Buc-ee’s CEO Says Company Will Favor ‘Conservative, Business-Friendly’ States Amid Backlash Over Ohio Mini-Mart Lawsuit

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Buc-ee’s CEO Says Company Will Favor ‘Conservative, Business-Friendly’ States Amid Backlash Over Ohio Mini-Mart Lawsuit Badar Shaikh Fri, August 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM EDT 4 min read XOM Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Arch Aplin III , the CEO of Buc-ee's travel centers and gas stations, has said that the company will seek expansion in "conservative" states following a trademark infringement lawsuit it filed against an Ohio convenience store. On Wednesday, The Hill reported that Aplin, speaking at an event, touted the growth of his business. "We're building in a lot of places," Aplin said. However, he then said that "a conservative, business-friendly state with a phenomenal workforce" made a "difference" for his business. A single bad hire can set a startup back years. Here are the 5 hires founders most often misjudge — and why Still Learning the Market? These 50 Must-Know Terms Can Help You Catch Up Fast "I'm starting to realize life's too short to try to build in places that people don't appreciate what you're bringing," he added. The comments come as the Texas-based company, which operates more than 50 locations across the U.S., sued a convenience store in Beavercreek, Ohio, for allegedly infringing its trademark of a beaver. The Beaver's Mini Mart, a small business in Beavercreek, was sued after it filed for a federal trademark, according to a report by The Hill on August 3rd, citing comments from Mayor Jeff Gore of Huber Heights, Ohio, 16 miles away from Beavercreek, where Buc-ee's has a location. Buc-ee's alleged that the Beaver's Mini Mart beaver had "wide eyes and a smile" and used red, which could "cause confusion" among customers. The lawsuit was criticized by Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH), calling it "absurd," according to a report by the Associated Press. The company, last year, had said it was eyeing an expansion to 70 locations across 17 states in the U.S. by 2027. Trending: Avoid the #1 Investing Mistake: How Your 'Safe' Holdings Could Be Costing You Big Time Companies have regarded business-friendly environments as an important aspect, with ExxonMobil Holdings Corp earlier announcing it was moving its legal headquarters from New Jersey to Texas after 144 years in New Jersey. "Texas has made a noticeable effort to embrace the business community," the company's CEO said, hailing the state's policy environment. In 2024, EV giant Tesla Inc. moved its incorporation from Delaware to Texas, largely triggered by a Delaware judge's decision to rule against his multi-billion dollar CEO compensation award. Photo courtesy: Joseph Hendrickson / Shutterstock Skip the Regrets: The Essential Retirement Tips Experts Wish Everyone Knew Earlier. Think you're saving enough for your kids? You might be dangerously off — see why Building a resilient portfolio means thinking beyond a single asset or market trend. Economic cycles shift, sectors rise and fall, and no one investment performs well in every environment. That's why many investors look to diversify with platforms that provide access to real estate, fixed-income opportunities, precious metals, and even self-directed retirement accounts. By spreading exposure across multiple asset classes, it becomes easier to manage risk, capture steady returns, and create long-term wealth that isn't tied to the fortunes of just one company or industry. Backed by Jeff Bezos, Arrived Homes makes real estate investing accessible with a low barrier to entry. Investors can buy fractional shares of single-family rentals and vacation homes starting with as little as $100 . This allows everyday investors to diversify into real estate, collect rental income, and build long-term wealth without needing to manage properties directly. As electricity demand rises alongside AI, data centers, and renewable energy, long-duration energy storage is becoming increasingly important. Qnetic is developing a kinetic energy storage system designed to provide long-lasting, chemical-free electricity storage , offering investors exposure to the infrastructure supporting a more resilient and reliable power grid. For accredited investors looking beyond stocks and bonds, EquityMultiple provides access to vetted commercial real estate deals starting at $5,000 , with only ~5% of opportunities passing their due diligence process. Farmland has historically held its value through market volatility and delivered returns uncorrelated to stocks and bonds. For accredited investors, FarmTogether offers direct access to high-quality U.S. farmland starting at $15,000 — fully managed, with no landlord headaches. Private real estate and private credit can add income and stability to a stock-heavy portfolio. Fundrise offers access to diversified private real estate and credit strategies through an easy-to-use platform, with professionally managed portfolios designed to generate passive income and long-term growth.

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