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Forever Ware


Business Profile

SERVICE TYPE: technology platform for tracking reusable takeaway food and beverage containers.

MATERIAL TYPE: Can support any containers, stainless steel options are also available.

BUSINESS MODEL: Subscription Service— Participating business pays Forever Ware a monthly service fee to distribute reusables. Deposit costs depend on the participating location.

WHERE IT WORKS: cafeterias, food halls, restaurants, coffee shops

HOW IT WORKS: Reusable mugs and takeaway containers are checked out from businesses like library books and returned by consumers to any self-return station in the Forever Ware network.

COST TO CUSTOMER: $5 returnable deposit

WARE WASHING: Washing occurs onsite along with dine-in plates and cups.

TECHNOLOGY: Business app for checkouts and customer self-return stations for returns

COUNTRY: United States

SERVICE AREA: Nationwide