Alamo Craft Company is a community of small businesses all under one roof. Our vendors bring the unique, creative, and hard-to-find items—while our team helps handle the day-to-day, so you can focus on what you do best.
How It Works
You set up, stock, and we do the rest
When you join Alamo Craft Company, you’re not just renting a booth, you’re joining a supportive vendor family.
We run the business side:
- Register and operate the storefront
- Staffing and customer service
- Storefront bills
- Advertise and host special events
- Collect sales tax on purchases made through the store
- Pay sales tax monthly (so you don’t have to)
- Monthly sales summary and check to the vendor
Vendor Portal access:
- Input inventory
- Print barcodes
- Real-time sales and inventory status
- Pay Rental Fees online
We offer small businesses an opportunity to start in the right direction with fewer risks and less stress from business
ownership—while creating a fun-to-shop atmosphere for everyone who walks through our doors.
Signing Contract
We offer either a 6-month or 12-month contractual agreement. This locks in the space pricing for the term. A new contract is required at the end of each term to ensure the space pricing for that time frame.
Rent & Fees
A one-time admin fee, the first month’s rent, vendor portal fees, and any other applicable fees are due at the time of initial contract signing.
Alamo Craft Company does not deduct the monthly booth rental and applicable fees from sales.
Monthly booth rental and other applicable fees are due on the 1st of each month. If paid after the 4th, a $30.00 late fee will be
added to the vendor account.
Auto-draft is available if desired, and rental payments can be made through the vendor portal.
Move-In & Decorating
Vendors may take possession on the first day of the term or, upon approval, earlier if the booth is ready for occupancy.
After approval from Store Management, the designated booth space may be occupied by the Vendor and used to display and sell quality crafts, collectibles, antiques, gifts, and more.
Decorating the space and the layout of your booth is up to you. However, we are here to help and answer your questions. This is where your creativity should begin to flow.
Paint & Displays
Appearance is vital for maximizing sales. We encourage creativity in your space. However, any alterations to your space must be approved by management. Failure to do so will result in additional correction costs.
- The pegboard may be painted by Alamo Craft Company staff only for a $25.00 fee
- Trim on walls or booth dividers may not be painted
- Alamo Craft Company does not supply peg hooks or brackets (available at hardware stores and Amazon)
- Please utilize the 1/8 peg size in our pegboard system
Additional guidelines:
- Wallpaper may be used to decorate your booth; however, the wallpaper must be easily removable
- Pre-approved displays attached to booths will become the property of Alamo Craft Company
- Corrugated cardboard boxes must be removed and disposed of outside the facility (please do not utilize corrugated cardboard for displays)
- Items should not be placed on booth dividers
We suggest rotating or resetting booths frequently, at least twice a month, to optimize sales.
Signage
Utilizing your space to display business signs and cards is encouraged. It is your business—brand yourself and be proud of your accomplishments.
Flooring & Rugs
All spaces and aisles must be clear of debris. Flooring and rugs must remain within your booth space. We pride ourselves on being ADA-compliant.
Alamo Craft Company reserves the right to move items into or around booths to ensure our customers’ safety.
- Floating flooring can be used within the booth’s specified area
- If utilizing area rugs, please use the necessary padding to prevent hazards
- Adhesive tiles, carpet, or other flooring is prohibited, and additional fees will be charged to the vendor account
Power & Lighting
There are several spaces surrounding the store’s walls that offer limited electricity.
- Please do not use power strips and extension cords together (no daisy chaining)
- One power strip may be used for each plug
- Vendors must utilize timed devices for both plugs and battery-operated lighting
- The store staff will not be responsible for turning the lighting on and off in the booths
If you are not sure about the setup, please ask. This is for the store’s safety and in accordance with the fire code.
Venue Rental & Classes
Upon availability, hosts may rent our classroom or café areas for an event or class. Use of these areas is permitted during regular business hours.
Fees:
$50.00 for non-vendors per time slot
Times available:
10:00 am through 1:00 pm
1:30 pm through 5:00 pm
Venue Rental and Liability Waiver forms are available at the front desk. Alamo Craft Company and Landlord are not liable for injuries or loss during events.
Outdoor Craft Shows & Markets
Not Ready for a Full Booth? Try a Craft Show!
Our Craft Shows & Pop-Up Markets are a great low-commitment way to test the waters, meet customers, and showcase your work. Spaces are affordable and available to vendors of all experience levels.
Non-Alamo Craft Company Vendors, please complete the registration form here.
What to Sell & What Not To Sell
Alamo Craft Company reserves the right to turn down items. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of Store Management.
We pride ourselves on offering a variety of quality items to our customers, including handmade, vintage, collectible, and antique items.
Items to Sell
Gifts
Home Decor
Fashion
Furniture
Candles
Jewelry
Children’s Items
Games
Toys
Artwork
Outdoor Items
Signs
Soaps
Health & Wellness
Seasonal Items
Craft Supplies
Please ensure that all items are clean, stain-free, and free of pests and odors.
