Buc-ee's CEO
Arch “Beaver” Aplin III is the co-founder and CEO of Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based chain known for its oversized travel centers and convenience stores.
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Aug 31, 2026
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CEO pledged to focus on conservative states, with 22 of 24 new locations in Trump-won states.
Centrists may see this as a troubling mix of business and partisanship, preferring neutral market decisions.