(NEXSTAR) – Buc-ee’s, the beloved Texas-based convenience store chain, is hitting another growth spurt, with plans to open at least two dozen additional stores in the coming years. The company has also made headlines for recently wowing international visitors during the World Cup, perhaps thanks to its coveted Beaver Nuggets, its smoked meats, its plethora of merchandise plastered with its mascot Buc-ee, and its qualifications as a wedding venue.
But, like many large brands, Buc-ee’s is protective of its branding. That has prompted several lawsuits.
Earlier this year, shortly before opening its first location in Ohio, Buc-ee’s sued a gas station chain in the northern part of the state, accusing the company of using a logo that too closely resembled its beaver. These gas stations, known as Mickey’s, have been using their Mickey the Moose mascot since at least 2020 — long before Buc-ee’s opened its first location in Ohio…