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Mary Brown’s!

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The Canadian Way of Doing Things

With over 35 years of experience, Origin Sustainables is a full-service, custom takeout packaging solutions provider. We go beyond the role of your supplier, becoming an extension of the Mary Brown’s procurement team. As a BC-based business with national scalability, we’re dedicated to supporting our local communities and prioritize building the same lasting, collaborative relationships we have with brands like McDonald’s and Edo Japan.

After conducting a comprehensive packaging assessment, Origin has identified five priorities where our capabilities can enhance the Mary Brown’s brand and support your expansion across Canada:

National Scalability

Our flexible storage and distribution solutions are located near key hubs across Canada, creating cost-saving opportunities while ensuring Mary Brown’s inventory arrives on time and in full, mitigating potential disruptions.

Product Functionality

We enhance product functionality through tailored packaging features that improve handling and increase operational efficiency, elevating the Mary Brown’s franchisee and customer experience.

Product Quality

We set and adhere to quality control standards that exceed industry norms, with in-house specialists conducting on-site, pre-shipment inspections and audits on all orders, ensuring Mary Brown’s receives premium, reliable packaging that elevates brand image.

Brand Consistency

Our advanced printing technology, couple with in-house design support, delivers consistent, high-quality branded packaging across all Mary Brown’s locations, strengthening brand identity and enhancing customer perception. 

Regulatory Compliance

We conduct proactive research and stay up to date on all federal and provincial packaging regulations, ensuring Mary Brown’s solutions are always compliant and optimized. 

Please view Mary Brown’s comprehensive, personalized assessment below.

Mary Brown's Packaging Assessment

 

Priority

Findings

Our Capabilities

Key Benefits

National Scalability

What’s working well
  • Canada’s fastest growing franchise
  • Expansion into BC
  • Plans to enter Quebec
  • Plans to reach 500 locations in Canada by 2029
  • Warehouse locations near key distribution hubs across Canada
  • Leading 3PL and transportation partners
  • Minimum safety stock thresholds
  • Transportation cost-savings
  • On time, in full delivery
Room for improvement
  • Ensuring packaging quality, reliability, and consistency franchise-wide amid expansion
  • Competitive pricing from bundling and large quantity discounts
  • On time, in full deliveries through close collaboration with logistics partners
  • Product consolidation
  • Close collaboration and enhanced operations
  • Avoid penalties for non-compliant packaging
  • Increased franchisee compliance

Product Functionality

What’s working well
  • Various sizes of bags to suit different order sizes
  • Burger box has ventilation to prevent food from getting soggy
  • Product features that maintain food integrity in transport
  • Functional packaging meets consumer and franchisee convenience needs
Room for improvement
  • Greasy fingerprints show on boxes after handling
  • Burger box identifiers are rarely used
  • Grease-resistant outer PE lining on boxes
  • Press-in burger box identifiers with ventilation
  • A more premium and consistent brand experience
  • Enhanced grease resistance and customer experience
  • Improved efficiency and streamlined operations

Product Quality

What’s working well
  • Fry boxes and combo trays feel premium
  • Inner and outer PE-lined burger box creates high-quality feel
  • Lids for small side containers seal well
  • Premium, durable, grease-resistant materials
  • Industry leading quality control standards
    • Elevated brand image and value
    • Enhanced customer dining experience
    Room for improvement
    • Burger box glue does not hold in transit
    • Bags and burger boxes rip easily
    • Mash Up bowl lid is loose and leaks
    • Mash Up bowl softens when holding hot food
    • Increase paper bag thickness
    • Stronger glue and corrugated paper for burger box
    • Increase rigidity of Mash Up paper bowl
    • Improve fitment of bowls and lids
    • Enhanced product performance
    • Product protection during transport
    • Improved quality consistency

    Brand Consistency

    What’s working well
    • Clear printing, bright colours across most packaging
    • Advanced colour printing technology and colour matching
    • In-house design support and consultation
    • Elevated brand image and customer perception
    Room for improvement
    • Paper bags do not feature coloured printing
    • Mash Up bowl containers are not branded
    • Mash Up bowl lid is not consistent with small side container lids
    • Napkins are unbranded
    • Custom colour printing and uniform branding across packaging
    • Consistent thermoformed design on lids
    • Custom branding on all packaging items
    • Unified branding across all products
    • Showcasing a commitment to quality

    Regulatory Compliance

    What’s working well
    • Paper bags mention recycled content percentage
    • Containers are federal and provincial plastic ban compliant
    • Proactive research and up-to-date reports on federal and provincial bans
    • Recyclable or compostable PFAS-free and PCR compliant materials
    • Stay ahead of regulation updates and changes in each province
    Room for improvement
    • Plastic cutlery is being used in certain BC restaurants, which is not compliant with provincial regulations
    • Hands-on broadline category integration of compliant packaging products
    • Streamlined franchisee access to compliant packaging
    • Avoid regulation fines in each province

    Mary Brown's Packaging Assessment

    To view Mary Brown’s comprehensive packaging assessment on mobile, please download the PDF below.

    Partnering with Origin

    Our commitment to partnership, combined with our end-to-end supply chain management, empowers Mary Brown’s nationwide growth, from BC to Nova Scotia, by providing clarity, confidence, and convenience across your supply chain.

    Clarity

    Gain enhanced visibility into your packaging supply chain through our ground-level insights and real-time monitoring, enabling to make informed inventory decisions with greater certainty. 

    Confidence

    Our proactive approach to risk management allows us to mitigate disruptions and achieve higher standards of quality and reliability, offering peace of mind and a competitive edge. 

    Convenience

    Our flexible storage solutions and distribution model, coupled with our vast network of leading manufacturers, optimize your supply chain, allowing you to focus on growing your business.

    Ready to Streamline Your Packaging?

    For a comprehensive overview of our packaging assessment, please book a meeting with Adrian Lui, National Account Manager.