The Buc-ee's Empire

Buc-ee's isn't just a gas station, it's a movement, a phenomenon... an empire.
The history of this beaver is as interesting and unique as the stores themselves.
Come along on a journey and see for yourself in this mini documentary on the world's largest convenience store.
#bucees #Buceesbeaver #zackdfilms
Drone Footage by Chris Huerta

[@neverwoke9597]

Imagine hating on and protesting a gas station that adds to your community and not saying anything about Wal Mart or any of the other monopolies that destroy communities.

[@gregvinson1]

Exactly. Don't forget Dollar General. A blight on the landscape with 17 thousand stores, and half are poorly run dumps.

[@indygamertag829]

I’m not defending anyone because I don’t live there. But from what I understood is they were more worried the gas station would divert more traffic into their “quiet town”. Not so much what the place would do from an economics standpoint.

[@legacy3741]

@@indygamertag829 I lived 30 minutes away from the bucees in Denton and I can say that area is not quiet. There’s restaurants and hotels next to it and on the other side of 35.

[@joma5721]

You think Bucee’s is really all that much better than Wal Mart? The only difference is scale. Bucee’s is smaller, but that doesn’t mean they’re good or they wouldn’t destroy communities for profit if given the chance

[@damonjacobs9051]

Many communities have protested against Wal-Marts coming to their town/cities. I have nothing against companies expanding but I am against million/billion dollar companies that have #CEOs making millions/billions while their employees are making near minimum wage. This in and of itself pisses me off. Your #employees are your company without them you wouldn't be the company you are.

[@laverdadesmejor]

First time stopping in a Buc-ees and I have to say I was very impressed! It was HUGE, it was CLEAN, it was active with people ready & willing to help. There were plenty of well-lit gas pumps and the price of gas was 16 cents less than the Gateway plaza at the next exit.

[@billlexington5788]

I went to the one about 2 hours away from where I live yesterday. Gas was almost $1 cheaper per gallon.

[@brandonthomass]

They most likely have cheaper gas due to them originating in the Freeport area and south of houston. Probably made good connections with the oil refineries.

[@billlexington5788]

@@brandonthomass possibly but I know some convenience stores will also try to offset gas prices via in store purchases, and they can definitely do that with their inventory.

[@slimydick23]

you're such a mark. The gas was cheap because nearly everything inside is overpriced except for the ice and the icees and the generic bottled water which are all a dollar or less. You did exactly what they expected you to do. You filled up and since there were 200 pumps you left the car and went inside and gave them real money. I went into buckees to buy gatorade and the white separatist couple in front of me bought 84 dollars of t shirts... that's not normal at a gas station.

[@Road_Rash]

@@billlexington5788 this is exactly it right there...their gas is not how they make their money, it's all the other stuff they have...larger convenience stores will actually lose money on gas just to get people in the store, because they know once they're in there, vast majority of the time, they're gonna buy something else & in a store this size, there's a lot of 'something else' to buy...

[@CinderellaRaptured]

I work at the Katy branch! I love it! It’s fun to see someone random in public, on my day off, wearing a Bucees shirt. As I pass them, I mention “Hey, I like your shirt, I work there”. They always respond with, “OMG, I LOVE BUCEES!” 😆👏🏻

[@SMITTYXCOREISHXC]

Dude I go there all the time I love it. Thank you for supplying the best experience ever. Katy buccees represent!

[@bigjuan2854]

Is it good to work in buc ee's.

[@seanb6478]

@@SMITTYXCOREISHXC Love it! I lived in Katy long before they had a Buc-ees & a 26 lane I-10.

[@SMITTYXCOREISHXC]

@@seanb6478 same here lol

[@dougvanorder2685]

I hear ya Peachy 🍑

[@jamesmclamb3682]

Two weeks ago, my wife and I traveled from central NC to Tampa. After stopping at the new Buc-ee's in Florence, SC, it worked out perfectly for us to hit the store in Daytona. Then on the way home, St. Augustine Fl and once again, Florence. It was a short trip for us but in all honesty, we spent more money at Buc-ee's than any other place during our trip, outside of our actual hotel. Great store.

