Mister Bee Potato Chips
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| Product type | Assorted |
|---|---|
| Owner | Independent |
| Country | Parkersburg, West Virginia |
| Introduced | 1951 |
| Markets | West Virginia, Ohio, western Kentucky |
| Tagline | "Mister Bee's Please" |
| Website | www.misterbee.com |
Mister Bee Potato Chips is a brand of potato chips produced since 1951 in the USA. The company was founded by Leo and Sara Klien as a small local business and grew to a million dollar enterprise by 1972. It has remained family-owned throughout its existence. In 1973, the Kliens' son, Alan, assumed control. He has held the title of CEO since 1988. The third generation of the family, Doug Kilien, became the president and COO.[1]
Availability
The brand is available in all of West Virginia, most of Ohio and eastern Kentucky. The company offers only direct-to-store delivery, which they believe guarantees freshness, as there is no "middle man". Selected products are also available online.
Flavors
The company features several varieties of potato chips. It currently offers regular original, dip style, salt and vinegar, sour cream and onion, and BBQ.Template:Buymisterbee.com
Financial issues
Mister Bee stopped production in November 2011. The company is in Chapter 11 and restructuring. According to Doug Klein, it has no plan to lay off anyone and no plan to close the company.[2] Christie Mallett was named the new president on April 22, 2012, replacing Klein after a private investor infused the company with money to restart operations.[3] Mister Bee resumed production on April 30, 2012.
See also
References
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/20111221003429/http://www.shopmisterbee.com:80/Aboutus.htm. Archived from the original on December 21, 2011. Retrieved December 24, 2011. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ Jess Mancini, "Mister Bee remains hopeful", Parkersburg News and Sentinel, December 1, 2011 (subscription required)
- ↑ Paul LePann, "New Mister Bee president sets lofty goal", Parkersburg News and Sentinel, April 22, 2012 (subscription required)