Thrift, Reimagined

The clothing resale market is booming, and Uptown Cheapskate is leading the way. Our clothing franchise blends the value of thrift with a modern, boutique-style experience, giving entrepreneurs the chance to tap into a business model that’s profitable and future-focused.

Uptown Cheapskate By The Numbers

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On Trend & Durable: A $49 Billion Industry Consumers Love

Today’s shoppers, especially younger ones, want affordability, sustainability, and individuality. Unlike many clothing store franchises, Uptown Cheapskate sits in a sweet spot that’s recession-resistant, thriving even when times get tough because people are always looking for stylish value.

Think You Know Thrift? Think Again

Most thrift stores are cluttered and outdated. Uptown Cheapskate changes the game. Customers still enjoy the thrill of finding great deals like in any thrift store franchise, but with an organized, curated, and boutique-style atmosphere. It’s the kind of shopping experience that keeps people coming back again and again.

Resale Reimagined

Uptown Cheapskate isn’t your average consignment store franchise. Our stores bring together unbeatable prices, fashion-forward finds, and a stylish store design that feels fresh and welcoming.

For franchise owners, Uptown offers a proven business model refined over three decades. With our proprietary technology, hands-on support, and streamlined systems, Uptown stands out among franchise clothing stores as a business that’s both efficient and highly profitable.

Big Opportunity, Big Impact

Owning an Uptown Cheapskate franchise gives you the opportunity to build a profitable business while creating a meaningful impact. In 2024 alone, our stores kept tens of millions of items out of landfills and supported budget-conscious families across 26 states.

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Uptown Highlights

Industry Leading Technology

Our in-house technology powers every transaction in our stores and serves as a critical competitive edge.

Dedicated Support for Every Store

Franchisee success is our #1 priority. From training, operations, marketing, and beyond, our goal is simple: to help every franchisee maximize their store’s performance.

Hear From Our Incredible Owners

Uptown Cheapskate has a strong community of franchisees who share advice, ideas, and support.

When I first discovered the resale fashion industry, and learned how popular it’s getting, I was very intrigued. After the success of our first Uptown, we were able to scale up quickly to multi-store ownership. It’s been extremely rewarding, both personally and financially, and it’s a very fun business to own.

Justin Crump

Multi-Unit Franchise Owner in Utah

Compared to the other brands, BaseCamp’s support is second to none. The training was phenomenal, from the operations team getting me up to speed on how to run a store to the marketing team teaching me how to grow the business. It has been endlessly helpful, and the other franchisees have been very supportive.

Tucker Mulvihill

Franchise Owner in Texas

We bought into Uptown because we believed in the system of reuse and recycle. Having a corporate office behind you gives you incredible peace of mind. The relationships we have built nationwide with other owners have also been priceless. We’ve learned so much and our lives have been enriched immensely.

Shannon Person

Franchise Owner in Louisiana

The whole concept is well thought out. The support is also fantastic. You can make a phone call and talk to whoever you want to. They look over your numbers and call you, it’s like they know your problems before you even ask them for help.

Natalie & Lyle Armstrong

Multi-Unit Franchise Owner in Missouri

Are You The Right Fit?

Owning an Uptown isn’t like joining just any clothing store franchise. It’s a hands-on opportunity for leaders who want to run a profitable business and create a community around it.

We take our selection process seriously and get to know every candidate. Franchisees must apply and meet ownership requirements before joining the Uptown family.

Ready to Explore Business Ownership with Uptown?

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