Hot Dog Containers for Restaurants and Concessions
Our hot dog containers provide restaurants, snack bars, food trucks and concessions with a specialized packaging solution for classic hot dogs, fully loaded hot dogs, sausages and other elongated food products.
The SnackToGo 32 oz container features a narrow base measuring approximately 7 × 2.75 inches and a height of approximately 2.5 inches. This format follows the natural shape of a hot dog and helps businesses avoid using a meal box that is unnecessarily wide.
Made in Canada by Seaside Paper Products, these containers feature a natural paperboard exterior, a poly-lined interior and an integrated vented flap closure. They are supplied flat and sold in commercial cases of 400 units.
A Format Designed for Hot Dogs
Traditional square or rectangular meal containers often provide much more width than a hot dog requires. This can result in unnecessary packaging space and allow the product to move around during handling.
These hot dog containers feature a long and narrow footprint that is better suited to products served in an elongated bun.
They may be evaluated for packaging:
- Classic hot dogs
- Fully loaded hot dogs
- Sausages served in buns
- Small elongated sandwiches
- Short subs
- Hot dogs accompanied by a small portion of fries
- Savoury snacks
- Compatible fast-food products
- Orders prepared for events
- Food served by mobile concessions
- Specialty sausages
- Children’s meal combinations
Compatibility should always be confirmed according to the final product’s length, width, height and amount of toppings.
Seven-Inch Elongated Base
The bottom of the container measures approximately 7 × 2.75 inches, while the height is approximately 2.5 inches.
This long and narrow shape follows the presentation of a conventional hot dog more closely than a general-purpose meal container. It provides room for the bun, sausage and toppings without creating excessive empty space on both sides.
Before ordering a complete case, businesses should measure their finished product, including:
- The length of the bun
- The total width
- The height with toppings
- The space required for a side portion
- The preferred closure method
- The way the container will be positioned inside the bag
These measurements help determine whether the 7-inch model is compatible with the hot dogs or sausages served by the establishment.
A 32 oz Capacity
The stated 32 oz capacity corresponds to approximately 946 mL. For this specialized product, however, the shape of the container is generally more important than the volume expressed in ounces.
A heavily topped hot dog may require more height than a classic version even if its total volume remains relatively modest.
The 2.5-inch height may accommodate different garnishes depending on the dimensions of the prepared product.
The container may be evaluated for hot dogs served with:
- Coleslaw
- Onions
- Relish
- Cheese
- Sauce
- Vegetables
- Chili
- Sauerkraut
- Various condiments
- A small side portion
Businesses should avoid overfilling the box so that the flap closure can be positioned and closed correctly.
Integrated Flap Closure
The SnackToGo hot dog container features an integrated flap closure. The flap is part of the container structure and eliminates the need to purchase or store a separate lid.
This one-piece design may help establishments:
- Simplify order preparation
- Reduce the number of packaging components stored
- Avoid incompatible lids
- Standardize product presentation
- Facilitate inventory control
- Close prepared containers efficiently
- Apply a branded label
- Add a tamper-evident seal when required
The flap should be positioned correctly before the container is placed in a bag or given to the customer.
Staff should confirm that the container remains level and that the hot dog does not interfere with the closure.
Integrated Vent
An opening is integrated into the flap to provide ventilation when the container is closed.
Ventilation may help release some of the steam generated by warm foods. However, the final results depend on the food, temperature, moisture, toppings, holding time and transportation conditions.
An integrated vent does not guarantee that every product will remain crispy. Hot dogs containing large quantities of sauce, coleslaw or other moist garnishes may produce different results from a classic hot dog.
Businesses should test the container with their actual product under normal service and delivery conditions.
Natural Paperboard Exterior
The natural paperboard exterior provides a simple and versatile presentation suitable for traditional snack bars, restaurants, mobile canteens, food concessions and catering services.
The kraft-style colour can complement:
- Brown paper bags
- Kraft napkins
- Natural paper cups
- French-fry trays
- Beverage carriers
- Other SnackToGo containers
- PackToGo meal containers
- Branded labels and stickers
The neutral surface may also be used for:
- A company logo sticker
- An order number
- A customer’s name
- Product identification
- Allergen information
- A promotional message
- Event branding
- A tamper-evident seal
Labels should be tested on the actual paperboard to verify adhesion under expected food-service conditions.
Poly-Lined Interior
The hot dog containers include a poly-lined interior. The lining creates a distinct surface between the food and the natural paperboard exterior.
This construction may be helpful for products containing:
- Sauce
- Grease
- Relish
- Cheese
- Coleslaw
- Cooking juices
- Moist garnishes
- Warm ingredients
The poly lining does not automatically make the container completely leakproof. Performance depends on the amount and consistency of the sauce, food temperature, transportation time and handling conditions.
Businesses should test highly sauced or heavily garnished products before adopting the container for regular service.
The lining may also affect recycling or composting options. Collection requirements vary by municipality. Businesses should verify local processing programs before making environmental disposal claims.
Supplied Flat for Efficient Storage
The 32 oz hot dog containers are supplied flat. They can remain in their original packs and be assembled progressively according to service requirements.
Flat storage reduces the space occupied by unused boxes inside:
- Commercial kitchens
- Food trucks
- Mobile canteens
- Arena concessions
- Festival booths
- Small food counters
- Storage rooms
Employees may assemble several containers before a busy period and continue preparing additional boxes according to the number of orders received.
