Who owns Buc-ee's?
Buc-ee's is owned by its founder, Arch "Beaver" Aplin III. He started the company in 1982 with co-founder Don Wasek, and it is still privately held and run from its headquarters in Lake Jackson, Texas.
Is Buc-ee's a franchise?
No. Buc-ee's does not sell franchises. Every store is owned and operated by the company, which is part of why the stores look and run so consistently from state to state.
Is Buc-ee's publicly traded? Can I buy Buc-ee's stock?
No. Buc-ee's is a private company, so there is no Buc-ee's stock or ticker symbol to buy.
Where is Buc-ee's headquarters?
Lake Jackson, Texas, south of Houston. The very first store opened nearby, at 899 Oyster Creek Drive (Lake Jackson stores).
Where does the name come from?
Aplin combined his childhood nickname, "Beaver," with the name of his Labrador retriever, Buck. The beaver mascot followed from that. Read more in the Buc-ee's mascot and Buc-ee's history.
Sources
Store facts and opening dates come from the reports below. Dates for stores that are not open yet can change.