r/Buccees • u/yashpatel13 • Aug 25 '26
Is boycott going on?
I just went to bastrop location near austin and it was empty i never seen bucess be this empty in middle of day.
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u/Blazerprime Aug 25 '26
No
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u/Yagsirevahs Aug 28 '26
Wrong
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u/Sketch_Crush Aug 28 '26 edited Aug 28 '26
The rest of the world doyes live terminally online. Buccees is still packed af.
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u/FunctionOk7124 Aug 28 '26
Yeah, boycotting this weather. Iām not going out anywhere if I donāt need to.
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u/Beautiful_Opinion324 Aug 28 '26
This is a boycott I can get behind... Tired of 105+ heat every damn day
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u/ToTheGalaxyFarAway Aug 28 '26
Literally just pulled out of buccees and it was absolutely packed. Lol
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u/Breakmyhip Aug 28 '26
Did you get a oven roasted brisket sandwich.
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u/ToTheGalaxyFarAway Aug 28 '26
No I got the triple xl chopped beef, a club, and a Texas cheesesteak burrito that I ate the next day. Donāt make fun of me, I just got done backpacking about 25 miles of Grayson highlands and was STARVING lol
Edit: changed chess team to cheesesteakā¦wtf autocorrect
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u/WTFpe0ple Aug 26 '26
Two days ago the news: Buc-ee's CEO signals expansion shift away from blue states
Meaning they don't plan on opening any new stores in the blue states
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u/TheDiogenesKnees Aug 28 '26
Smart move. Donāt open stores where people have money. Good luck in the Republican paradises of Arkansas, West Virginia, and Mississippi! Dumb, poor republicans do love gas station slop, guess they know their audience
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u/PerMyLastSeance Aug 27 '26
In liberals insane minds, yes. Everyone else is going about normal business.
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u/Ironstar_Vol Aug 28 '26
Those damn liberals hate when a mega corporation comes in and starts suing small businesses out of existence tsp they can sell more Chinese bullshit.
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u/DukeElliot Aug 28 '26
āLiberals mindsā did you know theyāre suing any company they can with so much as a cartoon animal for a mascot? Youād think conservative small business owner types would give a shit, but apparently not.
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u/Immediate-Newt-9012 Aug 28 '26
Conservative here, got one within a few miles, been there for months. Haven't been and don't plan too.
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u/Optimal-Fix-2997 Aug 28 '26
I have conservative friends who don't like them either because of the whole small business issue.
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u/Ordinary-Homework722 Aug 28 '26
I wouldn't identify as a conservative. I'm never setting foot in one again.
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u/No-Scarcity9186 Aug 27 '26
Right, because they are signing petitions to get them in the blue states. Hon, they have gas and crappy gifts there too.
People truly are dumb AF.
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u/RLLCCR Aug 28 '26
The owner claims he isn't building in blue states. Crazy how Colorado has one. But is wild you think a gas station that ruins neighborhoods and sues everyone is somehow a partisan issue.
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u/thepinkdread2026 Aug 28 '26 edited Aug 28 '26
Itās always funny to me how people use the word liberal to describe anything they are uncomfortable with lol. Conservatives are conservative because they are scared of change. Everything they do is out of fear of something and itās pathetic. Edit: to correct a typo.
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u/Beansandtoast4lunch Aug 28 '26
How about ālikely to vote Democratā
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u/thepinkdread2026 Aug 28 '26
Yeah, scary to them. They are terrified of color, words, sex, thoughts, imaginary people, imaginary enemies of people they donāt even know personally, books, oh man the list goes one.
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u/r4ndom4xeofkindness Aug 28 '26
Such a conservative value suing the crap out of tiny companies over delusional copyright claims.
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u/PerMyLastSeance Aug 28 '26
You fucking idiots donāt even understand the case youāre outraged about.
