{"id":45320,"date":"2025-10-02T22:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T22:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isafespend.com\/?p=45320"},"modified":"2025-10-02T22:39:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T22:39:01","slug":"these-250-million-resale-franchises-are-booming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isafespend.com\/?p=45320","title":{"rendered":"These $250 Million Resale Franchises Are Booming"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"tw:mt-0 tw:mb-1 tw:font-sans tw:text-2xl\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"tw:font-semibold tw:font-sans tw:text-base tw:marker:text-blue-600\">\n<li>Younger shoppers, especially Gen Z, now see secondhand as sustainable, affordable and even brag-worthy \u2014 a major cultural shift.<\/li>\n<li>BaseCamp\u2019s proprietary pricing and POS system removes the subjectivity of resale, letting franchisees operate with fast-food-style efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Franchisees don\u2019t just run profitable stores \u2014 they help families stretch paychecks, give parents affordable access to quality goods and reduce waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Resale isn\u2019t just about bargains anymore \u2014 it\u2019s about big business. Tyler and Zach Gordon, the brothers behind secondhand brands Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid, have scaled parent company BaseCamp Franchising into a $250 million system, proving that, in today\u2019s market, secondhand retail can be stylish, scalable and franchise-ready.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: Considering franchise ownership? Get started now to find your personalized list of franchises that match your lifestyle, interests and budget.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The timing couldn\u2019t be better. Resale is booming, fueled by Gen Z shoppers who prize sustainability and value in equal measure. And Uptown Cheapskate\u2019s average unit volume (AUV) of $1.3 million (and Kid to Kid\u2019s just under $1 million) proves that secondhand doesn\u2019t mean second-best in terms of economics anymore, either.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cYounger generations see thrift as individuality, sustainability and value.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThere used to be a fairly meaningful stigma around thrift \u2014 dusty, dirty, disorganized \u2014 and the only people who shopped secondhand were either doing it out of necessity or for sustainability reasons,\u201d Tyler says. \u201cToday, that stigma has inverted. Younger generations see thrift as individuality, sustainability and value. They brag about how little they paid for something.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But the Gordons aren\u2019t just riding a trend. They\u2019ve built a proprietary point-of-sale and pricing system that takes the guesswork out of resale and gives franchisees the kind of operational consistency that\u2019s often missing in the industry. \u201cTraditional thrift is full of subjectivity \u2014 what to buy, what to pay, what to price at, when to mark down,\u201d Tyler explains. \u201cWe\u2019ve taken that and made it objective and data-driven. A franchisee can hire a 16-year-old and on day two have them buying product, because the system makes it that simple.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: These Are the Top Franchise Suppliers of 2025<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s operational backbone is reinforced by a culture of collaboration. Tyler manages marketing, finance and franchise development, while Zach oversees technology, operations and legal. Each brother runs his own side of the business, but they stay in constant communication, weighing in on one another\u2019s decisions and challenging each other when needed. \u201cThat\u2019s the benefit of being brothers,\u201d Zach says, \u201cwe don\u2019t shy away from friction, and it helps us make better decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe don\u2019t shy away from friction, and it helps us make better decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Kid to Kid (#286 on the Franchise 500) has grown far beyond its boutique-style beginnings. Once defined by small stores, highly curated racks and strictly seasonal buying, the brand now operates larger locations with a much deeper and faster-turning inventory. Stores purchase for all seasons throughout the year, holding merchandise until it\u2019s ready to hit the floor, so customers have access to an ever-changing assortment of products.<\/p>\n<p>Uptown Cheapskate ranks #249 on the Franchise 500, with an AUV of $1.3 million, while Kid to Kid is close behind at just under $1 million, proving that resale can compete with \u2014 and even outperform \u2014 many traditional retail or food concepts. While the stores may look like boutiques, the business model runs more like a fast-food operation: high volume, tight execution and relentless efficiency. \u201cEvery sale means helping a family stretch their paycheck further, or giving young parents access to great clothes and toys, or reducing waste,\u201d Tyler says. \u201cThat magnifies the meaning of the business in a way that\u2019s rare in franchising.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: She Moved to the U.S. at 17 and Worked at a Gas Station \u2014 Then Became CEO of a $1 Billion Brand<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Resale\u2019s popularity is fueled in part by sustainability, which has made secondhand shopping more socially acceptable by highlighting its role in reducing waste and keeping clothing out of landfills. But while eco-consciousness may draw shoppers in, it\u2019s the value that keeps them loyal. Many items are barely worn \u2014 some still carry their original tags \u2014 yet sell for a fraction of retail prices.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cResale might not be the sexiest place to focus. But once you get inside, it\u2019s incredibly vibrant.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>And while thrift may not sound glamorous at first, Tyler says the reality is different: \u201cWhen Zach and I first came in, we thought resale might not be the sexiest place to focus. But once you get inside, it\u2019s incredibly vibrant. The customer base is passionate, the employees love working there, and the impact is real. It ends up being fun and meaningful in ways you don\u2019t always expect.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, Zach believes the runway is long: \u201cIf I zoom out, I don\u2019t see any reason why both Uptown and Kid to Kid won\u2019t be multiples of the size they are today,\u201d he says. \u201cAt least two times bigger in the next five years.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s clear is that the brothers don\u2019t see themselves as simply running resale stores. They see themselves reshaping how Americans shop \u2014 and how franchisees can succeed \u2014 by making sustainability, affordability and profitability all part of the same equation.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: I Walked Away From a Corporate Career to Start My Own Small Business \u2014 Here\u2019s Why You Should Do the Same<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-embed-190557260953 hs-cta-simple-placeholder\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"190557260953\" style=\"height:384px;max-height:100%;max-width:100%;width:600px\"> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"tw:mt-0 tw:mb-1 tw:font-sans tw:text-2xl\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"tw:font-semibold tw:font-sans tw:text-base tw:marker:text-blue-600\">\n<li>Younger shoppers, especially Gen Z, now see secondhand as sustainable, affordable and even brag-worthy \u2014 a major cultural shift.<\/li>\n<li>BaseCamp\u2019s proprietary pricing and POS system removes the subjectivity of resale, letting franchisees operate with fast-food-style efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Franchisees don\u2019t just run profitable stores \u2014 they help families stretch paychecks, give parents affordable access to quality goods and reduce waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Resale isn\u2019t just about bargains anymore \u2014 it\u2019s about big business. Tyler and Zach Gordon, the brothers behind secondhand brands Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid, have scaled parent company BaseCamp Franchising into a $250 million system, proving that, in today\u2019s market, secondhand retail can be stylish, scalable and franchise-ready.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: Considering franchise ownership? Get started now to find your personalized list of franchises that match your lifestyle, interests and budget.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The timing couldn\u2019t be better. Resale is booming, fueled by Gen Z shoppers who prize sustainability and value in equal measure. And Uptown Cheapskate\u2019s average unit volume (AUV) of $1.3 million (and Kid to Kid\u2019s just under $1 million) proves that secondhand doesn\u2019t mean second-best in terms of economics anymore, either.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Read the full article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/franchises\/these-250-million-resale-franchises-are-thriving\/497706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Younger shoppers, especially Gen Z, now see secondhand as sustainable, affordable and even brag-worthy \u2014 a major cultural shift. BaseCamp\u2019s proprietary pricing and POS system removes the subjectivity of resale, letting franchisees operate with fast-food-style efficiency. 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