Listing Details:

• Business Category:     Rental Business
  
• Price:                                 $150,000
  
• Gross Revenue:            $98,837
• SDE:                                 $43,751
  
• Seller Financing:         $75,000
  
• Reason for Selling:      Ownership transition
• Location:                          South-Central Minnesota & Northern Iowa
• Employees:                     12 (seasonal)
• FF&E:                                $124,765 (included in price)
• Support & Training:   4 weeks at no cost to buyer
  
• Non-Compete:               50 miles for 3 years
  

Business Description

This regional event-rental company specializes in large-scale inflatables and high-capacity attractions for town festivals, county fairs, schools, churches, and community events. The business handles delivery, setup, optional on-site supervision, and teardown -- a fully turnkey option for event organizers throughout the region.

Operations run primarily May through September, with July as the peak month. A strong repeat-booking base anchors annual revenue, and modern booking software automates reservations, contracts, and revenue forecasting. Inventory includes large-scale inflatables, obstacle courses, slides, interactive attractions, a bungee jumper, trailers, generators, and all support equipment for a complete mobile operation. No physical storefront is required. The business is home-based compatible and fully relocatable.

Business History

The company was established in 2016 and has been under its current ownership as a partnership LLC since April 2024. Current owners transitioned the model to focus on large public events and fairs, building a strong reputation for safety, reliability, and professional service.

Competitive Analysis

This business operates at a scale most regional competitors cannot match. Small backyard inflatable operators lack the inventory for large public events. At the festival level, traveling carnivals charge per-ride fees and require higher event budgets. This business's all-day access model offers organizers more value, lower cost to attendees, and a proven draw for crowds at fairs, school events, and community gatherings.

Growth Potential

The business has an established repeat-customer base, strong organic online visibility, and a booking platform that tracks future revenue. The mobile model allows a new owner to grow event volume within the existing service area without adding fixed overhead.

Operating Hours

Active season runs May through September, with July as the peak month. Off-season months have minimal activity aside from occasional indoor events.

Owner Weekly Hours 

Owners average 15 to 20 hours per week across the full year, with higher workloads during peak months. Physical tasks are manageable with proper staffing and delegation.

Home Based & Relocatable

Yes. Operations are fully mobile and inventory can be stored in any suitable facility within the trade area.