Thrift, Reimagined
The clothing resale market is booming. Join the franchise that is transforming the industry with an upscale and highly profitable business model.
Uptown Cheapskate By The Numbers
On Trend & Durable: A $49 Billion Industry Consumers Love
The clothing resale industry is both massive and growing rapidly, propelled by younger consumers who value affordability, sustainability, and individuality. Resale is also recession-resistant – outperforming during downturns as consumers flock to value.
Think You Know Thrift? You Don’t Know Uptown
Most thrift stores are disorganized and dusty, forcing shoppers to dig through cluttered racks in search of hidden treasures. At Uptown, our stores offer the value and the thrill of the hunt from traditional thrift – but in a curated, boutique shopping environment. Our stores are unlike anything most people have ever experienced, turning individuals new to resale into loyal customers.
Resale Reimagined
Uptown Cheapskate stands at the forefront of the $43 billion resale industry with a combination of value, assortment, and sustainability like nobody else. At Uptown, customers are greeted with an expansive selection of gently used, fashionable items, all at unbeatable prices. When you then consider Uptown’s beautifully designed, boutique shopping experience, our stores deliver a customer experience that is truly impossible to replicate. Owning an Uptown store is also big business. With robust support systems and cutting-edge technology that have been refined over 30+ years, Uptown Cheapskate has developed a business model that is both highly efficient and highly profitable. A true win-win!
Big Opportunity, Big Impact
Uptown’s unique approach to thrift and proprietary systems support substantial earnings and growth potential. Franchisees also have the opportunity to make a positive, lasting 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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For more details, please see Uptown Cheapskate’s 2024 FDD
Uptown Highlights
Proprietary software for pricing, point-of-sale, and inventory management
Real-time data for smarter buying, merchandising, and selling
Hands-on operations and marketing support
National community of highly engaged & experienced franchisees
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 has a terrifically vibrant and collaborative community of franchisees that offers another layer of connection and support.
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?
Uptown offers a unique set of advantages, although it isn’t for everyone. It’s a hands-on investment for leaders who are looking to build a successful business and strong community around their stores.
All prospective franchisees must submit an application and meet our minimum ownership requirements. We enjoy getting to know each candidate and take our selection process for new franchisees very seriously.
Ready to Explore Business Ownership with Uptown?
Complete our brief intake form below to get the process started.