Which Big Texas Chains Are Truly Ethical? Here’s the List

When it comes to spending your money in Texas, you want to support businesses that align with your values. You want to know a company is doing well, taking care of its staff, and that your money is going toward something meaningful.

How Researchers Ranked Company Ethics

How do you know when a business is aligned with your values and is committed to good business practices?

Luckily, larger companies are continually monitored by regulators and the customers who support them.

Why Ethics Matter to Texas Shoppers

Research is constantly being done to see what businesses "do the right thing."  This research focuses on which brands consumers trust the most and believe are the most ethical. A company called MarketBeat recently conducted a research survey to find out what businesses throughout the US consumers believe are the most ethical. Two Texas Companies ended up on the list, and one of those ended up in the Top 10.

H-E-B

H-E-B ended up on the list, coming in at #27. H-E-B is a privately owned company with 90% ownership belonging to the Butt family, while the other 10% is owned by employees. This company is a huge supporter of local communities, even those without an H-E-B store.

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The Texas business that made the top 10 is Buc-ee's. The beloved convenience chain landed at #10 on the list.

Buc-ee's is a Texas staple that people go out of their way to visit. They strive to keep their employees' wages high and give the best customer experience, from friendly staff to the cleanest bathrooms you’ll find in a convenience store.

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What Sets These Texas Brands Apart

These are two Texas businesses that customers love, and rightfully so. Texas has a strong tradition of companies that value their communities, and these two continue to set that example.

The Top Ethical Company in the US

If you are curious which businesses the survey found to be the most ethical in the U.S., the top pick was Hershey's in Hershey, Pennsylvania.