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Buc-ee's expansion drive and Ohio trademark controversy

Buc-ee's rapid nationwide expansion into conservative-leaning states runs alongside backlash over a federal trademark lawsuit against a small Ohio store using a similar beaver logo.

2 stories11 sourcesUpdated Aug 23, 2026

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Aug 23, 2026
Buc-ee's continues expanding into 13 states with new openings like Arkansas, as CEO Arch 'Beaver' Aplin III favors conservative, business-friendly states.
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Aug 23, 2026
Buc-ee's sues Beaver's Mini Mart in Beavercreek, Ohio, alleging its beaver logo infringes Buc-ee's trademark, sparking online boycotts and local backlash.
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Buc-ee’s Plans Nationwide Expansion Favoring Conservative States

Buc-ee’s is continuing its rapid expansion to 13 states with new openings such as Arkansas, while CEO Arch “Beaver” Aplin III emphasizes a preference for conservative, business-friendly states due to factors like workforce and governance. The stance has already shaped decisions discussed at Arkansas openings and is framed as a broader red-state vs blue-state business calculus.

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Backlash against Buc-ee’s Ohio trademark suit

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Buc-ee’s filed a federal trademark lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Beavercreek, Ohio, alleging the local beaver logo closely resembles its Buc-ee’s beaver mascot and seeking a jury trial four months after opening its first Ohio store. The dispute has sparked a wide backlash with online boycotts, local officials criticizing the case, Beavercreek’s resolution recognizing the beaver as part of the city’s history, and attention from John Oliver.

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