by: Avery Feldman, Trey Brown
Posted: Aug 7, 2026 / 08:06 AM EDT
Updated: Aug 7, 2026 / 08:06 AM EDT
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BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (WDTN) — As the lawsuit between Buc-ee’s and Beaver Mini Mart continues, the former is speaking out for the first time.
As the beaver battle intensifies, Arch Aplin III, owner of Buc-ee’s, says the matter could have been avoided altogether.
Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore spoke with Aplin about the lawsuit and revealed details from that conversation in a Facebook post.
Gore says that he was told that the owner of Beaver Mini Mart seeks to trademark Beavermart at the federal level. Gore says that he was told that this trademark filing was made after Buc-ee’s announced its Huber Heights location.
“Mr Aplin told me directly that Buc-ee’s had no issues with Beavermart using the Beaver logo in Beavercreek. He understood and said that makes sense. What Buc-ee’s did not want was a series of Beavermarts popping up across the state or regionally or eventually nationally that violated their trademark.”
Gore says that Aplin has sent emails and mailings to attempt a resolution but reportedly only recently received a response from the Mini Mart.
The lawsuit between the two entities has become a national headline, as many, including Beavercreek community members and Ohio state leaders, have rallied behind the small business. A Go Fund Me for the business has raised over $45,000 as of writing.
The suit argues that the Mini Mart’s beaver, with its “wide eyes and a smile” that also “uses red as a predominant color,” is too similar to Buc-ee’s and could cause confusion.
This is not the first of such claims from the travel center chain, as it’s sued several other businesses state and nationwide.
Bryan Schroll, a legal expert at Cedarville University tells us that most businesses end up settling and changing their logo.
A cash mob is happening today in Beavercreek. The community-hosted event urges residents to buy at least $20 worth of items from the Mini Mart, with organizers telling us it brings back a community tradition.
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