Category: Franchise Information
5 Myths About Owning a Resale Clothing Business
Committing to a franchise business is a big decision. It requires having a solid understanding of the industry you’re entering, including its current trends and future projections. At Uptown Cheapskate, we get a lot of questions from potential franchisees about our business model and the resale clothing industry at large. During the discovery process, we ...
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Blending Technology with Apparel
Historically, retail has not been closely associated with technology. However, times are changing, and modern businesses need to keep up with digital advancements to stay relevant. Despite its non-traditional approach to retail shopping, Uptown Cheapskate is a great example of a retail brand that uses technology to its benefit. Our leading-edge digital systems provide benefits ...
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How to Fund Your Uptown Cheapskate
Once you’ve fallen in love with Uptown Cheapskate, the next step will be funding your business purchase. Buying a franchise might seem overwhelming, but we’re here to help you turn your dream of business ownership into a reality! A solid understanding of the financial commitment you’re about to make and the options you have for ...
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Reuse & Recycle: Alternate Ways to Donate
This Earth Day, businesses and customers alike plan on making choices that reduce their impact on the environment. Fortunately for Uptown Cheapskate owners and shoppers, our business model is sustainable year-round! We help people care for the planet in multiple ways, particularly when it comes to reusing and recycling old clothing. Beyond helping to preserve ...
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Making Resale Feel Upscale
Years ago, the words “resale clothing” conjured visions of cluttered thrift stores, bargain bins, and dingy aesthetics. Customers often used to equate resale clothing with low-quality, cast-offs. Thankfully, the sentiment toward resale clothing is changing into something more positive. Uptown Cheapskate is playing a role in this mindset shift by offering resale shoppers an upscale ...
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Resale is Great for Men, Too!
One of the oldest shopping stereotypes is that woman love to shop, and men do not. Both traditional retail and secondhand clothing stores tend to cater to women for this reason. However, these stores miss out on an important segment of the market—male shoppers. Resale is a great option for men for many reasons. Upscale ...
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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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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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