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One Hour Parties are designed to meet the demand for quick, creative and affordable celebrations. Great for any event including work wing dings, kids parties, social soirees or...just because.
Founded in July of 2001 by Leanne Mumm Pardo and Christopher Hughes, whose combined experience encompasses strategic partnerships, marketing, brand and Web development and public relations.
What Exactly Is A One Hour Party?A One Hour Party is a party that is meant to be quick, fun, casual and affordable. These parties are typically one hour but not limited to any particular timeframe. Our parties feature snacks and desserts rather than large outlays of food. Our parties are intended for groups of 24 or more although we recently delivered a party for more than 1,200 guests at one company.
One Hour Parties distributorship offers the following party categories:
We have spent the last five years developing this untapped market niche. We call this niche ... casual corporate catering. We are the only company in the nation that offers this concept.
Our company name is protected with a Federally Registered Trademark and we have filed copyright on each of our unique party names, content and concept.
No, our concept is more about party coordination and event planning rather than cooking or running a commercial kitchen. That's a strategy we know you will appreciate when considering the high overhead cost of operating and maintaining a commercial kitchen.
You will get complete in-person training and the extensive One Hour Parties Operations Manual. You'll also receive all the information necessary to set up your business, marketing expertise to attract customers, consultation on banking, printing and licenses/permits as well as newsletters, updated supplier information, party industry trends, techniques and more.
There are a number of different types of customers for this product including: corporations, individuals and other business enterprises. We show you how to get them and keep them as customers. Corporations of all sizes have become very creative over the past few years with regards to employee appreciation and recognition events and One Hour Parties proves to be a perfect fit!
The party business is a hot industry and offers a fulfilling and rewarding opportunity!
"Industry experts estimate that more than $500 billion is spent annually worldwide on special events."
Puget Sound Business Journal, December 2005
We think you'll agree with The October 2005 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine, which featured us as one of the years "Smart Ideas." You will not find a business with more passionate ownership or a more unique and fun concept.
One Hour Parties teaches you how to earn a comfortable living by doing what you enjoy. You will also maintain your own identity by choosing your own name, developing additional marketing concepts and making your own business decisions while still being a part of the One Hour Parties family.
"Prompt response, very courteous. A pleasure to do business with. Thanks!"
Starbucks
"Thank you for your great service! It was awesome- we all enjoyed it immensely."
Washington Mutual Bank
We look forward to sharing more information with you about our success and how you can become a part of a fantastic and fun opportunity!
