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A new 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee’s is scheduled to open in San Marcos this year.<\/p>\n
DEBORAH CANNON\/AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN<\/p>\n
After opening three new locations in 2025,\u00a0Buc-ee\u2019s<\/a> plans to maintain that momentum this year. Construction on two new Central Texas stores is underway, as the company continues to expand its footprint of gargantuan gas stations.<\/p>\n The brand has created a\u00a0cult-like following<\/a>\u00a0centered around its clean restrooms and above-average culinary offerings. Founded in 1982, the Texas-based company has quickly become one of the state\u2019s most recognized exports.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n It opened its first location west of Texas in\u00a0Johnstown, Colo. in 2024<\/a> and is in the process of building its first location in the Southwest, in Arizona.<\/p>\n The company prides itself on its outsized stores\u00a0\u2014 exemplified by its largest location in Luling<\/a>, which opened in 2024 and replaced the brand\u2019s first family travel center with a 75,000-square-foot temple to highway convenience. Over the next couple of years, two more Central Texas towns will get a Buc-ee\u2019s of their own.<\/p>\n JTNDZGl2JTNFJTBBJTNDYSUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5nb29nbGUuY29tJTJGcHJlZmVyZW5jZXMlMkZzb3VyY2UlM0ZxJTNEc3RhdGVzbWFuLmNvbSUyMiUzRSUwQSUzQ2ltZyUyMHNyYyUzRCUyMmh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGcy5oZG51eC5jb20lMkZwaG90b3MlMkYwMSUyRjU0JTJGMzUlMkYzNiUyRjI4NDMyMzA3JTJGMyUyRnJhd0ltYWdlLmpwZyUyMiUzRSUwQSUzQyUyRmElM0UlMEElM0MlMkZkaXYlM0U=<\/p>\n Where are Buc-ee\u2019s opening locations?<\/p>\n Buc-ee\u2019s has already broken ground at its new San Marcos store<\/a>, along with its new Boerne store. While the Boerne doesn\u2019t have an official opening date yet, MySanAntonio reports<\/a> the San Marcos Buc-ee’s grand opening is set for May 26, 2026.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n In total, the company has confirmed five new locations opening in the next two years.<\/p>\n April 2026: Huber Heights, Ohio While Buc-ee\u2019s hasn\u2019t confirmed the locations of other new stores, several reliable<\/a>\u00a0news sources<\/a> have reported the following planned openings in 2026 and beyond. These tentative dates are subject to change due to permits, lawsuits and construction delays.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 2026 (est.): Benton, Ark. Lastly, the following locations have no projected opening dates but are in the development or permitting phase:<\/p>\n West Memphis, Ark. How many Buc-ee\u2019s opened in 2025?<\/p>\n Over the summer, Buc-ee\u2019s opened three locations, including its first in Virginia and Mississippi:<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Harrison County, Miss. (June 9) How many Buc-ee\u2019s does Texas have?<\/p>\n The Lone Star State boasts the vast majority of Buc-ee\u2019s locations<\/a>, with 36 currently in operation. This accounts for around two-thirds of all U.S. Buc-ee\u2019s stores.<\/p>\n Where is the largest Buc-ee\u2019s gas station?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nMay 26, 2026: San Marcos, Texas
\nSummer 2026: Goodyear, Ariz.
\nOctober 2026: Murfreesboro, Tenn.
\nJuly 2027: Lafayette, La.<\/p>\n
\n2026 (est.): West Memphis, Ark.
\n2026 – 2027: Boerne, Texas
\n2026 – 2027: Oak Grove, Ky.
\nApril 2027: Oak Creek, Wis.
\nApril 2027: Ruston, La.
\nMay 2027: Mebane, N.C.<\/a>
\n2027: Kansas City, Kan.
\n2027: St. Lucie, Fla.
\n2027: Gallaway, Tenn.
\n2028: Ocala, Fla.<\/p>\n
\nFort Pierce, Fla.
\nHarbour Heights, Fla.
\nMonroe County, Ga.
\nAnderson, S.C.
\nHardeeville, S.C.
\nSpringville, Utah
\nNew Kent County, Va.<\/p>\n
\nRockingham County, Va. (June 30)
\nBrunswick, Ga. (July 1)<\/p>\n