We supply burger boxes wholesale to restaurants, cafes, food trucks, takeaways, ghost kitchens and caterers across the country. Every run is printed to order rather than picked from stock, which means the size, the board, the print and the finish are yours to set rather than ours to offer. Prices start at $0.20 a unit, the minimum order is 100 units, and design and shipping are included in the quote.
What wholesale means here
There is no standing catalog of pre-made boxes waiting in a warehouse. You tell us the dimensions, the style and the quantity, and we print that run for you. That is why the figure on each product page is a starting point rather than a fixed price — the unit cost falls as the run gets longer, and the only honest way to a firm number is to quote against a real specification.
It also means the minimum exists for a reason. Setting up a print run costs the same whether it produces a hundred boxes or a hundred thousand, so very short runs cost more per box than they are worth to either of us. One hundred units is where that stops being true.
What we need to price a run
Three things get you an accurate quote. First, the internal dimensions the box has to hold — measure your tallest regular build with the bun on, and give us length, width and height rather than a description. Second, the style and board. Third, the quantity, or a range if you are still deciding.
Artwork is useful but not required to start. Our designers set the files up for you at no charge, so a logo and a rough idea of the look are enough for a first quote, and the artwork can be finalized before the run goes to press. If you are unsure of the size, describe the build and we will suggest one from the standard burger box sizes.
Choosing the specification
Board and style are the two decisions that move the price most, and they are also the two that decide whether the food survives the journey. Kraft, cardboard, corrugated, paper and bagasse each behave differently with heat and grease, and the trade-offs are set out under burger boxes by material.
Style decides how the box opens, how it stacks and how well it holds a tall build — a clamshell for counter service, a deeper parcel box for delivery, a window box where the product needs to show. The range is grouped under burger box types.
For the wider background on how a specification comes together, and what each choice actually changes, see our guide to specifying burger box packaging.
Printing and branding
Full-color printing is available on every line, with gloss, matte and spot UV finishes, and free design work to prepare the files. For a first order, plain colored stock in black, brown, kraft, pink, red or white is often the fastest route to something that looks deliberate, with printed artwork added on the reorder once the design has settled.
Logo boxes, printed sleeves, branded meal boxes and stickers are grouped under custom printed burger packaging. Ordering fries boxes, cups, sauce pots and delivery bags on the same run keeps the artwork consistent across the whole order and usually costs less than sourcing them separately.
Reordering
Once a run has been printed we hold the specification and the artwork, so a repeat order is a quantity and a date rather than a fresh brief. That is also the point at which longer runs make sense: if the design has proven itself over a first order, extending the quantity is the cheapest change you can make to your unit price.
Start a wholesale order
Send the size, the style and the quantity and we will come back with wholesale pricing and a production timeline. Use the wholesale quote form, or call (503) 461-4788 and talk it through.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the unit price drop as wholesale quantity increases?
Pricing starts from $0.20 per unit and falls as quantity rises, because setup and press time are spread across more boxes. The exact curve depends on size, material, print and finish, so we can quote several quantity tiers side by side, for example 500, 1,000 and 5,000 units. That shows where the next price break sits before you decide.
How should a restaurant estimate how many boxes to order?
Multiply your average daily burger count by the number of days the stock should last, then add a margin for busy weekends and damaged boxes. Many single-location shops order one to three months of stock at a time. Flat-packed boxes take little space, but check your storage room before committing to several months of supply.
Can I split a wholesale order across several sizes or designs?
Yes. A single order can include several sizes, styles or designs, as long as each line meets the 100-unit minimum. Splitting is common for chains with different menus at each location and for brands running a standard box alongside a premium one. Each line is priced on its own size and quantity, and the order ships together where possible.
Can a multi-location chain get boxes delivered to different stores?
Stock can go to more than one address, with free shipping within the US and worldwide shipping for locations abroad. List how many boxes each location needs and the delivery addresses when you request a quote, and we will confirm how the shipment is split. Keeping one approved artwork file across locations means every store receives an identical box.
How do reorders work once the first wholesale run is approved?
Reorders are simpler because the dieline, artwork and color settings are already approved. Send the quantity and any changes, such as a new promotion on the lid, and we confirm the price. If nothing changes, the approval step is quick. Reference the same Pantone colors on every reorder so new stock matches the boxes already on your shelves.
How should I store wholesale burger boxes so they stay in good shape?
