Trending Now - Buc-ee's Announces Expansion Into Six New States

WHO:

Daily Meal - Buc-ee's is a Texas-based convenience superstore chain.

Tasting Table - Buc-ee's was founded in 1982.

WHAT:

Daily Meal - Buc-ee's is expanding to six new states: Arizona, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Kansas, Louisiana, and North Carolina.

Daily Meal - The first locations are expected to open later this year.

Daily Meal - Goodyear, Arizona will have a location opening on June 22.

Daily Meal - Benton, Arkansas will host its first location with a planned opening in August or September of 2026.

Daily Meal - Additional locations in Oak Creek, Wisconsin; Ruston, Louisiana; Kansas City, Kansas; and Mebane, North Carolina are expected to open in 2027.

Tasting Table - Buc-ee's is also reportedly expanding to Ohio, with a location in Huber Heights that opened on April 6, 2026.

WHERE:

Daily Meal - New locations will be in Arizona, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Kansas, Louisiana, and North Carolina.

Daily Meal - Specific locations include Goodyear, Arizona; Benton, Arkansas; Oak Creek, Wisconsin; Ruston, Louisiana; Kansas City, Kansas; and Mebane, North Carolina.

Tasting Table - Huber Heights, Ohio is also a new location.

WHEN:

Daily Meal - The Goodyear, Arizona location is set to open on June 22.

Daily Meal - The Benton, Arkansas location is planned for August or September of 2026.

Daily Meal - Locations in Wisconsin, Louisiana, Kansas, and North Carolina are expected to open in 2027.

Tasting Table - The Huber Heights, Ohio location opened on April 6, 2026.

WHY:

Daily Meal - The expansion is expected to create jobs and Buc-ee's is known for offering competitive wages.

HOW:

Tasting Table - Buc-ee's is recognized for its clean bathrooms and fresh gas station food, including popular items like brisket, banana pudding, and Beaver Nuggets.

(UPDATED May 13, 2026 11:46 UTC)

Buc-ee's, the Texas-based convenience superstore chain founded in 1982, is set to expand into six new states, including Arizona, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Kansas, Louisiana, and North Carolina, with the first locations expected to open later this year. Specifically, the Goodyear, Arizona location will open on June 22, while Benton, Arkansas is slated for an August or September 2026 opening, and additional sites in the other states are anticipated to launch in 2027. Buc-ee's is known for its clean bathrooms and fresh food offerings, and this expansion is expected to create jobs while providing competitive wages.