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Buc-ee's opens first Arkansas location as chain expands across US
Fox Business • • business
Key Points:
- Buc-ee’s opened its first Arkansas location in Benton, marking the chain’s 58th store nationwide and continuing its rapid expansion beyond Texas.
- The new 74,000-square-foot travel center features 120 fueling positions and is expected to create over 200 jobs in the area.
- Known for Texas barbecue, homemade snacks, and exceptionally clean restrooms, Buc-ee’s aims to attract travelers visiting nearby destinations like Hot Springs and Little Rock.
- Since its founding in 1982, Buc-ee’s has expanded to multiple states, including recent openings in Ohio, Arizona, and Texas, with more locations planned through 2031 across various states.
- Future expansion plans include new stores in Tennessee, Louisiana, Kansas, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, demonstrating the company’s aggressive growth strategy nationwide.
