Table, Chair & Linen Rental

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Startup Cost
$30,000-$180,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
12-24 months
Profit Potential
$90,000-$450,000/year

Overview

Party rental companies provide tables, chairs, linens, and event furniture for weddings, parties, and corporate events.

With events requiring seating and tables, rentals generate revenue of $150,000-$520,000 with 60-75% margins through rental fees and delivery.

The business requires inventory (tables, chairs, linens, décor), delivery vehicles, cleaning and laundry capability, storage warehouse, and event coordination.

Services include table rentals (round, rectangular, cocktail), chair rentals (chiavari, folding, cross-back), linen and tablecloth rentals, event furniture and lounge, china and glassware, and delivery and setup.

Revenue through per-item rentals and package deals.

Success factors include comprehensive inventory for various event sizes, quality furniture and linens (chiavari chairs, farm tables popular), linen cleaning and laundry operation, delivery and setup services, and building event planner relationships.

Marketing focuses on wedding planners, venues, event planners, and corporate events.

With events constant and seating essential in 2025, table and chair rental offers event essentials opportunities serving celebrations with inventory investment and logistics as barriers.

Required Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Event coordination
  • Delivery and logistics
  • Linen cleaning operations
  • Setup and teardown
  • Customer service

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Essential event need
  • High rental margins
  • Recurring event planner business
  • Multiple revenue categories
  • Wedding market strong

Cons

  • Large inventory investment
  • Linen cleaning and laundry demands
  • Delivery and setup labor
  • Warehouse storage needed
  • Weekend concentration

How to Get Started

  1. Build inventory (tables, chairs, linens)
  2. Secure warehouse space
  3. Acquire delivery vehicles
  4. Set up linen cleaning operation
  5. Build event planner relationships
  6. Market to weddings and events
  7. Offer delivery and setup

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