Prospective Tenant Application
We accept applications on a rolling basis so there is currently no deadline to submit. After your application has been reviewed internally, we will reach out we believe your businesses match our programs.
Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in the MOMENT pop-up program.
Note: this form is for businesses interested in a physical, brick-and-mortar storefront. A “storefront” means you’ll be placed at a location and will be running the store yourself or with others. This is not the application to join the SJMADE Program, which allows us to sell your products via consignment at our SJMADE store in San José Japantown. The SJMADE Program is invite-only. For more information on the SJMADE Program, please email: info@sanjosemade.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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We accept businesses on a rolling basis as leases end on our current locations. By submitting your application above, you enter our pool of businesses interested in a storefront. We will reach out to this pool of applicants with storefront opportunities if they arise.
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We receive a high volume of applications and have a limited amount of storefront spaces we can offer at a single time. As such, please understand that the selection process can take some time, and that submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in the MOMENT pop-up program.
Thank you for patience and understanding.
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Short answer, it depends! Each of our locations current operate on different fee schedules due to their location, size, and scope. Please refer to individual location pages or contact us for more information.
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Our goal with selecting any business is really finding the best fit. This means we look at a number of factors including type of products sold, size of audience, business readiness, and more.
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Once again, it depends on the program. Currently, our San Pedro Square locations have a lease duration of a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 2 years. For our stores like MOMENT Marketplace and Japantown, because we curate and manage a collection of the items sold at the store, it operates on a different timeline, each unique to their location.
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If selected, our team will have a dedicated coordinator to oversee the pop-up process and liaise with the property owner/manager. In addition to technical assistance in getting your shop up-and-running, we will promote your pop-up alongside with all stores through digital marketing, advertising, events, and more.
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Not necessarily! Our team is here to provide some technical assistance support in a variety of areas to help ensure success, but we are looking for applicants with a certain degree of pop-up readiness and previous experience operating retail in some capacity.
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The initial focus for MOMENT will be to have local businesses fill vacant storefronts. This strategy aids the success of a pop-up store opening by leveraging the existing community. However, a business does not need to be based in the same city to qualify for a storefront space. We welcome all businesses to apply!