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Anyone here have experience owning/running a fireworks tent?
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:29 pm
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:29 pm
If so, I have some questions.
I've heard that fireworks tents can generate profits of over $100k for the owners. I understand profit could be affected by weather or unforeseen tragedy like fire, theft, etc.
But on good years when everything goes as planned, are the potential profits that high?
I'd like to discuss this more if anyone has real experience owning and running a fireworks tent in June and early July.
I've heard that fireworks tents can generate profits of over $100k for the owners. I understand profit could be affected by weather or unforeseen tragedy like fire, theft, etc.
But on good years when everything goes as planned, are the potential profits that high?
I'd like to discuss this more if anyone has real experience owning and running a fireworks tent in June and early July.
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Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:30 pm to mizzoukills
Firework tents are trashy
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:30 pm to mizzoukills
I hear it's a blast.
But not if you want it to be successful.
But not if you want it to be successful.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:31 pm to mizzoukills
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:31 pm to mizzoukills
I know of a guy around my area whose sole business is around 9 -10 firework stands and the guy makes a hefty income while only working a few months out of the year.
This post was edited on 9/29/16 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:32 pm to mizzoukills
Its like breaking into the mafia. You wont get product or location.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:32 pm to Hulkklogan
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Firework tents are trashy
If earning $60k - $100k in less than a month is trashy, call me Land Phil.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:34 pm to The Mick
The Mick,
What do you mean?
What do you mean?
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:34 pm to mizzoukills
Yes.
On an unrelated topic I am typing this with my tongue.
On an unrelated topic I am typing this with my tongue.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:34 pm to TheBoo
Where does one purchase bulk fireworks for resale? I would imagine a permit is needed.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:36 pm to Rhino5
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Where does one purchase bulk fireworks for resale? I would imagine a permit is needed.
One of the questions I was going to ask if I received serious responses....
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:37 pm to mizzoukills
Where are you planning on getting product to sell?
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:39 pm to The Mick
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Its like breaking into the mafia. You wont get product or location.
That's my understanding. There are about a dozen stands in my area and they are all owned by 2 people, both of which are LEOs.
I guarantee you won't be selling anything around them.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:39 pm to mizzoukills
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One of the questions I was going to ask if I received serious responses....
Same place your mom buys condoms...fricking Ali-baba
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Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:39 pm to mizzoukills
Two of my best friends have firework super stores here in Texas. They got in the business from their parents. Open for two weeks at New Years and two weeks at Fourth of July.
Fourth of July is their killer. Markup is 600-700%. Their stands aren't the cheapest, but they are the biggest. All of their stands are at high traffic areas on lakes. These guys sell $500-600k of fireworks each year and this is their side business.
Fourth of July is their killer. Markup is 600-700%. Their stands aren't the cheapest, but they are the biggest. All of their stands are at high traffic areas on lakes. These guys sell $500-600k of fireworks each year and this is their side business.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:40 pm to mizzoukills
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One of the questions I was going to ask if I received serious responses....
Container shipped overseas. You have to move serious quantities or have a place to store it for 6 months. Not everything has an extended shelf life so you have to keep that in mind with humidity.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:41 pm to Rhino5
Correct, permit is needed and I hear very hard to get. Also, the wholesalers supposedly are VERY tight with the retailers and they're all basically partners or they kick each other back. It would be extremely tough to get product and a decent location. Maybe not impossible but I know a few people who looked into it over the years and everyone said its a dirty tight knit industry and they gave up.
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:44 pm to JoseVargasTX
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500-600k of fireworks each year and this is their side business.
Is that gross revenues? I wonder what their net income is after that. After buying in bulk and all expenses.
Also I imagine you'd need some serious ash upfront or a line of credit
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:46 pm to mizzoukills
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mizzoukills
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fireworks tent
Posted on 9/29/16 at 3:50 pm to Rhino5
One of our subcontractors owns a fireworks business. He has 4 tents he setups each year. According to him each tent will profit roughly $30k twice a year. He doesn't own any land just finds good locations and rents it from the landowner and or business owner for a month at a time.
He buys bulk fireworks from a company out of Texas. He said the cheapest place to purchase fireworks is from companies in China. But the minimum order to get them from China is $150k or $200k worth.
He buys bulk fireworks from a company out of Texas. He said the cheapest place to purchase fireworks is from companies in China. But the minimum order to get them from China is $150k or $200k worth.
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