Stuckey's is a roadside convenience store found on highways throughout the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest United States.
It was founded by W.S. Stuckey Sr. in Georgia in 1937 as a pecan stand. The store is still famous for its Pecan Log Roll and Pecan Divinity. Many were co-located with gas stations, especially Texaco. The stores tended to have steep-pitched blue roofs.
According to legend, W.S. Stuckey selected locations by starting at a Stuckey's, drinking a lot of coffee, and driving down a highway until he needed to use a restroom.
In 1967 Stuckey's merged with Pet Milk . The company at its peak had over 350 locations, which dwindled to less than 75 after a decline in the late 1970s under ownership by Pet. It was repurchased by former Congressman W.S. Stuckey Jr. in 1985. It currently has over 200 franchise stores in 19 states.
In 1993, the Lucas Arts PC adventure game Sam & Max: Hit the Road paid homage to the chain by featuring several "Snuckey's" locations that the player can visit. Among the things to buy in the stores are several minigames and a box of pecan candies.
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Last updated: 08-02-2005 16:28:25
