Pictures (and Pancakes!) at The IHOP Global Franchise Conference

SugarPop Productions was thrilled to provide two interactive AI Digital Background Replacement Photo Booths for IHOP’s annual Global Franchise Conference at the beautiful Loews Sapphire Falls Resort in Orlando, Florida. Our client was Bishop-McCann, a Kansas City-based event management company that expertly handled logistics, program management, and production services.  With both our teams working together,  the guest experience was served up with a generous helping of fun!

At a Glance:

Client: Bishop-McCann

Event: IHOP Global Franchise Conference

Location:  Lowes Sapphire Falls Resort, Orlando

Experience:  Multiple unique AI Digital Background Removal Photo Booths

Goal:  To engage 1000+ conference goers with multiple photo experiences, placing them in different IHOP environments, using our custom made digital backgrounds

The Global Franchise Conference brought together IHOP franchisees from around the world to connect with one another, recognize outstanding achievements, and hear from company and industry leaders. Throughout the conference, attendees had opportunities to network, celebrate successes, and gain valuable insights into the future of the brand.  Our digital photo experience gave guests a fun break between sessions while creating personalized keepsakes they could instantly share on their social media or send to their friends and family back home!

Rather than simply snapping a photo in front of a backdrop, guests were transported into two custom-designed digital environments inspired by the iconic IHOP experience.  One scene placed attendees outside a welcoming IHOP restaurant, making it look as though they had just arrived for breakfast.   The second environment seated guests inside a bustling IHOP dining room, surrounded by the warm atmosphere that has made the restaurant a favorite gathering place for generations.  We even supplied IHOP-style coffee mugs as props, allowing guests to pose as if they were enjoying a fresh cup of coffee while waiting for a stack of world-famous pancakes. It was a simple detail that made a big impact—and the photos looked incredibly realistic!

Of course, no IHOP event would be complete without some food to fuel the fun!  Conference attendees enjoyed pancakes and many of IHOP’s signature menu favorites throughout the event, making it easy to stay energized while learning, networking, and celebrating. Between the delicious snacks and our immersive photo activation, there was no shortage of memorable moments.

As far as we’re concerned, there’s only one thing left to say…Please pass the syrup!

Experience Highlights

• High Volume Experience Multiple booths allowing for fast moving lines and high throughput
• Custom Digital Background and Physical Props The coffee mugs were a big hit, and the guests loved discovering what new environment they were placed in
• Brand Reinforcement  The custom photo overlays added to the strength of the branding
• Repeat Customers Because there were different backgrounds, many guests chose to come back for multiple pictures
• Unique and Instantly Shareable Photos  Personalized keepsakes created in minutes

Creating Branded Experiences That Guests Remember

At SugarPop Productions, we love designing photo experiences that go beyond traditional backdrops. Whether it’s AI Digital Background Replacement, immersive virtual environments, branded props, or fully customized activations, we help companies create memorable moments that reinforce their brand while giving guests something they’ll want to share.

If you’re planning a corporate conference, franchise meeting, trade show, or brand activation, we’d love to help bring your vision to life—and get your guests smiling from ear to ear!