U. S. Tent Rental

What U. S. Tent Rental does

U.S. Tent Rental, LLC is a Sarasota, Florida-based event rental company founded in 2001 that rents tents, furniture, tableware, linens, lighting, generators, climate-control equipment, catering supplies, flooring, and staging to event planners and individual hosts across the Florida region. The company organizes its offering around seven main product categories — tents and accessories, furniture, lighting and electrical, tableware, linens and décor, catering and cooking equipment, and flooring/staging — supported by an inventory of roughly 1,000+ rental SKUs including multiple premium tent styles (Clear Top, Frame, High Peak Pole, Sailcloth, and Structure), chiavari and ghost chairs, multiple china and flatware collections, and power generation from portable Honda units up to 150 KW diesel Whisper Wats.

Operationally, U.S. Tent Rental delivers and installs equipment using its own setup crews from a single headquarters at 7600 Matoaka Road, Sarasota, and removes the equipment post-event. The technology stack is described as a standard e-commerce platform; there is no proprietary software, AI/ML capability, or third-party marketplace integration. Pricing is quote-based for large items (tents, generators, dance floors, staging) and per-unit for smaller items (chairs, tableware, linens), with items added to a quote list via the website rather than purchased in a traditional online checkout flow.

The business model is direct-to-consumer equipment rental with one-time transaction revenue. Go-to-market relies on the company website, toll-free (888-334-8368) and local (941-727-3311) phone sales, walk-in traffic at the Sarasota location, and trade show presence. Customer segments include weddings and corporate events as primary verticals, with private social events and national disaster relief as secondary segments. The company is a privately held Florida LLC with 11–50 employees, no institutional funding, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed partnerships, acquisitions, or management team information.

Name

U. S. Tent Rental

Legal name

U.S. Tent Rental, LLC

Website

https://ustentrental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

U.S. Tent Rental is a Sarasota, Florida-based event rental company founded in 2001, providing tents, furniture, tableware, linens, lighting, catering equipment, and flooring across roughly 1,000+ SKUs for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, and disaster relief throughout Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Rental Services

NAICS

General Rental Centers (5323)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI), Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB), Climate Control Rentals (Heaters, Fans, Misting, AC) (HSACAFAG), Catering Equipment, Rentals & Setup (Non-decor) (HSACAGAL)

Keywords

• Event equipment rental
• Tent rental services
• Wedding event rentals
• Party rental supplies
• Corporate event rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Equipment Rental: Primary revenue stream generated through renting event equipment including tents, tables, chairs, linens, tableware, lighting, and catering equipment. Customers select items from the catalog and receive quotes. Pricing varies by item type, size, and rental duration. The company offers both short-term and event-based rentals with items available in various sizes and configurations to accommodate different event scales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

U.S. Tent Rental is a regional event rental company providing tents, dance floors, flooring, tables, chairs, lounge furniture, lighting, generators, climate control, tableware, linens, catering and cooking equipment, and staging for weddings, corporate events, private social gatherings, and disaster relief. The company holds approximately 1,000+ rental units across these categories and delivers, installs, and removes the equipment at the customer's event site. Orders are taken via website quote lists, phone, and walk-in at the Sarasota, Florida headquarters.

