Buc-ee’s reveals locations sites for major expansion into new states
The Buc-ee's convenience store is seen on June 12, 2024 in Luling, Texas. The Texas-based convenience store and gas stop, Buc-ee's has become the world's largest convenience store with over 100 gas pumps and a 75,000 square feet store. (Photo by Bran
Locations for new Buc-ee's locations have been unveiled as the popular gas station chain expands into several new U.S. states.
Buc-ee’s, will be opening its first-ever locations in seven new states over the next couple of years.
Buc-ee’s to open in 7 new states
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A spokesperson for Buc-ee’s confirmed the news, stating that the chain will open in at least seven new states: Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Buc-ee’s will also open in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and San Marcos, Texas.
The new Buc-ee’s locations are expected to open in 2026 and 2027.
- Huber Heights, Ohio 2026
- Goodyear. Arizona 2026
- Benton, Arkansas 2027
- Ruston, Louisisana 2027
- Kansas City, Kansas 2027
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee 2027
- San Marcos, Texas (Unknown date)
- North Carolina (Unknown city and date)
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New locations
Local perspective:
In Goodyear, Arizona, a new 74,000 square foot location with 120 gas pumps will be located near Interstate 10 and Bullard Avenue, according to FOX 10 Phoenix. That location is expected to be open by June 22.
Local news outlet KATV is reporting a similar sized location is nearing completion at the northwest corner of I-30 and State Highway 299.
In Wisconsin, Oak Creek city government says their 73,370 square-foot store at the southwest corner of I-94 and Elm Road, with 120 gas pumps, is expected to open in early 2027.
Louisiana's first location is looking at a mid-2027 opening in Ruston. The city says their site will be located at the intersection of I-20 and Tarbutton Road.
Kansas City, Kansas will have their first Buc-ees location near I-70 and West Village Parkway. With a similar layout as other locations, they are likely to open sometime in 2027.
North Carolina is also added to the list of new states. They are planning for the city of Mebane to continue the chain's push into the southeast there, expecting to open in late 2027, according to WXII.
About Buc-ee’s legacy
Dig deeper:
Opened in 1982, Buc-ee’s is known for its large-scale gas stations and convenience stores.
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The chain also holds multiple records. Its Luling, Texas store is the largest convenience store in the world at 75,593 square feet and The world’s longest car wash clocks in at 255 feet of conveyor.
In addition to the expansion in the new states, mega travel centers will open in states already home to the chain. Texas will open their 37th location in July, and locations will open next year in Monroe County, Georgia; Lafayette, Louisiana; St. Lucie and Tallahssee, Florida; Gallaway Tennessee; and Fayette County, Arkansas.
Oak Grove, Kentucky and West Memphis are also said to be receiving locations.
The Source: The information for this story was provided by Buc-ee’s, FOX News and previous reporting by LiveNow from FOX. This story was reported from Orlando.