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Buc‑ee’s just opened its biggest Western outpost yet

James Powel Dina Kaur
USA TODAY
June 22, 2026, 8:01 a.m. ET

Buc-ee's opened its first Arizona location on June 22, marking a new westernmost outpost for the Texas-based travel center.

The opening in Goodyear, a suburb of Phoenix, marks the debut of the beaver-branded chain in the Southwest, coming amid continued expansion out of its Texas stomping grounds.

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

The new Buc-ee's awaits its grand opening on June 22 in Goodyear, Ariz., on June 16, 2026. The 74,000-square-foot travel center will have 120 gas pumps.

The Arizona location is expected to bring more than 200 jobs to the city and will occupy 74,000 square feet with 120 fueling stations. It will be open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The city of Goodyear said in a news release that it anticipates that as many as 40,000 vehicles will travel to the Buc-ee's throughout opening day and the following week.

The company, founded in 1982, 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. With the opening of the Goodyear location, Buc-ee's now has 56 locations across 13 states.

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

Other new Buc-ee's locations opening this year

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

  • San Marcos, Texas: Aug. 12
  • Benton, Arkansas: Aug. 17
  • Murfreesboro, Tennessee: 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
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