The Humble Pecan Sparks the Revival of Iconic Southern Road Trip Brand Stuckey’s

Wednesday, June 8th, 2022

Stephanie Stuckey stepped into the role of CEO of Southern road trip chain Stuckey’s in 2019, the company her grandfather, W.S. “Sylvester” Stuckey Sr., first founded in 1937 as a roadside pecan stand in Eastman, Georgia. As the third generation to lead the business, Stuckey is often on the road, giving a presentation in Houston one week and attending the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago the next, all while sharing her travels on behalf of the company on social media. See more