Linerless Labels Buying Guide for QSR & Food & Beverage
Published on
November 6th, 2025
Linerless thermal labels are an excellent choice for quick-service restaurants (QSRs), fast food, cafes, and food & beverage operations. By eliminating the liner, these labels reduce waste, lower costs, and improve labeling speed.
Restaurants and QSRs can use these labels to improve order accuracy, reduce errors, and increase customer satisfaction. Whether labeling made-to-order food items and beverages in the kitchen, tagging delivery bags, or managing drive-thru orders, POS Sticky Linerless Labels provide a versatile, cost-effective solution that saves time and money. Because many of these labels are removable/repositionable, labels can be easily swapped without slowing down operations.
Best Options for QSR & Food & Beverage Applications
| Product | Best For / Applications | Compatible Printers |
|---|---|---|
| 3 1/8" x 263' POS Sticky Linerless Labels, Removable Adhesive | Lightweight, everyday food packaging like hot or cold wraps, boxes, kraft bags, or cups. Maximum re-stick ability. | Epson TM-L90 & TM-L100 Series, Bixolon SRP-S300 Series, Star Micronics mC-Label3 and other POS linerless thermal printers |
| 3 1/8" x 263' POS Sticky Linerless Labels, Semi-Permanent Adhesive | Textured surfaces like ribbed coffee cups, waxy bags, and styrofoam; slightly stronger bond while still removable. | Epson TM-L100 Series and Star Micronics mC-Label3 POS linerless thermal printers |
| 3 1/8" x 263' POS Sticky Linerless Labels, Permanent Adhesive | Strongest adhesion for linerless labels; ideal for corrugated boxes like pizza boxes. Not intended to be easily removed. | Epson TM-L100 Series and Star Micronics mC-Label3 POS linerless thermal printers |
| 3 1/8" x 165' POS Sticky Linerless Labels, Removable Adhesive | Lightweight, everyday food packaging like hot or cold wraps, boxes, kraft bags, or cups. Maximum re-stick ability. | Epson TM-T88IV Re-Stick, Citizen CT-S601IIR, Star TSP654SK, Star TSP143IV SK and SNBC BTP-N90LF POS linerless thermal printers |
| 2 1/4" x 263' POS Sticky Linerless Labels, Removable Adhesive | Lightweight, everyday food packaging like hot or cold wraps, boxes, kraft bags, or cups. Maximum re-stick ability. | Epson TM-L90 & TM-L100 Series, Bixolon SRP-S300 Series, Star Micronics mC-Label3, Seiko SLP720RT and other POS linerless thermal printers |
| 2 1/4" x 263' POS Sticky Linerless Labels, Semi-Permanent Adhesive | Textured surfaces like ribbed coffee cups, waxy bags, and styrofoam; slightly stronger bond while still removable. | Epson TM-L100 Series and Star Micronics mC-Label3 POS linerless thermal printers |
| 2 1/4" x 263' POS Sticky Linerless Labels, Permanent Adhesive | Strongest adhesion for linerless labels; ideal for corrugated boxes like pizza boxes. Not intended to be easily removed. | Epson TM-L100 Series and Star Micronics mC-Label3 POS linerless thermal printers |
| 1 1/2" x 263' POS Sticky Linerless Labels, Removable Adhesive | Lightweight, everyday food packaging like hot or cold wraps, boxes, kraft bags, or cups. Maximum re-stick ability. | Epson TM-L90 & TM-L100 Series, Bixolon SRP-S300 Series, Star Micronics mC-Label3, Seiko SLP720RT and other POS linerless thermal printers |
Why Choose Linerless Labels?
Thermal linerless label rolls combine receipt paper and pressure-sensitive labels in one, making them perfect for labeling, identification, and tracking of food and beverage items. They’re BPA-free, BPS-free, and food-safe. Removable/repositionable labels allow staff to quickly correct mistakes, improving drive-thru and kitchen efficiency and order accuracy. The environmentally friendly liner-free design also reduces paper waste, offering a sustainable option for food service businesses.
Learn more about linerless labels including key benefits, common applications, and to shop by printer or industry.
Still not sure which linerless label is right for your business? Call us at 888-431-5800 and our Customer Success team will be happy to help. Linerless labels are an innovative, high-performance solution, but we understand there’s a lot of nuance — we’re here to make it easy!