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Custom Takeout Paper Bags

Branded carryout bags for restaurants and delivery

Starting around$0.250/eaConfigure for your price

A takeout bag has one job: get the order from the counter to the customer without spilling, sagging, or looking like it came from a supplier catalog. It is the last thing a customer touches, and for delivery orders it is often the only branded object that arrives with the food. A printed takeout bag turns that moment into brand reinforcement rather than a missed opportunity.

Customer holding a printed takeout paper bag
  • Flat-handle and self-opening carryout formats
  • Sizes sized to standard takeout orders
  • Kraft, white, and custom brand colours
  • Full-face logo printing
  • Free digital mockup before production

Starting around

$0.250/ea at 25,000 units

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Configure Your Custom Takeout Paper Bags

Step 1 of 5

Bag Size

What fits your typical takeout order?

Exact dimensions are confirmed with your quote.

Your Estimate

Select a quantity
Request Pricing

Select a quantity and we'll show you an estimated unit price and product total. Volume pricing applies on larger orders.

Your next step: select your artwork file

Two clicks — tell us where your artwork stands, then choose the file. You can also skip this and let a specialist collect it.

Artwork

Tell us where your artwork stands and select the file you have. We review it before production and tell you if anything is missing.

Selecting a file records its name and format so we know what is coming. The file itself is sent by email — we'll confirm the address with your project reference.

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Project Summary

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Custom Takeout Paper Bags
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Artwork
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  • Product and custom printing included in the estimate
  • Free digital mockup before production
  • –Freight, applicable taxes and any items not listed above are quoted separately

No payment required to submit your project. Your online estimate is not an invoice — YaSeen reviews your specifications, artwork, quantity and delivery requirements before confirming final pricing and payment terms.

How samples workNot sure which option you need?

Submitting this request does not guarantee production or delivery. A specialist will review your project and follow up with pricing and next steps. See our quote process.

Custom Takeout Paper Bags

Free digital mockup included

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Printing
Custom logo printing
Artwork
Free digital mockup
Minimum order
Varies by configuration
Production
Confirmed with your final quote
Shipping
Multiple options available
Delivery
Nationwide

About Takeout Bags

Takeout bags sit in an awkward middle ground between food-service packaging and retail presentation. They need to be strong enough to carry a hot, heavy, sometimes wet order without the base giving out, and they need to look presentable when they arrive at a customer's door.

The construction that solves this is a flat-handle bag with a reinforced top turn and a folded base. Unlike a simple SOS bag, a handled takeout bag can be carried with one hand alongside a drink carrier, which is how most orders actually leave a restaurant.

YaSeen manufactures your bags after you approve the design and pricing. Your size, paper, and artwork are recorded against your order, which makes repeat runs straightforward.

Choosing the Right Takeout Bag

The right bag depends on what you serve and how it leaves the building. These are the configurations we build most often.

  • Small flat-handle bag — a single sandwich, a pastry box, or a small side order.
  • Medium flat-handle bag — the workhorse size for one- or two-person meals.
  • Large flat-handle bag — multi-item orders, family meals, delivery bundles.
  • Self-opening bag — where speed at the counter matters more than a handle, SOS-format bags pack faster.

Sizes & Capacity

Takeout bag sizing should follow your actual order mix, not a generic ladder. Tell us what a typical order contains and we will confirm dimensions against it.

Size BandTypical OrderCommon Settings
SmallSingle item or sideSandwich shops, bakeries, coffee counters
MediumOne- to two-person mealMost restaurants, delis, cafés
LargeMulti-item or family orderPizza, family meals, delivery
CustomTell us your order profileConfirmed with your quote

Paper & Strength

Bag paper weight is what determines whether a heavy order survives the trip. Because takeout loads vary so much between businesses, we confirm the paper grade against what you actually pack rather than publishing one universal specification.

  • Natural kraft — warm, traditional, and the most common takeout paper.
  • White — brighter presentation and truer colour reproduction for detailed artwork.
  • Heavier paper grade — for hot, heavy, or multi-item orders, confirmed with your quote.
  • Custom brand colour — available by request.

Printing

Takeout bags carry print on one or both faces, and many restaurants use the second face for practical content — a menu, a social handle, or a reorder prompt.

  • One side — a single branded face. The most common and most economical choice.
  • Two sides — logo on the front, and menu, hours, or a social handle on the back.
  • Full coverage — artwork continuing across the gussets for a wrap-around effect.

How Pricing Works

Takeout bag pricing depends on the size, the paper grade, how much print coverage your artwork uses, and the quantity you run. Heavier paper and larger sizes cost more per unit, and a run of 5,000 sits at a different price from a run of 50,000.

Larger runs lower the cost per unit. Submit your configuration and a specialist returns pricing for your exact combination, including what the price covers — bag, printing, freight, and artwork setup.

Artwork Requirements

Supply vector artwork for the cleanest print result, particularly when the same design prints across several bag sizes.

  • Preferred: AI, EPS, SVG, or PDF — vector formats.
  • Acceptable: PNG or JPG at high resolution.
  • If you only have your logo, we can prepare the bag layout for you.
  • A colour reference — hex code, Pantone number, or a physical sample — helps us match accurately.

Minimum Order Quantity

Minimums depend on the size, the paper grade, and the print setup your artwork requires. Tell us your target quantity in the configurator and we will confirm the actual minimum for your build.

