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Curated Tabletop Rental Company – High Growth – Strong Margins

Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Asking Price$780k
Revenue$608k
EBITDA-
Cash Flow$287k
Description
Established tabletop rental company serving the Chicago metropolitan and Southern Wisconsin events market since 2012. The Company specializes in curated dinnerware, chargers, flatware, and glassware for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. The business operates primarily under a B2B model, serving event planners, design firms, florists, and caterers, creating larger average order values and high repeat engagement. 2025 Financial Highlights: • Revenue: $608,396 • Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $287,332 • 20% year-over-year revenue growth • 84% repeat customer rate Revenue is supported by required 50% deposits at booking and full payment prior to event fulfillment, resulting in strong working capital characteristics and minimal accounts receivable exposure. The sale includes a curated inventory conservatively estimated at $550,000–$650,000 replacement cost, proprietary product collections, established supplier relationships, brand equity, and systematized operational processes. Rental management software is integrated with accounting systems for efficient tracking and reporting. Operations are currently run from approximately 3,500 square feet of residential warehouse space. A new owner will need to secure comparable commercial or warehouse space upon acquisition. Financials have been normalized to reflect a market-rate facility expense. The broader U.S. party and event rental industry is valued at approximately $8.5 billion and has experienced sustained post-pandemic growth. Corporate events and adjacent geographic markets represent identifiable growth opportunities under new ownership. Offered at $789,320 (2.75x SDE). Ideal for an owner-operator, hospitality professional, or strategic buyer seeking a profitable, differentiated niche business with strong retention and expansion potential. NDA required for detailed financials and operational materials.
Inventory
$650kIncluded in Asking Price
Business is
Relocatable
Home Based
Number of EmployeesPart-Time: 3Contractors: 2
Year Established
2012
Reason Selling
Retirement
Facilities & Assets
The Company currently operates from approximately 3,500 square feet of dedicated storage and workspace located within one of the owners’ residences, including finished basement and garage areas configured for inventory storage, staging, cleaning, and order fulfillment. The space has been thoughtfully organized to support efficient operations and inventory management. The facility is not transferable, and a new owner will need to secure comparable commercial or light industrial space. Financials have been normalized to reflect a market-rate warehouse.
Support & Training
The Sellers are committed to facilitating a smooth ownership transition and will provide reasonable training and transition support to ensure continuity of operations. Training will include transfer of vendor relationships, customer introductions (as appropriate), inventory management processes, order workflow through the rental management system, and operations.
Market & Competition
The Company operates within the U.S. party and event rental industry, valued at approximately $8.5 billion. Demand is driven by weddings, corporate gatherings, and professionally designed social events, with corporate activity representing a growing segment. Within this market, the Company focuses specifically on the tabletop rental niche, serving event planners, design firms, caterers, and venues in the Chicago metropolitan area. Competition primarily includes full-service rental companies offering broader inventory.
Growth Opportunities
Growth opportunities include expanding into the underpenetrated corporate events segment to reduce seasonality and increase average order size, pursuing measured geographic expansion into adjacent Midwest markets where demand already exists, implementing more structured digital marketing and venue partnerships, and continuing disciplined investment in curated inventory to drive repeat business and incremental revenue growth.
Financing Options
Seller financing is available.Negotiable with a strong offer
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Asking Price$780k