Bounce Houses R Us

What Bounce Houses R Us does

Bounce Houses R Us is a family-owned, private party-equipment rental business headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois, that has served the Chicago metropolitan area since 2005. Its core offering is the rental of inflatable bounce houses and water slides, complemented by obstacle courses, 24-foot portable rock climbing walls with auto-belay safety systems, mechanical bulls, trackless trains, Euro bungee trampolines, mini golf, foam parties, dunk tanks, carnival and interactive games, photo booths, tents, tables, chairs, concession machines, generators, and seasonal lines including Halloween jumpers and Winter Carnival attractions. Every unit is described as cleaned and disinfected before and after each rental, anchored per Illinois state inspection standards, and the company carries full insurance for backyards, parks, and Chicago Public Schools.

The business operates on a transactional rental model: standard rental windows run from a 2-hour minimum to a 6-hour maximum with a $25/hour overage charge, an overnight option is priced at an additional $95, and cancellations inside 10 days of the event forfeit the full rental while weather-related cancellations before 7:00 am on the event day receive full deposit refund. Bookings are taken through a 24/7 self-serve website that supports deposit payment and instant invoicing, supplemented by phone sales and a quote-request form for larger institutional clients.

Customers are segmented across individual families, schools and park districts, churches and religious organizations, corporate and business clients, and municipalities and community organizations, with delivery available to over 32 Chicagoland suburbs on a daily basis and dedicated landing pages covering 100+ communities. The company relies primarily on organic digital channels — Google Business Profile, local-SEO service-area pages, Facebook, and a blog — and reports over 1,000 five-star Google and Facebook reviews at a 4.9-star average as the principal social-proof asset. No external funding, no management team disclosures, and no revenue figures are publicly available.

Name

Bounce Houses R Us

Legal name

Bounce Houses R Us

Website

https://bouncehousesrus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bounce Houses R Us is a family-owned Elmhurst, Illinois rental company that rents inflatables, water slides, obstacle courses, tents, tables, chairs, and event equipment to families, schools, churches, corporations, and municipalities across 100+ Chicagoland communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Party Equipment Rentals

NAICS

Recreational Goods Rental (532284), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRALAFAK

Toy Rentals & Subscription Boxes

Consumer Products & Retail/Specialty Retail (Hobby, Books, Office, Pet, Toys)/Toy Stores & Games Retail

SECONDARYTHAHAKAM

Event Rentals & Catering Equipment Services (Linen, Tableware, Kitchen, Furniture)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Catering & Banqueting Services for Events

SECONDARYHSACACAG

Kids Party Entertainment (Clowns, Magicians, Characters)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Party & Social Event Services

Keywords

• Bounce house rentals
• Inflatable party rentals
• Event equipment rentals
• Water slide rentals
• Party supply rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Elmhurst

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental Services: Core revenue stream from renting inflatable bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses, rock walls, mechanical bulls, trackless trains, tents, tables, chairs, concession machines, and other party equipment. Rental periods range from 2-hour minimum to 6-hour maximum standard rental, with additional hourly charges for extended use and overnight options. Revenue is transactional per event with repeat customer potential.
2. Professional Setup and Delivery: On-time delivery and pickup service included with rentals. Professional setup ensures proper anchoring and safety compliance. This service supports the core rental revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bounce Houses R Us rents inflatable party equipment — bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses, mechanical bulls, rock climbing walls, trackless trains, and extreme attractions — along with supporting event items such as tents, tables, chairs, concession machines, photo booths, foam parties, carnival games, dunk tanks, and generators. The company provides professional delivery, setup, and pickup across the Chicago metropolitan area and 32+ Chicagoland suburbs, with 24/7 online ordering.

