Saving Money on Cake Boxes

Finding the best prices on bakery cake boxes

Whether you run a bakery, grocery store, restaurant, catering service or other food service business, there are many ways to save money on cake boxes. Although super-heavy, custom-printed cake box packaging is a nice idea, remember that cake boxes are, after all, disposable. What really matters is that you're providing your customers with a delicious cake. Why spend a large chunk of money on something that will almost instantly be thrown away?

When thinking about saving money on cake boxes, first and foremost remember to buy a box that is of suitable quality. For example, wedding cakes are usually so large and heavy they require special wedding cake boxes; an ordinary pastry box will likely result in a smashed cake and an unhappy customer. So in the pursuit of saving money, make sure you still purchase cake boxes that are suitable to your needs. Then, consider the following ways to cut your expenses:

1. Buy cake boxes in bulk.

2. Select simple, standard wholesale cake boxes.

3. Shop for clear cake boxes at restaurant supply stores.

 

Purchase bakery packaging in bulk quantities

Buying in bulk costs more initially but saves you money in the long run. Of course, you don't want to buy more cake and pastry boxes than you require, so carefully consider how many boxes you'll need for a specified period of time--say, up to six months. Be sure to bear in mind that you'll need a suitable place to store all your cake boxes.
Try: Uline Shipping Supplies sells a nice assortment of cake and pastries boxes and pads in bulk. Paper Mart offers bulk cake boxes, including those with clear plastic windows.

Buy cake boxes that are simple and standard

Buying simple, white bakery boxes can save you a considerable amount of money. Plain pink bakery boxes are also inexpensive but are still $10 to $15 more expensive per case of 100. Therefore, unless you have a great reason for choosing colored instead of white boxes, stick with white. If you want a customized look, it's usually cheapest to have attractive stickers made, which you can use to seal standard boxes.
Try: ReStockIt.com has a great selection of standard cake and pasty boxes in both white and pink. Instawares also has a good variety of standard bakery packaging.

Purchase clear cake boxes from restaurant suppliers

Unless you can buy in bulk from the manufacturer, your least expensive source for clear cake boxes is almost always a good restaurant supply wholesaler. For the best selection, look for a supplier who deals with many caterers and bakeries. Often, online restaurant suppliers offer cheaper wares because they can buy in larger bulk quantities.
Try: The WEBstaurant Store is a cake box supplier that sells a variety of white, plastic cake boxes at wholesale prices. Foodservicedirect.com offers deep round dome cake boxes of clear plastic.

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