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 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 and does not open for enrollment.

Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in the MOMENT pop-up program.

For more information, see our FAQs below.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • We accept businesses on a rolling basis. 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.

  • Once your application is reviewed, you will enter into our pool of prospective tenant applicants. When an availability opens up, we will invite your business to a formal interview. During this interview, we assess your business readiness and learn more about your vision for a storefront.

  • 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.

  • Short answer: it depends! Each of our locations currently operates on different fee schedules due to its location, size, and scope. Please refer to individual location pages or contact us for more information.

  • Our goal with selecting any business is really finding the best fit. This means we look at a number of factors, including the type of products sold, the size of the audience, business readiness, and more.

    If you have specific questions about our jurying process, please send us an email at info@momentpopup.com.

  • 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 Paseo and MOMENT Post Street, because we work with different property owners and leases, it operates on a different timeline, each unique to their location.

  • If selected, our team will have a dedicated manager 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 (from anywhere) to apply!

  • None of our current locations are permitted for food and drink. While you are welcome to apply, there is no placement opportunity for food and drink businesses within our current programs.

    This may change in the future. Keep a lookout for any announcements regarding food/drink pop-up opportunities.

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