A custom French fry box is an open-top paperboard carton with a scooped front for serving fries and fried sides, and TBPB prints it to your size with no minimum order. Bring a written quote for the same specs and our price-beat guarantee means we beat it.
Why the scoop shape works
The front of a fry box is lower than the back. That is deliberate. Eating from a box means reaching in with fingers, and a tall front wall gets in the way. The low front lets customers pick fries out without bending them, and the taller back gives the portion something to lean on. The side panels are often slightly angled inward at the base, so the box stays upright on a tray and tilts easily into a hand. It looks simple, but the shape is the reason it has outlasted nearly every other fry container.
Portions, sizes and fill
Start with the portion. Weigh a small, regular and large serving, and tell us the weights or the volume you want to fit. Fries pack loosely, so a box holds less by weight than it looks like it will. A box that is overfilled loses fries on the floor, and one that is underfilled looks mean. If you have more than one size, order one dieline in several scales so the artwork stays consistent across the range. If you serve a dip, tell us, so we can discuss how it travels with the portion.
Grease, heat and food contact
Hot fries release steam and oil. Plain uncoated board soaks through and weakens, so fry cartons need grease-resistant board, a coating or a liner. Ask us what is available for your specific build before you order. If your product needs a particular food-contact standard, confirm it with your own regulatory adviser. We print the artwork you supply, and the labelling and any regulatory copy are your responsibility. Do not rely on the print to hide a poor board choice. Test with real, hot fries, not a cold mock-up.
Print and branding
A fry box is a small billboard. Large, simple brand marks read better than detailed artwork, since the carton is usually held in a hand or seen across a counter. CMYK covers most designs, and Pantone matching keeps a brand colour consistent across the range. Matte and gloss coatings are available, and a high-contrast one-colour print on kraft board is a popular, practical choice for street-food brands.
- Style: open-top scoop carton
- Board: paperboard, with grease-resistant options on request
- Print: CMYK or Pantone, coated or uncoated
- Sizing: by portion weight or volume
- Quantity: no minimum order
Related food packaging
For a full meal, pair fry boxes with our fast food boxes and takeout food boxes. If your menu is Asian-inspired, Chinese takeout boxes suit hot, saucy items better than a scoop. You can see everything in the custom food boxes category.
One more practical note: delivery changes everything. A box that looks fine on a counter can steam itself soft in a delivery bag in fifteen minutes. If a large part of your trade is delivery, say so, and we will talk through a vented option or a higher-sided build that lets the steam out. It is much easier to design that in at the start.
If you run events or a seasonal stand, remember that a short run is easy to repeat. Keep the dieline on file with us, change only the artwork for each event or menu, and order exactly the count you need. With no minimum order, there is no reason to buy a year of boxes in advance and store them in a damp back room, where board softens and curls.
Send the portion size, how many sizes you need and your quantity, even if it is one, and TBPB will draw the dieline and quote it.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum order for custom French fry boxes?
No. TBPB has no minimum order on French fry boxes. You can order one carton to test fit and print, or a full supply for a restaurant or event. You approve the dieline before printing in either case.
What size should a French fry box be?
Size it from the portion. Weigh a small, regular and large serving and give us the weight or volume to fit, because fries pack loosely and a box holds less than it looks. We build the dimensions from that and confirm them on the dieline.
Are the boxes grease-resistant?
Fried food needs a board or liner that copes with oil and steam. Ask us what grease-resistant options exist for your build when you request the quote. Plain uncoated board soaks through, so test the final spec with real hot fries before committing to a run.
Can I print my logo on a French fry box?
Yes. We print your logo or full artwork on the exterior and, if you wish, inside. Large, simple marks read best on a carton held in the hand. Send your artwork or tell us the colours, and we prepare a dieline proof.
Do you provide food-safe certification?
We do not make food-safety or certification claims for individual orders. If your product needs a specific food-contact standard, confirm the requirement with your own regulatory adviser first. We print the artwork you supply, and labelling and regulatory copy are your responsibility.
Can I order different sizes in the same design?
Yes. Many menus have small, regular and large portions, and we can scale the same design across several sizes. Tell us the portion weights and quantities for each, and we draw the dielines together so the artwork matches across the range.
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