Buying a Carnival Rental Business with $1.3M Profit
whatshot 20 snips
Apr 22, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of carnival rentals, where a $7 million bouncy house business boasts $1.3 million in annual profit. Discover the extensive inventory of inflatables and rides, from Ferris wheels to zip lines. The hosts debate the valuation of such a capital-intensive venture and the potential for growth into traveling pop-up models. They also discuss how self-represented sellers may lose buyer confidence and explore innovative business funding options. Is this the future of family entertainment or just inflatable insanity?
29:32
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
insights INSIGHT
Stable Profit from Efficient Operations
Rentable carnival businesses with strong operational efficiency can generate steady profit.
Good reputation and repeat B2B clients reduce customer acquisition friction.
insights INSIGHT
Asset-Heavy Valuation Complexity
The carnival rental business is asset-heavy with $3M in assets including inflatables and rides.
Its $1.3M net income justifies a valuation approach combining cash flow multiples and asset value.
insights INSIGHT
Pre-Sale Big Asset Purchases
The owners just bought a new $500,000 Ferris wheel to grow the business.
Investing in new assets right before selling may not translate to full seller value.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
A $7M bouncy house and carnival rental business in Georgia—genius niche or inflatable insanity?
Business Listing - https://www.bizquest.com/business-for-sale/incredible-business-opportunity/BW2346015/
🎙️ This episode is sponsored by: 👉 Inzo Technologies – IT services tailored for small business buyers. Get a complimentary IT audit: https://www.inzotechnologies.com/ 👉 Capital Pad – Invest in or raise capital for small business acquisitions. Start here: https://www.capitalpad.com/
This week on Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Bill, and Mills dive into a surprisingly profitable business in a notoriously low-margin space—bouncy house and carnival ride rentals. Operating out of Lawrenceville, Georgia, this $7 million asking price business boasts $3 million in assets, over 500 inflatables, 24 carnival rides, and $1.3 million in annual cash flow. The guys dig into the operational model, customer base, and whether the capital intensity justifies the valuation. Is this the Chick-fil-A of carnivals or a seller in over their head?
Key Highlights:
Breakdown of a $7M carnival rental business listed FSBO
$3M in asset value including Ferris wheels, inflatables, and zip lines
Annual net income of $1.3M from repeat B2B customers like schools and churches
Discussion of CapEx-heavy businesses and how they impact valuation
Exploration of potential growth into traveling pop-up models like “Big Bounce America”
How self-represented sellers can lose buyer confidence
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating