Buc-ee's opening in Arizona soon. See where the beaver is going next

The beaver is almost ready in the desert.

Buc-ee's is set to open its next location in Arizona, just outside of Phoenix, in just over a month as the Texas gas station and convenience store chain continues to expand its footprint beyond the South.

Buc-ee's opened its first Ohio location in Huber Heights earlier this year and opened its westernmost location in Colorado in 2024. It anticipates adding inaugural locations in Louisiana, Kansas and Wisconsin by the end of 2027.

Founded in 1982, the company has become one of the Lone Star State's most recognized exports. The sprawling gas stations have a cult-like following centered on their preternaturally clean restrooms and unique culinary offerings. It currently has 55 locations across 12 states.

Here's what to know about Buc-ee's expansion.

Where is Buc-ee's opening in 2026?

Crissy Gonzales, Buc-ee's media coordinator, confirmed in an email to USA TODAY the opening dates for the following locations:

• Goodyear, Arizona: June 22
• San Marcos, Texas: July 27
• Benton, Arkansas: Aug. 17

She added that the location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is projected to open Nov. 16.

Where else is Buc-ee's anticipated to open?

The company's contact page lists the following locations as opening without specific grand opening dates:

2027

• Ruston, Louisiana
• Kansas City, Kansas
• Gallaway, Tennessee
• St Lucie, Florida
• Boerne, Texas
• Monroe County, Georgia

2028

• Mebane, North Carolina
• Lafayette, Louisiana

2029 and beyond

• Ocala, Florida 2029
• West Memphis, Arkansas 2029
• Oak Grove, Kentucky 2029
• Hardeeville, South Carolina 2031

The company anticipates that its first Wisconsin store in Oak Creek will open in 2027, according to reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – a part of the USA TODAY Network. USA TODAY has reached out to Buc-ee's for comment on the location.