SAN FRANCISCO, CA – September 30, 2025 – McLane Company, Inc., one of the largest supply chain powerhouses in the U.S., is giving America’s first-ever caffeinated potato chips a national stage. The Bay Area startup Bangers Snacks, Inc. has secured a game-changing distribution deal with McLane, instantly unlocking access to 110,000+ retail locations and 80+ distribution centers nationwide.
With McLane’s unmatched reach, Bangers is rocketing from a fast-growing startup to a national CPG contender - expanding from 2,500+ stores across all 50 states in just months post-launch to a projected 10,000+ stores by the end of 2025.
Each 2.5-ounce bag of Bangers Energy Chips packs the caffeine punch of two cups of coffee, wrapped in bold flavors like smoky BBQ and tropical Paradise. The chips offer a crunchy, affordable alternative to traditional energy drinks.
“This deal with McLane Company, Inc. is our rocket fuel,” said Phillip Tran, CEO and Founder of Bangers Snacks. “McLane’s network takes us from startup speed to national scale. Now professionals, construction crews, students, gamers, and hustlers everywhere can reach for the energy you can eat."
As convenience retailers double down on energy and functional products, the partnership signals a major category shakeup. By putting caffeinated chips into McLane’s massive distribution pipeline, Bangers is positioning itself not just as another snack brand but as a disruptor rewriting what energy products look like in America.
The future of energy isn’t sipped. Thanks to McLane Company, Inc., it’s crunched.
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