Awesome opportunity for established Uptown Cheapskate location.
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Uptown Cheapskate opportunity for established store.
This is not a traditional thrift store—it is a curated resale retail operation built around buying directly from customers for cash, ensuring higher-quality, fast-turnover inventory and a consistently fresh shopping experience.
The store has earned “Best Thrift Store in Idaho” for 2023, 2024, and 2025, reflecting strong community recognition, customer loyalty, and consistent performance.
Operating under the Uptown Cheapskate system provides a proven business model, strong brand identity, and ongoing corporate support. Unlike independent resale shops, this location benefits from national branding, standardized systems, and continuous innovation in merchandising and software tools.
A major competitive advantage is its premier retail location—situated in a high-traffic commercial hub directly across from the shopping mall and positioned in a busy Target-anchored shopping center. The surrounding retail mix includes strong national and regional draw stores such as Ulta, Staples, Albertsons, and Famous Footwear, creating consistent daily foot traffic and strong cross-shopping behavior.
With a loyal customer base, award-winning reputation, and unbeatable retail positioning, this business stands out as a high-performing, turnkey opportunity in the resale retail space.
The store has earned “Best Thrift Store in Idaho” for 2023, 2024, and 2025, reflecting strong community recognition, customer loyalty, and consistent performance.
Operating under the Uptown Cheapskate system provides a proven business model, strong brand identity, and ongoing corporate support. Unlike independent resale shops, this location benefits from national branding, standardized systems, and continuous innovation in merchandising and software tools.
A major competitive advantage is its premier retail location—situated in a high-traffic commercial hub directly across from the shopping mall and positioned in a busy Target-anchored shopping center. The surrounding retail mix includes strong national and regional draw stores such as Ulta, Staples, Albertsons, and Famous Footwear, creating consistent daily foot traffic and strong cross-shopping behavior.
With a loyal customer base, award-winning reputation, and unbeatable retail positioning, this business stands out as a high-performing, turnkey opportunity in the resale retail space.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 10
- Employees
- 14 Part-time
our manger has been with us for 4 years. Has recently taken on as the manger - Franchise
- This business is an established franchise
- Facilities & Assets
- This opportunity includes a fully built-out 3,000 sq. ft. leased retail location, designed and optimized to meet Uptown Cheapskate standards. The space has undergone complete leasehold improvements, eliminating the time, cost, and uncertainty of initial build-out for a new owner.
The store is equipped with all required hanging fixtures and merchandising systems, carefully selected to maximize sales floor efficiency, product visibility, and overall customer experience in line with brand expectations.
All computer systems were updated within the past year and are in excellent working condition, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations from point-of-sale to inventory management.
This is a turnkey setup with the infrastructure already in place to support immediate continued operations and revenue generation. - Website
- https://www.uptowncheapskate.com/location/idaho-falls/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- This business operates in a strong and growing resale market with an established, loyal customer base. Unlike traditional thrift stores, we purchase inventory directly from customers, creating a curated, high-quality selection with consistent inventory turnover.
The store has been voted Idaho’s “Best Thrift Store” for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, and 2025), demonstrating strong brand recognition and customer trust.
Operating under the Uptown Cheapskate model, the business maintains a competitive edge through its buy-sell-trade approach, higher-quality inventory, and proven reputation for outperforming traditional thrift competitors. - Opportunities for Growth
- This location has strong upside potential, supported by continued enhancements within the Uptown Cheapskate system. Recent and ongoing software improvements are helping drive more efficient buying, pricing, and inventory management—creating opportunities to increase sales and margins.
The brand itself is experiencing steady growth nationwide, further strengthening awareness and customer demand. Combined with an established local presence, this store is well-positioned to expand revenue within its current market through operational optimization and continued customer engagement.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 3,000
- Rent
- $4,393.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Live to fare away and dont want to travel any more.
- Transition Support
- Ownership transition support will be available to ensure a smooth handoff and continued success. Current ownership is willing to provide post-sale support and training, with the scope and duration to be negotiated as part of the transaction.
In addition, the Uptown Cheapskate franchise provides a structured onboarding process, including an initial week of training for new owners. Ongoing support is also provided through a dedicated area representative, offering guidance on operations, merchandising, and performance optimization.
This layered support system allows a new owner to step in with confidence, backed by both experienced ownership and an established franchise network. - Financing Options
- SBA financing is available
Listing Info
- ID
- 2473038
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