The Brief
- Buc-ee’s longstanding ban on visible employee tattoos is getting renewed national attention.
- The chain is also facing criticism over trademark fights with small businesses in Ohio and Georgia.
- Some customers have called for a Buc-ee’s boycott, although most of the documented backlash centers on the Ohio trademark dispute.
ATLANTA – Buc-ee’s is known for its clean bathrooms, Beaver Nuggets and massive travel centers. But lately, the popular road-trip stop has been making headlines for a string of controversies.
The latest involves the company’s ban on visible tattoos, a policy that isn’t actually new but has found its way back into the national spotlight.
Tattoo policy sparks fresh debate
Buc-ee’s requires workers to cover tattoos while on the job. The company also prohibits body piercings, tongue posts, what it calls “unnatural colored hair,” open-toe shoes and torn or faded clothing.
The rules have sparked debate online, particularly as tattoos have become increasingly common. Current and former employees have previously said they had to wear long sleeves or use bandages to cover their tattoos.…