Product overview

Bounce Houses R Us is a party equipment rental company offering a diverse portfolio of inflatable and event rental products. The core offerings center on bounce houses/jumping castles (available in themed, combo, toddler, adult, indoor, and outdoor variants), inflatable water slides (including slip and slides, backyard, giant, toddler, kids, and adult versions), and inflatable obstacle courses. The company also provides mechanical bulls, 24-foot portable rock climbing walls with auto-belay safety systems, trackless trains, Euro bungee trampolines, and mini golf courses as adventure attractions. Supporting equipment includes tent rentals, table and chair rentals, concession machines (popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones), photo booth rentals, foam/bubble party units, carnival games, interactive games, and dunk tanks. Seasonal offerings include Halloween inflatable jumpers and winter carnival attractions. Additional services include generator rentals and entertainers such as face painters. The company serves the Chicago and Chicagoland area, delivering to over 32 suburbs, with an emphasis on clean, sanitized, and safely anchored equipment for events ranging from backyard birthdays to large community festivals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bounce Houses / Jumping Castles Inflatable bounce houses and jumping castles for party rentals, available in themed, combo, toddler, adult, indoor, and outdoor variants.
• Inflatable Water Slides Inflatable waterslides including slip and slides, backyard water slides, giant water slides, toddler water slides, kids water slides, and adult water slides for summer events.
• Obstacle Courses Inflatable obstacle courses with tunnels, climbing walls, and slides for kids, teens, and adults, suitable for team-building and competitive events.
• Combo Bouncers Bounce houses with built-in slides combining bouncing and sliding entertainment in a single inflatable unit.
• Wet Combo Bouncers Water-enabled bounce house and slide combos for summer events, combining bouncing excitement with water fun.
• Toddler Bouncers Age-appropriate, safe bounce houses designed specifically for toddlers and smaller children.
• Mechanical Bull Mechanical bull riding attraction for parties and corporate events, testing riding skills and providing entertainment.
• Rock Climbing Walls 24-foot tall, 4-person portable rock climbing walls with auto-belay safety systems for all ages and skill levels.
• Trackless Train Portable trackless train rentals for festivals, school events, and neighborhood parties.
• Euro Bungee Trampoline Extreme attraction combining bungee jumping with trampoline bouncing for high-thrill entertainment.
• Mini Golf Portable mini golf course rentals fun for guests of all ages.
• Tent Rentals Party and wedding tent rentals for outdoor events providing shelter and elegant settings.
• Tables and Chairs Table and chair rentals to complement tent rentals and create complete event setups.
• Concession Machines Concession equipment rentals including popcorn machines, cotton candy machines, and snow cone machines.
• Photo Booth Rental Photo booth rentals with props and instant print options for capturing event memories.
• Foam Party / Bubble Foam Party Foam-filled party entertainment ideal for summer festivals, birthdays, and outdoor events.
• Carnival Games

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% sanitization rate - Every unit cleaned and disinfected before and after each rental, with on-site cleaning when needed during busy periods
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Classic Party Rentals: Classic Party Rentals is a large established event rental company offering tents, tables, chairs, and broader event infrastructure across multiple U.S. markets. Overlaps with Bounce Houses R Us in tent/table/chair rentals and institutional event contracts, but does not specialize in inflatables.
• GameTime Internationale: GameTime is an event and amusement equipment provider serving fairs, festivals, and corporate events with inflatables, games, and attractions. Operates at a larger scale across multiple regions and competes for the same institutional and municipal event contracts.
• Fun Services: Fun Services is an established party and event rental provider operating in multiple U.S. markets, offering inflatables, games, and carnival-style attractions. Comparable product mix for institutional clients (schools, corporate, municipalities) and similar on-site delivery/operation model.
• BounceU: BounceU is a national franchise chain of indoor inflatable playgrounds and party facilities. While it primarily operates fixed indoor venues rather than mobile rentals, it competes for the same children's party and group event entertainment spend in overlapping Chicago-area markets, and serves as a broader incumbent in the inflatable entertainment category.

Direct peers

• Amazing Inflatable Rentals: Amazing Inflatable Rentals is a Chicago-area competitor offering bounce houses, water slides, and party equipment rentals to residential and institutional customers. Highly comparable local delivery model, product set, and target market.
• Blast Bounce Rentals: Blast Bounce Rentals is a Chicago-area inflatable and party equipment rental company directly competing for the same bounce house, water slide, and obstacle course rental customers in Chicagoland suburbs. Highly comparable product mix, delivery model, and target customer base.
• Big Bounce Rentals: Big Bounce Rentals is a regional inflatable and party equipment rental operator serving the Midwest. Direct overlap with Bounce Houses R Us in bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses, and similar event customer segments (schools, families, corporate).
• Bounce Around Rentals: Bounce Around Rentals is a Midwestern inflatable rental operator with a similar product portfolio of bounce houses, slides, and party equipment. Targets comparable family, school, and corporate event customers with a comparable on-site delivery and setup model.

Others

• Tent & Table Event Rentals: Tent & Table is a regional event rental provider specializing in tents, tables, chairs, and event infrastructure for weddings and corporate events. Comparable on the event infrastructure portion of Bounce Houses R Us's offering rather than inflatable entertainment.

Regional players

• National Event Supply: National Event Supply is a party and event rental provider serving the broader U.S. market with tables, chairs, tents, and event infrastructure. Adjacent comparison point for the tent/table/chair portion of Bounce Houses R Us's catalog rather than the inflatable core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BounceHousesRUs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bounce-houses-r-us

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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