[@tannerfleming7417]

@@CLU55bro same

[@TeamTimeRiders]

I have never regretted a single cent I’ve spent at buc-ee’s

[@kapitolking]

Imagine not knowing what a buckees was and stumbling across it on your way to Florida. It was the highlight of my life.

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

Same, had no idea and only stopped because wife had an upset stomach and needed an unplanned stop. Now We plan our trips between Fla and Ga from Buc-Ee's to Buc-Ee's.

[@darlenekozak8967]

We are planning our Indiana to Florida trip around the stops there.

[@TheCastedone]

Bro, I saw it passing Daytona and was like gotta swing back and check it out. Best American consumer experience of my life!!

[@CullenRTerry]

*Buc-ee’s* is a real nice place

[@HZRD_Gaming]

I found out about Buc-ees when I went to Florida as well!

[@nomax101]

So what’s the problem? I just watched a story here about 2 very hard working, dedicated business men with a vision they brought to life, bringing them much deserved success. Outstanding job Buc-cees!

[@otheroption]

I agree - I didn't see anything "Ugly" about it as the title suggests

[@AstroTibs]

@@otheroption Video author meant "The Buc-Ee Truth About Buc-ee's"

[@donaldroehrig7817]

Just click bait. It obviously worked. 😀

[@mustang06gt30]

I agree!! Amazing if the company is growing, then it needs to be slammed down.

[@SarJam07]

@@donaldroehrig7817 Yeah it worked once but now I'm blocking this channel so there's that.

[@StarClad13]

I watched as a Buc Ee's was built here in South Carolina and I watched as they Employed hundreds of people, and young people and set a standard for good work. we don't have much here in South Carolina but we are most certainly grateful for our Buck Ee's.

[@sneak_king_20]

Fun Fact: The First Bucc-ee's is still standing to this day and it's one of the stations that uses ethanol free for lawn mowers and stuff.

[@yashindiamente282]

where is it

[@eldonerc2524]

His first store was in brazoria Texas. It was call Mr. B's. His next store was called bucees. It was built in lake Jackson Texas.

[@glenford9494]

Im from Angleton.. grew up on Bucees... The first one i ever went to was at Surfside... My mom now works at one of the 3 in Angleton

[@Lakelandcowboy69]

Wawa sells ethanol free gasoline as well

[@elontusk9898]

@@yashindiamente282 899 Oyster Creek Drive Lake Jackson

[@billjamison2877]

Just stopped at the newest Buc-ee's in Florance, SC in October, 2022. This place is incredible! The food, variety and cleanliness of the facility is Top Notch! Can't wait to stop again on my next vacation.

[@C.J.33]

Worked at Bucees for several years and I really have only heard that the Ipana Beaver story once. Yes he was called Beaver as a kid, and he did have a dog named Buc or Buck, but that was named after the high school just minutes down the road from their first store. The school's mascot or whatever you call it is the Buccaneers and it was the high school that Arch also went to and graduated from.

[@VanshaCampbell]

Lani love are you Lani love

[@drphelps9017]

They steal their idea of a logo from a television commercial and have the audacity to sue a company using an alligator for a mascot? I spent 35 years in the identity biz and I find this appalling.

[@gregprince2523]

As a traveling RV-er you can always count on bucees for clean restrooms, great food, good assortment, plenty of room for gas!

[@andariegos9466]

We had never heard of Buc-ee’s. We love our Wawa. When our daughter got stationed in San Antonio, we went to visit her, and she said this place was a must. (New Braunfels) Gotta say, we were super impressed. I had to get a tumbler. The food and snacks were worth the stop. We recently drove to Baton Rouge and got to go to the one in Loxley, AL. Buc-ee’s is a fun stop, especially after driving for hours.

[@Random_Studios1]

And the legend was born

[@zakuma22]

First time I found about Buc-ees was when travelling to Austin (I am not from TX). I saw a huge beaver portrait named "Katy" and I thought that was very cute. On my way back I decided to stop and found out that was not its name, but a city. I got hooked to Buc-ees from that point.

[@thomaswinzeler9739]

Yeah, Katy is a town outside of Austin.

[@Anonyoutubewatcher26]

@@thomaswinzeler9739 woosh

[@randallr.p.mcmurphy863]

@@thomaswinzeler9739 Houston, Einstein.

