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Who Owns Buc-ee's?

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Explore the ownership hierarchy of Buc-ee's. See parent companies, holding structures, and ultimate controllers.

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Buc-ee's

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Est. 1982   •  1k+ employees   •  Private

Buc-ee's is an American chain of large-format travel centers and gas stations headquartered in Lake Jackson, Texas, known for exceptionally clean restrooms and a wide range of snacks, food, and merchandise.

Buc-ee's appears to be independent with no known parent company.

Major Shareholders

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Major Shareholders

NameTypeOwnershipAs of
Arch "Beaver" Aplin III Co‑founder of Buc‑ee’s and widely identified in public sources as the chain’s primary owner. Business‑registry filings list him as an owner of Buc‑ee’s Management, LLC, which is the sole general partner of Buc‑ee’s, Ltd., and Buc‑ee’s Holdings, Inc. is described as created and owned by him. The business remains privately held and does not publish detailed equity percentages.
FounderOct 2025
Don Wasek Co‑founder of Buc‑ee’s and widely reported co‑owner of the company. Business‑registry records show him, alongside Arch “Beaver” Aplin III, as an owner of Buc‑ee’s Management, LLC, the general partner of Buc‑ee’s, Ltd. Public corporate disclosures state that no publicly traded company owns 10% or more of Buc‑ee’s, Ltd. or Buc‑ee’s Management, LLC, and business media describe Buc‑ee’s as remaining privately held by its founders, with any additional stakes apparently small and privately held.
FounderOct 2025

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