Hyper Energy Bar, a fast-growing drive-thru beverage brand, is celebrating a major milestone with the opening of its 20th location in Lee’s Summit, Missouri on November 18, 2026. The opening will mark another step in the brand’s Midwest expansion and growing presence in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Founded by Chris and Izzy Whalen, Hyper Energy Bar has grown from a local beverage concept into a multi-state brand built around handcrafted energy drinks, coffee, Italian sodas and a highly personalized customer experience.
Unlike many rapidly expanding beverage chains, Hyper remains proudly company-owned and locally operated, allowing the founders to maintain a hands-on approach to the customer experience, team culture and community relationships as the brand grows.
“For us, opening a new Hyper isn’t just about opening another drive-thru. It’s about becoming part of a community,” said Founder and CEO Chris Whalen. “That’s why we’ve been out delivering 1,000 drinks and meeting our new neighbors before we even open our doors. As we grow, we want to bring the same personal touch and sense of community that Hyper was built on.”
The new Lee’s Summit location is located at 2060 NW Lowenstein Drive, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Competing in a Growing Beverage Category
As consumer interest in customizable beverages and drive-thru convenience continues, Hyper is carving out its own position in the competitive specialty beverage category as it opened seven locations in 2026.
The brand’s menu includes customizable energy drinks, coffee, Italian sodas and specialty beverages, with an emphasis on flavor exploration and personalization with over 80 flavor options. Its signature Surprise Drink encourages guests to discover new flavor combinations selected by Hyper’s team members, known as Energistas.
As the brand grows, it remains focused on bringing unexpected flavors, fresh experiences, and meaningful human connections to every community it serves.