[@ILoveQazaqstan]

@@randallr.p.mcmurphy863 I wholeheartedly agree as a Katy resident

[@jamaicanjuice8684]

@@thomaswinzeler9739 you gotta be trolling

[@trishajohnson2385]

Wow an alligator in a cowboy hat is similar to the beaver? Not at all. That’s ridiculous. Makes me not want to ever go to one.

[@pdeXlol]

Yeah I know so many people who rave about that place but the stories about them suing any company that dares to use a yellow logo gives me no desire to ever visit one.

[@ednaking956]

He who has the most money wins!! Welcome to 'merica!!

[@ednaking956]

That alligator logo looks NOTHING like a beaver!!

[@Bruhidk8835]

And thus, a legend was born.

[@hbpsalm2350]

Love Buc-ee's! Recently we were so elated to see one in AL then a few in FL when travelling! There is nothing like it especially the very clean bathrooms and so spoiled because they have so many in Texas. My husband likes to say, " It's not a road trip until you've seen the Beaver"!

[@sharonvalandingham7692]

We got one in Richmond kentucky this year. Love it.

[@hbpsalm2350]

@@sharonvalandingham7692 That's awesome! Congrats. I've been to Kentucky to see the Ark which is so amazing!

[@M3gaJ3rry]

This is when a legend was born

[@grandfatherhecker8449]

A legend that traumatized ppl💀

[@Suttiwat_luv_countries]

This is when legends are born

[@JT_70]

Our adult kids excitedly told us about their first visit to a Buc-Ees, the one in South Alabama off I-10 near the beach exits. They were extremely impressed and bought quite a few items that they had not seen anywhere else. Buc-Ees is amazing! We have stopped at the one at Leeds, AL off I-20 numerous times and while traveling thru have stopped there with friends who had never heard of Buc-Eees. They were all quite impressed. Over 120 gas pumps, huge spotlessly clean bathrooms. There were about 16 men’s toilet rooms with full doors and at least that many sinks and urinals, lots of fresh food choices, decor items, souvenirs, name brand clothing, shoes and accessories, etc. Prices are good as well. The one in Leeds is across the street from a huge Bass Pro Shops and an outlet mall is across the interstate.

[@keithclingan6689]

Went from my home in Mississippi back in June for a convention in Dallas, My sister makes yearly visits to the home office there and told me that we needed to stop at Buc-ees. We did stop going into Dallas -- and coming back from Dallas. I'm writing this as I am enjoying some Beaver Nuggets and waiting with baited breath for the Buc-ees that is coming to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

[@webstercat]

On I 20 correct?

[@keithclingan6689]

@@webstercat Yeah, the one to the east of Dallas in Terrell... I also visited the one in Baldwin County, Alabama, just last week

[@Redmuffin699]

2021: Bugees 2024: If U EyEs PoPeD OuT

[@RowdyGT]

Still waiting for the "Ugly truth" part... Can't stand bad channels like this who make things dramatic for no reason

[@Milkhatesme]

Fun fact: they’re putting one in East Tennessee, which will be the new flagship store at 70,000+ sq ft as the gateway to the smokies. I think they said something about a car wash too.

[@getmeouttatennessee4473]

I live here and I'm sure the first week will be amazing. After that, I wish them luck. Housing here is now ridiculously high IF you find any thanks to investment firms buying up everything and doubling the price. Everything is higher now and most of our population lives in the Sevierville area. Every business is begging for employees. Buccees better pay very well and give fair schedules because otherwise, most available people aren't going to fight that traffic jammed up going to and from 407. The tourists have been unbelievably rude the past 2 years, too. 14 million visitors. Too much for a year.

[@shmoneygaming1691]

Johnson city?

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

There will be two Buc ees in Tennessee: Crossville (opened in June) and Sevierville (the one you mentioned). I actually live in Crossville and it's hilarious having a Buc ees in your home town

[@XxXShevampXxX]

​@@AdamSmith-gs2dv I live up on the mountain in luminary lol. Love the one in Crossville, my brother is a big fan of their jerky.

[@jazzy_theprayingmama]

The hardest part of moving away from Texas was losing our Buc-ee’s fix. Can’t wait for our next visit back! Great video and learned so much

[@MrChief132]

We MAKE IT A MUST to stop at Buc-ee's whenever we go home to Houston!

