Burger Boxes
Burger boxes crush a stacked build chiefly when the lid sits too low, so we size the height to your burger and use a clamshell with a locking front that closes one-handed. Small vents let steam escape while keeping heat in, which prevents the bun becoming soggy within minutes. Branded runs start at 100 boxes, and repeat orders cost less once specifications are on file.
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Quote confirmed
A specialist checks your spec against the board and comes back with a firm price inside 4 business hours.
Proof approved
You get a flat dieline and a 3D render. Nothing goes to press until you approve it in writing.
On press
Print, die-cut, glue, and fold. You get a press-side photo the day your job runs.
QC and delivery
Every pallet is sampled against the digital proof or physical sample you approved, then shipped with tracking to your dock or 3PL.
If a box doesn't match the digital proof or physical sample you approved, we reprint the run at no charge.
Read the reprint terms →Know exactly what you're ordering.
Burger Boxes for the Pass at Lunch Rush
At the pass during a lunch rush, a burger box gets about two seconds. Someone sets the burger in, closes the lid with one hand and reaches for the next ticket with the other. A box that needs both hands, or that springs open once it's shut, slows the line and sends orders out half-closed. That's daily life for burger restaurants, diners, food trucks, pubs with a grill menu and delivery-only kitchens. Many serve two builds, a single and a stacked double, and some put a chicken sandwich or a veggie patty in the same box. That makes height and closing action the two decisions that matter most, well ahead of anything printed on the lid.
Burger Box Board, Height and Lock Tab
Burger boxes are folding board with a food-contact face on the inside.
| Spec | Burger box |
|---|---|
| Board | Kraft, 18–24pt |
| Heavier option | E- or B-flute corrugated for large builds |
| Inside face | Grease-resistant, food-safe |
| Closure | Locking front tab on the clamshell |
| Height | Set to your tallest build |
| Tolerance | ±1/16" (1.5mm) |
Most burger boxes run on kraft board with a grease-resistant inside face, which takes oil from the patty and sauce without the base going dark and soft. Step up to fluted board only when the build is large or the box sits in a long delivery bag; for a standard single, it adds cost without much benefit.
Why a Snap-Lock Base Sits Under the Clamshell Lid
Burger boxes are commonly made with a snap-lock base under a hinged clamshell lid. The four-flap interlocking base folds into shape without glue and gives the burger a flat, square floor that doesn't flex when the box is picked up by one corner. It holds a double stack with fries tucked alongside without sagging in the middle. The lid then hinges from the back and locks at the front. The alternative, a pre-glued auto-bottom, pops open faster but costs more per unit. Snap-lock flats can be folded ahead of service during quiet hours, so the speed difference matters less than it sounds. For a menu sold mostly as singles in high volume, that unit-cost gap adds up over a year.
Printing a Burger Box That Gets Opened Once
A burger box is opened once, eaten from and thrown away, so the print brief is short. One- to three-color flexo or offset on kraft covers almost every need: a logo on the lid, perhaps a line of copy on the front. Brown board makes ink read darker, so a bright brand red may come out closer to brick; check it on the proof. Inks are food-safe, and the grease-resistant coating on the inside face is a functional choice, not decoration. Skip gloss film, which traps steam against the board on a hot item and softens it. Where print does pay is consistency: a lid that looks the same at every location and in every delivery photo does more for the brand than any special finish.
Burger Boxes for Smash Burger Spots, Diners and Delivery Kitchens
Smash burger spots and burger bars use them as the main serving box, often in two heights for singles and doubles. Diners and pubs use them for takeout orders while plating dine-in food. Delivery-only kitchens rely on them most, since the box is the whole presentation once the order leaves the building. Food trucks and festival stalls want a box that closes one-handed at a busy window. Chicken sandwich and veggie burger concepts use the same build for anything served in a bun. Kitchens that also handle pizzeria delivery runs often send burgers out of the same pass, with the same drivers and the same insulated bags, so the boxes need to stack neatly beside pizza.
What to Measure Before Ordering Burger Boxes
Measure your tallest build fully assembled, toppings and top bun included, plus the widest patty you serve. From those figures we build the dieline and confirm in writing whether they're inside or outside dimensions, so the lid closes over the stack rather than onto it. Production takes 8–12 business days from proof approval; rush can be arranged at an extra cost, quoted before you place the order. The minimum is 100 boxes, enough to put a new lid design through a week of real service before you commit to volume. Each box goes through a three-stage check, and if the bulk run doesn't match the proof you approved, we reprint it at our cost.
One connected process, start to finish.
Structural Design
Dieline drafted to your exact fit and freight tolerances.
Proof & Sample
Sign off on a digital proof, or request a physical sample.
Tooling
Dies and plates are cut for your job and archived on file.
Production
Print, die-cut, and assembly run under in-line quality checks.
Ship & Reorder
Freight goes out, and the cycle resets for your next run.
Steady process. Powerful results.
Like everything we build, our process is engineered to hold up — no shortcuts, no surprises. Five dependable stages that run the same way every single time, so reorders are just as fast as the first order.
- One dedicated teamFrom first sketch to final freight, the same people carry your order start to finish.
- Dies archived on fileReorders skip tooling and re-setup entirely — we already have your exact spec.
- Checked against your sign-offEvery run is inspected against the digital proof or physical sample you approved.
Set up your file once, correctly
Nine in ten delayed jobs are delayed by artwork, not production. Match these four rules and your proof lands the next morning.
- Bleed1/8 in (3 mm) past every cut line
- Safe ZoneKeep text 1/4 in clear of every crease
- ColourCMYK or named Pantone. No RGB.
- Resolution300 dpi at final size, fonts outlined
No print-ready file?
Send a logo and a rough idea. Our studio builds the production file free with any order over 500 units — you keep the source file either way.
Ask the StudioBackground art must run all the way to the outer bleed edge. Anything inside the white dashed line survives fold tolerance.
What brands say about this box
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Will the box hold a stacked burger without crushing?
It will if the board and height are right. Most crushing comes from a lid sitting too low rather than a weak box, so we size the height to your build. Clamshells with a locking front hold better than a plain lid.
Can burger boxes be printed inside?
Yes, though it's less common than on retail packaging since the box is opened once and discarded. Where it works is a short message or brand mark on the inside lid, which the customer sees while eating.
Do burger boxes need venting?
Yes, and it's often overlooked. A sealed box traps steam and the bun goes soggy within minutes. Small vents let moisture escape while keeping heat in, which is what keeps a burger presentable on arrival.
How long do burger boxes take?
About 8–12 business days from proof approval. Rush production is available at an added cost quoted before you order, with shipping included rather than added later.
What's the minimum order for burger boxes?
100 boxes. That suits a single location testing branded packaging before rolling it out, and repeat runs drop in price once your spec is on file.