Napkin Dispensers & Holders

Stainless Steel Napkin Holder: What You Need to Know

An excellent addition to restaurant tables and booths, napkin dispensers ensure customers have access to napkins when needed. Commercial napkin dispenser come in tabletop, countertop, and in-counter models, myriad shapes and colors, and can be fitted with slots for displaying advertisements. They can feature simple designs, such as regular napkin holders, or more complex designs, such as faceplates that control how many napkins are dispensed at a time.

Common Questions About Napkin Dispensers

Why do I need a commercial napkin dispenser?

Napkin dispensers are ideal for any foodservice business that wants to provide customers with a steady supply of napkins. Commercial napkin dispensers usually are found in fast food restaurants, convenience stores, and diners. Tabletop napkin dispensers organize napkins and protect them from contaminants by storing them in an enclosed compartment. Using napkin dispensers, employees don't have to replace or clean paper or cloth napkins constantly. Most napkin dispensers can hold 100 to 500 napkins, so employees only have to fill them a few times daily or less.

What types of napkin folds can a napkin dispenser accommodate?

Tabletop napkin dispensers come in a style made to accommodate one of six specific napkin folds: full fold, mini fold, inter fold, low fold, tall fold, and side fold. Full-fold napkins can cover a large surface area and are very absorbent. Mini-fold napkins are more compact and better suited for use with pastries and coffee. Inter-fold napkins are designed to dispense one at a time and are folded like an accordion. Low-fold napkins are the typical choice for school cafeterias because they're smaller and accessible for customers. Tall-fold napkins feature a vertical design, enabling customers to place their silverware comfortably. Side-fold napkins are found commonly in tabletop napkin dispensers at restaurants and diners because of their wide shape.

What special features are available?

Removable dividers can be removed to accommodate different types or amounts of products and are available on models that combine the napkin dispenser with condiment or flatware organizer bins. This feature gives the user more customization regarding products they decide to add to the dispenser. Some models come fitted with rubber feet, which prevent the unit from sliding when customers pull napkins out of the dispenser.

How can tabletop napkin dispensers reduce waste?

Commercial napkin dispensers can reduce waste by limiting the number of napkins dispensed at one time. On some models, specially designed faceplates only allow one napkin to fit through the opening, preventing multiple napkins from being pulled out a time and reducing waste. Other models have push plates that only push a single napkin out at a time.