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OPA! of greece

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A Focus on Partnership and Quality

OPA! has demonstrated impressive growth since opening its doors in Calgary in 1998. As you continue to expand with a focus on store front locations, now is a great time to assess your packaging strategy and optimize your supply chain operations.

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 OPA!’s procurement team. As a BC-based business with national scalability, we’re dedicated to providing high-quality products and prioritize building the same lasting, collaborative relationships we have with brands like McDonald’s and Edo Japan.

After visiting several OPA! locations in BC, our team has conducted a comprehensive packaging assessment, identifying five priorities where our capabilities can enhance OPA!’s brand and support your expansion across Canada:

Product Functionality

We enhance product functionality through tailored packaging features that improve handling and increase operational efficiency, elevating OPA!’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 OPA! receives premium, reliable packaging that elevates brand image.

National Scalability

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

Brand Consistency

Our advanced printing technology, coupled with in-house design support, delivers consistent, high-quality branded packaging across all of OPA!’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 OPA!’s solutions are always compliant and optimized. 

Please view OPA!’s comprehensive, personalized assessment below.

OPA! of Greece | Packaging Assessment

 

Priority

Findings

Our Capabilities

Key Benefits

Product Functionality
What’s working well
  • 8×8.5″ clamshell container fits snugly in bag
  • Custom-sized bags that secure containers of any size
  • Optimized product protection
Room for improvement
  • Mains and sides are packed in the same clamshell container
  • Clamshell containers have loose closure; unable to secure food
  • Pita wraps come in a cookie bag, not a wrap
  • Cohesive containers of different sizes with compartments
  • Clamshell container with a longer tongue
  • 12×12 waxed paper or lined paper for wraps
  • Improved efficiency and streamlined operations
  • Enhanced grease resistance and customer experience
  • Enhanced food protection and leak resistance

Product Quality
What’s working well
  • Paper bags are sturdy
  • PET lids seal tightly to cups, reducing spills
  • Premium, durable materials
  • Industry leading quality control standards
  • Elevated brand image and value
  • Enhanced customer dining experience
Room for improvement
  • Paper bag for wraps leak/disintegrate
  • Pita innards fall out in transit as the wrap/bag doesn’t close
  • Matte cup has a higher chance of leaking
  • Waxed paper sheet to fully protect pita wrap
  • PP lid that hugs the edge of cups
  • PE-lining on both sides of cup
  • Enhanced product performance
  • Product protection during transport
  • Improved quality consistency

National Scalability
What’s working well
  • Largest Greek QSR chain in Canada
  • Averaging 4.4 locations per year over 26 years
  • Looking to expand into the US
  • 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 and cost-savings
    • Close collaboration and enhanced operations
    • Avoid penalties for non-compliant packaging
    • Increased franchisee compliance

    Brand Consistency
    What’s working well
    • Consistent branding across packaging
    • In-house design support and consultation
    • Elevated brand image and customer perception
    Room for improvement
    • Printing on paper packaging is faded
    • Napkins are unbranded
    • Clamshell containers are unbranded
    • Custom, uniform branding across all packaging
    • Advanced colour printing technology and colour matching
    • Cohesive and premium brand experience
    • Showcasing a commitment to quality

    Regulatory Compliance
    What’s working well
    • 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 straws are being used in BC restaurants, which is not compliant with provincial or federal regulations
    • Paper bags must mention recycled content
    • Hands-on broadline category integration of compliant packaging products
    • Branded 4-layer paper straws
    • Streamlined franchisee access to compliant packaging
    • Avoid regulatory fines in each province
    • Recyclable, compostable, PFAS-free and PCR materials

    OPA!'s Packaging Assessment

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

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    Partnering with Origin

    Our commitment to partnership, combined with our end-to-end supply chain management, empowers OPA!’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.

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