A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels that includes a at least two central panels and at least one attachment panel configured to receive a portion of one or more containers of the plurality of containers. The at least two central panels include a first central panel foldably connected to a second central panel. The first central panel has at least one opening and a portion of the second central panel is exposed through the at least one opening when the first central panel and the second central panel are in at least partial face-to-face contact.

The invention provides a portable carrier that contains deployable and retractable compartments to place foods and beverages inside. The portable carrier is made with a minimum amount of printable material and glue and requires at most two folds to create the invention, yet allows the ability to print graphics and media for advertising and marketing purposes. Beverage containers are secured with a compartment comprising a beverage compartment base, a beverage compartment wall, and beverage compartment arms. Adjusting flaps are used to help accommodate larger, wider beverages. Food items such as boxes and trays are secured with a compartment comprising a food compartment base, carrier walls, and food compartment supports and arms. A person can deploy and retract these compartments with their hands and fingers. The carrier contains a handle to carry the beverages and foods with one hand.

The invention provides a portable carrier that contains deployable and retractable compartments to place foods and beverages inside. The portable carrier is made with a minimum amount of printable material and glue and requires at most two folds to create the invention, yet allows the ability to print graphics and media for advertising and marketing purposes. Beverage containers are secured with a compartment comprising a beverage compartment base, a beverage compartment wall, and beverage compartment arms. Adjusting flaps are used to help accommodate larger, wider beverages. Food items such as boxes and trays are secured with a compartment comprising a food compartment base, carrier walls, and food compartment supports and arms. A person can deploy and retract these compartments with their hands and fingers. The carrier contains a handle to carry the beverages and foods with one hand.