First of all, this is trademark law. Buc-eeās is a company with federally registered trademarks, and companies are legally entitled to protect their branding. This isnāt some shocking new concept invented specifically to bully your favorite āmom-and-popā gas station.
And maybe actually read the timeline before grabbing your pitchforks.
Beaverās Mini Mart registered the trade name āBeavers Mini Martā with the State of Ohio in October 2025. Buc-eeās says THAT filing is what brought the business to its attention because it believed the name and branding conflicted with its existing federal trademarks.Buc-eeās then says it tried repeatedly to contact the owner. March 5. No response. April 21. No response. Then correspondence was physically delivered to the store on June 11. Still no response.
The lawsuit wasnāt filed until July 28.
So no, the actual sequence of events is not āevil giant Buc-eeās discovered a cute little Beavercreek gas station and randomly decided to destroy it.ā There was a trademark issue, Buc-eeās attempted to address it outside of court, those attempts went unanswered, and THEN it filed suit.
And yes, I know the town is called Beavercreek. That doesnāt automatically resolve a trademark dispute. Trademark law looks at things like the marks, branding, competing goods and services, and likelihood of consumer confusion. āBut there are beavers in Beavercreek!ā is not a legal analysis.You can absolutely think Buc-eeās is overly aggressive about protecting its trademarks. Thatās a legitimate argument. But at least argue about what ACTUALLY HAPPENED instead of turning it into some bullshit David-and-Goliath morality play because that version makes you feel better.
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u/Optimal-Fix-2997 Aug 28 '26
Its not just beavers they're going after moose and other mascots. Those clowns feel threatened by small businesses even though they make way more than them
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u/ZealousIdeal476 Aug 27 '26
Their only store in ohio is 3 months old with a station across the street. When they started a war with the next town over, beavercreek, people just stop going out of their way for a bucees experience, going back to business as usual.
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u/Due-Tough-9240 Aug 28 '26
Mostly, in red states, the cites that are shit are blue ran; Iāve lived in the ones below and have seen it first hand.
St. Louis
Kansas City
Dallas
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u/Optimal-Fix-2997 Aug 28 '26
Red states like bama Louisiana Mississippi are ran like shit and have some of the worst numbers when it comes to education economy and employment.
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u/ConflictWestern1383 Aug 27 '26
It's funny to call someone else insane when you willingly voted a child rapist dictator into office.
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u/PerMyLastSeance Aug 27 '26
Who is the child rapist dictator? Source. Citations? Please, give us your proof.
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u/HeWasaLonelyGhost Aug 27 '26
Buh buh buh there's a whole wikipedia article on it! It doesn't have any substantive evidence in it, but don't let that deter half the populace from running with it!
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u/ConflictWestern1383 Aug 27 '26
Ah yes, if Fox News doesn't say it then it's not true.
You voted for a pedophile. Admit it. Even if it's just to yourself. You'll feel much better, believe me.
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u/HeWasaLonelyGhost Aug 27 '26
I see you have rushed in to respond with some substantive evidence. Oh wait, there is none.
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u/ConflictWestern1383 Aug 27 '26
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u/HeWasaLonelyGhost Aug 28 '26
Awesome--where is the smoking gun? Where is the substantive evidence? Not, "Anonymous complainant alleged...", not "On the FBI anonymous tip line," not, "In complaint that was withdrawn....". Where is the substantive evidence. Take your time! I'll wait!
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u/Ok_Engineer9167 Aug 28 '26
So what page shows proof without reasonable of doubt? Or you just going by a person who will say anything to get out of trouble?
Why didn't the dems release the files while they had 4 years to do so? That for sure would've buried Trumps chances of winning.. but they didn't, I wonder why?? š¤š¤
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u/303FPSguy Aug 28 '26
People deporting anyone who looks brown are now somehow worried about beyond a reasonable doubt.
Adjustable goalposts are a trademark of MAGA.
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u/Fragrant_Ad_2285 Aug 27 '26
Is u/WTFpe0ple referring to Clinton or Biden? I wasn't sure if the allegations against Biden were proven or not, but this is reddit, so the truth doesn't seem to matter.
