Buc-ee's

Buc-ee's

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Company type	Private
Industry	Retail
Genre	Convenience store
Founded	1982
Founder	Arch "Beaver" Aplin III
Headquarters	Lake Jackson, Texas , United States
Number of locations	40+
Area served	Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee
Key people	Arch "Beaver" Aplin III (founder and CEO)
Number of employees	24,000+
Website	www.buc-ees.com

Introduction

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Buc-ee's is a popular chain of convenience stores and gas stations in Texas, United States. Known for their clean restrooms, large selection of food and drinks, and unique gifts, Buc-ee's has become a beloved destination for travelers in Texas.

History

Buc-ee's was founded in 1982 by Arch "Beaver" Aplin III and Don Wasek in Lake Jackson, Texas, as a single convenience store and gas station. In 1985, Aplin became the sole owner of the company.

In the early years, Buc-ee's primarily served local residents, but as the company grew, it began to attract travelers on Texas highways. Aplin realized the importance of providing a clean, welcoming environment for travelers, and began to focus on creating large, well-maintained facilities with a wide selection of snacks, drinks, and merchandise.

Today, Buc-ee's has over 40 locations throughout Texas and other southern states, and employs over 24,000 people.

Features

Buc-ee's is known for several distinctive features:

• Clean restrooms: Buc-ee's prides itself on having the cleanest restrooms around, with attendants constantly maintaining them throughout the day.
• Large selection: Buc-ee's stores are huge, with some locations over 50,000 square feet. They offer a wide selection of food and drinks, including fresh-made sandwiches, pastries, and fudge, as well as coffee, soda, and beer.
• Unique gifts: Buc-ee's also has a wide variety of unique gifts and souvenirs, including their famous beaver-themed merchandise, as well as clothing, toys, and home decor.
• Gas station: Of course, Buc-ee's is also a gas station, offering a large selection of fuel and amenities such as air pumps, windshield washer fluid, and even ethanol-free gasoline.

Controversies

Buc-ee's has been involved in several controversies over the years, including:

• Trademark disputes: Buc-ee's has been known to aggressively defend its trademarked logo, which features a cartoon beaver wearing a baseball cap. In 2018, Buc-ee's sued a Florida gas station for trademark infringement over its own beaver-themed logo.
• Political donations: The owners of Buc-ee's have been known to make large donations to political candidates and causes, particularly those aligned with the Republican party.

Recognition

Despite its controversies, Buc-ee's has received numerous awards and recognition, including:

• Cleanest restrooms: Buc-ee's has won numerous awards for having the cleanest restrooms, including from Travel + Leisure and Business Insider.
• Best gas station: Buc-ee's has been named the best gas station chain in the country by several publications, including GasBuddy and USA Today.

Facilities

Buc-ee's locations are known for their large size, often exceeding 60,000 square feet. They typically offer a wide variety of snacks and drinks, including fresh-made kolaches, barbecue sandwiches, and fudge. Buc-ee's also sells a variety of merchandise, including branded apparel, souvenirs, and home goods.

One of the signature features of Buc-ee's locations is their exceptionally clean restrooms. The company employs a team of restroom attendants to ensure that the facilities are well-maintained and fully stocked with supplies.

Culture

Buc-ee's has developed a loyal following among Texans, who view the stores as a symbol of their state pride. The company's beaver mascot, named Buc-ee, is a popular figure in Texas and has become a symbol of the state's friendly, welcoming culture.

In addition to its popular merchandise, Buc-ee's is known for its sponsorship of local events and charities, and for its support of Texas-based products and businesses.

Expansion

In recent years, Buc-ee's has expanded beyond its Texas roots and opened new locations in neighboring states. The company has also announced plans to open its first location outside of the southern United States in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 2021.

Gallery

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  Buc-ee's store in Luling, Texas

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  Buc-ee the Beaver mascot at a Buc-ee's store

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  Buc-ee's Beaver Nuggets snack

References

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