Buc-ee's
Travel center and convenience store chain
Grocery Associate
About the job
- The employee must be able to bend, reach, climb, kneel, squat, reach overhead and side to side, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
- The employee must work on the store’s busiest days, including most weekends and holidays as needed.
- The employee must work a rotating schedule alternating between day and night as needed.
- The employee must maintain regular and prompt attendance.
- The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Execute duties as assigned by the manager, assistant manager, or team lead.
- Replenish shelf and floor inventories to full conditions daily.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, the pallet area, and workstations clean.
- Maintain a clean supply area while complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Execute inventory product rotation.
- Receive products in accordance with company delivery protocol.
- Update labels with price and universal product code on backroom and store stock.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Previous warehouse experience is preferred.
About the company
Buc-ee's operates a chain of large travel centers and convenience stores across the southern United States, pairing fuel stations with expansive retail space. Locations offer gasoline and diesel, snacks like Beaver Nuggets and jerky, and prepared foods such as brisket and tacos alongside gift shops. What sets Buc-ee's apart is the scale of its stores, several holding world records as the largest convenience stores, plus a reputation for clean restrooms and friendly service. The goal is to make road travel more comfortable for every customer.
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$4.2M
Headquarters
Lake Jackson, Texas
Founded
1982
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Buc-ee's opened Huber Heights, Goodyear, Benton, and San Marcos in 2026.
- Murfreesboro opens November 16, 2026; Oak Creek, Ruston, and Kansas City follow.
- Numerator says Buc-ee's reaches 45 million households and 210 million annual trips.
What critics are saying
- Numerator reports household penetration fell from 33.5% to 33.3% by July 31, 2026.
- West Memphis slipped to 2029, and New Kent County slipped to December 2031.
- Aplin's conservative-state posture courts boycotts, approvals fights, and zoning rejections in blue counties.
What makes Buc-ee's unique
- Buc-ee's 70,000-square-foot travel centers pair 120 pumps with food, merchandise, spotless bathrooms.
- Arch Aplin's brand turns road trips into destination retail and food stops.
- Buc-ee's trademark enforcement protects a beaver logo recognized across 14 states.
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Buc-ee's to open another store this year, 6 more in 2027: What to know. by: Addy Bink Posted: Sep 19, 2026 / 11:20 AM MDT Updated: Sep 19, 2026 / 02:38 PM MDT (NEXSTAR) - While there have been hints about where Buc-ee's will (and won't) expand to next, work continues to bring Beaver Nuggets and brisket to communities in at least one dozen states. For some, it will be the first time Buc-ee's has opened its doors in their state. Buc-ee's has opened four travel centers so far this year: Ohio's first-ever Buc-ee's opened in April, the company's westernmost location in June, and two spots in August. Six locations are slated to open in 2027, with more expected in 2028 and beyond. Here's where: After celebrating the opening of its first-ever Buc-ee's in August, Arkansas now awaits its second location in West Memphis. Buc-ee's says that location is scheduled to open in 2029. A proposed location in Tallahassee awaits final approval from county leaders, according to local reporting. The final site plan for a travel center in Port Charlotte received approval earlier this month despite pushback from local residents, according to WBBH. A store in Fort Pierce that was originally slated for 2027 will instead aim to open in 2028, a company spokesperson told local outlet WPEC. A future location is also in the works in Ocala, slated for a 2029 opening. Construction began on a store in Forsyth in March. It could open as early as next year, and will be the state's fourth location. After commissioners in Greenwood expressed interest in an additional traffic study earlier this year, the state's first-ever Buc-ee's is still awaiting final approval, according to local reporting. A location in Whitestown was also said to be under consideration, the Indianapolis Business Journal previously reported. The state's inaugural Buc-ee's location is expected to open in Kansas City. Job postings for the store online show it is on track to open in spring 2027. Work continues in the area in which Buc-ee's expects to open a location in Oak Grove, along