Can you open a business on a military base?

To start the formal process of opening on a military base, you must apply to the specified Exchange. The most popular is the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, known as the AAFES. No proposed business can compete with the Exchange in any way.

Can civilians eat on base?

DoD civilians are authorized for dine-in service only and cannot purchase food to go or for take-out, according to the memo. Service members who are authorized the Basic Allowance for Subsistence are not able to use the DFAC without charge but will receive head-of-the-line privileges at the facility, the memo states.

Who is allowed on US military bases?

Civilians (such as family members of military officers) living on military bases are generally subject to the civil and criminal laws of the states where the bases are located. Military bases can range from small outposts to military cities containing up to 100,000 people.

Can I sell food on a military base?

Unless your business violates rules the base already has in place, such as Schofield Barracks’ rule against selling food made in the home, your business will probably be approved. But there is one big caveat: Before MWR gives a home-based business its blessing, local exchange officials have to sign off on it.

Is Ubereats allowed on base?

Some military bases–a small number comparatively speaking–don’t have any gate guards. For Uber Eats drivers, DoorDash or GrubHub delivery vehicles, the guards at the front gate are people you want to get to know since they will decide (in part) whether you get to enter the base or not.

Can Ubereats get on military bases?

Not all military bases can accept Uber eats delivery. In many cases, they won’t even allow the driver on property. Exception being in the rare case that the driver is military or has some form of military ID.

Does it cost money to live on base?

When you live on base utilities are covered in your housing costs (at least until a certain point). But off base anything goes. The cost of heating your home can fluctuate month to month depending on the weather.

How do I get my business on a military base?

You’ll need to submit a Source List application, which tells the base’s AAFES contracting officer about your business and what services or items you want to provide. To get on base, you’ll also have to submit paperwork for a background check: name, eye color, height, reason for going on base, and whether you’ve been convicted of a felony.

How do I do business with the Air Force exchange service?

To do business with the exchange, you have to do business according to AAFES rules. Unsurprisingly, doing business with the government requires a lot of paperwork. You’ll need to submit a Source List application, which tells the base’s AAFES contracting officer about your business and what services or items you want to provide.

Can a military spouse start a home-based business?

Most military spouses start a home-based business so they can stay mobile should their military spouse gets restationed. Some of the types of jobs that are allowed to operate while you are living in military housing include:

How do I start a breakfast business?

Starting a breakfast business allows you to provide busy commuters a chance to have a satisfying breakfast, eat on their way to work or at their desk. You can offer breakfasts to families through a delivery service or through other businesses. You need to have an effective business plan before you start.