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City Proposes Short-Term Licenses to Operate Pop-Up Stores
The Emanuel administration has proposed an ordinance that would facilitate the opening of pop-up stores and restaurants by allowing retailers to obtain short-term licenses for testing out new concepts. If approved by the City Council, the legislation would allow retailers to hold the license for as little as five days or as long as 365 days. The current minimum is two years.
“Chicago is home to some of the most innovative and forward-thinking entrepreneurs, and this new license—which would be the first of its kind in the nation—will allow businesses to easily test out new business ideas and locations,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
The license is not tied to a specific location, which would enable retailers and restaurateurs to “roam” around the city. For landlords looking to host pop-up restaurants, there will be a low-cost hosting license. No hosting license would be required for general retail.
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