Dispensing Rack for Thermoplastic Bags

The invention relates generally to an improved rack for dispensing individual thermoplastic bags from a bag stack. Embodiments of the invention may be especially beneficial for dispensing individual square-bottomed bags. In an embodiment of the invention, the dispensing rack includes at least one mounting hook; at least one rear deforming member coupled to the at least one mounting hook; and at least one front deforming member coupled to the at least one rear deforming member, the rack configured to hang the bag stack from the at least one mounting hook and deform the bag stack in a serpentine manner between the at least one rear deforming member and the at least one front deforming member when the bag stack is disposed on the rack.