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| 1) | How much does it cost to lease space at UCSF? |
| 2) | Which UCSF campuses have potential vendor opportunities? |
| 3) | Is there a minimum requirement for hours of operation? |
| 4) | Are utilities and other expenses included in the lease agreement? |
| 5) | How many years does the average vendor lease cover? |
| 6) | Do vendors have to participate in UCSF fundraisers or discount programs? |
| 7) | How do I find out about vendor opportunities and vacancies at UCSF? |
| 8) | How is a vendor location developed? |
| 9) | How can you become a vendor? |
| 10) | How do I find out when business opportunities become available? |
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| 1) | HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO LEASE SPACE AT UCSF? | back to top |
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| | Rent fees are determined by a number of factors, including square footage, location, accessibility, and the lease term. Click here to view a sample lease |
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| 2) | WHICH UCSF CAMPUSES HAVE POTENTIAL VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES? | back to top |
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| | The UCSF campuses that currently have vendors are Parnassus, Laurel Heights, Mission Center Building, Mount Zion, and Mission Bay. Please fill out an application to receive information on upcoming vendor opportunities at these locations and others. |
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| 3) | IS THERE A MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR HOURS OF OPERATION? | back to top |
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| | Minimum hours of operation depend on the specific vendor location. |
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| 4) | ARE UTILITIES AND OTHER EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT? | back to top |
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| | Utilities and other expenses are negotiated based on vendor location. |
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| 5) | HOW MANY YEARS DOES THE AVERAGE VENDOR LEASE COVER? | back to top |
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| | Typical lease terms are five years, but length of time may vary depending on the vendor location. |
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| 6) | DO VENDORS HAVE TO PARTICIPATE IN UCSF FUNDRAISERS OR DISCOUNT PROGRAMS? | back to top |
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| | Vendor participation in UCSF fundraisers and discount programs varies at each campus. We strongly encourage all our vendors to participate in campus events, as it helps strengthen the UCSF community and build a loyal customer base. |
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| 7) | HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES AND VACANCIES AT UCSF? | back to top |
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| | Please download the application form or call (415) 514-1395 to receive one in the mail. Once you have completed the application, send it to us at Retail Services, 500 Parnassus Avenue, Room 238E, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0234. After we receive your application, you will be entered into a database of interested vendors and will receive information regarding campus opportunities as they become available. |
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| 8) | HOW IS A VENDOR LOCATION DEVELOPED? | back to top |
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| | The Retail Services staff determines type and location of vendor (new or renew) based on compatibility with customer needs and desires, current market and retail trends, demographics, the economy, existing vendors on the UCSF campus, vendors on other UC system campuses and proposals received from the community. |
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| 9) | HOW CAN YOU BECOME A VENDOR? | back to top |
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| | The type of vendors that are going to be on campus are determined by the following factors:- Proposal from you, the retailers
- Recommendations from the UCSF community
- Retail trends
- Market trends
- Compatibility of vendor with customer needs/desires
- Available locations- demographics of customer in that area (faculty, students, staff, patients, visitor, general public or a combination)
These factors determine the type and location of the vendors (new or existing) based on the compatibility to customers needs and desires, current marketing and retail trends, demographics of the campus, the economy, existing vendors on campus as well as the surrounding area/neighborhood. |
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| 10) | HOW DO I FIND OUT WHEN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BECOME AVAILABLE? | back to top |
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| | When necessary, Retail Services will send out a business opportunity notice that will be posted on this website and mailed to prospective vendors on the mailing list. If you would like to be placed on the list you may complete the attached application and:
- Fax it to 415 476-3566
- E-mail it to retailservice@cls.ucsf.edu
- Or mail it to: MPS Retail Services
UCSF
500 Parnassus Ave. Box 0234
San Francisco, CA 94143
Please be sure to include the contact name, business name, address, phone number, fax number and e-mail address. |
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