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1. What is a retail incubator?

Pop Shops On Main nurtures new small business owners by removing barriers to starting a small business and providing technical resources.

2. What is included in the retail space?

Participants in Pop Shops On Main are provided a 8’ x 10’ retail space that includes utilities, heat, a portable AC unit, and garbage service.

3. Do the Pop Shops have running water?

No. A portable restroom is located on site.

4. What are the requirements of participating in the retail incubator program?

Entrepreneurs are required to pay 10% of their monthly revenue, keep regular shop hours, provide their own signage, participate in monthly roundtable discussions, and take Bothell's Small Business Workshop Series which includes Business Basics, Creating a Business Plan, Marketing, and Financing. 

5. What are the technical resources provided?

There are a variety of resources available at no cost or low cost for small businesses. See link for a list of opportunities. 

6. Do the Pop Shops pay rent?

No but entrepreneurs are required to pay 10% of their monthly revenue, 

7. What are the Pop Shops’ hours of operation?

Pop Shops are required to maintain regular business hours: Thursday – Saturday, noon – 6 p.m. and Sunday, noon – 5 p.m.

8. Are there any other requirements?

Entrepreneurs enter into a concession agreement with the City of Bothell, are required to a City of Bothell business license, and insurance.