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Buc-ee’s sues Ohio operator over planned Huber Heights site

8/27/2026

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Buc-ee’s Sues

Buc-ee’s sued a Beavercreek, Ohio, operator for alleged trademark infringement over a planned Huber Heights site 16 miles away.
CEO Arch Aplin III said the chain will target conservative, business-friendly states with strong workforces.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called the trademark lawsuit “ridiculous.”
Resident Sam Bryan said the lawsuit upset many Beavercreek residents.

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Buc-ee’s Expands

Buc-ee’s travel center chain opened its 58th location in Benton, Arkansas, expanding to 14 states.
Each Buc-ee’s center averages 74,000 sq ft, 120 fuel pumps, creating over 200 local jobs.
The chain will open a Murfreesboro, Tennessee site on Nov. 16, 2026.
Projects through 2029 include sites in Ocala, Florida and West Memphis, Arkansas, plus a 2031 site in Hardeeville, South Carolina.
Founder Arch “Beaver” Aplin III said supportive local leadership speeds these economic investments.

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Oliver Dares

John Oliver released “Buc-Off” shirts with a squirrel logo, donating proceeds to charity until the lawsuit ends.
Beavercreek City Council declared the beaver a historic symbol, allowing local groups to keep beaver imagery.
Community activists launched boycotts and fundraisers supporting Beaver’s Mini Mart during the trademark fight.
Oliver publicly dared Buc-ee’s to sue him, saying “Bring it the f--- on” on his show.

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Buc-ee’s Sues

Buc-ee’s sued a Beavercreek, Ohio, operator for alleged trademark infringement over a planned Huber Heights site 16 miles away.
CEO Arch Aplin III said the chain will target conservative, business-friendly states with strong workforces.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called the trademark lawsuit “ridiculous.”
Resident Sam Bryan said the lawsuit upset many Beavercreek residents.

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