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woman serving a cookie at Good Coffee
family outside Travel Mart
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local businesses thriving at PDX.
Brew pubs, corner markets, specialty boutiques, theaters, distilleries—join the many businesses and local brands thriving at PDX.

Business Opportunities at PDX

Established businesses with a vision for growth can reach the millions of travelers who come through PDX each year.
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Uniquely Local

Local businesses that offer the styles and flavors of the Pacific Northwest are front and center at PDX. Travelers and locals alike can savor the best of our region—and pay the same as they would outside the airport, thanks to our street pricing policy. 

See how Tender Loving Empire opened its PDX store

Register with PlanetBids

All business opportunities at the Port of Portland, including the chance to set up shop at PDX, are published via PlanetBids. Make a profile and set your preferences to receive notifications about new openings that match your business. 

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Shannon McArthur
Concessions Marketing Manager

Prince the Llama

Machelle Campbell
Concessions Development Manager

Kaitlin Hunder
Sr. Mgr., Concessions Dev. and Customer Experience

Beni the Llama

Abby Carey
Concessions Development Manager

Support to Help You Grow

Airports aren’t your average retail space. Spots are limited and they come with unique requirements. That’s why our team is here to help you get the information you need to prepare a strong proposal. Then, if you’re awarded space, we’ll provide hands-on support to help set you up for success. 

See how LaTrelle’s manages its Stumptown cafes at PDX

Pop-up opportunities

Locally loved retailers that aren’t quite ready for a permanent space at PDX may be a fit for our pop-up program. These short-term opportunities are great for emerging local businesses that want to learn the ropes of selling at PDX and scaling to the next level. 

Learn more about the pop-up process

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Advertising 

You can showcase your brand in a variety of ways at PDX, including in pre- and post-security spaces positioned to reach the most travelers. 

Contact our third-party advertising manager to learn more

Your Questions, Answered

How does PDX select new shops and restaurants?

PDX conducts leasing through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process and prioritizes regional brands that showcase our unique part of the world. We share background info and specifics on the space(s) available in the RFP document and ask interested parties to submit a proposal that includes key business information and their vision for the space.

Are you currently accepting proposals? How often do spaces open up?

We are not currently accepting proposals from retail or restaurant businesses. To find out when the next RFP is planned, register at PlanetBids. Apart from our pop-up spaces, most shops and restaurants commit to long term leases. RFPs will typically group multiple opportunities into one leasing cycle every 2-3 years.

What kinds of materials will I need to submit?

We won’t sugar-coat it: You will need to supply some detailed documentation, but we’ve streamlined the process to make it more accessible for local businesses. All the requirements will be outlined in the posted RFP document and may include a business plan; financial statements; a proposal for how your space at PDX will operate, including staffing plans; and preliminary design. See links to previous RFPs below for examples.

Once I submit my proposal, what's the timeline until opening?

In total, the development timeline after an RFP is released is around 18 months. That includes a 90-day window to assemble your proposal after an RFP is published, followed by a 90-day evaluation and approval period and about 12 months of design and construction work prior to opening for business. Each RFP establishes a timeline specific to the locations being developed. See links to previous RFPs below for examples.

Are there any minimum qualifications?

Yes, it is important that a business is established and experienced enough to operate in a complex and high-volume environment. The RFP document will specify minimum qualifications including gross sales and years in business benchmarks.

Where can I find information on standard business terms?

Business terms vary by agreement type but are defined in detail in the RFP document and accompanying sample lease. Historic business terms can be found in previous RFPs linked below for a range of examples.

Do you have a vending program?

No, at PDX we do not have a public-facing vending or automated retail program. This is an intentional decision for our airport, and we don’t have plans to pursue this category of business.

How can I get my product into an existing PDX location?

Wholesale partnerships are often a great way to test your product in the market and raise brand awareness while generating revenue. Each airport concessionaire makes its own product purchasing decisions, and you are encouraged to reach out to them directly to negotiate potential product placement. View a list of current shops and restaurants.

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