Product overview

U.S. Tent Rental is a comprehensive event rental company offering a diversified portfolio of tent styles (Clear Top, Frame, High Peak Pole, Sailcloth, and Structure Tents), furniture (tables, chairs, lounge furniture), lighting and electrical equipment (chandeliers, string lights, generators, climate control), tableware (chargers, china, flatware, glassware), linens (table linens, sashes, draping), catering and cooking equipment, flooring solutions (dance floors, carpeting, staging), and miscellaneous event supplies. The company operates as a single unified rental service where customers can source complete event setups from one provider, with items available across 7 main product categories containing over 1,000 rental SKUs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tent Rentals Rental of multiple tent styles including Clear Top Tents, Frame Tents, High Peak Pole Tents, Sailcloth Tents, and Structure Tents in various sizes for weddings, parties, and corporate events.
• Dance Floors Rental of event dance flooring options including all-black, all-white, black/white checkered, cherry wood, and Pasadena oak wood styles.
• Tables Rental of banquet tables, round tables, serpentine tables, square tables, umbrella tables, seminar tables, and high-top tables in various sizes.
• Chairs Rental of folding chairs, banquet chairs, chiavari chairs, ghost chairs, children's chairs, high chairs, director's chairs, and tuscan cross-back chairs.
• Lounge Furniture Rental of lounge seating including rattan chairs, savoy cane white chairs, and coffee tables for comfortable event spaces.
• Lighting & Electrical Rental of event illumination solutions including chandeliers, string lights, LED uplights, Chinese lanterns, and tiki torches for creating ambiance.
• Generators Rental of power generation equipment including 150 K.W. Whisper Watt Diesel, 25 KVA Whisper Watt Diesel, and 6 K.W. Honda Ultra Quiet Gas generators.
• Heating & Cooling Rental of climate control equipment including radiant heaters, tent air conditioners, pedestal fans, and evaporative coolers for year-round events.
• Tableware Rental of complete dining essentials including chargers, china plates, flatware sets, and glassware in various styles and finishes.
• Linens and Décor Rental of extensive textile inventory including table linens (napkins, runners, skirting, spandex, specialty overlays), chair décor, ceiling décor, draping, and sashes in various colors and materials.
• Catering & Cooking Equipment Rental of professional catering gear including chafers, coffee brewers, warming cabinets, serving utensils, beverage bins, and cooking equipment such as grills, fryers, and ovens.
• Flooring Rentals Rental of event flooring solutions including carpeting, pool covers, wood event flooring, vinyl flooring, astroturf, and ADA-compliant stage ramps.
• Staging Rental of professional performance platforms including Bil-Jax staging, STRATA wood event flooring, stage stairs, and ADA-compliant access ramps.
• Miscellaneous Event Supplies Rental of additional event supplies and specialty items for complete event setups.
• Trade Show Furniture and Equipment Rental of exhibition and trade show furniture and equipment for commercial event displays.

Quantifiable outcome

• Single source solution for complete event equipment needs

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Premiere Events: Premiere Events is a Texas-based event rental company offering tents, tables, chairs, and decor for weddings and corporate events. Comparable to U.S. Tent Rental in product and service offerings, but primarily serving the Texas market rather than Florida.
• A Premier Event Rental: Florida-based event rental company serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties with a comparable product catalog including tents, tables, chairs, and linens. Direct competitor to U.S. Tent Rental in the Florida market.
• AA Rental & Event Solutions: AA Rental is a Florida-based event rental company offering tents, flooring, staging, and event equipment. Comparable to U.S. Tent Rental due to overlapping Florida geography and similar product categories, making them a direct regional competitor in the Sarasota market.
• Suncoast Event Rentals: Suncoast Event Rentals is a Florida-based rental company serving the Suncoast region with tents, tables, chairs, and event equipment. Comparable regional Florida competitor to U.S. Tent Rental with overlapping Sarasota-area service territory.

Direct peers

• Marquee Event Group: Marquee Event Group provides tent and event rentals for weddings, corporate events, and private parties across multiple states. Directly comparable to U.S. Tent Rental in product mix (tents, tables, chairs, linens, lighting) and customer base, with a similarly broad event rental catalog.
• Tables & Chairs Inc. Tables & Chairs Inc. is a regional event rental company offering furniture, tableware, and tents for events. Comparable to U.S. Tent Rental in the rental and event equipment space with similar B2C/B2B customer mix.
• Snyder Tent & Party Rental: Snyder Tent is a tent and event rental company with a comparable product mix including tents, dance floors, tables, and chairs. Directly comparable to U.S. Tent Rental as a tent-forward event rental operator serving weddings and corporate events.
• Capri Tent & Party Rentals: Capri Tent is a New England-based tent and event rental company offering tents, tables, chairs, and dance floors for weddings and corporate events. Directly comparable to U.S. Tent Rental in core tent rental business, full-service setup, and event customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Bright Event Rentals: Bright Event Rentals is a large California-based event rental company offering tents, tables, chairs, linens, and tabletop products. Directly comparable to U.S. Tent Rental as a one-stop event rental provider, but operating at significantly larger scale across multiple West Coast markets.
• Event Source (formerly AFR Furniture Rental): Event Source is a national event rental company providing tents, furniture, tableware, and staging across multiple U.S. markets. Comparable to U.S. Tent Rental in product breadth and direct-to-event-planner sales model, but with national footprint and institutional backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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