[@ItsmeAD1310]

A legend was born

[@queensheebah8628]

I’m from Baltimore and I must say that “I love Bucees. Great service, very inviting atmosphere and the merch and food don’t hurt. I wish they opened some in the North. Our gas stations are not cool at all, people die in our gas stations from all kinds of unsavory activities. I realized that I’m not meant for life on the East coast anymore. It’s too cold for me and the houses that are considered grand are too expensive. In San Antonio 250k gets you a lotta house. Can’t wait until it’s time to leave. I’ll be at bucees and all will be well.❤

[@ZeeZee9]

Hehe same. Getting sick of the cold. I'm in the mid Atlantic now and it is still too cold 🥶

[@JasmineJu]

I think there's going to be huge potential for Buc-ees as more people drive electric cars that have to be frequently recharged.

[@SteelRiderCarl]

This is the big and so far untapped beast of a cash cow that I'd really like to see them go after! I got to see my first Buc-ee's in Richmond, KY just two weeks ago and that was THE thing that came to mind. You can easily kill enough time for your EV's battery to charge inside of a Buc-ee's and not be waiting around bored.

[@mwolrich]

Tesla locates SuperChargers at several chains, along interstates.. wouldn’t be surprised if they were to partner with them, since Elon is all about Texas now that he’s moved their

[@ZeeZee9]

@@SteelRiderCarltrue

[@stephentuday651]

Awesome documentary! I did not realize they had no big 'mega' stores until 2003. The Lulling Store is actually smaller than most of the other big locations that followed. I just hope they do not grow too big too fast and spoil what makes them great.

[@bengonzales1182]

I've been to one of those HUGE Buc-ee's, was getting gas and could not believe how far the gas pumps went.

[@erroljones1684]

Man, they already have!

[@OverandOutChief1]

Looks like the company heard you and are planning to make Luling the largest in the company.

[@John-ct9zs]

Well I grew up in Houston, and I never even heard of Buc cees until like 2008 or 2009. Late 2000s/early 2010s is when I personally started hearing people talking about it. They weren't really around (in large numbers) when I was growing up and doing road trips in the 80s and 90s with my parents.

[@lovintexas2730]

@@bengonzales1182 I went to Buc-ees in Bastrop on the Friday before Labor Day and every pump was occupied.

[@Sneefus]

I was in the Florida one yesterday. The place is awesome and you just feel like spending money. Brilliant!

[@TodaysMoney]

The first time I went to Bucees, the guy who took me there referred to it as a "religious experience" and then walked out an hour later with 10 bags like going to Wal-Mart 😆

[@runswithbeer]

This was really well done. Was just at the one in WR this morning where I pick up my grandkids to take them to school everyday. Subbed!

[@bhzaddybhzolby1705]

After I tried Buc-Ees brisket for the first time I now want a Buc-ees near me. That Brisket is to die for.

[@IEatRawTomatoes]

“Beaver nuggets.” Me, a Canadian; “WHAT THE FU*K?”

[@sabir_raiyan]

this is where the legend started

[@Longest-Word-In-English]

The Buc-ee’s empire is a well-known chain of convenience stores located in Texas. It offers a wide range of snacks, drinks, and other items for travelers and local residents. The stores are famous for their clean facilities and friendly staff, making them a popular stop for road trips. Buc-ee’s empire has grown over the years, expanding to multiple locations across the state. The founders of Buc-ee’s started with a single store in Lake Jackson, Texas, and have since built a successful business empire. They prioritize providing customers with a pleasant shopping experience and high-quality products. Buc-ee’s empire has become a staple in Texas culture, known for its iconic beaver mascot and clean restrooms. The company's commitment to excellence has helped it thrive in a competitive market. In addition to its convenience stores, the Buc-ee’s empire has expanded to include travel centers that offer fuel, food, and other amenities for travelers. These travel centers provide a one-stop shop for those on long journeys, making them a convenient choice for rest stops. The Buc-ee’s empire continues to grow and innovate, remaining a beloved brand in Texas and beyond.

[@ryanyoung377]

I stop at Bucees every time I pass one. Cleanest restrooms on the planet. Good food. Great gas prices. I 100% support these guys. No way I would send my wife and daughter in a 7-11 for a restroom break. I wish there were more stations like this. Somebody got this one right!

