings
                 WHY                                                                                                                            Price tags/holders are consistently placed near the right front corner of each product

                 ❶   How your store looks to the customer creates the perception of who Rent-A-Center is as a company                           60/90 day idle product is appropriately identified with “blue/red dot program”
                                                                                                                                                Manager special signs are displayed appropriately and updated daily per program instructions
                 ❷ The appearance of your store and it's products has a big impact on both deliveries and profitability                         Security cables and/or devices in place for all applicable product.

                 ❸ The items on the checklist represent the standards set forth by Rent-A-Center

                 WHEN

                 ❶ Prior to opening each morning                                                                                                Good selection/mix of product styles, brands and prices based on inventory on hand
                                                                                                                                                No empty spaces where product has been removed (Fill holes as they occur throughout the day)
                 ❷ Use as a reference throughout the day to maintain 100% Customer Readiness                                                    Products arranged to maximize the available space on the show room floor while maintaining 3 foot aisles
                                                                                                                                                Products are color and style coordinated to complement each other (for example, a living room set with similar
                        Sidewalks in front of store are clean and free from trash, debris, ice, snow and weeds                                  style/color tables and lamps) with a television or stereo included
                 HOW    Door and windows are clean and free from smudges and fingerprints                                                        TV/Blu-ray/Gaming/Sound products set up/powered with a living room group to demonstrate a “home” atmosphere
                        RAC signage is in good condition and functioning properly including all bulbs
                 ❶ Walk your store with the checklist first thing each morning and make notes on what needs to be                               Power upholstery items are connected to power source
                        Window clings and banners are current, installed appropriately and in good condition
                     done to get the store customer ready                                                                                       Pillows and cushions on seating are fluffed and neatly in place.
                        Window displays are attractive and inviting (Back of merchandise is not showing, newest and best products only)         All lamps have bulbs and are turned on
                 ❷ Prioritize your notes of things to do by what's most visible to the customer                                                 All products on floor are accessorized to home-like conditions. Beds completely dressed with current bedding,
                        Trucks are parked away from store entrance when not in use                                                              dinning, laundry, and living rooms accessorized to look like they would in a home.
                 ❸ Determine who will complete each "to do" on the list and complete prior to store opening                                     Shelf Stereos, docking stations and or 42” or smaller TV’s set up with bedroom groups to demonstrate
                        Trucks are clean, appear in good repair and free from obvious dents and damage
                 ❹   Maintain the previous two weeks of checklists and notes for District Manager review                                        a “home” atmosphere
                                                                                                                                                TV’s merchandised by size per the A/V wall Planogram with remotes next to each
                  Y/N    CUSTOMER READINESS: INTERIOR                                                                                           Sound Bars (max of 4) are displayed and connected to TVs on the middle shelf of the AV wall and demo ready per
                                                                                                                                                the Sound Bar demo guide
                        Coworkers are enthusiastic                                                                                              All TV’s have the correct Size and Technology clings in the upper right hand corner
                        Coworkers are dressed and groomed appropriately per company policy                                                      Tablets/Laptops/All-in-Ones merchandised per the Computer Fixture Planogram and powered on
                        No unpleasant odors                                                                                                     Laundry are only displayed as matching pairs unless a single item manager special
                        HVAC is operable and set at a comfortable temperature
                        All ceiling tiles are in place and clean, HVAC vents are dirt free, and showroom is well lit with all bulbs working
                        Showroom is festive and inviting
                        Interior POP is current, in good condition, and displayed appropriately
                        Only stereo or TV sound is on and playing at a comfortable level with a genre appropriate for customer base
                        The A/V wall Audio/Video Amplifier Distribution unit is on/operable with all TV's playing the company provided DVD       Offices are clean and organized
                        Carpet and walls are clean and in good condition; free from marks or damage                                             Trash is emptied
                        A/V wall and Computer fixture shelves are clean and dust free                                                            All merchandise in the backroom is stored appropriately, tagged and rent-ready
                        Power cables and power strips are neatly maintained and out of customer view                                            Backroom floor is clean (swept/vacuumed) and the back door is secured/closed
                        All laptops/All-in-Ones and Desktop computers are loaded with and playing the Company provided screensaver              Bathrooms are clean enough for your mother to use and stocked appropriately
                        Customer Care sign is visible                                                                                           Backroom is organized so that products are easily inventoried and safe from damage
                        The counter area is clean and free from clutter with only approved counter signs per POP instructions                   Dumpster area is clean and free from debris



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                        All products are refurbished to best condition possible. (Refurbishment takes place throughout the day as needed)
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                        All products are clean, dust/stain/fingerprint free and rent ready
                        All computers/tablets are reset to factory settings
                        Price tags/holders are consistently placed near the right front corner of each product
                        60/90 day idle product is appropriately identified with “blue/red dot program”
                        Manager special signs are displayed appropriately and updated daily per program instructions
                        Security cables and/or devices in place for all applicable product.
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