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Buc-ee's to open 6 locations following Arkansas debut
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- Buc-ee's opened its first Arkansas location in Benton on August 17, creating over 200 jobs and featuring a 74,000-square-foot travel center with 120 fueling stations.
- The company, founded in 1982 in Texas, has expanded to 58 locations nationwide, including recent openings in Ohio, Arizona, Virginia, and Colorado, with plans for new stores in several states by 2027 and beyond.
- Buc-ee's is known for its large travel centers, clean restrooms, and unique food offerings, attracting a dedicated customer base.
- The company has faced controversy due to lawsuits over trademark infringements, notably suing Beaver's Mini Mart in Ohio for logo similarities despite the small store's lack of gas pumps and distance from highways.
- Public figures, including Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and comedian John Oliver, have criticized Buc-ee's legal actions against small businesses, with Oliver even challenging the company to sue him over satirical merchandise mimicking Buc-ee's logo.
