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The Texas-based chain, known for wall-to-wall snack walls and spotless bathrooms, keeps pushing into new territory. Arkansas got its first Buc-ee's in August and is now waiting on a second location in West Memphis. Work continues on stores in at least a dozen states. Six locations are slated to open in 2027, with more planned for 2028 and beyond.

For plenty of towns, these openings mark the first time a Buc-ee's has ever set up shop in their state. That matters for a company that built its reputation in Texas gas stations before turning into a road-trip institution people plan routes around. Each new state entry brings the brand's signature setup, giant fuel canopies, endless snack aisles, and lines of travelers stopping just for the beaver-branded merchandise and brisket sandwiches.

For regular travelers, the expansion means fewer stretches of highway without a Buc-ee's stop. Communities getting their first location often see it become an instant landmark, drawing road traffic that might otherwise bypass the area entirely.

The company shows no sign of slowing its march toward a truck stop empire that spans well past its Texas roots.