Buc-ee’s, the gas station going viral during the World Cup, is expanding. Here are the new locations

Buc-ee’s, the gas station going viral during the World Cup, is expanding. Here are the new locations World Cup fans have gone viral over their stunned reactions to Bucee’s, which one foreigner noted has ‘too much stuff’ - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Gas station chain Buc-ee’s, which has won the hearts of World Cup fans who have fanned out across the U.S. for the tournament, will soon open even more locations across the country. The beloved mega-travel center and convenience store, known for its brisket and signature beaver nuggets, has become a hit with foreign visitors. Tourists have gone viral on social media sharing videos of themselves marveling at aisle after aisle of American goodies. One German soccer fan named Freddy posted on X: "DUDE LMAO THIS IS A GAS STATION" along with pictures of the super-sized store. Another visitor noted: “Only America can make a gas station an attraction.” One Swedish fan in Houston, Texas, proudly showed off a cowboy hat from Buc-ee’s. “So go Buc-ee’s. Great place. I love the beef jerky. We love the cowboy style,” he told KHOU. Buc-ee’s, which calls itself the world’s largest convenience store, opened a store in Goodyear, Arizona, last week as part of a major expansion announced last month. The new location has 120 gas pumps across its 74,000-square-foot property. “We could not have picked a better location for our first store in the Grand Canyon State,” San Beard, Buc-ee’s director of real estate development, told Fox. “Perfectly placed for our road-trippers headed out to California or coming in for the destination-rich Phoenix area, Goodyear will be the place to stop.” In the coming months, locations will also open in Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee. FOX Business reported. Further locations will open in Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio and Wisconsin in the next two years. Buc-ee’s has not commented on its newfound popularity amongst World Cup tourists. The Independent has reached out to the company for comment. While the chain has gotten a lot of love from foreigners during the World Cup, it has been a longtime favorite amongst many Americans, particularly those in Texas, where the chain originated. The chain is well regarded for its roadside snacks, as well as having clean bathrooms and a friendly beaver mascot. Over the years, Buc-ee’s has gained a cult following across the country. In total, 12 new locations will open by 2028. They include: - San Marcos, Texas; opening August 12 - Benton, Arkansas; opening August 17 - Murfreesboro, Tennessee; opening November 16 - Ruston, Louisiana; opening in 2027 - Kansas City, Kansas; opening 2027 - Gallaway, Tennessee; opening 2027 - St. Lucie, Florida; opening 2027 - Boerne, Texas; opening 2027 - Monroe County, Georgia; opening 2027 - Oak Creek, Wisconsin; opening 2027 - Mebane, North Carolina; opening 2028 - Lafayette, Louisiana; opening 2028 Additional locations are expected to open in 2029 in Ocala, Florida; West Memphis, Arkansas; Oak Grove, Kentucky; and Hardeeville, South Carolina, according to the report. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments [Image text:] DEF ETHANOL FREE BUC-EE'S