- Hinged clamshells, slider trio cartons, and combo boxes sized for 3-inch sliders up to 5-inch gourmet brioche buns.
- Order from 1,000 boxes with 10 to 14 business day production, or 4 to 5 business day rush when schedules are tight.
- Die-cut rear steam vents and E-flute corrugated or kraft board options keep toasted buns crisp on delivery routes.
- Free dielines, design support, digital proof, 3D mockup before payment, and free delivery across all 50 US states.
Custom Burger Boxes
Custom burger boxes printed with your restaurant or food truck branding for single sliders, double smashburgers, tall brioche pub burgers, and burger-and-fry combo meals. Orders start at 1,000 boxes with 10 to 14 business day turnaround (4 to 5 days rush), free design help, zero die charges, and free 50-state shipping. Food-safe materials are available on request.
What are custom burger boxes?
Custom burger boxes are hinged paperboard, unbleached kraft, or E-flute corrugated clamshells and tuck cartons built to hold hot hamburgers, smashburgers, chicken sandwiches, and sliders from the grill pass to the customer's table. A generic foam or thin paper container traps steam against the crown bun and collapses when stacked inside a courier thermal bag. A properly engineered burger clamshell pairs angled side walls with rear corner steam vents, a secure front tab lock, and optional grease-resistant interior barriers so melted cheddar, burger sauce, and patty juices stay inside the tray while excess vapor escapes. At CubitPack, custom burger boxes start at 1,000 units and ship in 10 to 14 business days (or 4 to 5 business days with rush). Every order includes free artwork help, zero die or plate charges, free shipping across all 50 states, and food-safe materials on request.
Burger boxes facts
- Minimum
- 1,000 boxes
- Turnaround
- 10–14 business days
- Rush
- 4–5 business days, quoted
- Materials
- Unbleached kraft, E-flute corrugated, white card, recycled board
- Printing
- CMYK, Pantone spot colors, inside lid print, white ink on kraft
- Finishes
- Matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil stamping, embossing, spot UV
- Burger features
- Hinged clamshell lock, rear steam vents, divider tabs, grease barriers
- Food contact
- Food-safe materials on request
- Shipping
- Free across all 50 US states
Which burger box style works for your grill line and delivery bag?
| Box style | Best menu item | Closure & venting | Line assembly | Stack strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinged clamshell (lock-corner) | Single & double smashburgers, classic 4 in buns | Front slot tab + rear corner steam vents | Ships flat; corners lock in seconds | Medium-high (card or E-flute) |
| Corrugated E-flute clamshell | Heavy half-pound pub burgers, loaded brioche buns | Double front tabs + side air slots | Pop-up or corner-lock fold | High (holds 4–5 stacked meals) |
| Oblong slider trio clamshell | 2-pack, 3-pack, or 4-pack mini sliders in a row | Wide front lip + dual back vents | Flat-fold one-piece shell | Medium (reinforced long walls) |
| Burger + fry combo box | Burger paired with fries, rings, or coleslaw cup | Full hinged lid + optional inner divider wall | One-piece tray with fold-up partition | High (wide corrugated footprint) |
| Gable meal carrier | Kids burger meals, drive-thru box combos | Top gable handle lock + side vents | Auto lock bottom pops open fast | Medium (carried by top handle) |
| Open burger boat / half-shell | Dine-in trays, food truck window handoffs | Open top collar holds tall skewers | Nested or quick corner-tuck | Single layer (dine-in serving) |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size burger box do I need for sliders, smashburgers, and brioche buns?
Clamshell burger boxes are measured by inside base Length × Width × closed Height in inches. Because clamshell walls flare outward toward the middle seam, choose a base footprint that matches your bun diameter plus 1/2 inch of finger room. Whether you are comparing printed burger boxes with logo, custom clamshell burger boxes, kraft burger and slider boxes, corrugated hamburger takeout boxes or custom burger meal combo boxes, we size the template to your exact container.
