Map Shows Planned Buc-ee's Locations as CEO Vows Focus on Conservative States
Summary
Buc-ee’s plans to open 24 new stores mostly in states that voted for President Trump in the 2024 election, focusing on what its CEO calls "conservative, business-friendly states." The company has faced legal disputes over trademarks but continues expanding rapidly beyond its Texas origins.Key Facts
- Buc-ee’s CEO Arch "Beaver" Aplin III wants to expand mainly in conservative states.
- Out of 24 planned new locations, 22 are in states that voted Republican in 2024; 2 are in Democratic-voting Virginia.
- Planned sites include cities in Idaho, Nebraska, Utah, Kansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Florida.
- Aplin praised Arkansas, a conservative-led state, as a business-friendly place during a recent store opening.
- Buc-ee’s has been involved in lawsuits over trademark issues with smaller businesses.
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine criticized Buc-ee’s lawsuit against a small Ohio business.
- Founded in Texas in 1982, Buc-ee’s now has 58 stores in 14 states.
- The company’s growth focuses on states with supportive business environments and available workforce.
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