Pullen Park Café Operation

The City of Raleigh is seeking an operator for the Pullen Park Café, a 1,988 square foot indoor café building with approximately 70 feet of storefront frontage and an adjacent 1,950 square foot outdoor seating area, with proposals due August 10, 2026. The operator will hold exclusive "brick and mortar" food and beverage rights in the park and is authorized to serve beer and wine.

All food concept proposals are welcome without cuisine or service-model restriction. The operator manages staffing, food preparation, inventory, and customer service during park operating hours and must comply with City of Raleigh health, safety, and operational regulations. The facility includes existing kitchen equipment, Point of Sale systems, and outdoor furniture available for operator use. The operator is responsible for facility maintenance, waste disposal, and food service licensing compliance.

Financial obligations, contract term, and renewal options are specified in the formal agreement documents. The operator must maintain appropriate insurance coverage and pay required rent or revenue-sharing fees as defined in the contract. Questions are due by August 10, 2026.