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A new 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee’s is scheduled to open in San Marcos, Texas in 2026.<\/p>\n
DEBORAH CANNON\/AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN<\/p>\n
After opening three new locations this year, Buc-ee\u2019s<\/a> plans to maintain that momentum in 2026. 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\u00a0largest location in Luling, which it opened <\/a>last year 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 Buc-ee\u2019s of their own.<\/p>\n JTNDZGl2JTNFJTBBJTNDYSUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5nb29nbGUuY29tJTJGcHJlZmVyZW5jZXMlMkZzb3VyY2UlM0ZxJTNEc3RhdGVzbWFuLmNvbSUyMiUzRSUwQSUzQ2ltZyUyMHNyYyUzRCUyMmh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGcy5oZG51eC5jb20lMkZwaG90b3MlMkYwMSUyRjU0JTJGMzUlMkYzNiUyRjI4NDMyMzA3JTJGMyUyRnJhd0ltYWdlLmpwZyUyMiUzRSUwQSUzQyUyRmElM0UlMEElM0MlMkZkaXYlM0U=<\/p>\n Where is 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 three new locations opening in 2026:<\/p>\n April: 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 Ocala, Fla. 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: San Marcos, Texas
\nSummer: Goodyear, Ariz.<\/p>\n
\n2026 (est.): West Memphis, Ark.
\n2026 (est.): Ruston, La.
\n2026 (est.): Lafayette, La.
\n2026 (est.): Murfreesboro, Tenn.
\n2026\u00a0\u2014 early 2027: Mebane, N.C.
\n2026\u00a0\u2014 2027: Boerne, Texas
\nEarly 2027: Oak Creek, Wis.
\n2027: Kansas City area, Mo.
\n2027: Gallaway, Tenn.
\n2027: New Kent County, Va.<\/p>\n
\nFort Pierce\/Treasure Coast, Fla.
\nHarbour Heights, Fla.
\nMonroe County, Ga.
\nOak Grove, Ky.
\nAnderson, S.C.
\nHardeeville, S.C.
\nPalmer Lake, Colo.<\/p>\n
\nRockingham County, Va. (June 30)
\nBrunswick, Ga. (July 1)<\/p>\n