Napkins and napkin dispensers are a vital part of a restaurant's equipment. Restaurant napkin dispensers give the customer direct access to as many napkins as they need. When customers have access to napkins, they are able to clean up small spills without assistance from your staff. This frees up the restaurant staff to work on orders. Commercial napkin dispensers and holders come in a variety of styles to match the decor of any restaurant.

Commercial napkin dispensers come in the following styles: counter top, stackable, wall mounted, napkin dispenser with stand, napkin organizers, built-in and commercial napkin holders. All these different types serve different purposes depending on restaurant layout and space. When purchasing restaurant napkin holders or napkin dispensers, consider the following before buying:

1. Choose between metal or plastic napkin dispensers or napkin holders.

2. Find restaurant-style napkin dispensers or holders that fit your restaurant.

3. Decide on the amount of napkin holders or dispensers you will need.

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Find a restaurant napkin holder for your restaurant

Napkin holders differ from napkin dispensers because they are generally more stylish. A restaurant napkin holder may be open at the top and can have designs around the outside. Glass or wire holders are a great choice for finer dining establishments.

I recommend: Find wire and faux glass napkin holders at wholesale or individual prices at Food Service Warehouse. Browse the wide variety of food service restaurant holders, wooden napkin holders and napkin rings at KATOM Restaurant Supply.

Buy wholesale napkin dispensers

When you need to purchase a large quantity of dispensers for napkins, wholesale buying saves you time and money. Purchasing napkin dispensers wholesale is perfect if you want to put a dispenser on each table.

I recommend: Shop several styles of metal napkin dispensers available for wholesale buying at Cresco/Resco Restaurant Equipment and Supply Companies. Look through the large quantity of plastic and metal napkin dispensers available through Zesco. Buy high quality napkin holders and dispensers at Galasource.

Look for smaller qualities of napkin dispensers

Many restaurants use a few napkin dispenser positioned at self-service counters or stations placed strategically around the restaurant. Whether you want wall mounted or a table napkin dispenser styles, there are abundant types from which to choose.

I recommend: Purchase metal or plastic table napkin dispensers at Food Service Direct. Visit WaresDirect for an array for counter top organizers and napkin dispensers. Diner Decor has speciality counter and wall mounted napkin dispensers for any restaurant decor.

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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Napkin dispensers and holders have specific types of napkins that they hold. Make sure to buy the correct size napkin to fit the napkin dispensers or holders you choose.