Tyler Gordon | April 15, 2026
Answers to common questions about the fast-growing resale clothing franchise
How much does an Uptown Cheapskate franchise cost?
Uptown Cheapskate has a franchise fee of $35,000 which is included in the initial costs to open an Uptown Cheapskate franchise. According to our 2026 franchise disclosure document (FDD), start-up costs typically ranges from $364,015 to $682,215, with a midpoint of $523,115. Our team is there to assist you at every critical step, guiding you to the best resources for funding and store build-out. For a more detailed look at cost and investment information, please visit the Investment page.
What are the financial requirements for franchising with Uptown Cheapskate?
In order to qualify for financing you will need roughly $100,000-$125,000 in liquid assets.
How much can I make as an Uptown Cheapskate franchise owner?
Based on our 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), the average Uptown Cheapskate brings in $1,405,704 in sales and $227,359 in net income. Stores in Uptown’s top quartile average $2,192,785 in sales and $423,443 in net income. A new franchisee’s performance will likely differ from these results, although these metrics demonstrate the strong earning potential of our upscale secondhand clothing franchise.
Do I Need to Have Retail Experience?
Absolutely not. While retail experience is certainly helpful, our proven business model and exceptional ongoing support will help you thrive in business, provided that you’re driven to follow our system and processes and have the passion to make your business a success.
How Do I Obtain My Starting Inventory?
After you have signed a franchise agreement, obtained financing, leased or purchased a building, and completed training, you will install the fixtures and open an empty store to begin acquiring inventory. We have developed a software program (Baseline Appraisal) that shows you what to pay and how to accurately price the items people bring to your store to sell. You will learn how to operate Baseline during your training. After buying and accumulating inventory for about 6 to 8 weeks, you will be ready to hold your grand opening. Usually hundreds of people show up for the event–many of them will be vendors who–when they were selling you inventory–saw other items they wanted to buy.
I’ve never owned a business before. Do you offer training and support?
Yes. Our main focus is to help entrepreneurs unlock their full potential through business ownership, and this commitment has led us to establish one of the best training and ongoing support platforms in the entire industry. Click here to learn more about how we will support you in your business.
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