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Specialty Licensing

Specialty Licensing

Union Station DC supports small businesses through its Specialty LicensingProgram. The program allows entrepreneurs to take advantage of DC’s historic hub of culture, which is a premiere gateway for tourism. All of the Specialty Licensingkiosks, carts, and in-line stores are engaged by more than 100,000 people each day and 40 million people annually.

  • In-line spaces – For those retailers who require an actual store space but are not ready for a long-term lease obligation. A perfect way to test the waters for your concept.
  • Advertising/Static Displays – Unlimited opportunities exist to promote your business at Union Station DC, such as billboard style advertising and free-standing displays in the common area, to name a couple.

Give your business a home at Union Station D.C. To inquire about specialty licensingspace in Union Station, please contact the following:

Retail Management:

management@unionstationdc.com

 

Types of Specialty LicensingOptions

Union Station’s specialty licensing department offers a variety of short-term leasing options, including RMUs (carts), kiosks, and temporary in-line spaces.

Retail Merchandising Units (RMUs)

RMUs are carts provided by Union Station and are designed to let small business owners and entrepreneurs set up their business quickly with very little expense. These turnkey units are self-contained and consist of the following:

  • An average footprint of about 5′ x 8′
  • A storage compartment
  • Lighting
  • A cash stand
  • Stool
Kiosks

Kiosks are modular units whose configuration and size are customizable. The units are made of mahogany and glass, and include lighting, glass shelves, a storage compartment and stool.

Short Term In-line Stores

Short term in-line stores provide significantly more space than either kiosks or RMUs and are ideal for businesses with a wide assortment of merchandise or products too large to fit on our smaller options. These stores vary in size, location, amenities and availability, and offer a more private and comfortable setting in which to conduct business. Business owners leasing short-term in-line stores are responsible for:

  • Producing their own storefront signage
  • Electricity and trash for the space
  • Fixtures (some in-line spaces have existing fixtures, but many do not)
  • Providing enough merchandise to fill the space
Cost

Specialty licensing rates vary based on the type of unit (RMU, kiosk or in-line store), location within the Station, type of merchandise as well as time of year. For more information, contact your specialty licensing representative.

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