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How Takeaways Can Reduce Packaging Costs
Packaging quietly eats into takeaway margins. Here are practical ways to cut the cost without cutting quality.
For a busy takeaway, packaging can be one of the largest non-food costs. A few simple changes can make a noticeable difference to your bottom line.
Buy in bulk at wholesale prices
Cases of 50, 100 or 1000 cost far less per unit than retail multipacks. Order packaging alongside your food to save on deliveries too.
Right-size your containers
Stocking the correct container sizes for each dish avoids waste and stops you over-spending on oversized packaging.
Standardise your range
- Use fewer container types across your menu
- Pick lids that fit multiple bases
- Keep a consistent reorder list to avoid panic buying
Work with one supplier
Sourcing food and packaging from a single wholesaler reduces admin, delivery costs and minimum-order headaches.
John's Enterprises supplies foil containers, boxes, bags, cups and more in trade quantities. Message us for packaging pricing.