Two months after opening its doors in North Liberty, Hyper Energy Bar’s second location is drawing steady traffic and strengthening its presence in the community. Managers say the expansion is helping the brand’s overall footprint rather than dividing it.
Hyper Energy Bar originally began as a food truck and opened its first store in Waukee, Iowa, in 2021. As of 2026, the business has opened 13 locations, including stores in Iowa City, Ames, Des Moines, and Norwalk.
Hyper is in the process of adding four more locations and has expanded into neighboring states, including Illinois, Kansas, and Nebraska, according to their website…