French fry box
Grease-resistant SBS, scoop shape1,000 minimum · 8 to 10 business daysA French fry box is a wide, scoop-shaped carton built to hold fries or other fried sides upright so they don't get soggy sitting flat, built on grease-resistant board for a quick-service counter, food truck, or delivery kitchen. We produce them from 1000 units, ready in about 8 to 10 business days after proof.
When to choose it, and when not to
Choose a fry box for a quick-service restaurant, food truck, or delivery kitchen serving fries or similar fried sides, where the scoop shape and grease-resistant interior keep the product upright and crisp longer than a flat container.
Choose a flat food tray instead if you're serving a mixed plate or a food that isn't suited to being held upright, since the scoop shape here is built around loose fried product specifically, not a plated combination.
Specifications
| Board | Grease-resistant SBS paperboard, coated interior |
|---|---|
| Shape | Wide scoop format, holds product upright rather than flat |
| Offset CMYK, full coverage or a repeat pattern | |
| Fill capacity | Small, regular, and large sizes for different portion counts |
| Assembly | Ships flat, pops into shape by hand |
| Minimum | 1000 units |
| Lead time | 8 to 10 business days after proof |
| Prototype | On request; timing confirmed in your quote |
| Sizes we run | Small (single portion) Regular (standard side) Large (sharing portion) |
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Questions people ask
What portion sizes do small, regular, and large actually hold?
Small suits a side portion for one, regular is our standard single-side serving, and large is built for a shareable or combo-size order. Tell us your typical serving weight and we'll confirm the right fit.
Is the interior actually grease resistant for hot, oily fries?
Yes, the coated interior is rated for hot, oily fried food and holds up through normal serving and eating time without the grease soaking through to the printed exterior.
Does the scoop shape actually keep fries crisper than a flat box?
The upright shape reduces the steam buildup you get from fries sitting flat and stacked, which helps against sogginess. It won't keep fries crisp indefinitely on a long delivery hold; that's a general limitation of any fry packaging.
Can I print a different design for different menu items using the same shape?
Yes, the same scoop shape works for other fried sides like onion rings, tots, and similar. Each distinct print design runs as its own job with its own 1000-unit minimum.
Is 1000 units realistic for a single quick-service location?
It's a common minimum to reach for a busy single location over a normal ordering cycle. If your volume is lower, we're happy to talk through timing so the order lasts you a reasonable stretch.
Do these ship flat or pre-formed?
They ship flat and pop into the scoop shape by hand. It's a quick one-motion fold, not a multi-step assembly.
How is the French fry box different from the food tray?
Shape decides it. The fry box is a scoop that holds fries, rings or tots upright so steam escapes and the pile stays crisp. The food tray is an open, lidless tray, rectangular or scalloped, for a mixed plate, a pastry or a deli item that sits flat. Both are grease-resistant coated SBS, both ship flat and pop up by hand, and both start at 1,000 units in 8 to 10 business days after proof. Loose fried sides go in the fry box; anything you would put on a plate goes on the tray.
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Send the size and quantity for a quote and a dieline, usually within one business day. Your digital proof follows, usually within one business day of your artwork. Design help and the Swatch Book of materials are free.