the Kentucky-Tennessee border, sometime in 2029. A location in Ruston could open in spring of 2027, according to local officials. If that's the case, it would be the first Buc-ee's in Louisiana. Work continues on another location in Lafayette, but Buc-ee's says this store won't open until 2028. Earlier this summer, Buc-ee's received approval on incentives for a local in Gretna, an important step in the construction process. An official groundbreaking could be held for the site next year, according to local outlet KETV. North Carolina Construction began on the state's inaugural Buc-ee's in Mebane earlier this year, with an online job posting suggesting the store could open in fall of 2027. City officials in Mansfield earlier approved a plan for Buc-ee's to begin construction, and the Texas company's land purchase for the site was completed in August, according to local reports. South Carolina Work continues on a store in Hardeeville, according to local reporting. Buc-ee's says it is slated for a 2031 opening. A store is opening in Murfreesboro on Nov. 16, a Buc-ee's spokesperson confirmed to Nexstar. Another location in Gallaway is scheduled to open in fall of 2027. Another Buc-ee's is set to come to Texas, with a location in Boerne scheduled to open next year. A location in Springville is reportedly still expected. Buc-ee's has received the necessary approval for a location in Stafford County, while officials recently gave a location in New Kent County a 2029 deadline. That can be adjusted if there are construction delays, according to local reporting. Construction began on what could be the northernmost Buc-ee's store in Oak Creek, just south of Milwaukee, in mid-July. An agreement reached with the city last month stipulates that work is complete by August 2028, according to local outlet WITI. According to Buc-ee's, it takes about 18 to 24 months to build a travel center once construction begins. As of September, Buc-ee's is in 14 states. Aside from the locations listed above, there may be some other states the chain has its eyes on. At the grand opening of the Buc-ee's in Benton, Arkansas, founder Arch "Beaver" Aplin III implied that conservative-led states may remain the focus of the chain's growth. "We have a lot of opportunities, we're growing, we're building in a lot of places, but when you find a conservative, business-friendly state with a phenomenal workforce, it makes a difference," said Aplin while addressing the crowd. "I'm starting to realize life's too short to try to build in places that people don't appreciate what you're bringing, versus a place like this where people do appreciate what you're building," he continued. "So that leadership, that concept, that idea of conservative, business-friendly, family-oriented concept, works so much better if it trickles down from the very leadership from the top ..." Aplin went on to reference Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and lawmakers from the state, and acknowledged the chain is considering additional stores in Arkansas. As of September, only one-third of the states that Buc-ee's is building in have a Democratic governor.
Buc-ee's to open another store this year, 6 more in 2027: What to know. Posted: Sep 19, 2026 / 10:00 AM CDT Updated: Sep 17, 2026 / 02:53 PM CDT (NEXSTAR) - While there have been hints about where Buc-ee's will (and won't) expand to next, work continues to bring Beaver Nuggets and brisket to communities in at least one dozen states. For some, it will be the first time Buc-ee's has opened its doors in their state. Buc-ee's has opened four travel centers so far this year: Ohio's first-ever Buc-ee's opened in April, the company's westernmost location in June, and two spots in August. Six locations are slated to open in 2027, with more expected in 2028 and beyond. Here's where: After celebrating the opening of its first-ever Buc-ee's in August, Arkansas now awaits its second location in West Memphis. Buc-ee's says that location is scheduled to open in 2029. A proposed location in Tallahassee awaits final approval from county leaders, according to local reporting. The final site plan for a travel center in Port Charlotte received approval earlier this month despite pushback from local residents, according to WBBH. A store in Fort Pierce that was originally slated for 2027 will instead aim to open in 2028, a company spokesperson told local outlet WPEC. A future location is also in the works in Ocala, slated for a 2029 opening. Construction began on a store in Forsyth in March. It could open as early as next year, and will be the state's fourth location. After commissioners in Greenwood expressed interest in an additional traffic study earlier this year, the state's first-ever Buc-ee's is still awaiting final approval, according