Party tent rental company, Flevoland/'t Gooi

A rental company that provides complete setup services for parties and events is being offered for sale: from temporary roofing and flooring to on-site catering facilities. The company delivers, sets up, and picks up the equipment itself, allowing clients to organize a complete event with a single point of contact.

The customer base is broadly diversified across private clients and business customers, including businesses, associations, foundations, and organizers of recurring events. The business is not dependent on any single major client. A substantial portion of revenue comes from clients who return annually and from word-of-mouth referrals; in addition, new requests are largely received online.

’s Strengths: The company has been in business for over ten years and has been consistently profitable throughout that period. The gross margin is over 60%, because the rental inventory is owned by the company and has largely been depreciated: every additional rental period for existing equipment contributes almost entirely to the bottom line.

The cost structure is lean. There are no permanent employees, the business operates out of rented storage space with no long-term commitments, and transportation is handled using the company’s own van with a tailgate. As a result, fixed costs are low, and the seasonal fluctuations in revenue can be easily managed.

Existing partnership and supplier agreements that contribute to the inflow of requests and to purchasing terms are transferable to the buyer.

Organization and FacilitiesThe business is run by the owner, who personally handles sales, planning, transportation, setup, and maintenance (1 FTE). During peak weekends, the business operates flexibly with temporary help, without fixed labor costs. The work is hands-on and can be learned quickly; no specific prior training is required.

The inventory is stored in a rented warehouse in the central Netherlands, at a market-rate rent and with a short notice period. The location is not business-critical: operations can continue without any loss of revenue from another storage facility within the service area, which provides flexibility for a buyer who wishes to integrate the business into their own location or an existing company.

Opportunities and GrowthPotential
The current owner has deliberately scaled the business to be run by a single person. As a result, a number of concrete growth drivers remain untapped. Rental capacity is the limiting factor during the busiest weekends; expanding the inventory and adding a second setup crew would make it possible to handle multiple simultaneous jobs. The corporate market has barely been actively targeted, even though it involves larger order sizes, multi-day rental periods, and multi-year contracts. The booking process is still largely manual; online availability, a calendar, and direct reservations would shorten turnaround time and increase conversion rates. Furthermore, there is room to expand into the winter season and to offer additional services related to events, which would increase revenue per job without incurring additional acquisition costs. For a buyer with an existing business in events, catering, recreation, or rentals, there are also immediate synergies to be realized in transportation, storage, and the customer base.

Reason for sale
The owner wishes to wind down his business operations after more than ten years and is therefore transferring the business in good condition. The sale is not driven by financial results or market trends: the order flow remains strong, and current bookings will be transferred. The owner will ensure a smooth transition and provide a training period.

Offered Stake and Transaction Type
100% of the business is being offered in the form of an asset transaction. The sale includes the entire rental inventory, transportation fleet, customer base, current bookings, online visibility, and transferable partnership and supplier agreements. The company is suitable for an entrepreneurial MBI candidate who wishes to be actively involved in operations, as well as for a strategic buyer looking to add the rental business to existing operations. Financial data and the rationale for the asking price will be provided after signing a confidentiality agreement.