Product type Assorted Introduced 1951 | Owner Independent Tagline "Mister Bee's Please" | |
Country Parkersburg, West Virginia Markets West Virginia, Ohio, western Kentucky | ||
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.
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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. 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. Mister Bee resumed production on April 30, 2012.