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Custom burger boxes
A custom burger box is a printed clamshell or tuck box sized to your burger and made from food-contact board. We draw the structure for free, and production takes 10–12 days from proof approval. Best value starts at 50 units per design, and burger restaurants usually order far more.
- Over 30 years in print and packaging
- Free structural design
- From 50 units
- Plastic-free options
- Style
- Clamshell or tuck
- Board
- Food-contact board
- Best for
- Takeout and delivery
- Best value starts at
- 50 units
- Typical production window
- 10–12 days
- Quote reply time
- 12–24 hours
- For structural design
- $0
Overview
What makes a good burger box?
The catch is grease and steam. A burger sweats, so the box needs vents, and a greasy burger needs a liner or coated board. Tell us the burger's size and whether it's wrapped, and we'll say which board to use.
A burger box does three jobs: it holds the burger upright, lets steam out so the bun doesn't go soggy, and carries your brand in a customer's hand. A small vent on the sides does the second. A snug fit does the first.
Most burger boxes are clamshells, one piece of board with a lid that folds over. They ship flat, fold in seconds and stack in a delivery bag.
- Clamshell base and lid. One piece of board with a hinge fold.
- Vents. Small cut-outs or slits that let steam out.
- Grease-resistant liner or coating. Keeps oil from soaking through the print.
- Printed brand. Outside, and optionally inside the lid.
Specifications
Custom burger boxes: specifications
Every box is drawn to your product, so these are the options, not a fixed catalogue. Your specialist confirms the exact spec on the proof.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Style | Clamshell or tuck-top, flat-fold |
| Board | Food-contact paperboard or corrugated, chosen with you for grease and heat |
| Outside, and inside if you want | |
| Inserts | Not usually needed |
| Add-ons | Vent holes, thumb notch, grease-resistant coating |
| Size | Drawn to your burger, including the bun |
| Ships to you | Flat, packed in cartons |
| Recyclability | Clean paper boxes recycle. Grease on the board can stop that |
| Order size | Best value from 50 units per design, because of logistics and shipping. Smaller orders can be considered |
| Structural design | $0. We draw the dieline around your product |
| Proof | Digital proof on your dieline, checked for bleed, folds and barcodes |
| Production | 10–12 days on most orders, from proof approval. Shipping time is on top |
| Default finish | Aqueous coating on every box. Water-based, and it recycles with the box |
| Point of contact | One packaging specialist, from first sketch to delivery |
Board and build
Which burger box board?
Pick by how hot, how greasy and how far the burger travels.
| Board | Feels like | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Paperboard | Thin, smooth | Wrapped burgers, short trips |
| Kraft paperboard | Brown, fibrous | A natural look, one or two colors |
| Corrugated | Stiff, fluted | Large burgers, delivery |
Food-contact paper in the US falls under FDA 21 CFR 176.170. We'll say whether a board suits your burger.
Compare
Clamshell or tuck box?
Both hold a burger. They suit different services.
| Clamshell | Tuck box | |
|---|---|---|
| Opens by | Folding the lid up | Pulling a tuck |
| Speed to close | Seconds | A little slower |
| Stacks | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Busy counters, delivery | Gift or premium burgers |
For pizza, see custom pizza boxes. For baked goods, see custom bakery boxes.
Sizing
Sizing a burger box
Measure the burger at its widest point and tallest, bun included, with the wrapper on if you use one. A box that's too tight squashes the bun. One that's too loose lets the burger slide.
Send the numbers and we add clearance when we draw the dieline. See shipping box sizes if the boxes also travel in cartons.
Who uses custom burger boxes
- Restaurants and food trucks. The box is your brand in a customer's hand.
- Ghost kitchens. A printed box sets one brand apart from another.
- Caterers. Individual boxed meals.
- Food packaging buyers. See food packaging.
Finishes
Print the logo, keep the coating simple.
Food boxes need coatings that suit food contact. Aqueous goes on every box by default.
Aqueous coating
Water-based and on every box by default. It recycles with the box.
Debossing
Pressed in, no ink. Works on kraft as well as white board.
Quote
Get a quote for custom burger boxes
One measurement and a quantity is enough to start. Your specialist replies with a structure, so you can see the box before you commit to anything.
How it works
Four steps, one person.
The specialist who picks up your first email stays with the project until the boxes arrive.
Step 01
Tell us what you're packing
Send the product dimensions, how it ships and how many you need. A photo on a ruler is enough to start.
Step 02
We draw the structure
Your packaging specialist builds the dieline around your product. Structural design is free.
Step 03
You approve the proof
Drop your artwork onto the dieline. We check bleed, folds and barcodes, and send a digital proof.
Step 04
We make and ship
Production takes 10–12 days on most orders. Boxes ship flat, packed in cartons, to your door.
FAQ
Custom burger boxes: questions.
What is the minimum order for burger boxes?
Best value starts at 50 units per design, because of logistics and shipping. If you need fewer, tell us: we can consider smaller orders.
How long do burger boxes take?
10–12 days on most orders, counted from proof approval. Shipping time is on top and depends on where the boxes are going.
Do you charge for structural design?
No. Structural design is $0. We draw the dieline around your product, and you only pay once you order boxes.
Are burger boxes food safe?
We use food-contact board and will tell you whether it suits a greasy or hot burger. Check the FDA rules for your product.
Can I order in bulk for wholesale?
Yes. Burger restaurants order in volume, and bulk is where per-box cost comes down. Tell us the quantity and we'll quote it.
Do burger boxes need vents?
Usually. Small vents let steam out so the bun doesn't go soggy.
Honest fit
When not to hire us.
You need them tomorrow
Production is 10–12 days plus shipping. If you open next week, buy stock burger boxes now and switch to custom for the next run.
You only need a handful of boxes
Best value starts at 50 units, because of logistics and shipping. For 10 or 20 we can consider it, but the cost per box is higher and a stock box with a printed sticker may cost you less.
You need boxes next week
Production runs 10–12 days before shipping. If your launch is sooner, buy stock boxes now and switch to custom for the next run.
You want plain brown boxes
If nothing gets printed, a stock box supplier is cheaper and faster. We're worth it once the box carries your brand.
How big is the burger?
Send the widest point and height with the bun on, and how many boxes a month you use.
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