World Cup fans gather at American convenience store
John Arnold explains how Fort Worth Tourism is encouraging World Cup visitors to stop by the popular Buc-ee’s convenience store chain.
Buc-ee’s opened its first Arizona store on June 22, marking the Texas-based travel center’s new western-most location.
The opening in the Phoenix suburb of Goodyear marks the debut of the Beaver-branded chain in the Southwest as it continues to expand from its Texas base.
Buc-ee’s opened its first Ohio store in Huber Heights this year, and its first westernmost store in Johnstown, Colorado, in 2024. The company plans to add its first locations in Louisiana, Kansas, and Wisconsin by the end of 2027.
The Arizona location is expected to bring more than 200 jobs to the city and will span 74,000 square feet and include 120 fueling stations. We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The city of Goodyear said in a news release that it expects up to 40,000 vehicles to move into Buc-ee’s on opening day and throughout the following week.
The company was founded in 1982 and has become one of the Lone Star State’s best-known exports. The sprawling gas station has a cult following centered around its insanely clean restrooms and unique cuisine. With the opening of the Goodyear store, Buc-ee’s now has 56 stores in 13 states.
Here’s what you need to know about the Buc-ee expansion.
Other new Buc-ee stores opening this year
Buc-ee media coordinator Crissy Gonzales confirmed the opening dates of the following locations in an email to USA TODAY:
- San Marcos, Texas: August 12th
- Benton, AR: August 17th
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee:November 16th
Where else do you expect Buc-ee’s to open?
The company’s contact page does not list a specific grand opening date, but lists the following locations as scheduled to open:
2027
- Ruston, Louisiana
- Kansas City, Kansas
- Gallaway, Tennessee
- St. Lucie, Florida
- bern, texas
- monroe county georgia
2028
- Mebane, North Carolina
- Lafayette, Louisiana
From 2029 onwards
- Ocala, Florida, 2029
- West Memphis, AR, 2029
- Oak Grove, Kentucky, 2029
- Hardeeville, South Carolina, 2031
