Buc-ee's Plans Massive US Expansion, Including San Marcos and Boerne

A new 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee's is scheduled to open in San Marcos, Texas in 2026. After opening three new locations this year, Buc-ee’s 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.

The brand has created a cult-like following centered around its clean restrooms and above-average culinary offerings. Founded in 1982, the Texas-based company has quickly become one of the state’s most recognized exports.

It opened its first location west of Texas in Johnstown, Colo. in 2024 and is in the process of building its first location in the Southwest, in Arizona.

The company prides itself on its outsized stores — exemplified by its largest location in Luling, which it opened last year and replaced the brand’s 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’s of their own.

Where is Buc-ee’s opening locations?

Buc-ee’s has already broken ground at its new San Marcos store along with its new Boerne store. While the Boerne doesn’t have an official opening date yet, MySanAntonio reports the San Marcos Buc-ee's grand opening is set for May 26, 2026.

In total, the company has confirmed three new locations opening in 2026:

• April: Huber Heights, Ohio
• May 26: San Marcos, Texas
• Summer: Goodyear, Ariz.

While Buc-ee’s hasn’t confirmed the locations of other new stores, several reliable news sources have reported the following planned openings in 2026 and beyond. These tentative dates are subject to change due to permits, lawsuits and construction delays.

• 2026 (est.): Benton, Ark.
• 2026 (est.): West Memphis, Ark.
• 2026 (est.): Ruston, La.
• 2026 (est.): Lafayette, La.
• 2026 (est.): Murfreesboro, Tenn.
• 2026 — early 2027: Mebane, N.C.
• 2026 — 2027: Boerne, Texas
• Early 2027: Oak Creek, Wis.
• 2027: Kansas City area, Mo.
• 2027: Gallaway, Tenn.
• 2027: New Kent County, Va.

Lastly, the following locations have no projected opening dates but are in the development or permitting phase:

• Ocala, Fla.
• Fort Pierce/Treasure Coast, Fla.
• Harbour Heights, Fla.
• Monroe County, Ga.
• Oak Grove, Ky.
• Anderson, S.C.
• Hardeeville, S.C.
• Palmer Lake, Colo.

How many Buc-ee’s opened in 2025?

Over the summer Buc-ee’s opened three locations, including its first in Virginia and Mississippi:

• Harrison County, Miss. (June 9)
• Rockingham County, Va. (June 30)
• Brunswick, Ga. (July 1)

How many Buc-ee’s does Texas have?

The Lone Star State boasts the vast majority of Buc-ee’s locations, with 36 currently in operation. This accounts for around two-thirds of all U.S. Buc-ee’s stores.

Where is the largest Buc-ee’s gas station?

The biggest Buc-ee’s standing today is in Luling, Texas — and it’s also the largest convenience store in the world. It opened in June 2024, replacing the original Buc-ee’s that was built in 2003.

About one hour south of Austin, the Luling Buc-ee’s spans over 75,000 square feet and features 120 fuel pumps. At the time of its opening, it had around 250 employees.