From past experience I'd say unless you're really tight with your local Wal-Mart store manager, your chances are slim & none. Slim just left town!

And, if you approach Lowe's, at the very least you must get an okay from the District Manager for such a venture. I know for a fact they charge you $500 to set up a Hot Dog cart, so it's anyone's guess what you'll pay for other uses.

Good luck! (You might be better off finding a location of a store that's been recently closed, and see if yo can cut a deal with the realtor handling the property.)

Pete