Supplies for Cup Dispensers

Get all the right supplies to make the most of your beverage cup dispenser

A beverage cup dispenser is handy for many industries. Whether you're storing cups in a break room, are serving fountain drinks at a convenience store or have take-out services for your restaurant, you will benefit from having cup dispensers.

It takes more than a cup dispenser to make the most of your beverage services. From cups and lids, straws and stirrers to creamer and sweeteners, you will want all the right supplies as well.

1. Stock cup dispensers with creamers and sweeteners.

2. Include plastic straws and coffee stirrers.

3. Offer hot and cold drink cups and lids in your restaurant cup dispenser.

 

Include creamers and sweeteners as an accessory for a coffee cups dispenser

When you are using a beverage cup dispenser to store and dispense coffee cups, creamers and coffee sweeteners are an important accessory to have on hand. Keep a supply of both dairy and non-dairy sweeteners available, as well as sugar, Splenda, Equal and Sweet 'n Low. You can purchase these items in serving-size packets or in bulk containers.
Try: Nestle is a producer of many products, including coffee creamers. It provides fact and trend information on its website. K-State Research and Extension News has an article predicting the future trends of coffee creamer. Coffee Cow is a supplier of sweeteners for coffee, including sugar, Equal, Splenda and more.

Purchase straws and coffee stirrers to go with cup dispensers

When you serve drinks from a soda fountain, chances are that the majority of your customers will sip their soda from a straw. Likewise, consumers that add cream and sugar to their coffee will need stirrers to complete their morning drink. These are important items to include in your cups dispensing accessory budget.
Try: For a large variety of plastic drinking straws and coffee stirrers, look to Instawares. It carries a supply of straws and coffee stirrers in varying colors, styles and sizes. Another provider of plastic drinking straws is CupDepot.com.

Get cups and lids for a Dixie cup dispenser

Cups and lids are a definite must for cups dispensers. Make sure that the cups you purchase are compatible with your cup dispensers. You will also need to make sure you purchase the correct type of cup for the beverage you are selling. Purchase coffee lids for coffee cups and flat lids with straw holes for cold beverages.
Try: The WEBstaurant Store sells a wide variety of foam cups and lids. Georgia-Pacific is a provider of Dixie products. It sells napkins, cups, lids and many other accessories for Dixie cup dispensers. Read the article on GrinningPlanet.com to find out some of the environmental and health hazards of drinking from certain cups.

 

• To reduce the cost of supplies for cup dispensers, use cups that can hold cold or hot drinks.

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