Wheels up: Growth accelerates for retail tire franchisor

People might not be driving as much because of the coronavirus pandemic, but they sure are buying tires. 

Tampa-based RNR Tire Express reports explosive growth in the first and second quarters of 2020, despite stay-at-home orders and many companies transitioning to primarily remote workforces. The company, which has franchises across the country, opened seven new locations and signed franchise agreements that will result in an additional 47 stores opening in the near future, including 10 by the end of the year.