Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor at Founders Crossing. Below is our rental agreement if you would like to read over our guidelines and policies before applying for a space. If you would like to apply for a space once you understand our policies please fill out and submit the form at the bottom of the page.
Founders Crossing Artisan & Antique Marketplace 2026 Rental Agreement
Rent, Fees, Minimum Sales Requirements and Payments:
$1.45-$1.65/sq.ft first floor space
$45 first floor show case $65 first floor Cabinet or wall
$85 first floor cart unit (6 shelves back to back free standing)
$1.35-$1.50/sq.ft lower level general floor space
$35.00 lower level show case
$75 lower level cart unit (6 shelves back to back free standing)
All spaces are required to sell at least 40% more in sales volume than their rent. (eg. If your rent is $100 per month, your booth is required to produce $140 in sales per month). If you do not meet your sales requirement you will be accessed a 10% of rental rate fee to compensate for lack of commissions. Any booth continually not producing minimum sales requirement will be placed on a 3 month probation for time to turn around their booth before possible lease termination.
Each vendor will be charged 4% on all credit card transactions and there will be a monthly commission of 5% on all sales.
Rental charges, will be deducted from the previous month’s sales. Vendor checks will be ready on the 5th of each month and should be picked up in person no later than the 15th of each month. Any rental payments owed are due no later than the15th of that pay month or a late charge of $20 will be accessed.
ALL VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO CLEAN AND STOCK THEIR BOOTH EVERY MONTH.
Safety Regulations:
Only one extension cord or power strip is permitted on an outlet. Multiple extension cords running off of one outlet are a fire hazard and will not be tolerated. Any area rugs must be flat to the floor with no curled edges to create a tripping hazard. No sharp objects or low hanging merchandise.
Price Tags:
All items in your booth must have a tag on them. This includes display items and shelving that is not built into the booth structure. All items must be clearly and uniformly tagged on the FRONT only, and accommodate our tagging specifications in this order- Vendor #, Price, Item # Description
Example: #31 $3.99
431Red bow
-We recommend you date the back of the tag so you can rotate your inventory and mark down items as they age.
- Tags may also be bar coded. For the procedure on how to do this, please make an appointment with management.
-We will not assume responsibility if tags are switched. Use good descriptions on tags and securely attach them
-If you reduce an item use red ink only and initial the tag. Red line the old price.
Please price all items to be able to offer a 10% discount. We like to offer different store-wide promotions throughout the year for our customers. It is to your benefit to participate in these sales.
Vendors may run sales at any time. The front counter must be notified and the vendor must sign the booth sales log confirming the details of the sale
Signage: It is your responsibility to make and display all sales signs within your booth. Please- NO HAND WRITTEN PAPER SIGNS. Chalk board or computer generated signs are preferred.
Consignor Access Service:
Vendors can view their sold items online or from a smart phone 24/7. Vendors must have an email address to access their account. The service logs all your fees and items sold by date. This service is $4 per month and will appear on your monthly online sales report. All vendors whether you choose to use the service or not must pay the fee.
If you don't use the service and expect a sales print out - the fee is .50 per page plus a $10 administration fee.
Rules and Regulations: Read and initial each rule
The parties do hereby agree as follows
1*__ Any vendor being added to a booth as a shared space vendor must be approved by submitting a vendor application. A $10 monthly fee will be accessed to the space for the additional book keeping for the added vendor.
2*__ All merchandise must be in good condition, free of dirt, dust, cobwebs, mold, moisture, insects, and odor. All merchandise in your booth must be deemed safe by management. Management has the right to determine if merchandise is suitable and safe for resale and to refuse any item from entry into the store.
3*__ Flea market type items will not be allowed and will be removed from the sales floor. All clothing must be approved by management and will be accepted under the following criteria ONLY: Purchased wholesale as the primary feature of the booth space, handmade, or vintage in style or age. No Used Shoes or random yard sale clothing.
4* Founders Crossing does not allow the following items under any circumstances: Hazardous or combustible material, pornography, sexually explicit, demonic in nature, alcoholic beverages, firearms, appliances, power tools, or electronics, controversial political or racial items of poor taste.
5* Food items for sale must be Servsafe certified and approved by management before entering the store. This includes perishable and non-perishable items.
6* No private sales from the sale floor. All sales of merchandise must go through the Founders Crossing register except during the Fall Foliage Festival with prior approval. Any vendor wishing to collect their own sales during the 4 festival days must sign up and pay a $75.00 festival fee per weekend, which will be added to their rent in October.
