Buc-ee's set to debut in 6 new states in major expansion push across US

Key Points:

• Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based gas station chain known for large travel plazas and beaver-themed merchandise, plans to open its first locations in at least six new states by the end of 2027, including Arizona, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Kansas, and North Carolina.
• Arizona’s inaugural Buc-ee’s store is set to open on June 22 in Goodyear, featuring 74,000 square feet and 120 fueling positions near Interstate 10, with a similar-sized location planned for Benton, Arkansas, expected to open in August 2026.
• Wisconsin’s first Buc-ee’s will open in Oak Creek in early 2027, Louisiana’s in Ruston by mid-2027, Kansas’ in Kansas City in 2027, and North Carolina’s in Mebane in late 2027, all featuring large travel centers with over 70,000 square feet and around 100 fuel pumps.
• Buc-ee’s expansion will increase its presence from 12 to 20 states, with additional new locations planned in states where it already operates, including Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, and Arkansas.
• Texas will open its 37th Buc-ee’s location in July in San Marcos, continuing the chain’s growth in both existing and new markets across the U.S.