El Bandido Yankee Receives Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification
Ultra-premium tequila brand El Bandido Yankee has officially earned Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification from the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). The certification validates the company's ownership structure.
CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2026 – El Bandido Yankee, an ultra-premium tequila brand with minority ownership, has officially earned Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification from the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
The certification confirms that the company is owned and controlled by at least 51% by minority group individuals. El Bandido Yankee was founded with the objective of providing a high-quality, additive-free tequila to the market.
Obtaining MBE certification can open new business avenues for the company, such as partnerships with larger corporations aiming to diversify their supply chains and support minority-owned businesses.
El Bandido Yankee emphasizes the use of premium ingredients and traditional production methods in its products. Co-founder Jim Bob Morris has highlighted the brand's commitment to quality and authenticity.