Buc-ee's first North Carolina store expected to open by May 2027

Buc-ee's first North Carolina store expected to open by May 2027

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Key Points:

  • The first Buc-ee's store in North Carolina is scheduled to open by May 2027 in Mebane, Alamance County, with construction starting in late 2025.
  • The travel center will be a 74,000-square-foot facility, approximately 39 feet tall, located off Interstate 40/85 exit 152.
  • The project includes infrastructure improvements such as a second bridge over the interstate to create a diverging diamond interchange, designed to handle increased traffic without affecting current flow.
  • The site will offer 200 full-time jobs with wages starting at $18 to $21 per hour, along with benefits, and feature amenities including 650 parking spaces, 120 gas pumps at 60 fueling stations, EV