Abstract: Multiple leg members have upright and horizontal segments with the former defining openings to receive the rims of plates being carried. A combination handle and retainer prevents closing movement of the leg members during use of the carrier. Ears on the underside of the handle prevent closing movement of the leg members. Loosening of a fastener assembly permits disengagement of the ears from some of the leg members to permit rotation of the leg members toward a remaining leg member to collapse the carrier for storage.