Items Not to Sell
Alamo Craft Company reserves the right to turn down items.
Exceptions may be made at the discretion of Store Management.
The following items are not allowed:
Alcohol
Used shoes
Used clothing
Mattresses
Sofas
Weapons
Vulgar or adult items
Please ensure that all items are clean, stain-free, and free of pests and odors.
Restricted, License/Permit Required Items
Alamo Craft Company requires the following items to have the appropriate licensing or permits.
Food:
All food items must be pre-approved by management
Non-prepackaged food items must be made from a commercially licensed location with appropriate labeling
Licenses/Permits must be kept on file
For more information on food licensing, please contact the City Health Department at (210) 207-0135
Live plants:
Per the Texas Department of Agriculture, all businesses that sell nursery/floral items must have required permits/licensing
Licenses/Permits must be kept on file
Annual $20.00 fee (charged annually on January 1st)
If your contract started mid-year, this fee will still be charged on January 1st
For more information on Nursery-Floral Certification, please visit TexasAgriculture.gov
Marketing & Social Media
You Play a Role in Advertising
Alamo Craft Company is enthusiastic about your business’s success. We advertise the store, events, class offerings, and vendor wares across many platforms, including:
Facebook
Instagram
Google
Yelp
Alamo Craft Company website
Email advertising
Print advertising
And more
We continue to advertise and promote across all media. Passionate vendors spread the word to family and friends, helping us reach many more people who have not visited the store.
The more you share posts and tag Alamo Craft Company on your social media, the more people we can reach about the store.
Use your own Facebook to promote your business, too.
Inventory Management, Tags, & Sales
Inventory Management
Alamo Craft Company offers vendors access to an inventory management system through our point-of-sale system. This user-friendly site allows vendors to enter inventory into the database, which is associated with a numeric ID assigned to them upon signing a contract.
Sales reporting is also provided through this system. Vendors can see sales in real time and can even use a phone to access them from anywhere.
Tags
Barcode labels can be printed from home on a laser printer using the 5160 Avery Labels. The system will format these for you in the Avery 5160 format. If you experience formatting issues, please contact the store
If vendors cannot print labels at home using a laser printer, Alamo Craft Company offers this service for a monthly fee.
If vendors wish to decrease the price of specific items, please mark these on the label with the discounted rate and the required labeling.
If the vendor wants to offer a sale for the entire booth, we can assign it to the vendor ID in the system. Please complete the form for the sale, and our staff will add this to our system and post a sign in the space.
Sales
All merchandise must have barcode labels. This ensures that purchases are recorded as sales in the vendor account.
All sales are totaled on the last business day of the month
A monthly sales summary and checks are printed
A 10% store commission from total sales will be deducted (assists with credit card fees, supplies, and staffing)
Checks will be available to vendors by the 5th day of the following month
Alamo Craft Company collects all sales taxes from purchases through the store. Each quarter, we pay these fees to the State of Texas.
In many cases, creating a separate entity for your business is not necessary.
Security
Alamo Craft Company utilizes cameras placed throughout the store. Our staff walk the store regularly, assisting customers and deterring theft.
Of course, we can do our best to prevent shoplifting, but it still occurs occasionally. Alamo Craft Company and the landlord are not responsible for any loss due to theft or any other reason, and do not insure inventory or personal property for potential losses.
What If?
If a customer requests a special order, Alamo Craft Company staff will complete a form that provides the vendor with as much detail as possible about the order, including the customer’s name and phone number. The vendor is responsible for contacting the customer regarding questions/concerns. Once the request is completed, the vendor will process the sale through the store.
If you notice a missing item, notify Alamo Craft Company staff so we can search the store for it. Alamo Craft Company is not responsible for missing items.
If the balance of booth space rentals and applicable fees is not paid for two months, Alamo Craft Company will consider this an abandonment of your space, inventory, furniture, and fixtures. These items will immediately become the default ownership of Alamo Craft Company.
Moving Out
If a customer requests a special order, Alamo Craft Company staff will complete a form that provides the vendor with as much detail as possible about the order, including the customer’s name and phone number. The vendor is responsible for contacting the customer regarding questions/concerns. Once the request is completed, the vendor will process the sale through the store.
If you notice a missing item, notify Alamo Craft Company staff so we can search the store for it. Alamo Craft Company is not responsible for missing items.
If the balance of booth space rentals and applicable fees is not paid for two months, Alamo Craft Company will consider this an abandonment of your space, inventory, furniture, and fixtures. These items will immediately become the default ownership of Alamo Craft Company.
We Want to Welcome You
Thank you for considering Alamo Craft Company as the location of your growing business.
As the owners, Diane and Nathan Maples, we welcome you to our growing vendor family.
If you have any questions, please know that our friendly staff is here to help with most of your needs.
Interested In Becoming a Vendor?
Tell us about what you create or sell—we'd love to learn more!