[@spingleboygle]

i can agree with you but i’d say the bathrooms are the cleanest in the usa, europe’s got some pretty solid ones i’ve heard

[@Bob.810_topic]

0:00 the legend was born

[@JDiology]

Everytime I see anyone wearing bucceess I always got to scream the name

[@georgehuerta1990]

I’m from Texas and I am a loyal Bucky customer I recently was on the freeway on a long distance ride and the sign popped up Bucee’s 92 miles away I passed up many gas stations in many restaurants to get to Bucee’s and if that doesn’t tell you loyalty and how much that welove. Bucee’s here in Texas that I don’t know what else to tell you. And my wife is the same way they have done a fantastic job with the stores but I’m gonna tell you the truth it’s all about the restrooms if you’ve got dirty restrooms women will not stop but because theirs are so clean women know this and that’s exactly where they want to stop

[@TITANCAMERAMANGOAT-H1RR]

0:00 a legend was born

[@lovelee3170]

A LEGEND WAS BORN

[@jameslowrey8419]

You missed an important differentiation for Buc-ee's over other convenience stores. They were known to ALWAYS have clean restrooms. So this made them a go-to when people went to the beach, fishing, or anywhere around town and needed to make a pit-stop. Then, while there, they would buy other things. It is an excellent model that not many have chosen to follow. Your 2003 mention is just when they started to explode into other regions other than Brazoria County, Texas.

[@andrewfrodo2086]

You know how important clean restrooms are! Here in the Midwest there are Wally's with the kangaroo. Super Wawa had great restrooms and food. Mostly in the East coast VA and NJ.

[@rileyschipper3550]

Kwik Trip in the Midwest always has clean bathrooms

[@seanb6478]

@@andrewfrodo2086Agreed, I'd like to support the Mom & Pop but lets face it, most independently (or local chains) owned gas stations & convenient stores have filthy bathrooms, unorganized & usually ran by filthy sloppy people. I used to go to Sunoco because their gas is among the best but their stores are independently run & down right slovenly at that!

[@burtan2000]

@@seanb6478 bc they can't compete. Small business spark nostalgia to us, but corporatization is part of our larger destiny I think. As one industry becomes mostly, then entirely, corporate, new industries spring up by feasting on the dead and dying. Such is the Circle of Capitalism. It's economic Darwinism. But just like in nature, our market requires harmony and balance to be healthy. We should seek to promote an econ environment where fairness is paramount. But even more important now is probably Climate Change. Carbon footprint should've be a major focus of all govt regulation. It's a health and national security issue. Few things could be more important. If we do not change things, America's time will end. I fear I'll see it in my lifetime. I fear the Union will dissolve into a set of Confederations of States by region. But our regions are so mixed. My home, upstate NY will probably seperate from the City bc of the conservatives hating the liberal city. But the city metro has an economy the size of most nations. It would be even larger if it got federal spending anywhere near what it deserves. It produces 10x the amount of revenue that thinly populated rural states get but gets same or less in than those states in infrastructure spending. Bc a big ass state like Utah or Montana have hundreds of bridges and 100's of miles of interstates. That means endless millions in asphalt and heavy HW construction. But the Lincoln tunnel brings MILLIONS to work an back everyday. It's failing and needs (and deserves) a $10-20 billion rebuild. Trump blocked federal contribution it to punish HIS OWN HOMETOWN for not voting for him. Then Biden has to focus on Covid relief spending bc that was already trillions. The subway carries more ppl to work and back than several large western mountain rural Red states combined. The state gets saddled with helping to pay for the city, basically like a small nation. NYC might see that it pus far more in taxes than it gets in spending

[@seanb6478]

@@burtan2000 I agree on the environmental issues you mentioned. As for the liberal cities, they hate "red" areas far more than the other way around even according to left wing news outlets. As for the Lincoln Tunnel, they charge PLENTY per vehicle (I paid $15 for my compact car in 2016) so they can give up their Socialistic nonsense and pay for maintenance themselves.

[@mikemanjo2458]

We LOVE Buc-ees!!! We discovered it when we went to Florida and planned our return trip for a second stop. We are SO thrilled they are coming to SC!!!!!❤❤❤ Best brisket ever!!! (Jane in SC)

[@djrice50]

Wow great quality work on this documentary. Great job on producing and editing. Video quality is superb. Keep up the great work.

