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West Loop / Fulton Market
Restaurant-row energy, premium positioning, growing retail
Avg lease rate
$35–$65/sq ft/yr
Vacancy
Low but growing — new mixed-use developments adding retail frontage
Best for
Premium brands, food & beverage, design-forward retail
About this corridor
What started as Chicago's hottest restaurant corridor is becoming a mixed retail destination. Google's Chicago HQ anchors the neighborhood. Premium feel with a food-and-design-conscious crowd.
Licensing in Chicago
Pop-Up User License (operator) and Pop-Up Host License (landlord), administered by BACP. Online application, faster processing than standard retail licenses.
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