Takeout packaging order calculator
Pick a restaurant type, adjust your menu mix, and turn opening assumptions into cases, reorder points, product groups, and a quote-ready packaging list.
Build your opening order
Pick a restaurant type, then adjust the numbers that matter.
Meals
Containers and lids for the food that drives the order.
Entree containersMain meals, bowls, burgers, salads, or hot entrees.68 daily use x 30 days x 125% buffer = 2,550 raw units, rounded to 2,700 units.
9 cases2,700 unitsView products
Matching container lidsSeparate lids for bowls, clear lids, or clamshell equivalents.68 daily use x 30 days x 125% buffer = 2,550 raw units, rounded to 2,700 units.
9 cases2,700 unitsView products
Drinks
Cups, lids, hot cups, and carriers for beverage handoff.
Cold drink cupsPET cups for iced coffee, tea, lemonade, boba, or smoothies.44 daily use x 30 days x 125% buffer = 1,650 raw units, rounded to 2,000 units.
2 cases2,000 unitsView products
Cold drink lidsFlat, dome, sip, or sealing workflow equivalents.44 daily use x 30 days x 125% buffer = 1,650 raw units, rounded to 2,000 units.
2 cases2,000 unitsView products
Hot cups and lidsPaper hot cups and compatible lids for coffee or tea.12 daily use x 30 days x 125% buffer = 450 raw units, rounded to 1,000 units.
1 cases1,000 unitsView products
Drink carrier trays2-cup or 4-cup carriers for multi-drink pickup and delivery.8 daily use x 30 days x 125% buffer = 289 raw units, rounded to 300 units.
1 cases300 unitsView products
Sauces
Small cups and lids that prevent leaks and missing condiments.
Sauce cups and lidsSauces, dressings, condiments, and small sides.52 daily use x 30 days x 125% buffer = 1,950 raw units, rounded to 2,500 units.
1 cases2,500 unitsView products
Delivery
Bags, labels, and tamper steps that protect the handoff.
Handle takeout bagsOne bag per order, with extra allowance for delivery and split bags.86 daily use x 30 days x 125% buffer = 3,243 raw units, rounded to 3,500 units.
7 cases3,500 unitsView products
Labels or tamper sealsOrder labels, bag seals, drink labels, or pickup shelf identifiers.91 daily use x 30 days x 125% buffer = 3,405 raw units, rounded to 4,000 units.
4 cases4,000 unitsView products
Staff setup
Utensils and service packs that keep the packing station complete.
Utensil / napkin packsForks, spoons, napkins, chopsticks, or default service packs.60 daily use x 30 days x 125% buffer = 2,250 raw units, rounded to 3,000 units.
3 cases3,000 unitsView products
| Packaging item | Daily use | Opening stock | Cases | Reorder point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entree containersMain meals, bowls, burgers, salads, or hot entrees. | 68 | 2,7002,550 raw units | 9 x 300 | 1,190 |
| Matching container lidsSeparate lids for bowls, clear lids, or clamshell equivalents. | 68 | 2,7002,550 raw units | 9 x 300 | 1,190 |
| Cold drink cupsPET cups for iced coffee, tea, lemonade, boba, or smoothies. | 44 | 2,0001,650 raw units | 2 x 1,000 | 770 |
| Cold drink lidsFlat, dome, sip, or sealing workflow equivalents. | 44 | 2,0001,650 raw units | 2 x 1,000 | 770 |
| Hot cups and lidsPaper hot cups and compatible lids for coffee or tea. | 12 | 1,000450 raw units | 1 x 1,000 | 210 |
| Drink carrier trays2-cup or 4-cup carriers for multi-drink pickup and delivery. | 8 | 300289 raw units | 1 x 300 | 135 |
| Sauce cups and lidsSauces, dressings, condiments, and small sides. | 52 | 2,5001,950 raw units | 1 x 2,500 | 910 |
| Handle takeout bagsOne bag per order, with extra allowance for delivery and split bags. | 86 | 3,5003,243 raw units | 7 x 500 | 1,514 |
| Labels or tamper sealsOrder labels, bag seals, drink labels, or pickup shelf identifiers. | 91 | 4,0003,405 raw units | 4 x 1,000 | 1,589 |
| Utensil / napkin packsForks, spoons, napkins, chopsticks, or default service packs. | 60 | 3,0002,250 raw units | 3 x 1,000 | 1,050 |
First two weeks
- Count fast movers at close every day for the first week.
- Separate cup and lid families so staff do not mix lookalike sizes.
- Track missing sauces, carrier failures, and weak bag complaints as packaging demand signals.
- After 14 days, replace opening assumptions with real order mix.
Likely fast movers
- Labels or tamper seals: about 91 units/day
- Handle takeout bags: about 86 units/day
- Entree containers: about 68 units/day
- Matching container lids: about 68 units/day
Quote-ready list
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GreenPack takeout packaging quote list - General takeout 80 orders/day, 30 opening stock days, 14 day lead time, 25% safety stock Items to quote: - Entree containers: 9 cases x 300 ct (2,700 units) - Matching container lids: 9 cases x 300 ct (2,700 units) - Cold drink cups: 2 cases x 1,000 ct (2,000 units) - Cold drink lids: 2 cases x 1,000 ct (2,000 units) - Hot cups and lids: 1 cases x 1,000 ct (1,000 units) - Drink carrier trays: 1 cases x 300 ct (300 units) - Sauce cups and lids: 1 cases x 2,500 ct (2,500 units) - Handle takeout bags: 7 cases x 500 ct (3,500 units) - Labels or tamper seals: 4 cases x 1,000 ct (4,000 units) - Utensil / napkin packs: 3 cases x 1,000 ct (3,000 units) Please confirm samples, case dimensions, DDP quote, and compatible lids/accessories.
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