The flat format also makes it easier to distribute individual packs between service stations, business locations or event concessions.
Commercial Case of 400 Containers
The containers are sold in commercial cases of 400 units. Each case contains eight packs of 50 containers.
The approximate case weight is 29 lb.
This commercial quantity is intended for establishments that regularly serve hot dogs, sausages or other elongated food products.
Businesses can estimate how long one case will last based on their average daily consumption:
- At 20 containers per day, one case represents approximately 20 operating days.
- At 40 containers per day, one case represents approximately 10 operating days.
- At 50 containers per day, one case represents approximately 8 operating days.
- At 100 containers per day, one case represents approximately 4 operating days.
These examples can help establishments plan purchasing frequency, event requirements and storage space.
For Fast-Food Professionals
This specialized format may serve many types of professional food-service operations, including:
- Snack bars
- Restaurants
- Mobile canteens
- Food trucks
- Food counters
- Sports concessions
- Arenas
- Cinemas
- Cafeterias
- Catering companies
- Festivals
- Event organizers
- Fairgrounds
- Community events
- Institutional food services
Its elongated shape provides a more suitable presentation than a general-purpose meal box.
Concessions and Events
Hot dogs are commonly served at high-volume locations where efficient preparation and compact packaging are important.
The case quantity of 400 containers may be suitable for:
- Sports tournaments
- Arena concessions
- Festivals
- Corporate events
- School events
- Community celebrations
- Fundraising activities
- Outdoor events
- Mobile food services
- Seasonal concessions
Businesses preparing for an event should estimate expected attendance, average hot dog sales and the number of service locations before ordering.
An additional quantity may be required to account for damaged boxes, unexpected attendance or increased customer demand.
Small Side Portions
Depending on the size of the hot dog and the amount of toppings, the container may offer limited space for a small side portion.
Possible combinations may include:
- A hot dog with a small quantity of fries
- A sausage with potato wedges
- A hot dog with onion rings
- A small sandwich with a savoury snack
- A children’s portion with a small accompaniment
The finished order should be tested to ensure that the side portion does not prevent the flap from closing correctly or compress the main product.
Choosing Between the 32 oz and 52 oz Models
Seaside Paper also manufactures a larger 52 oz SnackToGo container for extra-long hot dogs and sandwiches.
The 32 oz model:
- Has a 7-inch bottom length
- Is designed for standard hot dogs and sausages
- Measures approximately 2.75 inches wide
- Measures approximately 2.5 inches high
- Is sold in cases of 400 containers
The 52 oz model:
- Has a bottom length of approximately 12.5 inches
- Is designed for giant hot dogs and elongated sandwiches
- Provides additional room for larger specialty products
- Is sold in cases of 300 containers
These are separate products intended for significantly different food dimensions. Businesses should select the model based on the actual finished product rather than capacity alone.
Storage and Handling
The containers should be stored:
- In their original case
- In a clean and dry environment
- Away from moisture and splashes
- Away from chemicals
- Away from strong odours
- On a shelf or pallet
- In an area reserved for clean food packaging
During preparation, employees should:
- Inspect the container.
- Assemble it correctly.
- Add a compatible product.
- Avoid overfilling.
- Wipe food residue from the edges.
- Position the flap correctly.
- Keep the container level.
- Place it carefully inside the takeout bag.
Made in Canada
These hot dog containers are manufactured in Canada by Seaside Paper Products, a Canadian manufacturer of specialty paper products and food-service packaging.
Choosing Canadian-made packaging can help businesses reduce their dependence on overseas packaging orders and obtain commercial formats developed for professional food-service environments.
Product availability and delivery times may vary. ConceptASR can confirm current availability when the order is placed.
Product Specifications
- Product: Vented hot dog container
- Product line: SnackToGo
- Manufacturer reference: TCSTGNHD722
- GTIN: 10848352003310
- Capacity: 32 oz
- Approximate metric capacity: 946 mL
- Bottom dimensions: 7 × 2.75 inches
- Height: 2.5 inches
- Shape: Long and narrow
- Colour: Natural
- Material: Paperboard
- Interior: Poly-lined
- Closure: Integrated flap closure
- Ventilation: Integrated vent
- Separate lid required: No
- Storage format: Supplied flat
- Quantity: 400 containers per case
- Packaging: Eight packs of 50
- Approximate case weight: 29 lb
- Manufacturer: Seaside Paper Products
- Country of manufacture: Canada
- Availability: Available on order
Order Hot Dog Containers in Canada
Concept ASR supplies these hot dog containers to snack bars, restaurants, mobile canteens, food trucks, concessions and professional food-service operations throughout Québec and Canada.
They are sold on order in complete commercial cases of 400 units.
Before ordering, confirm:
- The required 32 oz capacity
- The 7-inch bottom length
- The 2.75-inch width
- The 2.5-inch height
- The case quantity of 400 units
- The internal packaging of eight packs of 50
- Compatibility with your finished hot dogs
- Your estimated monthly consumption
For recurring requirements or larger quantities, contact Concept ASR to discuss expected consumption, current availability and delivery options.
Photographs are provided for illustrative purposes. Product appearance, specifications, packaging and availability may be updated by the manufacturer. The manufacturer reference, GTIN, dimensions and case quantity should be used to confirm the correct product.
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