- Two napkins with just one grab solves ‘pinch an inch’ problem, reducing napkin usage by 19%
- Single napkin SKU across GP PRO’s Dixie Ultra® Interfold Napkin dispensers streamlines purchasing and inventory management
- Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers deployed Take-Two dispensers, resulting in 20 million fewer napkins used in 2025
Atlanta - GP PRO, a division of Georgia-Pacific and leading innovator of advanced dispensing and smart monitoring solutions, today launched the Dixie Ultra® Take-Two Interfold Napkin Dispenser. Designed to transform drive-thru, takeout and back-of-house operations at quick-service restaurants, this patent-pending “grab and go” technology delivers exactly two napkins with a single grab. The result: a uniquely calibrated system that reduces napkin waste and improves order presentation while maintaining critical speed-of-service.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers benefit from the GP PRO Dixie Ultra® Take-Two Interfold Napkin Dispenser to optimize efficiency and reduce waste across busy drive-thru and takeout operations.
“At GP PRO, customer-driven innovation informs our solutions to real-world problems, like the ‘pinch an inch’ habit of grabbing a stack of napkins when preparing to-go orders,” said Ashley Butler, vice president and general manager, GP PRO Towels and Napkins. “The Dixie Ultra® Take-Two dispenser re-engineers the take-away experience with an advanced dispenser precisely tuned to deliver premium napkins two at a time. This seamless integration ensures quality guest experiences with maximum speed and reduced waste.”
Engineered to Reduce Waste
Anchored by GP PRO’s unwavering focus on sustainable innovation, the eco-friendly Dixie Ultra® Take-Two Interfold Napkin Dispenser is engineered to decrease unnecessary waste and control costs. According to GP PRO proprietary research, restaurant brands that switched from a stack of napkins to Take-Two dispensers reduced overall napkin usage by
19%.[i]
More than two-thirds of managers and front-line workers across three major restaurant brands agreed that the Dixie Ultra® Take-Two dispensers accelerated their speed of service while three out of four reported improvements in napkin presentation with each order bag they prepared.[ii] An additional, and especially crucial benefit, is the ability to reduce burdens on staff, as more carefully controlled dispensing requires less frequent and disruptive supply restocking.
Unlike tower-based interfold napkin dispensers, the Dixie Ultra® Take-Two dispenser has a compact footprint, which makes it ideal for space-constrained drive-thru counters and order-prep areas. The units can also be stacked for higher-capacity, space-saving operation.
A Single-SKU, Sustainable Solution
A hallmark of the Dixie Ultra® Take-Two system is the ability to bridge back-of-house operational efficiency with front-of-house service consistency. The dispenser utilizes the same Dixie Ultra® Interfold napkins found across the entire Dixie Ultra® family—including tower and in-counter dispensers. These premium, 2-ply brown and white embossed napkins are made from 100% recycled fiber and carry USDA BioPreferred® certifications and Sustainable Forestry Initiative while meeting or exceeding EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for post-consumer fiber. Available now, GP PRO Dixie Ultra® Take-Two dispensers offer “one SKU” versatility to simplify ordering and storage, as well as a seamless transition from back-of-house prep to front-of-house self-service.
With the new Dixie Ultra Take-Two Interfold Napkin Dispenser, the drive through at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® streamline operations and cut down on napkin waste.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Scalability Meets Sustainability
As Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers continues rapid national expansion—opening 50 new locations last year with plans for another 60 in 2026—GP PRO’s Dixie Ultra® Take-Two dispensers optimize efficiency and reduce waste across drive-thru and takeout operations. Coeli Arthur, vice president of Purchasing, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers stated, “In 2025, we reduced napkin consumption by 10%, saving 20 million napkins during a period of rapid growth. The Dixie Ultra® Take-Two system helped us create a highly efficient process with streamlined refills to lower purchasing and inventory costs.”
Tim Woodburn, vice president of Guest Experience, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers added, “Before Take-Two, team members would grab napkins from a stack, and sometimes efficiency literally went out the drive-thru window. With one pull, we now have enough napkins, and a consistent quality presentation for every order.”
Learn more about Dixie Ultra® Take-Two Interfold Napkin Dispenser here.
[i] GP PRO Proprietary Research NAP-23-1120550: Based on seven restaurant locations across two brands.
[ii] GP PRO Proprietary Research NAP-P-25-1282; 67% (more than two thirds) reported faster service speed while 76% (three out of four) reported improved napkin presentation in each order. Based on a survey of area, general, and shift managers, as well as front-line employees surveyed across three restaurant brands.
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