What Is a Burger Box?
The purpose of a burger box is quite simple and straightforward; it should protect the burgers while keeping them fresh and hot. Burger boxes have become the new craze since many businesses are competing with one another in the food & beverage industry, and with custom burger packaging, they are able to stand out from the rest. A good burger box should get the customer excited every time they see it while helping with brand recall and making sure that the customers’ food remains in pristine condition.
Serving Burgers In Stylish Burger Boxes
Burger boxes are the defining feature of the fast-food industry and are one of the most eaten food. That’s why burger boxes have become crucial to this industry since they contain the burgers and must help them retain their freshness while protecting them from external influences. Some of the different styles used for burger boxes include the following;
- Tuck-End Burger Box
- Square Burger Box
- Clamshell Burger Box
- Gable Burger Box
- Mailer Burger Box
Tuck-End Burger Box
The tuck-end burger boxes are the ideal choice if you are offering takeaway. This kind of burger box is not only functional but also offers ease of use.
Square Burger Box
The square burger box offers secure placing of your burger by making use of a lid. It is generally used for small and medium-sized burgers.
Clamshell Burger Box
What about the high-tower burgers? That’s where clamshell burger boxes come into play! We offer corrugated and cardstock material clamshell boxes to our clients.
Gable Burger Box
You’ve probably already seen this particular kind of burger box – the one that features a handle on top, thus making it easier for your customers to carry it. The gables boxes taper inward at the top, thus forming the handles with flaps locking into place. It is not only secure but also portable.
Mailer Burger Box
This is the kind of burger that you can never go wrong with! It is available in different materials and can be made according to your specifications and design requirements. These burger boxes are lightweight yet sturdy.
All of these styles are great, but what makes a burger box truly unique is its ability to reflect what your business stands for, and that’s what packaging experts at GoTo Packaging can help you accomplish.
Burger Boxes & Choices Of Material
The selection of material for your burger boxes is an essential factor in deciding the kind of customer experience you wish to provide to your customers. Some of the commonly used materials for burger boxes include the following;
- Rigid
- Card Stock
- Corrugated
- Eco-Friendly Kraft
Rigid
With rigid material, you can offer your customers a premium feel with each burger box time and again. The rigid material is a great combination of sturdiness and print quality. It can not only protect the burger within it while keeping it hot but can also enable you to carry out branding via your burger boxes.
Card stock
Will your burger boxes be used to serve burgers inside a restaurant? If yes, then you should choose this material. The card stock offers exceptional print quality while helping you serve your customers.
Corrugated
Is your burger box going to be subjected to the wear and tear of shipping? If yes, then the strength of the box is a crucial factor to consider. Corrugated material is the ideal choice for you since it offers the highest level of protection to your burgers and can ensure that your customers get their burgers fresh and free of damage.
Eco-Friendly Kraft
Time to make a statement that sits well with the paradigm shift in the world towards becoming environment-friendly. Kraft material is recyclable and can cater to your packaging needs while helping you use this as a marketing campaign as well.
Making Your Burger Boxes Stand Out From The Rest
It is important to have unique and custom burger boxes that are designed specifically for your burgers. We offer a variety of options that can help you transform a boring burger box into a statement for your business. We help you achieve this by using the following;
- Additional Features For Your Burger Boxes
- Burger Boxes And Finishing Coats
Additional Features For Your Burger Boxes
Add-ons are a tried and tested way of making your burger boxes stand out from the competition. We offer the following under the banner of add-ons to our customers;
- Foiling
- Embossing
- Debossing
- Spot UV Treatment
Let Your Burger Boxes Shine
Foiling, also known as hot stamping, can impart a lustrous sheen to your burger boxes while making sure that the box has an additional layer of protection. It also helps make them look elegant and luxurious while offering the option to choose between matte, glossy, metallic, and holographic finishes.
Burger Boxes Are Tools To Interact With Customers
Embossing and debossing can help you do that in a creative manner. Embossing is the name given to the technique of creating raised silhouettes of artwork that can comprise text, image, or logo. On the other hand, debossing can push the material on burger packaging down. Both of these techniques can help you impart additional dimensions to your burger boxes while elevating the customer experience.
Burger Packaging & Special Spot UV Treatment
Want to seal the color in for specific areas on your burger packaging? If yes, then spot UV is the ideal choice. It can also help you to create different textures onto the printed surfaces of your burger boxes, thus resulting in eye-catching effects.
Burger Packaging And Finishing Coats
Another great way of transforming your burger boxes into elegant and attention-grabbing burger packaging is by making use of finishing coats. Some of the common finishing techniques available include the following;
- Gloss
- Matte
- Textured Materials
- Soft Touch
- Varnish
These coatings can help you achieve various results. When you reach out to us at GoTo Packaging, our packaging experts will help you select the best possible combination of finishing coats and add-ons to create unique and best possible burger packaging for your business.
CMYK vs. PMS – Which Color Model Is Best For Your Burger packaging?
Choosing the right color model is crucial when you’re designing and manufacturing burger packaging. As mentioned before, burgers are the defining trait of the fast-food industry. Businesses rely on colorful logos to attract customers, and that’s where color models become so important. Choosing a wrong color model for your burger boxes can result in dull colors being printed onto the burger boxes, thus ruining its appeal. We offer the following two color models to our customers;
- CMYK Color Model
- PMS Color Model
CMYK color model involves cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. They are applied in specific quantities to achieve different colors. On the other hand, the PMS (Pantone Matching System) color model carries out mixing before applying them onto a surface. It can accurately create any kind of color shade. We understand that this information might be overwhelming but don’t worry; GoTo Packaging can help you decide the right color model for you based on the kind of material that you are using and your business needs.
There’s No Room For Error – Prototyping Burger Boxes
Indeed, there is no room for error when producing burger packaging in bulk. You don’t want to end up with 500 burger boxes that do not accurately reflect your business needs. To avoid such mishaps from happening, we offer our clients prototyping options. These prototyping options include the following;
- Flat View
- 3D Inspection
- Physical sampling
Flat View
This is an image file that features a 2D view of the die-card detailing scoring. This is considered the most basic kind of prototyping option that is available.
3D Inspection
If you want something more than just the flat view, we can provide you with a 3D mock-up video that helps you check out the edges and angles of your burger boxes before we enter into mass production.
Physical Sampling
The ultimate prototyping option sees to it that an actual sample of the custom made burger box is shipped to your address where you can physically examine it and make sure that everything is in order.
Latest Printing Techniques For Your Burger Packaging
At GoTo Packaging, we offer different printing techniques based on your requirements. The popular printing techniques used include offset printing and digital printing.
Custom Burger Boxes All The Way!
Custom burger packaging that GoTo Packaging offers are not only microwaveable but are also leak proof and offer protection against moisture. They can be used for takeaway, delivery, and in-house serving as well. The primary purpose of custom burger boxes is to make sure that the burgers are presentable and fresh. Our latest add-ons, combined with different styles of burger packaging, can help you to create a totally custom and unique burger box for your business. Give us a call today to discuss how we can help you stand out from your competition using burger boxes!
