Public Kiosk Program

Information about the application process, eligibility, evaluation criteria, and timeline for operating a City of Atlanta public kiosk in downtown.

Application and Selection Process

The City of Atlanta has opened applications for small businesses to apply to operate their business from available brick-and-mortar kiosks located in downtown. To be considered, a completed application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 8, 2024. Learn more about the opportunity and how to apply below.

What is the Public Kiosk Program?

The City of Atlanta’s Public Kiosk Program contains 17 brick-and-mortar kiosks located on public right-of-way sidewalks throughout downtown where small business owners may operate their businesses.

The Department of City Planning, Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) provides oversight and management of the City’s Public Kiosk Program. OHCD is providing prospective kiosk operators the opportunity to enter into agreements with the City to operate currently available kiosks.

Kiosk operators selected through this application process will enter into agreements with the City to operate their business within up to two kiosk locations for a period of two years, with a one-year renewal option.

At present, nine kiosks located in the downtown area are available to prospective kiosk operators participating in this application process.

Eligibility and Process

Applications are open to individuals and established businesses. If selected, kiosk operators must hold a City of Atlanta general business license and provide proof of general liability insurance coverage (see requirements below). Food kiosk operators must meet additional requirements. Click here to view program rules and guidelines for the kiosk program.

Evaluation Criteria

Submitted applications received by the application deadline will be evaluated on a competitive basis using the criteria below.

• Product or service uniqueness, quality and/or viability related to downtown customer base.
• Commitment to kiosk program goals and values.
• Strength of overall business/sales/vending experience.
• Strength of financial resources of business.
• Readiness of business to properly staff and meet terms of agreement.
• Thoughtfulness and thoroughness in completion of business plan.
• Strength and effectiveness of marketing plan.
• Thoughtfulness and thoroughness in completion of application.

Anticipated Timeline

• February 9, 2024 – March 8, 2024

  Applications open.

• February 29, 2024 · 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

  Info session and Application Workshop. To register, email kiosks@atlantaga.gov stating interest for the in-person or virtual option.

• Mid March 2024

  Offers made to selected kiosk operators.

• Late May / Early 2024

  Agreements signed with selected operators; kiosk operations commence.

How to Apply

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