One of the easiest concepts for a franchise operation is that of a party rental franchise. Almost everyone likes to attend a party, a few people even love the idea of giving a party, but even fewer are able to put together the equipment needed to conduct a festive celebration on short notice.

A party rental franchise can help to solve the problem of a houseful of celebrants with not enough tables to use as serving tables. It can solve the problem of dishes and serving bowls which are too small to serve the intended number of guests.

For most people, even those who host parties regularly storing party-sized equipment and fixtures does not make sense, either in terms of space required or as capital outlay required to purchase the items in the first place.

A party on short notice can be lots of fun; in fact, some impromptu parties are the most memorable.

A party rental franchise finds most of its customers within two groups of party givers. First is a child's birthday party. Parents want the most fun for their child on the occasion of their birthday. Children love to be active and a party rental can provide all the activity needed with things such as trampolines, climbing towers, and inflatable fixtures of various types. A party rental franchise business can also provide video games and equipment—a real favorite of the birthday child and his guests as well. The more mundane items associated with a party are available as well. Things like the cake platters, serving dishes, and a punch bowl. Sometimes party rental franchises will add 'for sale' items with various themes, so you could truly have one-stop shopping for everything except the food for the birthday party guests. Streamers, party hats, bright place mats and other disposable items are fun to add for the excitement and color.

Another common type of party which can make effective use of a party rental franchise is the more formal affair. This kind of party is the one given to honor a graduate, celebrate a new addition to the family with a baby shower, or for a wedding reception dinner. These activities will require a larger number of place settings than most people have readily available, as well as seating for a large number of guests. Serving tables and chairs are important, as are crowd-sized serving dishes.

Since people love parties, anyone who has a particular avocation for arranging parties might want to consider a party rental franchise as an opportunity to combine pleasure with a solid income producing business.