He pays $35,000 a month to run a ‘third space’ in a dying S.F. mall. Will it survive?
- Posted on November 26, 2025
- By San Francisco Chronicle
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He pays $35,000 a month to run a ‘third space’ in a dying S.F. mall. Will it survive?

This business has struggled as foot traffic evaporated and stores fled the mall. The owner estimates he would have to make $350,000 a month to remain profitable in the nearly vacant shopping center.