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Business Opportunities
at Findlay Market
Find all the information
you need about leasing market stalls on this page. Quality space is available
for rent both indoors and outdoors at newly renovated Findlay Market.
Indoor vending stands are more expensive than outdoor stands and generally
are leased to merchants on a long-term basis. Indoor vending is a full
time occupation. Space in the outdoor market on the streets surrounding
the market house can be rented on a daily basis for as little as $8.00
per day. Growers and cottage producers who qualify for the farmers market
typically rent space by the season and at present sell only on Saturdays.
Findlay Market is eager for new vendors in all three areas of the market
and more information about each, including applications, rules and rental
documents, can be found below.
Full Time Indoor
Vending Stands
| Advantages
and Amenities: |
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Health
Department approved for food handling |
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Refrigerated
walk-ins in most stands |
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100
amp and 200 amp 108/220 electrical service |
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3-phase
electric available at tenant expense |
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Hand
sinks, prep sinks, and 3 basin sinks |
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Center
and cross aisle exposures available |
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Refrigerated
display equipment provided in some stands |
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Climate
controlled environment |
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Regionally
famous central location |
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Fully
renovated modern facilities |
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Free
lighted parking for customers and employees |
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Janitorial
and common area maintenance service |
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Trash
compactor service |
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ADA
accessible facilities |
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Maintained
public restrooms |
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Individual
merchant web pages, weekly e-mail promotions |
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Monthly
promotional events, publicity, marketing support |
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Retail
design, merchandising, and display assistance |
| Types
of Businesses Sought to fill vacant indoor stands: |
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Full
time fresh produce |
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Wine
shop |
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Ice
cream/frozen deserts |
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Coffee
roaster/coffee bar |
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Ethnic
take-home dining |
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Chocolatier/confectioner |
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Patisserie |
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Specialty
meats (Halal, Kosher, organic, wild) |
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Fresh
pasta and pasta products |
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Juice
bar |
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Full
time floral |
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Salads |
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Fresh
doughnuts, pretzels, bagels |
| Indoor
Stand Applications are not being accepted at this time for the following
types of businesses: |
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Non-food
(except floral) |
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Barbecue |
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Grilled
meat |
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Fresh
fish and seafood |
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Fresh
poultry |
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Conventional
fresh beef and pork |
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Cheese
and deli |
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Mediterranean
groceries and prepared foods |
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Asian
groceries and prepared foods |
Vacant Indoor Stand
Profiles:
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Stand
Number
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Area
in Square Feet
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Feet
Dry Display
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Feet
Cold Display
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Walk-in
Sq. Ft.
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Triple
Net Rent/Month
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102
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425
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0
|
30
|
49
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756.50
|
|
108
|
413
|
0
|
26
|
49
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727.80
|
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112/114
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563
|
0
|
24
|
51
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875.50
|
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113/115
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560
|
0
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30
|
63
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947.50
|
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121/127
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1,110
|
75
|
0
|
224
(2)
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1,208.00
|
|
133
|
423
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18
|
0
|
97
(2)
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837.67
|
|
135
|
423
|
30
|
0
|
50
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648.83
|
|
153
|
104
|
16
|
0
|
0
|
240.00*
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|
154
|
104
|
12
|
0
|
0
|
225.00*
|
|
155
|
104
|
12
|
0
|
0
|
225.00*
|
|
156
|
104
|
12
|
0
|
0
|
225.00*
|
|
157
|
104
|
16
|
0
|
0
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240.00*
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* utilities and common
area charges included in rent for these stands
| Indoor
Stand Lease Application Process: |
1. Review copies
of the Indoor Stall Tenant License, Indoor Stall Rules of Operation,
and Indoor Stall License Application. |
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2. Submit a completed
Indoor Stall License Application. |
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3. Submit a completed
Exhibit C: Permitted Products list. |
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4. Determine
which market stand(s) is or are suitable for the business you intend
to operate. |
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5. Prepare and
submit a Business Plan, including three year financial projections. |
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6. Execute an
Indoor Stall Tenant License. |
| Tenant Selection
Criteria for Indoor Vending Stands: |
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Compatibility
of applicant's business with the market's product and business mix
priorities |
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Strength and
credibility of applicant's business plan |
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Credit worthiness
of applicant |
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Business experience
of applicant |
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Strength of applicant's
financial resources |
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Woman or minority
ownership |
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Compatibility
of applicant's operations plan with market operations |
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Current Findlay
Market merchant or vendor |
| Indoor Tenant
documents for review or download (requires Adobe
Reader): |
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Market
Stall Diagrams |
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Indoor
Stall Tenant License |
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Indoor
Stall Rules of Operation |
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Indoor
Stall License Application |
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Exhibit
C: Permitted Products List |
Outdoor Vending
Outdoor vending space
is available year around on Elder and Pleasant Streets adjacent to the
market house. Outdoor stalls measure ten feet by ten feet. The market
does not provide electric service, water, shelter, tents, tables, chairs,
or other amenities. Trucks, trailers, and other vehicles are not permitted
but the outdoor market will accommodate health department licensed, NSF
compliant mobile food carts. Advance reservations are recommended but
not required. You must pay before setting up. Market management assigns
vendors to locations based on the type of product being sold and the vendor's
seniority in the market. A complete set of rules, an outdoor market stall
diagram, and other documents are available for review or download below.
Farmers Market
Space in the farmers
market is reserved for vendors selling agricultural products they grow
themselves. When space permits, the farmers market is also open to "cottage
producers" who prepare food or craft items from scratch in their own homes.
Cottage food producers must complete and submit a Cincinnati Health Department
Food Vendor Information Form prior to selling at Findlay Market. The farmers
market operates on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm from March through
December. Most stalls in the farmers market consist of nine foot wide
parking spots adjacent to an open sided shed. Growers can back their vehicles
up to the shed, which provides some shelter from the weather. There is
electric in the shed, but no water. The market does not provide tables
or chairs. A complete set of farmers market rules, a farmers market stall
diagram, and a farmers market stall application are available for review
or download below.
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