Beloved Benson Furniture Store Forced to Close as Landlord Sells Building

Found Vintage Market owner Laci Mulick scrambles to find new location after unexpected lease termination.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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After eight years in business, Found Vintage Market in Benson, Omaha is being forced to close when the building's landlord decided to sell the property. Owner Laci Mulick received an unexpected call from the landlord giving her little time to find a new location, devastating her plans to hire special needs students from a nearby high school.

Why it matters

The closure of Found Vintage Market reflects the broader challenges facing small businesses in Omaha, as rising rents and redevelopment pressure force out long-standing community hubs. The loss of this unique furniture store is seen as a blow to the Benson neighborhood's character and growth.

The details

Laci Mulick, owner of Found Vintage Market, was given short notice by her landlord that the building housing her store for the past 8 years was being sold, forcing her to vacate the premises. Mulick had plans to partner with Benson High School to provide job opportunities for special needs students, but those plans have now been derailed. Customers have rallied to support the store in its final days, purchasing a third of the inventory, but Mulick is struggling to find a suitable new location that can replicate the store's unique character and high-ceilinged space.

  • Laci Mulick received the call from her landlord about the building sale in early 2026.
  • Found Vintage Market has operated in the Benson neighborhood for the past 8 years.

The players

Laci Mulick

The owner of Found Vintage Market, a Benson furniture store that is being forced to close after 8 years in business when the building it operates in is being sold by the landlord.

Riley Sneen

A Benson resident who says small businesses like Found Vintage Market are vital to the community's growth.

Sydney Monahan

A Benson resident who says the closure of Found Vintage Market reflects broader challenges facing small businesses across Omaha.

Benson High School

The local high school that Laci Mulick had planned to partner with to provide job opportunities for special needs students, but those plans have now been derailed by the store's closure.

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What they’re saying

“I got a phone call from the landlord and he said, I'm selling the building. You gotta go. That was it.”

— Laci Mulick, Owner, Found Vintage Market (3newsnow.com)

“It's pretty important to have small businesses around just because a lot of our neighbors have said that it used to just be bars here and that they kind of liked when small businesses came in. The thrift shop is a great place to find some hidden gems, so it just kind of brought a little bit more community around.”

— Riley Sneen, Benson Resident (3newsnow.com)

“Yeah, I think, especially in these last few months we've seen small businesses all around Omaha get hit really hard with not as much flexible spending being able to happen and I think it's sad to see some a store in our community have to close down.”

— Sydney Monahan, Benson Resident (3newsnow.com)

What’s next

An official closing date has not been set, but Mulick must vacate the Found Vintage Market space as soon as possible.

The takeaway

The closure of Found Vintage Market, a beloved Benson furniture store, highlights the broader challenges facing small businesses in Omaha as rising rents and redevelopment pressure force out long-standing community hubs. The loss of this unique store is seen as a blow to the character and growth of the Benson neighborhood.