7* Vendors may not resell in their booth purchases they made in the store from other Founders vendors unless it has been taken home and altered (painted or added to a craft project).
8*__ It is your responsibility to keep your booth neat, well organized, and stocked. We pride ourselves in our reputation of having well - manicured booths, and to maintain this reputation we ask that small items be displayed properly and off of the ground. All merchandise MUST fit into the confines of your booth space.
Any unwanted items or trash must leave with you.
9*__ It is your responsibility to present a professional image while in the store giving kind and courteous service to customers and be courteous to staff. No foul language will be tolerated under any circumstances.
10*__ Founders Crossing is not responsible for inventory management within the individual booths. As a vendor it will be your responsibility to keep a record of your items. We are also not responsible for storing inventory or display fixtures for your booth.
11* If booths are constantly dirty, dusty and in need of sweeping, the store will clean it and the vendor will be subject to a $25 cleaning fee.
12* Vendor must show all boxes/totes/merchandise leaving the building to a staff member as they exit the store. This is to ensure the integrity of all parties involved.
13* Vendors are not permitted to store belongings in any storage closets or rooms unless you have contracted with us and pay for a storage space.
14*___On rare occasions we may have to relocate your booth within the store. If this is necessary you will be notified of the change 30 days prior.
15* Used, vintage and antique items over $15 each will be offered at a 10% discount to any licensed reseller/dealer purchasing for resale- no exceptions. Price your items accordingly. If you have large furniture pieces or do not wish to discount an item it must be marked, ND (No Discount) on the tag.
16*___Founders Crossing will not be responsible for any property losses resulting from theft, breakage, fire, water damage, or any other type of loss suffered by the vendor. Vendors are responsible for maintaining insurance on booth merchandise.
17* __Founders Crossing collects and pays Pennsylvania sales tax on all sales.
18*___Vendors may sign up for work rent credit. For each half day worked you will receive $30 credit off your rent. Please see an employee at the front counter regarding availability. If you sign up to work a shift and cancel at the last minute or do not show up, we will charge your vendor account $10 for having to call someone else in to work your shift. Any vendor who does not show up for a shift more than twice, will not be permitted to sign up for any more work credit.
19* Founders Crossing reserves the right to terminate any vendor lease with a 30 day written notice if any of these rules are not adhered to. If you have any questions concerning our policies or general concerns, inquire with management directly by emailing- [email protected].
Founders Crossing Artisan & Antique Marketplace 2026 Rental Agreement
Rent, Fees, Minimum Sales Requirements and Payments:
$1.45-$1.65/sq.ft first floor space
$45 first floor show case $65 first floor Cabinet or wall
$85 first floor cart unit (6 shelves back to back free standing)
$1.35-$1.50/sq.ft lower level general floor space
$35.00 lower level show case
$75 lower level cart unit (6 shelves back to back free standing)
All spaces are required to sell at least 40% more in sales volume than their rent. (eg. If your rent is $100 per month, your booth is required to produce $140 in sales per month). If you do not meet your sales requirement you will be accessed a 10% of rental rate fee to compensate for lack of commissions. Any booth continually not producing minimum sales requirement will be placed on a 3 month probation for time to turn around their booth before possible lease termination.
Each vendor will be charged 4% on all credit card transactions and there will be a monthly commission of 5% on all sales.
Rental charges, will be deducted from the previous month’s sales. Vendor checks will be ready on the 5th of each month and should be picked up in person no later than the 15th of each month. Any rental payments owed are due no later than the15th of that pay month or a late charge of $20 will be accessed.
ALL VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO CLEAN AND STOCK THEIR BOOTH EVERY MONTH.
Safety Regulations:
Only one extension cord or power strip is permitted on an outlet. Multiple extension cords running off of one outlet are a fire hazard and will not be tolerated. Any area rugs must be flat to the floor with no curled edges to create a tripping hazard. No sharp objects or low hanging merchandise.
Price Tags:
All items in your booth must have a tag on them. This includes display items and shelving that is not built into the booth structure. All items must be clearly and uniformly tagged on the FRONT only, and accommodate our tagging specifications in this order- Vendor #, Price, Item # Description
Example: #31 $3.99
431Red bow
-We recommend you date the back of the tag so you can rotate your inventory and mark down items as they age.
- Tags may also be bar coded. For the procedure on how to do this, please make an appointment with management.
-We will not assume responsibility if tags are switched. Use good descriptions on tags and securely attach them
-If you reduce an item use red ink only and initial the tag. Red line the old price.
- Any electrical or battery operated device MUST BE TAGGED---AS IS, NO RETURNS.
