Ree Drummond is known as The Pioneer Woman on the Food Network, and she’s made a name for herself thanks to her incredible cooking and country brand. Drummond helped build Pawhuska, Oklahoma, with the Mercantile and other businesses. Unfortunately, her friends didn’t always believe in her products. Here’s what she shared.
Does ‘The Pioneer Woman’ still own the Mercantile?

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As of 2023, Ree Drummond still owns the Mercantile in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. The Pioneer Woman star initially envisioned the Mercantile containing a casual, deli-style eatery, but it’s since grown into a massive restaurant and bakery.
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