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Uptown Cheapskate vs PIRTEK

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Uptown Cheapskate and PIRTEK are business services franchises. Uptown Cheapskate requires an investment of $328K – $597K while PIRTEK requires $247K – $690K. In terms of revenue, Uptown Cheapskate reports higher average unit revenue at $1.3M. On SBA loan performance, Uptown Cheapskate has a lower charge-off rate (3.0%) compared to PIRTEK (4.0%). FranchiseVerdict rates Uptown Cheapskate A (Top Quintile) and PIRTEK A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$328K – $597K
$247K – $690K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$60K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.3M
$1.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
3.0% (100 loans)
4.0% (88 loans)
Total Units
143
194
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2022
1997
FDD Year
2025
2026