Inflatable Panda Mascots: The Secret Ingredient to Panda Express’s Grand Opening Events

With over 2,000 locations worldwide, Panda Express is a well-known fast-food chain known for its mouthwatering orange chicken.  While the ingredients to their delectable orange chicken may remain a secret, it is no secret that one of the main ingredients to Panda Express’s multiple successful grand opening events is their giant 12-foot-tall inflatable panda mascot that warmly welcomes partitions to their restaurants.  Boulder Blimps has had the pleasure of working with Panda Express to create over 100 inflatable panda bear mascots for multiple grand opening events around the globe.

Panda Express: A Culinary Dynasty

As mentioned before, Panda Express has over 2,000 locations worldwide and is located in over 10 countries.  What started as a humble sit-down restaurant called Panda Inn, which opened in Pasadena, CA in 1973, has now become America’s largest family-owned restaurant chain.  The first Panda Express opened up in Glendale, CA in 1983 and the chain is still owned and run by the original husband and wife duo. 

Celebrating Another Successful Grand Opening of Panda Express
Celebrating Another Successful Grand Opening of Panda Express

Inflating the Panda of Panda Express

What would Panda Express be without its panda mascot, Chu?  Mascots are a great way for companies, including fast food restaurants, to grab attention and add personality to their brand while creating an emotional connection with consumers.  

Chu, the endearing panda mascot of Panda Express, invites consumers to indulge in a delicious adventure through American Chinese Cuisine

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Boulder Blimp has worked with Panda Express on inflating their brand and mascot with inflatable panda bear mascots that stand at 12 feet tall.  We have manufactured and sold over 100 of these inflatable mascots to Panda Express and they have been used at grand opening events all around the globe.  Each inflatable panda mascot are meticulously crafted by our team with attention to detail, featuring internal lights that illuminate their charming faces and iconic Panda Express logos.  The inflatable mascots add a touch of whimsy and excitement to each grand opening event and help symbolize the Panda Express brand.  The giant inflatable panda mascot’s larger-than-life presence help draw in crowds and create a sense of excitement.

Giant Inflatable 12' Tall Panda Mascot at Panda Express Grand Opening
Giant Inflatable 12′ Tall Panda Mascot at Panda Express Grand Opening

Polishing off Grand Openings with Custom Vendor Tents & Table Covers

In addition to the inflatable panda mascots, Boulder Blimp has also worked with the Panda Express team to create event marketing materials such as custom digitally printed vendor tents and table covers.

Custom Vendor Tent at Panda Express Grand Opening
Custom Vendor Tent at Panda Express Grand Opening

All event marketing materials designed and manufactured by Boulder Blimp are of the highest quality.  Our tents are all water and flame-retardant and are made with UV-protected 600 denier polyester fabric.  We offer various sizes of our tents and all can be equipped with digitally printed back and side walls which help enhance the visual experience of your brand. 

Our table covers are printed on 100% polyester poplin and are water and stain-resistant with 4 custom sizes and styles.  Check out our website for more examples of our vendor tents and table covers

Elevating Grand Openings with Inflatable Mascots and Event Marketing Materials

The secret ingredients for a successful grand opening event time after time, as proven by Panda Express, are giant, eye-catching inflatable mascots and custom-branded event marketing materials. 

Boulder Blimp can help make your next grand opening event a successful one with inflatable mascots, event marketing materials, and more!  Email us at BBCinfo@boulderblimp.com to get started!