TAAT® GLOBAL ALTERNATIVES INC. announced that its flagship product TAAT will be sold in all 34 Buc-ee's locations in the state of Texas by September 12, 2022, as part of the upcoming rollout of TAAT® across the state (population 29.5 million, adult smoking incidence rate of 14.7%). In a press release dated September 2, 2022, TAAT announced its relationship with Buc-ee's, a regional chain of 43 gas stations and travel centres in seven Southern U.S. states. With this placement, the initial footprint of TAAT in the Buc-ee's chain will cover approximately 80% of all Buc-ee's locations, including the New Braunfels, TX storefront that holds the world record for the largest convenience store at 66,335 square feet in size3.

The Company believes that Buc-ee's will act as an “Anchor Account” for the state of Texas where it plans to accelerate commercialization efforts for TAAT®. Buc-ee's attracts tourists and motorists passing through Texas, along with steady patronage from a loyal base of local customers. Adult smokers from these segments who enter Buc-ee's stores in Texas will now be able to “Try TAAT®”.

In addition to its vast range of unique merchandise, Buc-ee's has a famous smoked brisket offering4 among its other around-the-clock food and beverage options. Buc-ee's is also renowned for its upscale and remarkably clean restrooms and in 2012 was voted the winner of Cintas' annual America's Best Restroom Contest.