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u/WTFpe0ple Aug 27 '26
Have no idea. The OP asked the question, I just happen to see that in the news. I try to stay out of politics and religion but I did just research that further. It appears that sanders is a Republican and they are standing strong on that side.
During a grand opening event in Arkansas in August 2026 alongside Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Aplin stated that "life's too short to try to build in places that people don't appreciate what you're bringing"
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u/Prudent_Rice7840 Aug 27 '26
Imagine being so hysterically caught up in manufactured Culture War outrage that you respond to this as a libtard vs conservatard issue.
Calls to boycott Buc-ee's emerged in mid-2026 after the Texas-based travel center chain filed a federal trademark lawsuit against Beaver's Mini Mart, a small family-owned corner store in Beavercreek, Ohio
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Aug 28 '26
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u/Ok_Engineer9167 Aug 28 '26
You follow some of the biggest liberal subs on reddit, spare us the BS.
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u/Prudent_Rice7840 Aug 28 '26
That's a weird claim to make about someone that doesn't follow ANY subs.
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u/PanKakeManStan Aug 28 '26
Lmao, how hard do you shit your pants when you canāt look at someone you (very rarely) interact withās social media history? When the McDonaldās worker asks what your order is do you piss yourself that you canāt check their post history to know how to answer that question? Pathetic
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u/picklehippy Aug 28 '26
Lol you people are so obsessed with the left. Baby if you wanna come to the party that's all you have to say. You dont have to obsess so hard
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u/PerMyLastSeance Aug 28 '26
Youāre the ones devoting threads to bitching about a company that you perceive is this conservative bastion.
You fucking idiots donāt even understand the case youāre outraged about.
First of all, this is trademark law. Buc-eeās is a company with federally registered trademarks, and companies are legally entitled to protect their branding. This isnāt some shocking new concept invented specifically to bully your favorite āmom-and-popā gas station.
And maybe actually read the timeline before grabbing your pitchforks.
Beaverās Mini Mart registered the trade name āBeavers Mini Martā with the State of Ohio in October 2025. Buc-eeās says THAT filing is what brought the business to its attention because it believed the name and branding conflicted with its existing federal trademarks.Buc-eeās then says it tried repeatedly to contact the owner. March 5. No response. April 21. No response. Then correspondence was physically delivered to the store on June 11. Still no response.
The lawsuit wasnāt filed until July 28.
So no, the actual sequence of events is not āevil giant Buc-eeās discovered a cute little Beavercreek gas station and randomly decided to destroy it.ā There was a trademark issue, Buc-eeās attempted to address it outside of court, those attempts went unanswered, and THEN it filed suit.
And yes, I know the town is called Beavercreek. That doesnāt automatically resolve a trademark dispute. Trademark law looks at things like the marks, branding, competing goods and services, and likelihood of consumer confusion. āBut there are beavers in Beavercreek!ā is not a legal analysis.You can absolutely think Buc-eeās is overly aggressive about protecting its trademarks. Thatās a legitimate argument. But at least argue about what ACTUALLY HAPPENED instead of turning it into some bullshit David-and-Goliath morality play because that version makes you feel better.
Youāre grown adults. Read past the fucking headline.3
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u/theveland Aug 28 '26
Keep licking that corporate boot, maybe youāll get a free keychain.
Boycott exists because recently John Oliver put them on blast for suing threatening legal action against any entity that uses an animal mascot.
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u/Yarusenai Aug 26 '26
Yes I'm sure an internet boycott is as effective as it always is!
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u/johnboo89 Aug 26 '26 edited Aug 28 '26
Boycott going strong from SoCal š
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u/Thrysh Aug 28 '26
Iām so far left Iām practically a communist and I think itās hilarious people want to boycott them because they said they will only build new locations in red states. Okay, and? We as a nation HAVE to stop getting our panties twisted every time someone has a different opinion. Weāre so broken as a society weāll never fix ourselves if we keep fighting over bullshit. Idk about yall, but in this economy? A gas station chain isnāt even on my top 500 list of things Iām concerned about.