| Inside size (in) | Typically fits | Popular style |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75 × 3.75 × 2.75 in | Single 2.5 to 3 inch mini slider or breakfast biscuit sandwich | Compact hinged clamshell |
| 4.5 × 4.5 × 3.25 in | Standard 4-inch potato bun single or double smashburger | Tapered clamshell with steam vents |
| 5.25 × 5.25 × 3.75 in | 4.5 to 5 inch tall brioche pub burger with bacon, onion rings & lettuce | E-flute corrugated clamshell |
| 6.0 × 6.0 × 4.0 in | Oversized pretzel-bun burger, triple stack, or fried chicken thigh burger | Deep corrugated clamshell |
| 9.25 × 3.75 × 3.0 in | Three 3-inch mini sliders lined up side by side | Oblong slider trio clamshell |
| 8.5 × 5.25 × 3.5 in | One 4.5-inch burger plus a side portion of french fries or tater tots | Divided burger & fry combo box |
Suggested inside size: 3.75 × 3.75 × 2.75 in
A starting point. Your account manager confirms the size with you before the proof.
Quote this size →Know your product's size? Work out the inside box size with our free box size calculator.
Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose burger boxes?
- Measure the bun diameter & stacked heightAdd 1/2 inch to your toasted bun width and measure full assembled height so the lid never squashes the crown.
- Match board to wrapped vs unwrapped burgersFoil-wrapped or parchment-wrapped burgers run cleanly in paperboard; unwrapped saucy burgers need a grease barrier.
- Pick E-flute corrugated for delivery appsIf courier bags stack four orders high for 25 minutes, E-flute corrugated holds heat and resists crushing.
- Place steam vents at the rear cornersSide or rear hinge notches let hot steam escape sideways instead of condensing on the ceiling of the lid.
- Print inside the lid for unboxing photosA bold slogan, hashtag, or sauce checklist inside the clamshell lid shows in every open-box food photo.
- Check your 3D mockup before paymentReview your dieline, vent cutouts, and logo alignment on a free digital proof and 3D mockup before you pay.
What are burger boxes made of?
Which finishes can burger boxes have?
Which add-ons can I get?
Burger boxes specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Board stocks | Unbleached kraft board, white paperboard, E-flute micro-corrugated, recycled board |
| Board caliper / flute | Folding carton pt weight or E-flute matched to burger weight |
| Food-contact & grease barrier | Food-safe materials and grease-resistant interior coatings on request via certified partner facilities |
| Printing | Full-color CMYK, Pantone (PMS) matching, inside lid printing, white ink on brown kraft |
| Ventilation & locking | Custom rear corner steam notches, side air slots, front tab-and-slot closure, push-in cook temp tabs |
| Minimum order | From 1,000 boxes; delivered within ±5% quantity tolerance |
| Proofing | Free digital dieline proof and 3D mockup before payment; paid physical sample credited to order |
| Turnaround | 10–14 business days standard; 4–5 business days rush quoted on request |
| Shipping | Free shipping to all 50 US states; ships flat or nested by style |
Ready to quote your burger boxes? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What menu items pack inside custom burger boxes?
A thin lace-edged smashburger wrapped in wax paper behaves very differently from an unwrapped six-ounce brioche pub burger stacked with bacon jam and onion rings. Tell us your bun diameter, stacked height, and whether you wrap the burger first, and we size the clamshell to match.
Burger boxes design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common custom burger box mistakes?
Soggy brioche buns and crushed delivery orders usually trace back to one of these five clamshell design errors. When specifying burger boxes with logo, branded burger boxes, wholesale burger boxes, bulk custom burger boxes and personalized burger boxes, avoid these common production mistakes
- Punching steam vents only in the flat top lid, where they get sealed shut the moment a second box is stacked on top.
- Ordering a 4 × 4 inch base for a 4-inch bun without allowing 1/2 inch of finger and cheese-skirt clearance.
- Using shallow 2.75-inch slider clamshells for tall brioche pub burgers or fried chicken sandwiches that stand 3.75 inches high.
- Packing unwrapped, saucy smashburgers into unlined paperboard without a grease barrier or custom butter paper sheet.
- Choosing thin folding card instead of E-flute corrugated board when orders ride 25 minutes at the bottom of a heavy courier bag.
Chat with a designer now
Share your logo, a sketch or an AI image. We'll rebuild every element cleanly onto your box dieline and send a 3D mockup, free.
