Uptown Cheapskate charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Uptown Cheapskate franchise is approximately 5.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 0.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $350/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Uptown Cheapskate has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Uptown Cheapskate franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Uptown Cheapskate offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Franchisees retain online sales rights for their territory.

Uptown Cheapskate currently operates 143 locations (2025 FDD) (129 franchised, 14 company-owned). The system grew by 10.8% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 14.2%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Uptown Cheapskate is 3.1% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Uptown Cheapskate FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $1.3M (average: $1.3M).

The initial franchise agreement term for Uptown Cheapskate is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 15 years.

Uptown Cheapskate's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 15 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Uptown Cheapskate's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Uptown Cheapskate provides 74 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Uptown Cheapskate provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.