How much are you marking up rentals for?

[3MenCatering]

I often times handle all the table, chair and linen rentals for my clients, I'm just curious what if any percentage you folks mark up the rentals if you handle them?

I prefer to do it because it keeps you in control so that nothing gets by.....however some clients have the mentality that "Hey I can do that" which sometimes works out and other times can cause disasters.....any help is always greatly appreciated!!

Rich

[Juliet]

I mark them up 15%. Since I don't have to pick up the rentals, it's not too much trouble for me, and I do like having the control over the order.

The company I use delivers the day of the party and picks up the day after, at the client/event location.

If the order is small, I charge a delivery fee of about $25usd, which is what the company charges me for anything under about $80usd.

[shroomgirl]

10-20% is pretty standard, most rental companies will give preferred event planners 10% off book price.

[Quelper]

I use a vendor that gives me 20% off sans delivery, so I charge list and get the 20%. Delivery is $85 with a specific delivery window of $250-and $250 to pickup when you want.

[RSteve]

Originally Posted by 3MenCatering

I often times handle all the table, chair and linen rentals for my clients, I'm just curious what if any percentage you folks mark up the rentals if you handle them? Rich

Once I know the total headcount and menu, I program the rentals into the cost per plate. It gives me some "wiggle room" in billing. I prefer to say to the client, "Table, chair, and linen rentals are included in the cost of the meal. It's my expense." In reality, I don't want a client calling the rental source and asking prices. I may or may not do an add on, depending on the menu and my other costs. Yeah, I know I'm being ambiguous.