Published November 2025
Accurate Box’s leadership in quick-service food packaging has been recognized by QSR Magazine in their latest Smart Chain section, “Thought Leadership with the Biggest Names in Packaging Solutions”, by Drew Filipski. Mark Schlossman, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, shares his expertise and insights on quick-service food packaging. The magazine issue further explores the ongoing innovations in food packaging and the challenges shaping the quick-service restaurant industry.
Take a sneak peek at the article below!
Packaging that Performs, Even Under Pressure
The best packaging solutions today are solving real business problems, from labor savings to brand storytelling.
Quick-service restaurants are navigating a pivotal moment in packaging. Takeout and delivery have reshaped how meals are consumed. Guests expect food to arrive fresh, intact, and presented with purpose—and they want the packaging to reflect their values around sustainability and quality. Meanwhile, operators are balancing inflation, labor shortages, supply chain volatility, and an evolving patchwork of regulations.
The most successful brands now see packaging as more than just a functional necessity. It’s a strategic tool—one that protects food, reinforces brand identity, and creates operational efficiencies. From tamper-evident features to stackable designs that streamline back-of-house workflows, packaging can make or break the customer experience.
But smart packaging starts with smart partnerships. Whether it’s navigating material bans, optimizing inventory, or meeting new sustainability benchmarks, the right suppliers are helping operators adapt quickly and consistently. In the following insights, leading packaging experts share how quick-service restaurants can turn one of their biggest challenges into a long-term advantage.
Accurate Box
MARK SCHLOSSMAN
Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
What are the biggest challenges for quick-service restaurants with packaging today?
SCHLOSSMAN: Sustainability remains the number one challenge. Customers expect recyclable or compostable packaging, but delivering on that promise— while also keeping food protected and costs manageable—isn’t easy. As takeout and delivery continue to surge, packaging has to do more: it must hold up in transit, maintain freshness, prevent spills, and remain operationally efficient.
How are these challenges impacting the industry?
SCHLOSSMAN: Quick-service restaurants now have to view packaging as a strategic asset rather than just a functional item. It plays a major role in brand perception and customer satisfaction. Operators seeking lower upfront costs sometimes turn to overseas suppliers, but that can introduce delays, tariffs, and quality control issues—ultimately undermining the very efficiencies they were hoping to gain.
What mistakes do operators make with packaging?
SCHLOSSMAN: Many focus solely on price. But when packaging fails in transit or clashes with the brand image, the fallout can cost far more than the initial savings. Another common misstep is treating each packaging component—bags, wraps, trays—as standalone items, instead of designing them to work cohesively in function and branding.
About Accurate Box Company
Accurate Box Company is one of the largest, family-owned manufacturers of custom high-graphic corrugated packaging in the United States. We specialize in offset lithography and have the ability to print 7 colors plus a UV coating in a single pass on both small and large runs. We are experts in creating high-quality packaging for the club store, e-commerce, and quick-service food industries. In business since 1944 and women-owned since 1998, Accurate Box manufactures in New Jersey and ships competitively throughout all of North America.
