Upbound Group Inc. has announced the opening of a new Rent-A-Center franchise store in Harlan, Kentucky, enhancing its presence in the region. Operated by Raintree, a prominent Rent-A-Center franchisee based in Lexington, Kentucky, the store is located at 168 Village Center Rd., Suite 163. The store offers flexible lease-to-own agreements for name-brand home furnishings without long-term debt obligations. The grand opening celebration is scheduled for May 30, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, prize drawings, and a donation to Christ's Hands, Inc., supporting local food insecurity efforts. This expansion is part of Rent-A-Center's broader initiative to provide accessible financial solutions through its approximately 2,300 locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.