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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Erin Keller

Buc-ee’s reveals its expansion rule — and blue states may not like it

Bucee Sarah Huckabee Sanders
  • Buc-ee's co-founder and CEO Arch "Beaver" Aplin III announced that the travel center chain will focus future expansion on conservative, business-friendly states.
  • Speaking at a store opening alongside Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Aplin emphasized that the brand's values align best with red-state leadership.
  • Sanders supported the chain's decision, stating that businesses and residents are fleeing blue states for conservative ones like Arkansas.
  • The strategic focus comes as Buc-ee's faces growing public backlash and calls for boycotts over its aggressive trademark lawsuits against small businesses.
  • Comedian John Oliver and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently criticized Buc-ee's legal battle against an Ohio corner store using a beaver mascot.

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Buc-ee’s CEO says ‘conservative’ states will get stores — and there are three requirements any location must meet

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