A Bet on Upscale Resale is a Win
There are a lot of retail franchise opportunities out there. Aspiring entrepreneurs have their pick of brands, especially when it comes to the sale of clothing and apparel. However, franchisees also want to know that the business they choose has a strong competitive advantage. In a saturated market like clothing sales, you need a key ...
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4 Ways Resale Apparel Sells Itself
The long-held stigma against shopping for secondhand clothing and accessories is being replaced by a desire to buy resale apparel. Younger generations like Gen Z and Millennials enjoy thrifting and finding new-to-them items—and the savings don’t hurt. This shift in mentality is a huge boon for upscale resale franchises like Uptown Cheapskate. Owners of Uptown ...
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Conscious Consumerism is in Vogue
There’s a long-held misconception that “used” needs to have a negative connotation. We think of previously used cars, electronics and even clothes as somehow inferior to “new” versions. But, in fact, it’s a stigma that’s due to break—and it is breaking. Thrifty consumers from all age groups are becoming a voice of reason for conscious ...
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Uptown Cheapskate Rewards Your Wardrobe and Your Wallet
The love of thrifted finds and a return to social gatherings are driving the already booming resale clothing industry As the world adjusts to a new normal, people are venturing out more from home to work, socialize and shop. Many consumers want to treat themselves to a wardrobe update, but their wallets may have other ...
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Resale Clothing Industry to Hit $77B in 2025
Uptown Cheapskate stands out as a low-cost franchise opportunity in the booming resale industry The resale industry is booming, with projections of growth 11 times faster than the overall retail industry – and this is terrific news for Uptown Cheapskate, the iconic resale clothing franchise. The resale sector grew during the pandemic, and is projected ...
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Why Uptown Cheapskate’s Director of Franchising Believes Now is the Time to Open an Uptown Cheapskate
The future is bright for Uptown Cheapskate as we celebrate increased sales and a record number of new stores There were a few silver linings for Uptown Cheapskate resale clothing franchise after the pandemic: from prime real estate locations opening up, to continued expansion, to increased sales and brand recognition. For entrepreneurs looking for a ...
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Open an Uptown Cheapskate, Listed on Entrepreneur’s Best of the Best List
Upscale resale clothing franchise makes list of worthy investment opportunities for 2021 The awards keep coming for fast-growing resale clothing brand Uptown Cheapskate. Our franchise ranked in the top 125 franchise concepts on the highly competitive Franchise 500 annual ranking from Entrepreneur magazine for 2021 as well as number one in the retail industry category ...
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Resale Clothing Business Review: A Conversation With Amanda Walls
Former Dallas area owner reinvests in an Uptown Cheapskate store after a successful banking career Recently, Amanda Walls, owner of an Uptown Cheapskate resale clothing business in Allen, Texas shared her story franchising with Uptown Cheapskate with us. This is her second go-round with the franchise as an owner. She sold her first location when ...
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Why Uptown Cheapskate Resale Clothing Franchise Stands Out From the Competition
From shopping to selling, Uptown Cheapskate offers an elevated, upscale resale clothing experience that is like no other in the industry The resale clothing industry is booming and there’s been a surge of interest in the slow fashion trend across many consumer demographics, from Gen Z to Millennials. What’s not common, however, is the elevated, ...
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Why You Should Open an Uptown Cheapskate Resale Clothing Franchise
Consumer obsession with thrifted finds and green living is generating a booming industry that is both socially and financially rewarding The decision to open an Uptown Cheapskate resale clothing franchise is a savvy investment choice in a booming industry. Uptown Cheapskate offers something other resale stores don’t — an enjoyable elevated shopping experience that helps ...
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