Please price all items to be able to offer a 10% discount. We like to offer different store-wide promotions throughout the year for our customers. It is to your benefit to participate in these sales.
Vendors may run sales at any time. The front counter must be notified and the vendor must sign the booth sales log confirming the details of the sale
Signage: It is your responsibility to make and display all sales signs within your booth. Please- NO HAND WRITTEN PAPER SIGNS. Chalk board or computer generated signs are preferred.
Consignor Access Service:
Vendors can view their sold items online or from a smart phone 24/7. Vendors must have an email address to access their account. The service logs all your fees and items sold by date. This service is $4 per month and will appear on your monthly online sales report. All vendors whether you choose to use the service or not must pay the fee.
If you don't use the service and expect a sales print out - the fee is .50 per page plus a $10 administration fee.
Rules and Regulations: Read and initial each rule
The parties do hereby agree as follows
1*__ Any vendor being added to a booth as a shared space vendor must be approved by submitting a vendor application. A $10 monthly fee will be accessed to the space for the additional book keeping for the added vendor.
2*__ All merchandise must be in good condition, free of dirt, dust, cobwebs, mold, moisture, insects, and odor. All merchandise in your booth must be deemed safe by management. Management has the right to determine if merchandise is suitable and safe for resale and to refuse any item from entry into the store.
3*__ Flea market type items will not be allowed and will be removed from the sales floor. All clothing must be approved by management and will be accepted under the following criteria ONLY: Purchased wholesale as the primary feature of the booth space, handmade, or vintage in style or age. No Used Shoes or random yard sale clothing.
4* Founders Crossing does not allow the following items under any circumstances: Hazardous or combustible material, pornography, sexually explicit, demonic in nature, alcoholic beverages, firearms, appliances, power tools, or electronics, controversial political or racial items of poor taste.
5* Food items for sale must be Servsafe certified and approved by management before entering the store. This includes perishable and non-perishable items.
6* No private sales from the sale floor. All sales of merchandise must go through the Founders Crossing register except during the Fall Foliage Festival with prior approval. Any vendor wishing to collect their own sales during the 4 festival days must sign up and pay a $75.00 festival fee per weekend, which will be added to their rent in October.
7* Vendors may not resell in their booth purchases they made in the store from other Founders vendors unless it has been taken home and altered (painted or added to a craft project).
8*__ It is your responsibility to keep your booth neat, well organized, and stocked. We pride ourselves in our reputation of having well - manicured booths, and to maintain this reputation we ask that small items be displayed properly and off of the ground. All merchandise MUST fit into the confines of your booth space.
Any unwanted items or trash must leave with you.
9*__ It is your responsibility to present a professional image while in the store giving kind and courteous service to customers and be courteous to staff. No foul language will be tolerated under any circumstances.
10*__ Founders Crossing is not responsible for inventory management within the individual booths. As a vendor it will be your responsibility to keep a record of your items. We are also not responsible for storing inventory or display fixtures for your booth.
11* If booths are constantly dirty, dusty and in need of sweeping, the store will clean it and the vendor will be subject to a $25 cleaning fee.
12* Vendor must show all boxes/totes/merchandise leaving the building to a staff member as they exit the store. This is to ensure the integrity of all parties involved.
13* Vendors are not permitted to store belongings in any storage closets or rooms unless you have contracted with us and pay for a storage space.
14*___On rare occasions we may have to relocate your booth within the store. If this is necessary you will be notified of the change 30 days prior.
15* Used, vintage and antique items over $15 each will be offered at a 10% discount to any licensed reseller/dealer purchasing for resale- no exceptions. Price your items accordingly. If you have large furniture pieces or do not wish to discount an item it must be marked, ND (No Discount) on the tag.
16*___Founders Crossing will not be responsible for any property losses resulting from theft, breakage, fire, water damage, or any other type of loss suffered by the vendor. Vendors are responsible for maintaining insurance on booth merchandise.
17* __Founders Crossing collects and pays Pennsylvania sales tax on all sales.
18*___Vendors may sign up for work rent credit. For each half day worked you will receive $30 credit off your rent. Please see an employee at the front counter regarding availability. If you sign up to work a shift and cancel at the last minute or do not show up, we will charge your vendor account $10 for having to call someone else in to work your shift. Any vendor who does not show up for a shift more than twice, will not be permitted to sign up for any more work credit.
19* Founders Crossing reserves the right to terminate any vendor lease with a 30 day written notice if any of these rules are not adhered to. If you have any questions concerning our policies or general concerns, inquire with management directly by emailing- [email protected].
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