Made your design with AI?
Generated a concept in Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude or Midjourney? Send us your AI image: we rebuild every element onto your box dieline and show you a 3D mockup before you pay, free.Custom vs stock burger boxes: which is better?
| Stock (plain) | Custom from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Takeout branding | Plain brown or foam shell that looks like every other kitchen on delivery apps | Printed outside and inside the lid so every lunch desk and car meal shows your brand |
| Bun crispness | Sealed foam or unvented lids that steam toasted brioche buns soggy in 10 minutes | Engineered rear corner steam vents and breathable corrugated or kraft walls |
| Fit & height | One generic square that squashes tall toppings or lets sliders rattle around | Exact base width and lid height matched to your 3 in, 4 in, or 5 in bun |
| Minimum order | Small unprinted case packs | From 1,000 custom printed burger boxes |
| Design & proof | None | Free custom dieline, artwork help, digital proof, and 3D mockup |
Get custom burger boxes sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are burger boxes safe and sustainable?
Food-safe materials on request
When unwrapped burgers, melted cheese, or toasted buns touch the interior board directly, we produce your boxes on request in a certified partner facility using food-safe boards and grease-resistant barriers.Grease & sauce holdout
Pair a grease-resistant inner liner with a sheet of custom printed butter paper to stop burger juice and special sauce from spotting through the bottom of the takeout bag.Kraft & FSC board options
Unbleached kraft board, FSC-certified virgin paperboard, and recyclable corrugated options help restaurants replace foam clamshells.How do I order custom burger boxes?
Tell us what you need
Size, quantities or AI conceptCompare volume pricing
Dedicated account managerApprove your proof
Digital proof + 3D mockupMade and shipped
Free to all 50 statesWhat drives the price of custom burger boxes?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Clamshell footprint
A 3.75 in single slider box uses much less board sheet area than an 8.5 × 5.25 in burger-and-fry combo boxPaperboard vs E-flute
Folding paperboard costs less for wrapped smashburgers; E-flute corrugated adds insulation for heavy delivery burgersOrder quantity
Ordering 2,500, 5,000, or 10,000 boxes lowers the per-box cost significantly compared with the 1,000-box minimumInside print & liners
Adding two-sided printing or specialized grease-barrier coatings adds a production passIf you serve single, double, and chicken burgers on the same 4-inch bun, use one 4.5 × 4.5 × 3.25 in clamshell for all three and add push-in dimple tabs on the lid (Single / Double / Chicken / Plant) so expo staff mark the order without stocking four separate SKUs. Your first order is 10% off, and we beat written quotes from US competitors for the same specs. Buyers ordering custom size burger boxes or compact hinged clamshell burger boxes can compare up to three quantities in one quote.
10% off your first order.
Request a Quote →What do I need to send for a quote?
- The product and how many you need
- The inside size, or what goes in it
- A style, or ask us to suggest one
- Your logo or artwork (an AI image is fine)
- Pantone codes, if you have them
- Delivery ZIP code and the date you need it
Can I see a sample first?
Sample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags. Credited to your first order.Digital proof + 3D mockup
See it before you payPrinted sample
Of your own designHow does shipping work?
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- Worldwide with DDP prices: duties and taxes included
- Blind and split shipping
- Damaged in transit? We reprint the damaged units free
Why brands choose CubitPack
Dedicated specialist
One account manager from quote to deliveryPantone guaranteed
Clearly off? We reprintReprint or refund
If we get it wrong, you chooseBBB accredited
A US business you can checkBurger boxes questions
What size burger box fits a standard 4-inch hamburger or smashburger bun?
A 4.5 × 4.5 × 3.25 inch clamshell is the workhorse size for a standard 4-inch potato or sesame bun. The 4.5-inch inside base gives 1/4 inch of clearance around every side of the bun so cheese skirts and pickles fit cleanly without letting the burger slide during delivery.
What size box do I need for a tall brioche pub burger or fried chicken sandwich?
