Uptown Cheapskate

Uptown Cheapskate is a thriving retail franchise that is revolutionizing the secondhand clothing industry. Uptown offers a unique shopping experience by combining high-quality, name-brand clothing and accessories with unbeatable prices, creating an upscale yet budget-friendly atmosphere that appeals to both value-orient and style-conscious consumers. It’s the kind of shopping experience that keeps people coming back again and again.

Every Uptown operates on a buy-sell-trade model, offering customers the opportunity to sell their gently used clothing for cash or store credit. On the other side of the counter, shoppers can access an organized, curated collection of high-quality inventory, all up to 70% off original retail. What's more, while most thrift stores feel cluttered and outdated, Uptown stores are as much known for their vibrancy as their value. As one customer put it, “First time I have been in the store and absolutely WOW!”

As a franchise, Uptown Cheapskate prioritizes franchisee success (return on capital) and satisfaction (return on brain damage) above all else. Uptown is committed to continuously improving its systems and support, including the franchise's industry-leading software platform, which powers every transaction in stores.

Uptown's aim is not only to become the defining concept in thrift, but more broadly to leave customers asking "why would I ever shop full price again?". The franchise is looking for hands-on, high-integrity operators who have a desire to not only build an enduringly profitable business, but also be a part of a brand that is synonymous with high-quality operations and positive community impact.