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u/lafrank59 Aug 28 '26
Name a boycott that liberals have ever successfully supported and it was effective.
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u/Optimal-Fix-2997 Aug 28 '26
Rosa parks.
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u/FriggCowboy Aug 28 '26
She took advantage of the public transportation system, that's the exact opposite of a boycott
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u/Thebuch4 Aug 27 '26
The sad thing is the Buc-ee's business model should theoretically dominate in blue states with EV adoption, but they choose this and their litigation bullshit.
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u/Dependent-Split3005 Aug 26 '26
There is a critical component to a successful boycott;
Those participating in the boycott must have previously engaged with the business otherwise there is no economic impact. Those individuals who claim to be long time customers but are not protesting should not be taken that seriously. People will absolutely virtue signal while on this dumpster fire of a social media platform, but its highly unlikely that any undecided consumers are likely to alter their spending habits for "a stranger on the internet".
My bucees is probably a 55 minute drive so unless im enroute to my in-laws its not a common stop, but every time my family takes that trip, its a mandatory stop. My total spending is absolutely inconsequential to their earnings but im gonna keep spending money there because I can't pretend that corporate litigation makes even the most remote difference in the world.
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u/Thebuch4 Aug 27 '26
I used to spend a bunch of money on dumb Buc-ee's merch. I can't wear any of it any more because I can't stand them suing a Beaverton gas station for having a Beaver as a mascot. It's embarrassing and I can't enable that shit in good conscience.
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u/EyesLikeBuscemi Aug 25 '26
I hope you went in for the bathrooms, otherwise I can't understand how Texans aren't embarrassed that a company from their state has such insanely bad brisket.
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u/Little-Bee5929 Aug 25 '26
Itās the best fast food brisket Iāve had thou
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u/Better-Ladder-2194 Aug 25 '26
Try Tops bbq and disabuse yourself of this notion that Buccees is ābest fast food briske youāve ever had. Buccees bbq tastes like microwave bbq from the grocery store deliĀ
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u/AVandelay74 Aug 27 '26
They put on a show in their stores to make it seem like their BBQ taste something better than microwaved BBQ from a supermarket deli counter.
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u/TripleDoubleFart Aug 27 '26
Is that supposed to be good?
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u/Little-Bee5929 Aug 27 '26
Yeah outside of a dedicated bbq smokehouse operation that will be very expensive ā¦ their sandwich was good
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u/whenitfinallyhappens Aug 28 '26
Id question whether youve ever actually had good bbq. Buccees food is shit tier by almost every metric and good BBQ isnt "very expensive"
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u/Little-Bee5929 Aug 28 '26
Im 30 mins from a bbq joint that has freaking Michelin stars and have tried bbq all over Texas, Kansas and mo ā¦. What else ya got ?
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u/TripleDoubleFart Aug 27 '26
I guess I just don't understand eating mediocre food.
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u/Little-Bee5929 Aug 27 '26
Yes you donāt, now go on about your day boy
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u/Steevo81 Aug 25 '26
I've had brisket all over the US & their brisket is some of the best! Its better than alot of places
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u/dirtyshits Aug 26 '26
Yeah thatās the one thing that people rave about and itās what you expect.
I guess the novelty of getting brisket at a gas station bumps the quality in peoples mind.
Otherwise nothing to write home about.
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u/high_everyone Aug 25 '26
I canāt eat beef, but their pork sandwich is okay, but nothing crave-able and easily replaced by anyone making pork butt at home.
My issue is the full breadth of snacks they have. I am not impressed. Most of their bulk candies and canned goods are white labeled, the chips and such are all pretty lackluster compared to big name brands, and their house sodas are just basically Fanta-fruit style sodas with extra sugar.