Step up to a 5.25 × 5.25 × 3.75 inch or 6.0 × 6.0 × 4.0 inch clamshell. Artisan brioche and pretzel buns typically measure 4.5 to 5 inches wide, and adding thick patties, bacon, onion rings, or fried chicken thighs pushes total height near 3.5 to 4 inches.
How do you stop custom burger boxes from making toasted buns soggy?
Specify rear corner steam vents or side hinge notches on your dieline. Unlike top-lid punch holes that get blocked when boxes are stacked in a delivery bag, rear corner vents release hot moisture horizontally while keeping the top lid closed over the burger.
Should I choose folding paperboard or E-flute corrugated for my burger boxes?
Choose folding paperboard or kraft card if you wrap your smashburgers in foil or wax paper and serve mostly dine-in, drive-thru, or quick pickups. Choose E-flute micro-corrugated board if you pack heavy unwrapped pub burgers or rely heavily on 20 to 30 minute third-party courier delivery.
Are your custom burger boxes food-safe and grease-resistant?
Food-safe materials and grease-resistant interior barriers are available on request through our certified partner facilities. Tell us whether your burgers go into the box bare or wrapped in custom butter paper, and we will match the right board and liner.
Can you make oblong boxes for 2 or 3 mini sliders or burger-and-fry combos?
Yes. Because we cut every order to your exact dimensions with no die fees, we build 9.25 × 3.75 × 3 inch slider trio boxes, 2-slider boxes, and 8.5 × 5.25 × 3.5 inch combo clamshells with an optional pop-up divider between the burger and fries.
Can you add push-in tabs on the lid to mark burger temperature or patty type?
Yes. We can die-cut small perforated dimple tabs along the rim of the lid labeled Single, Double, Chicken, Veggie, Spicy, or Med-Rare / Well at zero extra die cost so kitchen expo staff can mark each closed box in one second.
What is the minimum order quantity and turnaround time for custom burger boxes?
The minimum order is 1,000 boxes. Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after proof approval and payment, and 4 to 5 business day rush production is available when you have an upcoming launch or festival. Shipping is free across all 50 US states.
Do custom burger boxes ship flat or pre-glued and nested?
We offer both structures. Flat-packed lock-corner clamshells take up minimal storage space under tight food truck or ghost kitchen counters, while pre-glued tapered nesting clamshells pop shut immediately for high-volume drive-thru lines.
Can I see a digital proof and 3D mockup before paying for my burger boxes?
Yes. Every order includes free artwork setup, a custom dieline proof, and an interactive 3D mockup before you pay. You can also order our $50 sample kit (credited toward your order) or request a paid custom printed prototype.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Burger boxes terms, explained
- Clamshell box
- A one-piece hinged takeout carton whose base tray and top lid fold together and lock with a front tab
- Tapered sidewall
- Angled tray and lid walls that flare outward from the base so boxes can nest or shed vertical compression
- Rear corner steam vent
- Die-cut notches along the back hinge corners that release hot vapor even when boxes are stacked
- E-flute corrugated
- Thin 1/16-inch fluted board with 90 flutes per foot that insulates hot burgers and resists bag crushing
- Push-in dimple tab
- Perforated lid buttons that kitchen staff press down to mark patty type, cheese, or cook temperature
- Grease holdout
- An interior liner or coating that blocks melted cheese and patty oils from wicking through paperboard
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Get your burger boxes price
One dedicated account manager prepares pricing across up to 3 quantities.
- Free design & AI-to-print studio + 3D mockup
- No die or plate charges · 4–5 day rush available
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- 10% off your first order
- Reprint or refund if we get it wrong
Every CubitPack minimum order quantity, turnaround window, material option, finish, and food-safe partner facility detail on this page comes from our approved project decisions and was verified by a packaging specialist. Clamshell base and bun clearance dimensions are standard foodservice benchmarks confirmed on your custom dieline and 3D mockup before payment. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
Sources
- CubitPack minimums (1,000 boxes), turnaround (10-14 business days, rush 4-5), food-safe materials on request via certified partner facilities, free design help, no die/plate fees, free 50-state shipping
- Food-contact board and grease barrier requirements for hot restaurant takeout
- TAPPI paperboard caliper, stiffness, and grease/moisture barrier testing methods
What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.