[@michaeldixon3129]

I live in Denton. And I go to that buccees multiple times a week. The buccees caused so much traffic nearby that buccees had to pay for an entire new service road.

[@redorsey3995]

The woman complaining had a UK accent - lol no wonder she was bitching.

[@KirkandRA]

Nice video. I love Buc-ees, our closest store is in Warner Robins GA and my wife and I go at least twice a week ❤️❤️

[@Dhven1008CutePuppies]

The start of a legend

[@michellegarry1872]

Boy, I haven’t thought of Ipana toothpaste since I was a little girl. Thanks for the memory jog! At 69, I need it more than ever.

[@callarsen7194]

Funny how they sued companies with a alligator and a cowboy hat for steeling but yet took lpana's logo?

[@michellegarry1872]

Cal Larsen talk about hypocrisy, wow!

[@sunset3587]

I love your content it’s so good!!

[@WAL_DC-6B]

I've been to the Buc-ee's across from the Ft Worth raceway. It's really an impressive facility, but all I came away with was a refrigerator magnet of the cartoon beaver.

[@tigur96]

Bucees is literally big as target

[@shihstone8893]

I See so many buc-ee’s at the start

[@debrahill2272]

I am going to take a road trip for the Bucee experience. It's on my bucket list..👍😍😃

[@chriskunce3331]

Just stopped at my first Buc-ees in Florence SC. Those bathrooms are amazing. Each urinal was isolated and the stalls have full doors. So nice. The beef jerky was awesome too. Wish there were more on my trip to the in laws.

[@TheCastedone]

Bro the isolated stalls and stellar

[@northsongs]

Love the place! We're about to get one here in my neck of the woods. Love the biz/s "Go big or go home!" attitude.

[@Moonwanderer319]

New Braunfuls is a clean city itself

[@michaelmartin2934]

Strange he didn’t touch on their true business model at all. We believe Buckys has an amazing selection but you’d be surprised how limited their selection truly is. Most items in the store are Bucky branded or rebranded.

[@johnmeador56]

The selection sucks, no fountain drink selection, no gatorade or powerade and lots of other major snack brands missing. Bucees is overrated.

[@zerabelle]

A legend is born 0:00 First word: Barbecue 1:19

[@crazyminecraftgamer1306]

Btw my science teacher went to college with the creater of Buck-Ees

[@zackdfilms]

That's awesome!

[@geograph-ology4343]

Whether it is the bathrooms, brisket, or bites, Buc-ees is worth stopping for even if your gas tank is full.

[@ZeeZee9]

Their burritos are also amazing!

[@jalextiff]

You need to go deeper into the idea of Buc-ees. I actually live on Arch Aplin 3rds old family home place in Harrisonburg Louisiana. My grandpa bought the property from his grandpa Arch Aplin Sr. In the 1930s. The idea come from a store his grandparents had in Harrisonburg.

[@sillylilbit3517]

Am wearing a buc-ee's t shirt 😂

[@Eclipsedenton42404]

This is where a legend was born

[@DennisB3533]

Holy crap have you see what they pay their people?!?! I own a roofing company and if they built one near me, my wife and I would shut it down and go work for that beaver.

[@donaldtrompas6688]

You must be paying s*** wages then

[@anb740]

You may want to rethink that. Go look at their true hiring practices and five year contracts that include a “retention bonus” you have to pay back if you leave the job for any reason. Enough to bankrupt you. Most people don’t think about that until they realize five years is a LONG time.

[@William-Morey-Baker]

thats pretty sad...

[@Mimi-un5tr]

I love buc-ees. I would hold it as long as it takes lol. I literally could get lost in there just walking around and enjoying every minute of it!

[@souadbordji2427]

I love ur vids keeo them up

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

Not gonna lie, I usually abhor "tourist traps", but I love being able to stop at one of these on my regular trips. Fuel is massively cheaper, food options are solid and it is a nice break from the usual gas station garbage. Most importantly? Cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen in a public stop of any type.

[@towman2620]

The Buc-ees in Florence South Carolina is the Best thing to happen to them because we stopped there and had an outstanding experience at that Buc-ees and everyone in that town said they are very happy it came there I say build more of them, please

[@ronald3419]

It's in Florence now? I'll see about stopping there on the way to Columbia for my high school reunion in September.

