Buc-Ee's Founder Hints at States that May Become Focus of Future Locations
Arch Aplin III said Buc-ee's will favor conservative, business-friendly states as the chain expands to 13 states and plans more openings through 2028.
- On August 17, Buc-ee's CEO Arch 'Beaver' Aplin III announced during a grand opening in Benton, Arkansas, that the travel center chain will prioritize conservative, business-friendly states for future expansion.
- Aplin stated that conservative, business-friendly policies align with the chain's values, noting he prefers building where the brand is appreciated rather than in regions that do not.
- This strategic focus coincides with growing public backlash over aggressive trademark lawsuits, most notably the company's legal action against Beaver's Mini Mart in Beavercreek, Ohio, over its beaver logo.
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called the lawsuit 'ridiculous,' while comedian John Oliver detailed the company's history of suing small businesses over cartoon logos on 'Last Week Tonight' on July 26.
- Despite the trademark controversy, the chain continues rapid expansion, with six new locations expected in 2027 across states including Florida and Georgia, plus two additional sites planned for 2028.
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The CEO of popular gas station chain Buc-ee’s, recently stated that the Texas-based company might be through with looking into blue districts, stating that some of these communities do not appreciate what they bring to the table, while conservative states offer business-friendly and family-oriented values. Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, the company’s president, made the comments during the grand opening of a new Buc-ee’s location in Benton, Arkansas o…
Buc-ee’s CEO Signals Shift Toward Business-Friendly ‘Red’ States
Buc-ee’s co-founder, president, and CEO, Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, speaks at store opening in Arkansas on August 17, 2026 Screengrab from video by Sarah Huckabee SandersFacebookBuc-ee’s may be narrowing its expansion focus as the Texas-based travel center chain continues its rapid growth across the country. Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, Buc-ee’s co-founder, president, and CEO, said during the August 17 grand opening of the company’s newest location in…
Buc-ee’s CEO Signals Shift Toward Business-Friendly 'Red' States
Buc-ee’s may be narrowing its expansion focus as the Texas-based travel center chain continues its rapid growth across the country. Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, Buc-ee’s co-founder, president, and CEO, said during the August 17 grand opening of the company’s newest location in Benton, Arkansas, that right-leaning, business-friendly communities are increasingly attractive to the company. “We have a lot of opportunities. We’re growing. We’re building …
Buc-ee’s may prioritize ‘conservative, business-friendly’ red states for expansion
Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based travel center and gas station chain known for its sprawling and pristine restrooms, barbecue, and beloved beaver-themed merchandise, is in the midst of a major expansion.But recent remarks from company president, CEO, and cofounder Arch “Beaver” Aplin III seem to suggest that the wildly popular chain isn’t likely to show up in your hometown unless you live in a conservative state.The comments were made on August 17 duri…
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