PopUp Republic

Pop-Up Checklist

Phase 1: The Set-Up

• Find a location. Options can include empty storefronts, existing stores, existing restaurants, your driveway, an individual’s home, the local park, and many others. Be creative!
• Secure all permits and licenses. Visit your local town hall to find out what is required.
• Ask your landlord about requirements: rent, hours of operation, maintenance staff, parking, equipment/furniture usage, etc.
• Buy insurance: general liability, Workers’ Compensation, and other insurance may be required by your landlord.
• Lay out your pop-up. Visit your pop-up space and figure out its configuration and aesthetic design. (How will you display your products? Where will your tables and chairs go?)
• Purchase equipment, fixtures, furniture, supplies, point-of-sale systems, and anything else you would need to outfit your space and manage your pop-up.
• Create window displays, ...