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

We just got one in Crossville Tennessee, place is always packed

[@Toxicwastesu]

Stopped in last week great store

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

They’re opening a Buc-ee’s in Springfield, Missouri soon. And just like the video mentioned there’s some drama involved with that opening too where they’ll probably get sued. Apparently some people feel there’s an inappropriate use of imminent domain involved.

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

@@NeightrixPrime It does. They’re taking it because Buc-ee’s wants to build a store there.

[@rxanime535]

When the one that opened in Ky apparently a bunch of senior classes used there senior trips to go to Buc-ees for the first time.

[@kingcatthethird]

Thus, a legend was born.

[@TheMonkeyFatOfficial]

I first saw buccees in florida and I was impressed because there were a lot of bill boards and went for a pit stop

[@dominicjeanb2063]

I saw a sign that said they start out paying 18-22/hour which is very decent, and all the workers there are always happy, energetic and have good vibes whenever I’ve been, even at 3am it’s crazy

[@William-Morey-Baker]

and they dont get their legally mandated 15 minute breaks, or a lunch break... and would be fired if they didnt have that positive attitude. they arent as good as they make themselves out to be.

[@Megajaybreaker4]

@@William-Morey-Baker how do YOU know they don’t get their 15 minute break/lunch break?

[@McNastehP]

This scathing documentary is a real bombshell for Buccee's fans. I don't know how they're going to cope with the fact that Buccee's is successful because they maintain their original vision.

[@AwkwardHypernerd413]

I finally fucking visited bucees. It’s practically unfair to rank it with other gas station chains it’s so fucking unique and extravagant. Like compared to the speedway I went to where they only had one bathroom stall, bucees is a southern OASIS

[@selewachm]

Good video. I worked in Brazoria so I remember the small stores. And of course the one near Luling is the first big one in 2003. We have a small one in our town but Bastrop has a huge one. And the advertising signs are classic like the "South of the Border" ones.

[@paulabroadway1697]

And they just closed down the six-pump southside Brazoria Buc-ees.😢

[@alana3845]

I MISSSSSS BUC-CEE'S SO BADLY.!!! Moving to texas for this and HEB! , oh yeah there is the alamo too, but...have you been to HEB?

[@erickottke9673]

I moved to San Antonio area in 2015 to start a new job and had never heard of Bucees. I went to a Verizon store in New Braunfels to buy a cell phone charger and looked across and saw it...what the F........!? It was Bucees. My life was changed.

[@adriennepittman7853]

Bro went from explaining the buc-ee's empire to traumatizing people

[@1peanut]

Title of video is misleading. Buc ees is great.

[@zackdfilms]

I agree. :)

[@blakethomas8897]

Great job! Love Buc-ee's! Great place to eat and reasonable gas prices especially now. The bathroom is super clean and I always see an attendant keeping it clean. They have a lot of food choices. Wish they would sell pizza 😅. I always have to pick up the BBQ beef brisket sandwich with an extra BBQ sauce cup. Delicious!

[@blue_scene]

I love the simple shots that you included of the Bucees

[@tangomango2353]

As a Texan I love Buc-ees ❤️

[@punchy77855]

Holy production quality! You’re incredible! I hope you go places man, great talent, I really learned something in this video and I enjoyed watching it.

[@JxsonKing]

I remember a road trip where we stopped at Bucee’s in Terrell, then 9 hours later stopped at the one in Alabama too!

[@RarelyReplies]

Went to my first Buc-ee’s in Florence SC. Everything was clean and everything worked. Great selection and the merchandise wasn’t overpriced. I expected it to be stupid expensive.

[@ZeeZee9]

Same. Just went to that one as my first experience. All I have to say is their chicken burritos have no business being as good as they are 🥵

[@RarelyReplies]

@@ZeeZee9 None of it has any business being that good!

[@ZeeZee9]

@@RarelyReplies lol true!

[@thecyberkid1751]

What did I miss. The "ugly" truth? So they sued a couple companies regarding the logo. All business's do that. If you don't try and enforce your logo it can work against you. I made my first stop at Buc-ee's last week and it was amazing.

