2015
FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION
Downtown street eats
WHAT IS Downtown Street Eats AT CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK?
Food Vending for a residential and business based clientele in the heart Detroit’s Downtown Campus Martius
Park. Food Vending will take place on Cadillac Square, located between Woodward Avenue and Bates
Street.
OPERATING DATES & HOURS (subject to change)
March 30 – April 3
April 6 – 10
April 13 – 17
April 20 – 24
April 20 – 24
April 27 – May 1
May 4 – 8
May 11 – 15
May 18 – 22
June 1 – 5
June 8 – 12
June 15 – 19
June 22 – 26**
June 29 – July 3
July 6 – 10
July 13 – 17
July 20 – 24**
July 27 – 31
August 3 – 7
August 12 – 14 (prorated)
August 17 – 21
August 24 – 26**
August 30 – September 1 (prorated)
September 10 – 11 (prorated)
September 14 – 18
September 21 – 25
September 28 – October 2
October 5 – 9
October 12 – 16
Hours: Monday – Friday 11:00am until 2:00pm
** Extended hours may be available on special event days and will be required **
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION
 Earn revenue – sell your food items to more than 40,000 projected guests in one of the highest per
capita spending markets in the country.
 Marketing – generate awareness of your food establishment and drive traffic into your restaurant.
Marketing opportunities include: the option to distribute promotional materials at your booth (i.e.,
coupons, giveaways, etc.), the chance to make live TV and radio appearances, and the opportunity to
participate in media interviews.
WHO MAY PARTICIPATE?
 Each applicant must be a fully licensed and insured food sales operation whose primary function is the
preparation and sale of food for consumption on its permanent premises or off-site in legally-
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recognized and commercially-zoned locations or Catering companies, licensed food trucks and other
food operations with service experience. Any applicant company may be asked for a comprehensive
sampling of menu offerings by the Food Committee and also may be asked for references from clients
that have used applicant for larger scale events.
Applicants must submit their food establishment menu with their applications so that the Food
Committee can facilitate their menu selections.
WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION?
Restaurants and concessionaires will have a variety of locations on the site. Participants will be expected to
be open all hours and days of the Program. Please mark on the application your availability.
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Restaurant booth: Participants will have a 10’ x 10’ hut, plus access to a fenced outside cooking area,
Total area is 10’ x 20’ OR Food Truck location inside Cadillac Square. Food Truck applicants must
include dimensions. Oversized trucks or those requiring special accommodations must specify on
application.
WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM COST?
The Downtown Street Eats Program weekly cost is as follows:
March 30th – May 29th $250/week
June 1st – August 28th $300/week
August 31st – October 16th $250/week
Plus applicable business license and health department fees.
WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM EXPECT FROM PARTCIPANTS?
The Downtown Street Eats Program provides restaurant participants with information geared towards
creating a successful partnership between the Program and each restaurant. Each restaurant will be
required to adhere to our Rules and Regulations, to complete necessary paperwork, provide weekly sales
survey data and to cooperate in every way with Management. We appreciate your cooperation and will do
everything we can to make your participation a success. Just as it is in your food establishment, the safety
and happiness of our guests, participants and staff is always our first concern.
WHAT THE SUMMER TIME FOOD VENDING PROGRAM PROVIDES EACH PARTICIPANT?
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Food Hut Only:
o 10’ x 10’ HUT provided and installed by the Program.
o General overhead lighting for the 10 x10 Booth (one bulb)
o Tables – two (2) eight-foot prep/serving tables.
o Refrigerator
o One (1) 20-amp/110-volt electrical
o One (1) overhead sign listing Vendor’s name
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Food Truck Only:
o Footprint for truck
o Two (2) 20-amp/110-volt electrical
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Food Vendor Orientation Meeting (REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS).
A Summer Food Vending Program representative will act as liaison with the Health Division and
Fire Department and will assist in general consulting to help choose menu items, determine
prices, lay out stands and plan staffing.
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SAMPLE RULES & REGULATIONS
 Accepted participants may sell non-alcoholic beverages. Park sponsor Absopure (water) or other
beverages (TBD) must be used if selling.
 Participants must adhere to deadlines for submitting applications, paperwork, and fee payments.
Failure to meet deadlines will result in the disqualification of a participant from the 2015 Downtown
Street Eats Program.
 Accepted participants and their employees must maintain the highest degree of cleanliness and
professionalism in their booths and on the Summer Vending Program grounds at all times.
 Accepted participants are responsible for providing any and all necessary equipment for their
operation. All equipment must meet Wayne County, Michigan, safety and health standards.
 Recycling is a vital part of the Summer Vending Program. Use of recyclable or compostable serving
products is mandatory.
 Booth locations will be assigned by management to ensure a variety of menu choices at different
locations within the site and in the best interest of the Program and the participant.
The Downtown Detroit Partnership are committed to making your food establishment thrive! We will:
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Surround the food vendor program with lively activities such as games, music that drive foot traffic.
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Provide colorful and comfortable chairs, tables, and umbrellas to enhance the experience for
customers.
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Advertise the food-vending program to all the Park Sponsors to share with their Downtown employees.
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List the weekly food vendors on the Campus Martius Park website.
(Please type or print clearly)
Food Operation Name: _____________________________________________________________
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Type of Food/Cuisine: ___________________________________________________________
(i.e., Mexican, Chinese, etc.)
Primary Contact Name: __________________________________________________________
Phone: (
) _____________________
Email: ____________________________
Cell: (
) __________________________
Secondary Contact Name ________________________________________________________
Phone: (
) _____________________
Email: ____________________________
Cell (
) __________________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________
State & Zip: _________________________
Company/Restaurant Address: ____________________________________________________
City: ____________________________
Phone: (
) _________________
Email: ________________________
State & Zip: _________________________
Fax: (
) _________________________
Website: ____________________________
I certify that I have read this application for Detroit 300 Conservancy Food Vending at Cadillac Square
and the accompanying information in its entirety. I hereby agree that if my application is accepted for
participation, I will abide by all Rules, Regulations, and Requirements. I understand that failure to do so
will result in disqualification from participation in the program. Due to the nature of this program, it is
further understood that the booth fees are non-refundable after acceptance, even if my company drops
out before the program begins.
Signature of Owner/Corporation Officer________________________
Date:________________
Name (print): _____________________
Title: _______________________________
Phone: (
Fax: (
) ___________________
) _________________________
Please indicate your desired menu below. When pricing your items, include sales tax
MENU ITEM
Ex: Chicken Wings
1.
PRICE
$5.00
2.
3.
4.
Participation Levels (check preferred location):
[ ] Downtown Street Eats: Please indicate which weeks you are interested in participation
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PLEASE RETURN: COMPLETED APPLICATION, PROOF OF OWNERSHIP, PHOTOCOPIES OF CURRENT
HEALTH & TAX LICENSES, DETROIT BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION AND CURRENT MENU TO:
Email to: DowntownStreetEats@DowntownDetroit.org
Or
Mail to:
Detroit 300 Conservancy
Downtown Street Eats
_______________________________ One Campus Martius, 3W
Detroit, MI 48226
Note: we must receive ALL requested documents to process your application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 6, 2015
Applications can be submitted after the deadline as opportunities may arise throughout the season.