Production & Delivery

These bags are custom manufactured after you approve the design and pricing — they are not pulled from stock. The sequence is: configure your specifications, receive a free digital mockup, approve the design and pricing, manufacturing begins, then the completed order is delivered nationwide.

Reordering

Because your size, paper, and approved artwork are recorded against your order, reordering is a matter of confirming your previous configuration and quantity. Most restaurants consume takeout bags at a predictable rate, which makes scheduling repeat orders straightforward.

Who Orders Custom Takeout Paper Bags

These are the businesses that most often order this packaging. We manufacture to your specifications regardless of your size.

RestaurantsCoffee ShopsFood TrucksCatering CompaniesBakeries

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a takeout bag and an SOS bag?+
A takeout bag has a handle, usually flat paper, so it can be carried one-handed alongside a drink. An SOS bag is self-opening with no handle — it packs faster at the counter but must be carried from the base.
What sizes are available?+
Small, medium, and large bands covering single items through family orders, with custom dimensions by request. Because order profiles vary so much between businesses, tell us what a typical order contains and we will confirm sizing.
Will the bag hold a heavy order?+
We confirm the paper grade against what you actually pack rather than publishing a universal weight claim. Tell us your heaviest typical order and we will specify paper accordingly.
Can I print my menu or social handle on the bag?+
Yes. Two-side printing is common for exactly this — logo on the front, and a menu, hours, or a handle on the back so the bag works as a marketing surface.
How much do custom takeout bags cost?+
Pricing depends on size, paper grade, print coverage, and quantity. Larger runs reduce the cost per unit, so we quote across volume tiers. Submit your configuration and a specialist will return pricing for your exact combination.
What is the minimum order quantity?+
Minimum order quantity depends on size, paper grade, and printing. It is confirmed with your quote — we do not publish an unverified minimum.
Do you ship nationwide?+
Yes — completed orders are delivered to businesses across the United States. Freight is calculated as part of your quote based on your delivery location and order size.
Can I order takeout bags together with my containers?+
Yes. Many restaurants combine takeout bags with sugarcane containers, napkins, cutlery kits, and gloves in a single order, which reduces the number of suppliers they manage.
What file format should my logo be in?+
Vector files are best — AI, EPS, SVG, or PDF — because they scale cleanly across every bag size in your range. High-resolution PNG or JPG also works.
How do I reorder?+
Tell a specialist you are reordering and reference your previous project. Your size, paper, and approved artwork are already recorded against your order.

Production Time and Shipping Time Are Different

Production time is the time required to manufacture your packaging. Transit time is the time required to transport it to you. These are separate — a production window is not a delivery date, and every project's timeline is confirmed with your final quote.

Express

Best when speed matters most. Faster transportation may be available depending on the product, quantity, manufacturing location, shipment size, destination and carrier availability. Express transportation can cost significantly more than standard, and an exact transit time is confirmed with your freight quote.

Standard

Best when you want a balance between delivery cost and transit time. Standard freight is generally the more economical option when your schedule allows additional flexibility. Actual transit time and freight cost are confirmed with your final quote.

Large-volume freight

Larger orders are not handled as ordinary parcel shipments. Depending on size and destination this may involve palletized freight, LTL, air, ocean, partial-container (LCL) or full-container (FCL) arrangements. YaSeen determines the appropriate method for your actual project and quotes it accordingly.

Not sure

If you are unsure, our team will recommend the option that best fits your deadline, quantity and destination once your project has been reviewed.

Freight cost and transit time are confirmed with your final quote. Shipping & delivery details

What Happens After You Submit

Submitting a project starts a review, not a charge. Here is the whole process from your submission to your delivery.

  1. 1

    Project received

    We receive your specifications, quantity, artwork and delivery information.

  2. 2

    Project review

    Our team reviews the packaging requirements and verifies production and delivery details.

  3. 3

    Final quote

    You receive confirmed pricing, applicable freight, payment terms and an estimated timeline.

  4. 4

    Secure payment

    If you choose to proceed, you receive approved payment instructions or a secure invoice.

  5. 5

    Digital proof

    Your artwork is prepared and reviewed for the packaging you selected.

  6. 6

    Your approval

    You approve the final digital proof, or request corrections.

  7. 7

    Production

    Production begins only after payment requirements are satisfied and final artwork is approved.

  8. 8

    Shipping

    Your completed packaging ships using the delivery method agreed on your quote.

  9. 9

    Delivery

    Your packaging arrives according to the confirmed project arrangements.

  10. 10

    Reorder

    Your approved specifications and artwork can be referenced to make future orders easier.

Read the full ordering process

Request a Sample

Sample availability, customization and shipping costs vary by product. Submit a sample request and our team will confirm the options available for the packaging you're considering. A digital mockup of your own artwork is provided before production on every order.

How samples fit into an order

Already Ordered This Product?

Repeat orders can be easier because your previous specifications and approved artwork may already be available for reference. Start a reorder request and tell us the product, quantity and any changes you'd like.

Start a reorder

Why Businesses Order From YaSeen Packaging

Free digital mockup

You see your artwork on the packaging before anything is produced.

Artwork support

Send print-ready files, a logo, or ask us to prepare the layout.

Volume pricing

Larger quantities receive stronger unit economics and a tiered quote.

Nationwide delivery coordination

Express, standard and large-volume freight options arranged per project.

Multiple products, one supplier

Build a complete packaging system instead of managing several vendors.

No payment to submit

Your project is reviewed and priced before you are asked to pay anything.

Packaging Guides

Planning your order? These guides answer the questions that come up most often.

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