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

Actually not ALL businesses go as far as they have with it. Most of those have absolutely no resemblance to the Buc-ee’s logo. When that happens it’s pretty obvious they’re trying to use and abuse the judicial system to eliminate competition not just protect their brand. It’s a waste of taxpayers money.

[@lethargicmotorsport2025]

@@pulsatingsausageboy2076 tax payers don’t pay for private lawsuits.

[@lethargicmotorsport2025]

The title says “untold” not “ugly”

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

@@lethargicmotorsport2025 Incorrect. Almost everyone working in that courthouse will be paid with tax dollars.

[@lethargicmotorsport2025]

@@pulsatingsausageboy2076 true , but they will be at work regardless of anyone particular lawsuit

[@EdgeXXI]

Coming soon to Goodyear, AZ apparently

[@markgreiser464]

The Employees are always nice and professional. The Bathrooms are always clean and ready. There is a large selection of Roadie Foods, for the Traveler. I used to be a professional Hot Shot Driver, and these were clean safe places, to stop for a rest and fill-up.

[@brandonshaw7619]

Best cleanest restrooms Other chains should really take notice of this

[@karl9828]

I remember when he opened the 1st store and we always stopped by heading down to south Texas to go hunting. Good people and good people to do business with. I will always stop at a Buc-ee's when I'm in the area! 😎

[@seanb6478]

True until they try to sue you for stupid $#!t like they did w/ the alligator logo (eyeroll!).

[@damonjacobs9051]

Always wanted to visit to till I found out the owner is a Trump supporter probably still will visit one day but no longer high on my bucket list more like to the side in very small print.

[@karl9828]

@@damonjacobs9051 Let's Go Brandon!

[@crazygamer-mr6nr]

@@damonjacobs9051 So let me guess, you don’t eat Chick-fil-A either?

[@gobbler1957]

@@damonjacobs9051 Gas at Buc-ee's was $1.69 a gallon when Trump was in office.

[@donnawinters3587]

I feel like you have to be in the mood to visit Buc ees. When I get gas or visit a convenience store, I just want to get in and out as fast as possible. This would never be a place I would ever visit on a regular basis. But, I do respect the fact that employees at most Buc ees make double the state minimum wage

[@Tobiroxxon]

The beginning of a legend

[@SanMarcosMakes]

Very well done thanks for this. This is an amzaing company and brings decent wages to many areas that could use them though i hate we have to share them with other states i love that i have 3 less than a hour from me and one the New Braunfels store I pass everyday.

[@Matts_Presentations]

Opening in Crossville Tn, in about a year. A week after the groundbreaking, in Crossville, one has been announced for Sevierville. Plans are for a 74,000 square foot behemoth, as part of a 200 acre complex. Interesting times, for Buc-ee's.

[@cats400]

Yep. gonna be the new biggest Buc-Ees location, which comes with the title of being the world's largest convenience store

[@Matts_Presentations]

@@cats400 Well, since I wrote that Buc-ee's has announced an even bigger store for Southern Mississippi. Over 80,000 square feet.

[@cats400]

@@Matts_Presentations What??? I haven't seen this development. The 2020s are gonna be an incredible time of growth for this company

[@chromero3783]

@@Matts_Presentations Their biggest stores will potentially soon be ones outside of Texas. We are getting one here in Anderson, SC, right in between Atlanta and Charlotte, but they have not announced the exact details on it yet. However, the acreage of the lot they bought is more than they typically buy for a regular store (33 acres). Don't think it will be as big as Mississipi, lol, but we will see.

[@Matts_Presentations]

@@chromero3783 The Crossville property is only 17 acres. We won’t be getting the car wash, just the store and 120 fueling positions. They just opened Calhoun on Monday. The same contractor is building the Crossville store. I’m betting they will be very similar, if not clones.

[@agoofypolishguycalled5ive]

The birth of a legend.

[@linkfeeney8873]

I live in NJ, I have been to the Buc ee's in Florence, SC, Fort Valley, GA, St Augustine, FL, and Daytona Beach FL store... they have so many gas pumps that I never had to wait for them... I dont think they will ever come to NJ... not enough land. They also ethanol free gas in different grades. thank you Buc ee's.

[@donpowlen]

I love Buc-ee’s!! When I see one I will stop at it. It’s just that good!!