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Buc-ee's Expands Across the U.S. with New Openings Planned
The popular travel center chain is set to open over a dozen new locations in the coming years.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 6:23pm
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Buc-ee's, the Texas-based travel center chain known for its massive convenience stores, is rapidly expanding across the United States. The company has several new locations scheduled to open in 2026 and 2027, including the first-ever Buc-ee's in Ohio, Arizona, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Additional stores are also in the works for states like Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Kansas, Louisiana, and Florida.
Why it matters
Buc-ee's has developed a cult-like following for its clean restrooms, wide selection of snacks and souvenirs, and friendly customer service. As the company continues its nationwide expansion, it will bring its unique brand of travel hospitality to new markets, potentially disrupting the existing gas station and convenience store landscape in those regions.
The details
Buc-ee's is set to open five new locations in 2026, including stores in Huber Heights, Ohio; Goodyear, Arizona; San Marcos, Texas; Benton, Arkansas; and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The company also has plans for openings in 2027 and 2028, with new travel centers expected in Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Kansas, Florida, and Kentucky. Some of these projects have faced construction delays, pushing back the original targeted opening dates.
- Buc-ee's will open its first Ohio location in Huber Heights on April 6, 2026.
- The company's inaugural Arizona store will open in Goodyear on June 22, 2026.
- A new Buc-ee's in San Marcos, Texas is scheduled to open on July 27, 2026.
- The Benton, Arkansas location is expected to open in August or September 2026.
- Buc-ee's fourth Tennessee store will open in Murfreesboro later in 2026.
The players
Buc-ee's
A Texas-based travel center chain known for its massive convenience stores, wide selection of snacks and souvenirs, and customer-friendly amenities.
What’s next
Buc-ee's continues to expand its footprint across the United States, with additional locations planned for 2027 and 2028 in states like Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Kansas, Florida, and Kentucky. The company typically takes 18-24 months to complete construction on a new travel center once a site is selected.
The takeaway
Buc-ee's rapid nationwide expansion demonstrates the growing demand for its unique brand of travel hospitality. As the company brings its popular stores to new markets, it will likely disrupt the existing gas station and convenience store landscape in those regions, forcing competitors to raise their own standards to meet customer expectations.
