Tracking Buc-ee's US expansion
The retailer, well known for its mega-stores, is eyeing a second site in Ohio and scheduled a groundbreaking for its Monroe County, Georgia, location.
www.cstoredive.comHere’s the latest snapshot of Buc-ee’s locations by state based on recent expansions and industry reporting.
Key takeaways
- Texas remains by far the most populated Buc-ee’s state, with a substantial lead in store count.[3]
- Other states with Buc-ee’s presence include Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Colorado, Missouri, South Carolina, Mississippi, Virginia, and a handful of others as expansion continues.[2][5][3]
- As of early 2026, Buc-ee’s operates multiple locations in several primary markets and continues to announce new openings across additional states.[6][3]
State-by-state highlights (selected)
- Texas: 36 locations (dominant share of total U.S. Buc-ee’s stores).[3]
- Alabama: 4 locations.[3]
- Georgia: 3 locations (with new openings reported in 2025).[2]
- Florida: 2 locations.[2]
- Tennessee: 2 locations (expansion activity noted through 2025).[3]
- Kentucky: 2 locations.[3]
- Colorado: 1 location.[3]
- Missouri: 1 location.[3]
- South Carolina: 1 location.[3]
- Mississippi: 1 location (Virginia also added in 2025/2026 expansion cycle).[4][2]
- Virginia: 1 location (first stores opened in 2025).[4][2]
Notes and caveats
- The numbers above reflect the best publicly available aggregations as of early 2026 and may lag behind the company’s internal growth timeline.[3]
- Some outlets report slightly different tallies due to openings that occurred in late 2025 or early 2026; for the most current list, Buc-ee’s official locations page is the most authoritative source.[9]
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