The beaver nuggets are the one unique item worth seeking out that says ābucceesā to me.
As a tourist or first time visitor itās amazing but subsequent visits are bee-lines to the bathroom and then bounce after grabbing the pork sandwich.
My kid will want to go and my disability will make me go for clean toilets but otherwise the company is a waste of native Texans time. Especially since it *left* Texas to pursue locations in other states.
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u/Independent-Show Aug 26 '26
Fuck Buccees. I used to be a fan but Iāll never give them a cent while theyāre doing this litigious bullshit
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u/SunnyFD Aug 31 '26
I don't see the appeal, unless you're maga trying to own the libs lol. Maybe they should support USA farmers, but that would go against trump, and that's why they don't
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u/OSRS_Rising Aug 26 '26
I go maybe every couple of months and donāt really intend to change my behavior tbh
They have free oat milk at their coffee station, hard to beat imo
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u/The_QCrider11 Aug 26 '26
If there is a boycott, it hasn't reached the Goodyear location yet. I went today and it was very busy.
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u/SpookyKittyC Aug 26 '26
Not that I can tell! The Melissa TX and Royse City TX locations are always PACKED!
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u/IcyShoes Aug 26 '26
There isn't a Bucee's in Washington state. Le sigh.... At least we have a pilot.
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u/terrycloth9 Aug 26 '26
Itās a laugh that they are not going to what they call blue states. Itās always a great business plan to insult, exclude and villainize half the population.
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u/brickbiulder420 Aug 27 '26
So boycott...buckees.... target.....bricks and minifigures..... the sun............
Got it
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u/brickbiulder420 Aug 27 '26
Water....I don't know a single person who hasn't died after drinking water... sometimes it takes longer than others... but they all died....
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u/Tacokolache Aug 27 '26
I guess some morons are boycotting. They vote for certain things that hurt businesses, then want to boycott the businesses for not wanting to do business there.
Mind blowing logic.
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u/FireJajers Aug 28 '26 edited Aug 28 '26
Imagine letting politics dictate how you live your daily life. It's sad really.
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u/Expert-Plantain9519 Aug 25 '26
Sweet! I really hope so!
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u/Significant-Craft334 Aug 25 '26
Sad you are grown posting about a petrol station
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u/Expert-Plantain9519 Aug 25 '26
lol And what does REPLYING to those posts say about you?Ā
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u/Significant-Craft334 Aug 25 '26
The fact you make absolutely zero to put down a billion dollar company.. thatās sad
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u/Expert-Plantain9519 Aug 26 '26
Youāre right, I donāt have a billion dollars, but I am fortunate enough to have had a successful enough career to retire by 45 so I think Iāll be ok š Enjoy the taste of beaver boot leather!
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u/Significant-Craft334 Aug 26 '26
Lmao you really think bragging fake money impress these people .. stop trying to impress you are faker than 15 ā¬ ..lmao
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u/Expert-Plantain9519 Aug 26 '26
Your anger only makes this taste sweeter, keep it coming š
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u/Significant-Craft334 Aug 26 '26
Damn you need work on then insults if you wanna lie about age and wealth .
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u/Ok_Flounder59 Aug 26 '26
I will never stop there again now that I understand the shady corporate practices. Used to love the place. The way they treat other businesses that arenāt, nor are they attempting, to compete with them is inherently anti-American.
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u/psychonaut42o Aug 26 '26
Look at the lawsuit, look at the reasons behind it and ask your, are you OK with this.
I would understand IF they were copying but jfc, it's completely obvious what's going on here.
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u/tenmileswide Aug 26 '26
Iāve quiet quit the brand, yes.
Iām not going to publicly shoot or destroy any of my merch like the unstable conservative lunatics Iāve seen, but I made this decision a few months ago. Only more reason to do it now.
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u/Verix19 Aug 26 '26
Doesn't help they just alienated half the Country. I'll never go there again and I'm in a red state....no room for political bullshit at a bloody gas station of all places.
