How much revenue does a UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE franchise is $1,278,688. The median revenue is $1,251,476.

How much profit can you make with a UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE franchise?

Based on the financial performance data in the FDD, estimated profit for a UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE franchise ranges from $-72,646 to $971,774 per year. Actual results vary based on location, management, and market conditions.

How many UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE has 129 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2008.

Can you get an SBA loan for a UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE franchises. Historical data shows 103 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE franchisees, with an average loan amount of $414,189. The historical default rate is 2.9%.

Is UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE a good franchise to buy?

UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE shows several positive indicators: established brand with 129+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE

Uptown Cheapskate franchises retail stores that purchase used merchandise outright from local customers and sell high-quality used and new brand name teen and young adult clothing and accessories at substantial discounts. The business model emphasizes customer value in the resale, consignment, and retail clothing market through a proprietary system including store design, merchandising, and operations support. It targets high school and college-aged teens and young adults with seasonal sales peaks in back-to-school and spring periods.

129

Locations

$328K–$597K

Investment

Since 2008

Franchising

RetailNorth Salt Lake, UTBaseCamp Franchising, LLCwww.uptowncheapskatefranchise.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$328,002 – $596,502

Low: $328,002High: $596,502

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

0.50%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$350 – $575

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + 0.5% marketing fund + $350/mo computer support + $225/mo bookkeeping (first year required)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

EBITDA Margin

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Average Net Income

Average EBITDA

Data Based On: 121 Uptown Cheapskate stores that operated in the United States during the period of November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024.

* Average Gross Revenue, Median Gross Revenue, Revenue Top Quartile, Revenue Bottom Quartile, Average Net Income, and the range for best_guess_profit_low/high were extracted directly from the System Average and Quartile tables. Average EBITDA is set to the 'Net Income (10)' value as Note 10 defines it as 'Income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and owner's compensation', which aligns with the definition of EBITDA. EBITDA margin was calculated as Average EBITDA / Average Gross Revenue (188356 / 1278688).

Extracted Item 19 Section

How UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE Current	$328K – $597K	$25K	5.0%	129
MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS	$48K – $260K	N/A	N/A	797
CORNWELL	$80K – $324K	N/A	N/A	793
BATTERIES PLUS	$263K – $497K	$45K	5.0%	604
PET SUPPLIES PLUS	$537K – $2.0M	$50K	3.0%	502
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED	$227K – $379K	$40K	4.0%	340
Specialty Retail Average 46 franchises	$285K – $708K	$38K	5.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 46 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2GA

3OH

4VA

5MD

6CA

7UT

8FL

9MO

10OK

11MI

12AZ

13ID

14NC

15SC

+11 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE franchisees (2011 – 2025)

Total Loans

103

Average Loan

$414,189

Total Volume

$42.7M

Default Rate

2.9%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

142 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

142 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

One arbitration by a franchisee seeking rescission of franchise agreement due to alleged unlawful earnings claims and poor support; arbitrator upheld termination but awarded partial damages for failure to advise on lease.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE franchise ranges from $328,002 to $596,502. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.