Arizona’s first Buckeye’s aims to open in June 2026
Buc-ees, a Texas-based chain of gas stations, travel stores and clean restrooms, aims to open a new store in Goodyear by June 2026.
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Buc-ee’s, the large travel center known for its enthusiastic beaver mascot, is expanding into new markets this year.
As previously confirmed to USA TODAY, the first Buc-ee’s stores in Ohio and Arizona are scheduled to hold grand openings in April and June, respectively. Another store is scheduled to open in Buc-ee’s home state of Texas by July.
Although the ground has not been broken yet, Nebraska may soon be home to its first Buc-ee travel center. In late January, the city of Gretna, Nebraska, about 20 miles southwest of Omaha, initially approved the prospect of using the land for a 74-square-foot Buc-ee’s with 100 gas pumps, the Nebraska Examiner reported.
Buc-ee’s was contacted by USA TODAY on Feb. 3 and did not immediately respond to questions about its Nebraska location.
Here’s what you can expect from the popular travel center.
Where will Buc-ee stores open in 2026?
Last year, Buc-ee’s confirmed it would open stores in the following cities in 2026:
- Huber Heights, Ohio in April
- Goodyear, Arizona in June
- San Marcos, Texas in July
Buc-ee stores scheduled to open in 2027, 2028 and beyond
The Buc-ee’s website lists several other cities where grand openings are expected in the coming years.
2027
- benton, arkansas
- Ruston, Louisiana
- Kansas City, Kansas
- Oak Grove, Kentucky
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- Gallaway, Tennessee
- St. Lucie, Florida
- bern, texas
2028
- monroe county georgia
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Mebane, North Carolina
- Ocala, Florida
- west memphis arkansas
2031
- Hardeeville, South Carolina
Greta Cross is USA TODAY’s national trends reporter. Story ideas? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