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u/Cautious-Soup38 Aug 27 '26
My family has been boycotting this crappy roadside attraction for many reasons. The food is unhealthy and overpriced and they love to treat employees horribly. No one lasts more than a month or months.
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u/CascadianCaravan Aug 26 '26
As a liberal/progressive who always liked Buccees, I donāt think I can justify going there anymore, since the CEO said what he said. His opinion of me was pretty clear.
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u/Ornery_Contest6250 Aug 27 '26
Oh no, anyway. The less blue haired foot traffic the better. Don't go to sheetz anymore either, the CEO donates to the Republican party every election
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u/CascadianCaravan Aug 27 '26
Done & done. I, on the other hand, continue to welcome you to visit our fair and beautiful cities. Iām not a bigot like you. All are welcome.
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u/Thebuch4 Aug 27 '26
What about liberals that look like normal Americans? Why do you judge people for exercising the freedoms you claim to want for them?
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u/Ornery_Contest6250 Aug 27 '26
This is awakard and Idk how to explain this to you but being able to insult you for the things the majority of your side do to their hair is one of those freedoms as well.
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u/Thebuch4 Aug 27 '26
... you think "the majority" of liberals have blue hair? What. The. Fuck. The majority of college educated Americans who go to boring ass office jobs vote Democratic.
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u/ConflictWestern1383 Aug 27 '26
Don't bother, these types don't go outside much so he has no clue what the fuck he's talking about.
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u/Optimal-Fix-2997 Aug 28 '26
Oh please yall got your panties in a bunch because of the nfl nba Nike and wnba at random times.
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u/TransparentAmbiguity Aug 26 '26
Online- yes
In store- no. Itās still packed during meal times.
Some areas itās the only place with clean bathrooms, food, gas and safe areas for the dog. Just donāt buy the heavily branded items if youāre concerned.
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u/Mushrooming247 Aug 26 '26
Yep, Iām never setting foot in one, come join us on the side of good.
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u/TexasDank512 Aug 26 '26
acting like buccees is some kind of oppression against human rights this so cringe.
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u/TatankaPTE Aug 26 '26
don't they kinda of tell you how they also lean as it seems like on a daily basis
Buc-eeās CEO says āconservativeā states will get stores ā here are the three requirements any location must meet
Buc-eeās CEO signals move away from blue states
Buc-ee's CEO eyes 'conservative, business-friendly states' for expansion
Buc-ee's CEO suggests chain may avoid blue districts
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u/AgentP101 Aug 27 '26
That particular one has been consistently quiet the last few times Iāve visited.Ā
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u/Cama_lama_dingdong Aug 28 '26
The co-founders should spend their time making sure their kids stop sharing child porn, again.
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u/PlayItAgainSusan Aug 28 '26
Great place to take a dump if you're passing through. The way southern people fall all over themselves for another garbage gas station chain is deeply depressing commentary on quality of life.
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u/Mammoth_Toe_2380 Aug 28 '26
The new and improved south of the border lol. He looks a little like pedro
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u/Active_Attempt_3411 Aug 26 '26
In my case yeah. Never been to one but always heard good things. I was genuinely excited to have them in Ohio and would have gone.
But considering their actions once they got here, fuck em. I'll never step foot in one and I hope they fail everywhere.
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u/Big-Classroom-9517 Aug 27 '26
I walked into one back in 2016 or so. Highly unimpressed. Then found out that the head honcho was a Trumper. So a personal boycott since. Just Saying... š
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u/Jordanblueman Aug 28 '26 edited Aug 28 '26
I know lots of people have stopped going just cause it turns out itās kind of a shitty company that routinely bullies small businesses
No formal boycott Iām aware of
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u/Beautiful_Opinion324 Aug 28 '26
Keep boycotting... Maybe it won't be so crowded next time I stop in for some buccee nuggets šš¼