Question: How did Buc-ee’s get its name?
Answer: Buc-ee’s got its name as a portmanteau (a word formed by blending two or more words) of owner Arch “Beaver” Aplin III’s childhood nickname, his dog “Buck,” and the Bucky the Beaver mascot from the 1980s Ipana toothpaste brand. These elements have been blended into the chain’s iconic branding since its 1982 founding.
Bonus info: After Ipana discontinued and its mascot long faded from use by the early 1980s, Buc-ee’s was able to freely adopt and adapt the beaver design without trademark conflicts.
