Custom French Fry Boxes & French Fry Packaging
Fries go soggy fast. That is the whole problem we solve here at ZEE Packaging. A good french fry box let steam escape, hold heat, and still look sharp by the time it reach the table or the doorstep.
What Makes a French Fry Box Actually Work
- Open top scoop shape so steam vent out instead of turning your fries limp
- Grease resistant coating that keep oil from soaking through the paperboard
- Rigid wall so the french fry packaging dont collapse when someone grab it one handed
- Flat bottom that sit steady on a tray, in a cup holder or on a delivery bag base
- Food grade stock approved for direct contact with hot fried food
Styles We Make
- Classic scoop french fry box the open fold style everyone recognize from quick service counter
- Fry cup or fry cone great for food truck and festival french fry packaging
- Tuck top carton closed lid french fry box for delivery and takeout order
- Combo tray burger, fries and dip in one piece of french fry packaging
- Fry sleeve slim wrap around option for loaded fries and poutine
Pick Your Size
Every french fry box can be built custom, but these are the sizes our restaurant client order most:
- Small 2.5" x 1.5" x 3.5" kids meal or side portion
- Medium 3" x 2" x 4.5" the standard single serve french fry box
- Large 3.5" x 2.5" x 5.5" most popular size we run
- Jumbo 4" x 3" x 6" loaded fries, chili cheese, sharing portion
- Family tray 8" x 6" x 2" bulk french fry packaging for group order
Board, Coating and Grease Control
- White SBS C1S and C2S for a bright printed french fry box
- Natural Brown Kraft for that rustic artisan look
- Corrugated stock when you need extra insulation
- Cardstock from 14pt through 24pt depending on portion weight
- Grease proof and moisture barrier coating on all food contact surface
We also run food safe inks across every french fry packaging job. No compromise there, not ever.
Branding That Survive the Fryer
Your french fry box travel from kitchen to counter to car. It need to look good the whole way.
- Full CMYK and Pantone printing, inside and out
- Matte or gloss lamination, though matte hide finger print better
- Spot UV, foil stamping and emboss for premium burger joint
- QR code linking to your menu, loyalty app or delivery page
- Logo, tagline and social handle across all four panel
Going Green Without Losing Heat
- Recycled kraft french fry box option
- PE free and compostable coating available
- FSC certified board with certificate on request
- Soy based ink on every eco french fry packaging run
- Plastic free construction that customer can recycle with paper waste
Getting Started Is Simple
- Minimum order start at just 100 unit
- Free 3D mockup and flat dieline view with every quote
- Free design help from our inhouse team
- Urgent turnaround in 5 to 8 business day when you are in a rush
- Free shipping worldwide, no hidden charge
We work with burger bar, food truck, fried chicken chain, diner and ghost kitchen every single week. Whatever your volume look like, we can build french fry packaging around it. Reach out and lets talk it through.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a custom french fry box cost?
Pricing depend on size, board weight, coating and quantity. As a rough guide most printed fry boxes land between $0.08 and $0.35 per unit at mid volume, all inclusive with free shipping. For exact number get a quote from our team.
Will grease soak through the box?
Not with proper coating. We apply grease resistant barrier on the inside surface so oil stay where it belong.
Can I get a french fry box that keep fries crispy longer?
Yes. Open top or vented design let steam escape which is what actually cause sogginess. We can also add micro perforation on request.
Are your boxes microwave safe?
Plain paperboard without foil or metallic finish is generally fine for short reheat. Anything with foil stamping is not, so tell us upfront if reheating matter.
What file format should I send?
AI, PDF, EPS or PSD in CMYK at 300 DPI with fonts outlined and 1/8" bleed. Our prepress team check everything before print.
Can you match my restaurant brand color exactly?
Send us the Pantone code and we match it on press. No code? Send a physical sample and we work from that.
Do you supply matching burger boxes and cups?
Yes, plenty of client order the full set so the whole takeout presentation match.
