This business provides premium furniture and décor rentals for upscale events, specializing in stylish lounge setups, modern décor elements, and brandable LED/glow pieces. With an emphasis on design, experience, and service, it supports corporate activations, weddings, trade shows, galas, and private parties across the state.
The company executes ~200 rentals per year, with average invoices of ~$4,500. Approximately 70% of business is generated from returning clients—an exceptional rate in the event rental space. With strong digital presence, low overhead, and minimal owner involvement, the business delivers both operational efficiency and creative excellence.
Gross margins remain well above industry average (40% vs. 30%) due to its boutique positioning and high-value inventory mix. Even with reduced owner involvement in 2025, profitability remains strong, demonstrating the resilience and scalability of the model.
Services Overview
- Modular lounge furniture, LED bars, glow décor, and branded elements
- Outdoor aluminum/wicker sets, accent lighting, and statement pieces
- Custom quoting with market-specific minimums:
• ~$1,500 (Tampa)
• ~$3,000 (Orlando)
• ~$4,000 (Miami)
- 30–40% non-refundable deposit model; balance due before delivery
- Strong cash flow management and zero bad debt
Operations
- Centrally leased 4,900 sq ft warehouse
- No owned trucks; rental model supports logistics
- 1099 contractor crew handles setup, load-in/out, and teardown
- Owners work on average 4–6 hours/day in peak months; lean and scalable structure
Transition & Support
Ownership is pursuing a personal transition and is open to supporting new ownership via structured handover, advisory, or creative direction roles. The business is transition-ready with SOPs and crew workflows in place. The seller brings deep knowledge of furniture trends and sourcing, helping position the company as a style leader in the rental market. This opportunity is especially attractive for a buyer who values design, aesthetics, and curated experiences.
Ideal Buyer
- Operators or investors seeking a lifestyle business with design flair
- Regional event firms or production companies looking to expand their footprint
- Buyers targeting high-margin, low-capex event platforms
- First-time acquirers with experience in creative, logistics, or hospitality sectors
Additional Information
Potential Growth:
- Expand inventory into velvet, designer, or themed collections
- Add owned vehicles to increase routing and volume capacity
- Create venue and planner partnerships to deepen repeat demand
- Introduce packaged offerings for faster quoting and upsell
- Build out CRM, quoting, and SKU analytics for efficiency and AOV lift
- Leverage existing SEO network to enter adjacent Florida metros
- Formalize long-term service agreements to lock in recurring demand
- Pursue preferred vendor listings with hotels and event venues (frequently selected, but not yet formally listed)
- Leverage sponsor status with the Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) to access statewide municipal and festival event opportunities
