Ann Arbor is one of the Midwest’s most desirable markets for an urban convenience concept like Street Corner Urban Market. Home to the University of Michigan, a thriving downtown, and a year-round population of students, professionals, residents, and visitors, the city offers the ideal mix of walkability, density, and daily foot traffic.
From busy campus corridors to vibrant neighborhood shopping districts, Ann Arbor is filled with locations where customers are looking for fresh grab-and-go meals, premium coffee, grocery essentials, local products, and convenient shopping experiences throughout the day.
Street Corner Urban Market is designed to serve exactly this type of community—bringing together chef-inspired prepared foods, everyday essentials, self-checkout technology, and a modern shopping experience in highly walkable neighborhoods.
Main Street – Downtown Core
Located in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor, Main Street is one of the city’s busiest retail and dining destinations. With a Walk Score of approximately 97, this location attracts residents, office workers, visitors, and students throughout the day. Nearby attractions including Nickels Arcade, Liberty Street, and Kerrytown create constant pedestrian activity, making this an outstanding flagship Street Corner Urban Market opportunity.
State Street District
The State Street District sits adjacent to the University of Michigan’s Central Campus, placing Street Corner in the middle of one of the city’s highest-traffic pedestrian corridors. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors pass through daily, creating strong demand for fresh meals, snacks, beverages, and convenience shopping from morning through late evening.
Liberty Street Downtown
Just steps from the Michigan Theater and State Street shopping district, Liberty Street blends entertainment, shopping, dining, and residential living. This walkable downtown location offers exceptional visibility and serves a diverse customer base looking for quick, high-quality food and everyday convenience.
Kerrytown Market District
Kerrytown is one of Ann Arbor’s most recognizable neighborhoods, home to the Kerrytown Market & Shops and the Ann Arbor Farmers Market. This district attracts both locals and tourists seeking unique shopping and dining experiences, making it an excellent location for a premium urban market focused on fresh food and neighborhood convenience.
South University District
Located immediately adjacent to the University of Michigan campus, South University serves thousands of students every day. High pedestrian traffic, nearby student housing, and a vibrant mix of restaurants and retail create an ideal environment for Street Corner’s fresh prepared foods, beverages, and grab-and-go offerings.
South State Street Redevelopment
The South State Street corridor presents an exciting build-to-suit opportunity within one of Ann Arbor’s growing commercial districts. Positioned near the university with excellent accessibility, this redevelopment site offers the potential to create a modern Street Corner Urban Market tailored to the surrounding residential and commercial growth.
Lowertown / 1140 Broadway
Lowertown continues to emerge as one of Ann Arbor’s evolving mixed-use neighborhoods. Located near Broadway and within walking distance of Kerrytown, this planned ground-floor retail opportunity positions Street Corner to serve new residents, nearby employees, and visitors as the area continues to grow and redevelop.
Why Street Corner Fits Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor combines many of the characteristics that make Street Corner Urban Market successful:
- Dense, walkable neighborhoods with Walk Scores ranging from approximately 80 to 97.
- A world-renowned university with year-round student, faculty, and visitor traffic.
- Strong downtown residential and mixed-use development.
- High demand for convenient, fresh food and premium grab-and-go options.
- A vibrant local economy supported by education, healthcare, technology, and tourism.
Whether serving busy professionals downtown, students between classes, or residents looking for a quick meal or grocery essentials, Street Corner Urban Market is well-positioned to become a valuable neighborhood destination throughout Ann Arbor. and innovative retail technology in a welcoming neighborhood setting.
Fresh Food Service
Urban Markets have the opportunity to include our chef-curated fresh food service, featuring high-quality ingredients that are made-to-order to each customer’s specification. Pizzas, sandwiches, and salads come loaded with both standard and unique toppings, resulting in a wide variety of options guaranteed to satisfy anyone’s palate. We also provide franchisees that offer fresh food service with online catering ordering and online individual carryout ordering as additional services.
Schedule a meeting with Rubal Sharma to learn more about becoming a Street Corner franchisee.
Rubal Sharma
Michigan Area Representative
517-209-0196
rubal@streetcorner.com