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Building a Thrift Shop Empire - Richard & Margarette Baze

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of FranDawgs, Patrick sits down with Margarette and her husband Richard - franchise operators who turned their passion for resale into a thriving multi-unit Uptown Cheapskate business. They share how they went from running large independent thrift shops to building one of the top-performing portfolios in the system, with four Uptown Cheapskate stores across Oklahoma.

We dive into:

  • The economics of resale vs. thrift shops (staffing, inventory sourcing, square footage).

  • Why Plato’s Closet rejected them—and how that led to Uptown Cheapskate.

  • How they fill 10,000 sq. ft. stores without ever running out of clothes.

  • The proprietary pricing software that keeps them on-trend and profitable.

  • Hiring and retaining fashion-forward staff compared to high-turnover fast food.

  • Scaling from one store to four, funding growth with SBA loans and profits.

  • Why Uptown Cheapskate (and sister brand Kid to Kid) are outperforming most franchise concepts today.

    • This is a masterclass in how to scale in the booming resale market—while also building a team and culture that lasts.

    Guest(s):

    • Margarette & Richard  (multi-unit Uptown Cheapskate franchisees, Oklahoma)

      • Host:

      Patrick Buckley, founder of FranDawgs

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