Community rallying behind Ohio store being sued by Buc-ee’s over logo branding

BEAVERCREEK, Ohio —

Support continues to grow for an Ohio business being sued by a popular convenience store chain that recently opened in the state.

Buc-ee’s has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Beavercreek, Ohio. The small business has found itself in the national spotlight over the suit.

Beaver’s is about 20 minutes from Buc-ee’s new Huber Heights location. Buc-ee’s claims that the mini mart’s smiling beaver logo could confuse customers.

However, the lawsuit has brought a surge of support for the small business.

“I don’t think it’s even close to the same thing,” customer Taylor Reese said. “Everything’s beavers in Beavercreek.

“My family owns Mama DiSalvo’s. We’re a local business in Kettering, and we sympathize with the fact that this is a small local business,” Reese continued. “We want them to stay around and not get sued by a company that’s new to the area and way too big for them to fight against.”

Beaver’s Mini Mart has two weeks to respond to the lawsuit.

A GoFundMe has already raised $34,000 toward a $45,000 goal to help with legal fees.

The community is also planning a cash mob on Friday to give the store an additional financial boost.