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Buc-ee's Expands to Six More States, With First Openings This Year
business13 days ago

Buc-ee's Expands to Six More States, With First Openings This Year

Buc-ee's announced six-state expansion to Arizona, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Kansas, Louisiana and North Carolina. The first locations open in Goodyear, AZ on June 22 and Benton, AR in Aug/Sep 2026, with Oak Creek, WI; Ruston, LA; Kansas City, Kansas; and Mebane, NC planned for 2027. The openings are expected to create jobs and attract the chain's devoted fanbase, known for snacks like Beaver Nuggets and viral treats, sparking excited reactions online while some commenters hope for a California expansion.

Buc-ee's expands footprint with six-state push across the US
business15 days ago

Buc-ee's expands footprint with six-state push across the US

Texas-based Buc-ee’s plans first-time openings in six states—Arizona, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Kansas and North Carolina—expanding its footprint to about 20 states. Openings include Goodyear, AZ on June 22, 2026; Benton, AR by mid-August 2026; Oak Creek, WI in early 2027; Ruston, LA mid-2027; Kansas City, KS in 2027; and Mebane, NC in late 2027. Texas will also add its 37th Buc-ee’s in San Marcos in July, while existing locations continue to expand.

BBB slams Buc-ee's with an 'F' for ignoring complaints
business2 months ago

BBB slams Buc-ee's with an 'F' for ignoring complaints

The Better Business Bureau issued an F rating to most Buc-ee's locations for failing to address customer complaints, with 33 of 38 evaluated stores receiving an F. The BBB cited missing contact options and unanswered concerns, while Buc-ee's operates 54 locations across 11 states; CBS News Texas notes no comment was provided by Buc-ee's at press time.

BBB gives Buc-ee’s an F for ignoring complaints as expansion accelerates
business2 months ago

BBB gives Buc-ee’s an F for ignoring complaints as expansion accelerates

The Better Business Bureau awarded Buc-ee’s an F after the Texas-based chain failed to respond to nearly 90 consumer complaints, with recurrences of overpriced items, product issues, and poor service cited (including a notably negative wrap experience). Despite the rating, Buc-ee’s continues rapid expansion into new states and remains known for its large-format stores and popular offerings.

Buc-ee's Unwritten Rules for the Ultimate Road-Trip Stop
travel3 months ago

Buc-ee's Unwritten Rules for the Ultimate Road-Trip Stop

Buc-ee's, the Texas-born travel plaza now expanding across multiple states, operates as an experience rather than a typical gas station: no 18-wheelers, fill up before exploring, and expect 100–120 gas pumps; known for world-class restrooms, Beaver Nuggets and BBQ, with other treats like fudge and jerky; refills aren’t free and using your own cup isn’t encouraged, and overnight parking isn’t allowed, so plan a quick visit rather than an extended stay.

Buc-ee’s under fire over reported unsold-food waste at closing time
business3 months ago

Buc-ee’s under fire over reported unsold-food waste at closing time

A shopper at a Texas Buc-ee’s alleges staff threw away roughly 50 sandwiches at closing, spotlighting the broader U.S. issue of food waste (about 92 billion pounds annually) and its environmental and social costs. While donations to food banks are suggested, liability concerns are cited as a barrier, and some urge partnerships (e.g., Too Good to Go) to sell surplus food. Buc-ee’s has donated $1 million for flood relief in 2025 and does not publicly disclose its waste policies, prompting calls for greater transparency and waste-reduction efforts.

Gretna Poised to Welcome Nebraska's First Buc-ee’s Travel Center
business4 months ago

Gretna Poised to Welcome Nebraska's First Buc-ee’s Travel Center

Gretna, Nebraska, advanced annexation of about 43 acres near I-80 and Highway 31 to host Nebraska’s first Buc-ee’s travel center—a 74,000-square-foot store with 100 gas pumps—contingent on final council approvals and economic development advisory committee backing to unlock Good Life District incentives aimed at boosting tourism, state sales tax revenue, and local jobs.

Buc-ee’s targets record-breaking Florida mega-store
nation-and-world4 months ago

Buc-ee’s targets record-breaking Florida mega-store

Buc-ee’s plans to open what it says will be the world’s largest convenience store in Fort Pierce, Florida, a 76,245-square-foot complex with 120 gas pumps, 18 electric-vehicle charging stations and more than 700 parking spaces. Construction could take about two years, with a late-2027 or early-2028 opening; officials expect the project to boost the local economy and create more than 175 jobs. Buc-ee’s already operates in Daytona Beach and St. Augustine, with Ocala planned.