QSR & Restaurant Chain Balloon Programs 


Built For Fast-Moving QSR Chain Operations and Family Marketing Programs

This page is for brand marketing managers, marketing directors, promotional procurement teams, and distribution partners at multi-unit QSR and restaurant chains (typically 500+ locations) sourcing printed balloons, balloon sticks, and branded balloon program items for promotional campaigns, store openings, kids' meal programs, LTO launches, and recurring brand activations.


We work best with brands where marketing decisions are made centrally and fulfillment runs through your established distribution partners (foodservice distributors, DC, marketing-asset logistics partners). One PO, one ship-to address, one invoice per program cycle.

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What We Supply to QSR and Restaurant Chains

  • Custom-printed latex balloons with our E-Z Balloon Stick™ — the popular air-fillable choice package for QSR campaigns, kids' programs, and in-restaurant promotions
  • Custom-printed foil balloons — for store openings, anniversaries, LTO launches, and seasonal activations
  • Custom shape foil balloons — bespoke shapes engineered to brand mascots, product replicas, and campaign creative
  • Balloon weights and accessories — including CB's own trademarked product lines, available in branded or generic finishes for full-program supply
  • Retail-ready program kits — bundled balloon and accessory packs designed for distribution-partner fulfillment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum program size for QSR balloon programs?
Most programs start at 25,000 units and scale up. Recurring programs through distribution partners typically run 100,000+ units per cycle. Single-market campaigns and LTO programs can be scoped smaller.
Do you ship to foodservice distributors and central DCs?
Shipping to distributors, central DCs, and marketing-asset logistics partners is the most common fulfillment combo for our QSR programs.
Can you handle multi-market QSR programs across regions?
Yes. We coordinate production and shipment across the USA, Mexico, and Asia-Pacific under a single program structure with region-specific compliance handled in-region.
What lead times should we plan for printed QSR balloon programs?
Recurring programs with existing artwork typically run 2-3 weeks domestically and 4-8 weeks for overseas production. Campaign-driven new artwork adds 1–2 weeks for sampling and approval rounds. Custom-shape foil programs typically need 6-8 weeks.
Do you supply balloon sticks, weights, and other accessories alongside the balloons?
Yes — printed balloon and stick programs are our most common pattern. We also supply weights, accessory items, and full retail-ready kits where the program calls for them.
Do you handle franchisee-direct orders?
We focus on centrally-distributed programs where one PO and one ship-to-DC service the brand. We prefer to bill the chain for each delivery of product in volume based on their quantity needs. 
How do we start an evaluation?
Submit a program inquiry or call 1-800-538-5800. Initial response within 1-2 business days.