QSR Packaging
Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are on the rise, with a 5% increase in QSR outlets in 20241. This is a result of existing outlets opening even more stores and expanding to new regions, as well as fast casual dining groups also bringing new concepts to this market. This growth in popularity makes it more important than ever to stand out.
We can help you to develop impactful QSR packaging that drives efficiency, enhances shelf appeal, and elevates your brand, which all helps you to sell more food. Using design creativity and high-quality materials that meet and exceed regulatory requirements, we develop high-performance packaging tailored to your dishes.
High-Performance Paperboard for QSR Efficiency
QSRs and fast casual dining establishments rely on packaging that facilitates speed, efficiency, and seamless service. We design QSR packaging using high-performance paperboard materials that meet the demands of fast-paced environments, whist reinforcing strong branding.
To assure quality and food safety, we collaborate with accredited laboratories, such as Campden BRI, to test our products and determine whether they meet the needs of QSR operations and menus.
Our versatile packaging can be used for a variety of foods, supporting streamlined processes and preparation time and reducing all important operational costs. Many of our packs also work across quick service, collection, and delivery, suiting multiple channels whilst reducing stock complexity.
High-performance materials enable us to develop innovative packaging that is fit for purpose and reflects food quality. Working with several major brands we have created a variety of wrap packs that hold and preserve some very challenging ingredients, and others that provide a unique, eye-catching shelf display.
Enhance Value Perception On-Shelf
As consumers seek the convenience of dining out, but often at a lower cost2, brands are looking to achieve competitive price points and stimulate more food sales. Packaging can play an important role in increasing perceived value and driving purchase decisions.
Many of our packs are designed with a wide top-out area to maximise product visibility as well as improve value perception through visually amplifying portion sizes. This aids quicker decisions for busy consumers in grab-and-go environments, supporting faster throughput.
As health-conscious choices continue to shape menus, packaging that complements fresh, nutrient rich offerings becomes even more important. Our products help restaurants and kiosk operators to showcase high-quality produce and flavoursome dishes, enticing consumers towards displays within busy stores. Our multi-food pots and Stagione® ranges are examples of packaging which maximises ingredient visibility.
Partner to Create Impactful QSR Packaging
We collaborate with customers and project manage packaging development to create solutions that meet the demands of fast-paced QSR and casual dining environments. From concept to completion, our experts drive every stage of the packaging development process, drawing on decades of industry experience and pulling relevant teams together to proactively evolve your packaging. This helps to ease pressure on hard pressed packaging technologists and buyers.
Brands are looking to improve the sustainability of their packaging, through making it easier to recycle and utilising sustainably sourced materials. We are at the forefront of helping brands to transition to more sustainable solutions by reducing plastics, lightweighting materials, using recyclable, FSC® certified paperboard, or incorporating direct food contact inks.
New packaging legislation presents challenges for QSRs too. Our team guides customers through emerging legislation such as Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR), advising on material choices to support Simpler Recycling and pEPR cost reduction. Through active participation in groups such as PackUK, we not only help you to understand your obligations, but also share your real-world challenges at policy level.