Founded in 1997, Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. is the country's leading provider of payday cash advance services with approximately 2,900 centers in 37 states. The Company offers convenient, less-costly credit options to consumers whose needs are not met by traditional financial institutions. The Company is a founding member of the Community Financial Services Association of America (CFSA), whose mission is to promote laws that provide substantive consumer protections and to encourage responsible industry practices.