This trifecta may be the secret to success for Buc-ee's, the massive roadside rest stop chain with a beaver mascot and cult-like following. Beaver Nuggets galoreEven if you've never been to a Buc-ee's, you've probably seen videos of World Cup fans marveling at the spectacle. Founded by Arch "Beaver" Aplin in 1982, Buc-ee's began with the promise of cheap ice and clean restrooms. Buc-ee's snacks and merch have even inspired a secondary market. Not everyone is so easily won over by Beaver Nuggets and clean bathrooms.