Pop-Up Stores: Don't Burst Your Pop-Up's Bubble Before it Grows

Landlord 101. Now that the pop-up concept is becoming more familiar to landlords, their comfort factor with it is rising. It's possible you'll be lucky enough to find a landlord who's encountered the situation before. Be sure to check if your prospective landlord has ever done temporary lease arrangements with other tenants. Ask for references, if available. Is he/she readily accessible? Is he/she willing to work with you to improve the space? These are key questions that need to be answered during lease negotiations, and will weigh heavily in ensuring the success of your pop-up store. Working with an agreeable landlord can be one less headache for you to deal with. It never hurts to establish congenial relationships with people you might do business with again in the future.