Lunchly

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Lunchly
Lunchly Logo.png
Product type Snack
OwnerLunchly LLC
IntroducedSeptember 16, 2024;15 days ago (2024-09-16)
Registered as a trademark inUnited States; May 16, 2024 [1]
Ambassador(s) KSI
Logan Paul
MrBeast
Website lunchly.com

Lunchly (stylized in all caps) is a brand of snack kits created and marketed by Lunchly LLC. The brand is promoted and founded as a joint venture between YouTubers Olajide "KSI" Olatunji, Logan Paul, and Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson. [2] It is a direct competitor to Lunchables, and is marketed as a healthier alternative. [3] The product line was announced on September 16, 2024. [4]

Contents

Each box includes Prime and Feastables, existing popular products offered by the creators, along with three varieties including turkey with cheese and crackers, nachos with salsa, and pizza. [4]

History

The Lunchly trademark was registered on May 16, 2024 in the United States, May 29, 2024 in the United Kingdom, and June 3, 2024 in Canada. [1] [5] [6]

Criticism

Lunchly faced substantial criticism on various social media platforms from skeptics who questioned the marketing tactics and nutritional quality of the lunch kit. Notably, YouTuber DanTDM expressed his disapproval of Lunchly by stating, “This is selling crap to kids who don’t know better than to trust the people who are selling it to them.” [7]

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References

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