Description
The City & County of San Francisco, through the Airport Commission, is soliciting proposals to lease a 1,100 sq ft concession space in Terminal 3 East of San Francisco International Airport for a video‑game lounge. The successful proposer will be responsible for designing, financing, constructing (minimum $1,000 per sq ft improvement), and operating the lounge for a 14‑year term, with rent based on a $100,000 minimum annual guarantee (MAG) or 10 % of gross revenues, whichever is higher. The RFP emphasizes concept creativity, design and capital investment, customer service, and a solid business plan. Key deadlines include an informational conference on July 7 2026, a question‑deadline of July 21 2026, and final proposal submission by November 24 2026. A $25,000 proposal deposit and a lease deposit equal to half of the MAG are required. The award is expected in February 2027, with construction to begin in November 2027 and operations commencing May 2028.
• Lease of 1,100 sq ft space (Space T3.2.060) for a video‑game lounge with limited food‑beverage sales (up to 15 %).
• Minimum $1 M capital improvement (or $1,000 / sq ft) plus design‑review committee approval.
• Rent structure: MAG $100k first year, then the greater of MAG or 10 % of gross revenues; MAG adjusts each Jan 1 to ≥ 85 % of prior year’s base rent.
• Qualification: ≥ 3 years ownership/management of a video‑game lounge with ≥ $1 M annual gross sales; compliance with extensive San Francisco labor, environmental, and design ordinances.