For takeaway sales, the plastic or cardboard cup remains the default choice for most cafés and restaurants. Yet as soon as transport, leak-proofing or brand image come into play, the sealed can changes the game completely. Here's why.
The real problem with cups: they leak
A cup, even with a lid, is never fully leak-proof. A poorly clipped lid, a loose straw, a customer putting their coffee in their bag or car — and a spill is guaranteed. For a takeaway drink, this flaw is more than an inconvenience: it's a reliability issue that can cost you dearly in brand image.
The LaCannette can, on the other hand, is hermetically sealed by the machine before being handed to the customer. Once the lid is crimped, the drink is completely leak-proof — you can turn it upside down, shake it, carry it in a bag with zero risk of spilling. This makes it a particularly well-suited product for takeaway sales, room service, delivery, or simply for the customer in a hurry who slips their drink into their bag before heading out.
Direct comparison
| Criterion | Disposable Cup | Sealed Can |
|---|---|---|
| Leak-proofing | Frequent spills | 100% leak-proof, sealed |
| Transport / bag | Risky | No risk, flat or upright |
| Perceived image | Basic, disposable | Premium, memorable |
| Customization | Sticker or limited printing | Logo printed on the can |
| After use | Thrown away immediately | Kept during service, often photographed |
An asset for your establishment's image
Beyond leak-proofing, the transparent can customized with your logo changes how the product served is perceived. A basic cup gets thrown away after the last sip, without leaving an impression. A well-designed can, on the other hand, catches the eye the whole time the customer holds it — on the table, on the terrace, in the street — and is much easier to photograph, as a polished, if single-use, object. It's free marketing every time a customer shares it on social media, even if it's thrown away (or recycled) right after.
It's also an excellent way to stand out locally: few establishments in France offer this format yet, making it a real distinguishing feature for your café, restaurant, hotel or bubble tea shop.
What about the budget?
The cost of a custom can remains comparable to that of a premium cup with lid and sticker, once the machine is paid off. The LC-100 machine is available alone for €890, or as a complete pack with your first cans starting at €1490 — see the pack details.
In Summary
- Total leak-proofing — the sealed can doesn't leak, unlike the cup
- Risk-free transport — bag, car, delivery, no worries
- Premium image — a product that enhances your brand instead of being thrown away
- Real customization — your logo printed directly on the can