People tend to think that the cost of branded deli paper is much higher than plain. At the price of each wrapped product, it's not that much of a loss, and the return on investment is a branded surface on every sandwich, burger and pastry that leaves the counter. When you take a look at the cost per wrap, it is much easier to decide.

What is Printed Deli Paper?

Printed deli paper is a food-safe sheet which is printed with a restaurant's pattern or logo and used to wrap sandwiches, burgers, subs, and baked goods. Custom deli paper sheets are cut to a certain size and many are available in dispenser boxes for quick counter pulling.

Actual Cost of Branding Per Wrap

Named custom deli paper ensures that your name is in front of each customer when they open their food. The reason for this is that with wholesale deli paper the print cost can be divided between thousands of sheets and the price per wrap can be just a few cents higher than plain stock or even less. An exact figure will be given in a quote at your volume.

Branded food service paper contributes to cost savings in other areas. It can take the place of the individual stickers and labels which cost money and require staff time per order.

Then there's what doesn't appear on the spreadsheet. If a customer remembers your name just from the wrapper, he or she is likely to order again, and you won't have to pay an additional charge for it.

Specs and Sizes

Deli paper sheets are typically 30 to 40 lb stock, grease-resistant and with food-safe, FDA-compliant inks. Common sizes are 12 x 12 for smaller items, 15 x 15 for a regular sandwich and 15 x 18 for subs.

One color printing is the most cost-effective and two colors will provide contrast. Sheets are available for sale as flat or in Deli Paper Sheets as an interleave. The bigger the volume, the less cost per print because setup is distributed over the print run.

Who wraps in printed paper? 

All orders are wrapped at delis and sandwich shops. Food Service Paper for handhelds are employed at burger joints and fast-casual restaurants. The welcome package is wrapped by bakeries and cafes.

Food trucks print paper to appear professional on a shoestring budget, and caterers print paper to tidily display individual food items.

How to calculate Cost per wrap?

Take the price of a case and divide by the number of sheets to get the cost per sheet. Next, compare the plain and printed quotes at the same volume. Take the difference and multiply it by the number of sheets used per month to determine the monthly cost of branding.

Compare that amount to the amount you spend on stickers, labels or any other means you have to brand orders with. The most frequent error is trying to brand a small printed order and a large plain order, making the wholesale deli paper order appear to be a lot more expensive than it actually is. Always obtain two estimates for equal quantities.

Remember the softer returns. A well-branded order will appear better in the photos, and a customer who posts a photo of your wrapped sandwich is free marketing for you. Nobody is going to be able to put a dollar value on this, however, most owners would agree that it is worth more than just a few cents on each sheet. If the numbers are fairly close, the printed version will usually be superior when it comes to value.

Why Choose The Deli Paper?

The Deli Paper is manufactured directly and thus does not have a reseller's mark-up on the wholesale price. All orders are quality checked prior to shipment.

Low minimums allow you to compare printed and plain stock, printed in-house and fast U.S. shipping ensures restaurants stay in stock.

FAQs

Q: How much more is the cost of printed deli paper? 

A: The difference per sheet is minimal at wholesale volume, a quote will reflect this.

Q: Is one colour printing formal? 

A: Correct, it is the most popular selection for paper used in foodservice.

Q: Is printed paper the alternative to stickers? 

A: Yes, which can help cover some of the expenses.

Q: Would you eat the food on the paper? 

A: Yes, all stock and inks are FDA approved.

Purchase Deli Paper Printed in Wholesale Prices.

Ask for a no cost quotation and compare the printed and plain deli paper at your quantity. Please contact us at 832-900-9245 or sales@thedelipaper.com. Check thedelipaper.com for up to date wholesale deals.