8 States Getting Buc-ee’s for the First Time Before 2028

Popular Texas-based convenience store Buc-ee's is primed for a massive expansion as it continues to move beyond its home state.

The chain is set to enter at least eight states for the first time before the end of 2027.

Where Buc-ee's Is Opening New Locations

Multiple outlets, including USA Today, The Street, and Finance Buzz, have reported that the following states will soon get their first Buc-ee's.

Arizona
Goodyear (opening June 2026)

Arkansas 
Benton (opening Sept. 2026)

Kansas
Kansas City (opening in 2027)

Louisiana
Ruston (opening in 2027)

Nebraska
Gretna (open date not yet announced)

North Carolina
Mebane (opening in 2027)

Ohio
Huber Heights (opening April 2026)

Wisconsin
Oak Creek (opening 2027)

As with any construction project, these estimated open dates could always change due to unforeseen circumstances.

What Is Buc-ee's?

Buc-ee's does everything big. Ever since opening its first location in 1982, the chain has set several world records for its over-the-top facilities.

The Buc-ee's in Luling, Texas, for example, earned the distinction of being the world's largest convenience store, coming in at a whopping 75,593 square feet. Head to the Buc-ee's in Katy, Texas, and you'll find the world's largest car wash with a 255-foot conveyor.

Head inside and you'll be greeted with endless food options from barbecue to the popular Beaver nuggets snacks. It's easy to see how Buc-ee's has developed a dedicated following.

But up until recent years, the chain has been mostly focused on Texas. After a couple of recent openings outside of the state, Buc-ee's is ready to rapidly expand.

Its first location opened outside of Texas in 2019 in Baldwin County, Alabama.

While things are looking up for Buc-ee's, the outlook isn't so great for the following big-name chains.