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EVF11055

Food and Drink Combo Carrier Box

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Holds one cup and a food portion in a single unit
Internal fold-down divider separates hot and cold items
Manual setup and loading for point-of-sale service

About this product

This one-piece folding carton is designed to serve a beverage and solid food in a single, easy-to-carry package. It features a dedicated cup holder with retention tabs, an open food compartment, and a hinged lid that covers only the food.

An integrated internal divider drops down between the two sections, providing a physical barrier that helps keep condensation away from the food. Delivered flat, it is manually popped open and loaded at the point of sale.

Common uses

Fast food combo meals
Stadium and arena concessions
Cinema snack packs
Event catering

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Point-of-Sale Combo Packaging

Fast Food and Quick Service

A strong fit for quick-service restaurants where customers need to carry a drink and a meal in one hand. The integrated cup holder grips the beverage, while the independent lid keeps the food enclosed.

Stadium and Arena Concessions

Useful for sports venues where fans carry hot dogs, burgers, and a beverage back to their seats. The single-piece design reduces the number of items a customer has to juggle.

Cinema Snack Packs

Fits theater environments serving nachos or popcorn alongside a large drink. The internal divider helps keep the cold beverage cup away from the warm food.

Event and Festival Catering

Helps food stall operators hand off a complete combo meal quickly. The flat-delivered boxes are popped open and loaded on demand at the counter.

Service Environments

Counter Service and Immediate Consumption

This carrier is built for immediate hand-off to the customer. It is not designed for courier delivery, as the exposed cup and tuck flaps require an outer shipper for parcel routing.

Drive-Thru Handoffs

Allows staff to pass a complete meal and drink through a drive-thru window in a single motion, reducing hand-off time and dropping risks.

In-Seat Delivery

Helps venue staff carry multiple combo meals through crowded aisles. The stable flat bottom and gripped cups make tray-based or hand-carried delivery easier.

When to Consider Separate Packaging

High-Volume Automated Packing

Because the internal divider and separate food lid require manual folding and tucking, this carrier is meant for manual setup. If the operation relies on automated cartoning lines, consider separate standard cartons and cups, or a simpler tray design.

Multi-Drink Orders

This specific layout holds exactly one cup. If customers frequently order two or more drinks with their food, a dedicated multi-cup carrier paired with a separate food box is more practical.

Material, Fit, and Production Choices

Moisture and Grease Resistance

Standard folding boxboard works for dry snacks, but combo meals usually pair cold, sweating drinks with hot, greasy food. Discuss poly-coated or treated boards to prevent the bottom panel from weakening due to condensation or oil.

Blank Sprawl and Material Efficiency

The side-extending food lid creates an irregular, L-shaped flat blank. This shape reduces how tightly the blanks can nest on a die-board, which increases the overall material used per box compared to a simple rectangular carton.

Cup Taper and Tab Sizing

The die-cut hole and its retention tabs must be sized to match the exact profile of the beverage cup. The tabs flex to accommodate the taper, providing lateral stability without tearing.

Print Surface and Branding

The large side panels and the top lid offer clear branding space. The inside face of the hinged lid can also be printed, providing a promotional surface that becomes visible when the customer opens the food compartment.

Adjusting the Cup Fit and Compartments

Cup Hole and Retention Tabs

The diameter of the cup cutout and the length of the gripping tabs can be adjusted to fit specific beverage cups. The tabs flex to accommodate the taper of the cup, providing lateral stability.

Compartment Sizing

The overall length, width, and height of the carrier can be scaled to balance the space needed for the food portion versus the cup.

Divider Wall Depth

The depth of the internal partition can be modified. A deeper divider provides a larger physical barrier between the hot food and the cold drink.

Packing details

Internal Divider Setup

During assembly, the operator pushes the die-cut section of the top panel downward to form the partition wall. A small foot flap at the base of this divider must be seated against the bottom panel to keep the wall stable.

Additional notes

Flat delivery and storage

The carriers are glued along the side seam by the manufacturer and delivered flat. Staff simply squeeze the edges to pop the main tube open before folding down the divider and loading the meal.

FAQs

Can the cup holder fit different cup sizes?

The diameter of the cutout and the size of the flexible retention tabs can be adjusted to match the exact taper and width of specific cups.

Does the box keep the food separate from the drink?

When the box is popped open, an internal divider is pushed down from the top panel. This creates a physical wall between the cup and the food compartment, helping to prevent condensation from transferring to the food.

Is this box suitable for automated packing lines?

This carrier is designed for manual setup at the point of sale. The internal divider must be pushed down by hand, and the separate food lid requires manual tucking.

Can this carrier be used for food delivery?

It is designed for direct hand-off to a customer. For third-party delivery networks, the exposed cup and tuck-flap closures would require an additional outer bag or delivery box to remain secure.

What board material makes sense for this carrier?

If serving cold drinks with hot food, a poly-coated or moisture-resistant board helps prevent condensation from weakening the bottom panel. For dry snacks and room-temperature drinks, standard folding boxboard may be sufficient.

Why does the lid design affect material costs?

The lid extends from the side of the back panel, creating an irregular flat shape. These irregular shapes do not nest as tightly together during the die-cutting process, which results in more material waste than a standard rectangular box.

How does the internal divider stay in place?

The divider features a small foot flap at its base that rests against the bottom panel, keeping the partition wall stable after it is pushed down into the box.

Can the inside of the food lid be printed?

Yes, the inside face of the hinged lid can be printed. This provides a branding or promotional surface that becomes visible as soon as the customer opens the food compartment.