Keep boxes flat, in their cartons, off the floor and away from heat, steam and moisture. Paperboard absorbs humidity, which can make boxes warp or lose stiffness. Store them away from fryers and dishwashers, and rotate stock so older cartons are used first. A dry shelf or back-room rack is usually enough for a few months of supply.
Should I keep plain or printed boxes as wholesale stock?
Plain boxes are useful as backup stock and for items that change often, and they can be branded with stickers or sleeves. Printed boxes do more for the brand and save labor on every order. Many restaurants keep their main box printed and hold a smaller stock of plain boxes for specials and overflow. Both start at 100 units.
How long does a large wholesale order take to produce?
Production typically takes 7 to 10 business days after artwork approval, with shipping time added after that. Very large quantities or multiple designs can take longer, and the timeline is confirmed on your quote. Rush production is available if you are close to running out. A good habit is to reorder when about a month of stock is left.
What should I check when the first wholesale delivery arrives?
Open several cartons from different parts of the shipment and check a few boxes against the approved proof: size, color, print position and finish. Fold one up and test it with a real burger. If anything looks wrong, contact support with photos straight away, since support is available 24/7. Keep one approved box as a reference for future reorders.
What are the steps from first quote to a wholesale delivery?
Send your size, style, quantity and artwork, and we reply with pricing. Our team then prepares a free 2D proof and 3D mockup for approval, with physical samples on request. Production takes about 7 to 10 business days after approval, then the order ships free within the US. The full custom burger box order process explains each step.
Guides
Longer answers to the questions that come up before a specification is settled.
- Branding Burger Boxes on a Small Budget How to make custom burger packaging look considered without a full-color print run: stock color, one-color print, sleeves, stickers and where to spend first.
- Burger Box Printing Explained: Offset, Digital, Colors and Finishes How a burger box is printed: CMYK or Pantone, offset or digital, what changes on kraft versus white board, finishes, artwork files and proofs.
- Burger Patty Packaging for Butchers and Meal-Prep Brands How to package raw and frozen burger patties for retail and wholesale: patty boxes, freezer-grade board, wax and PE liners, labeling, and how to order.
- Catering Boxes: Sizes, Styles and How to Order for Events What a catering box needs that a burger box does not: sizes for meals and platters, sandwich and combo styles, board, branding and ordering for an event.
- Clamshell vs Parcel Burger Boxes How the two most common burger box styles differ in service, in a delivery bag and on the shelf, and which one suits the way you actually hand food over.
- Eco-Friendly Burger Boxes: What the Options Actually Mean Recyclable, biodegradable and compostable are not the same claim. What bagasse, recycled kraft and uncoated board really offer, and how to choose honestly.
- Gloss, Matte or Spot UV: Choosing a Finish What each coating changes about how a printed burger box looks, feels and performs, and when spot UV is worth the extra step.
- Greaseproof Burger Packaging: What Actually Works Why burger boxes leak, and what stops it: coatings, liners, wraps and ventilation, and how to choose between them for counter service and delivery.
- How a Custom Burger Box Order Works From first measurement to printed run: what a quote needs, how artwork is handled, why unit price falls with quantity, and what to check before approving.
- How to Choose a Burger Box Manufacturer: 9 Questions to Ask Nine questions that separate a real burger box manufacturer from a reseller: minimums, samples, proofs, board, inks, turnaround, shipping and extra fees.
- How to Choose a Burger Box Size Measure the build, not the burger: how to size a burger box so the bun does not flatten and the build does not slide, and which standard size to start from.
- Kraft vs Cardboard vs Corrugated Burger Boxes What each board actually does with heat, grease and weight, and how to pick between kraft, cardboard and corrugated for burger packaging without overspending.
- Newsprint Burger Boxes: How the Look Is Printed and What It Costs The newspaper look on a burger box is a print, not real newsprint. How it is done on kraft or white board, which styles carry it, and how to order a run.
- Packaging Burgers for Delivery What changes when a burger box has to travel: stacking, steam, grease and time, and the specification changes that keep food arriving the way it left.
- Packaging the Whole Order, Not Just the Burger Fries, sauces, drinks and bags decide as much about how an order arrives as the burger box does. What to specify for each, and why one run beats four suppliers.
- Window Burger Boxes: When the Cut-Out Earns Its Cost A window shows the product without opening the box. What it costs in structure, heat and grease, and the situations where it pays for itself.