Buc-ee's Announces 15 New Store Locations: Is One Opening Near You?
If your road trip plans somehow don't already include a Buc-ee's stop, that may soon be changing.
The beloved convenience store chain has announced plans to open 15 new locations over the next several years, per USA Today, expanding its footprint across the South and Midwest. Known for its enormous stores and endless snack selection, Buc-ee's currently operates 55 locations across 12 states. But by 2031, that number will be even bigger.
Which Buc-ee's stores are opening first?
The first wave of openings will begin later this summer, with three new stores already scheduled.
San Marcos, Texas, will welcome a new Buc-ee's on August 12, followed by Benton, Arkansas, on August 17. Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is set to open its location on November 16.
Buc-ee's has also confirmed six additional locations arriving in 2027:
- Ruston, Louisiana
- Kansas City, Kansas
- Gallaway, Tennessee
- Fort Pierce, Florida
- Boerne, Texas
- Monroe County, Georgia
More Buc-ee's locations are coming through 2031
The company already has plans stretching several years into the future. In 2028, shoppers can expect new stores in Mebane, North Carolina, and Lafayette, Louisiana.
The final phase of the current expansion includes four additional locations opening between 2029 and 2031:
- Ocala, Florida (2029)
- West Memphis, Arkansas (2029)
- Oak Grove, Kentucky (2029)
- Hardeeville, South Carolina (2031)
While Buc-ee's hasn't announced exact opening dates beyond this year, construction is expected to continue over the next several years as the chain grows its national footprint.
Other cult-favorite retailers are expanding too
Trader Joe's recently announced plans to open nine additional stores across eight states, including new locations in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Utah. While the grocery chain hasn't shared exact opening dates, the stores are part of a broader expansion that will bring 21 new Trader Joe's locations to 13 states over the next six months.
And Costco is also continuing its rapid growth. The warehouse retailer recently opened new locations in Syracuse, Utah, and Pensacola, Florida, and has seven more stores scheduled to open beginning this August in New York, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas, Georgia, and Missouri.
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This story was originally published June 27, 2026 at 10:42 AM.