to local reporting. A location in Whitestown was also said to be under consideration, the Indianapolis Business Journal previously reported. The state's inaugural Buc-ee's location is expected to open in Kansas City. Job postings for the store online show it is on track to open in spring 2027. Work continues in the area in which Buc-ee's expects to open a location in Oak Grove, along the Kentucky-Tennessee border, sometime in 2029. A location in Ruston could open in spring of 2027, according to local officials. If that's the case, it would be the first Buc-ee's in Louisiana. Work continues on another location in Lafayette, but Buc-ee's says this store won't open until 2028. Earlier this summer, Buc-ee's received approval on incentives for a local in Gretna, an important step in the construction process. An official groundbreaking could be held for the site next year, according to local outlet KETV. North Carolina Construction began on the state's inaugural Buc-ee's in Mebane earlier this year, with an online job posting suggesting the store could open in fall of 2027. City officials in Mansfield earlier approved a plan for Buc-ee's to begin construction, and the Texas company's land purchase for the site was completed in August, according to local reports. South Carolina Work continues on a store in Hardeeville, according to local reporting. Buc-ee's says it is slated for a 2031 opening. A store is opening in Murfreesboro on Nov. 16, a Buc-ee's spokesperson confirmed to Nexstar. Another location in Gallaway is scheduled to open in fall of 2027. Another Buc-ee's is set to come to Texas, with a location in Boerne scheduled to open next year. A location in Springville is reportedly still expected. Buc-ee's has received the necessary approval for a location in Stafford County, while officials recently gave a location in New Kent County a 2029 deadline. That can be adjusted if there are construction delays, according to local reporting. Construction began on what could be the northernmost Buc-ee's store in Oak Creek, just south of Milwaukee, in mid-July. An agreement reached with the city last month stipulates that work is complete by August 2028, according to local outlet WITI. According to Buc-ee's, it takes about 18 to 24 months to build a travel center once construction begins. As of September, Buc-ee's is in 14 states. Aside from the locations listed above, there may be some other states the chain has its eyes on. At the grand opening of the Buc-ee's in Benton, Arkansas, founder Arch "Beaver" Aplin III implied that conservative-led states may remain the focus of the chain's growth. "We have a lot of opportunities, we're growing, we're building in a lot of places, but when you find a conservative, business-friendly state with a phenomenal workforce, it makes a difference," said Aplin while addressing the crowd. "I'm starting to realize life's too short to try to build in places that people don't appreciate what you're bringing, versus a place like this where people do appreciate what you're building," he continued. "So that leadership, that concept, that idea of conservative, business-friendly, family-oriented concept, works so much better if it trickles down from the very leadership from the top ..." Aplin went on to reference Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and lawmakers from the state, and acknowledged the chain is considering additional stores in Arkansas. As of September, only one-third of the states that Buc-ee's is building in have a Democratic governor.
Buc-ee's awarded $850,000 in trademark infringement settlement. Plus, see where 2 other lawsuits with the convenience-store retailer stand By Hannah Hammond on Sep. 16, 2026 Buc-ee's has settled two of three trademark infringement lawsuits that it filed in May 2025. Buc-ee's Buc-ee's has settled two of three trademark infringement lawsuits that it filed in May 2025. The mega-convenience-store retailer last year filed lawsuits against Owl & Anchor, Born United and Prometheus Esoterica Inc. In each of the lawsuits, Buc-ee's argued that the defendants' merchandise features graphics "confusingly similar" to the convenience-store chain's beaver logo and the companies are profiting from it. Here's an update on where those lawsuits landed. Born United. Buc-ee's and Born United decided to settle their dispute, according to court documents filed Aug. 18 in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, Charleston Division. U.S. District Judge David C. Norton signed the settlement on Aug. 19, court documents show. As part of the settlement, Born United must not use Buc-ee's beaver logo or any other mark or name that is "confusingly similar" to the beaver logo. Born United and its entities must pay Buc-ee's $850,000 in damages for trademark infringement, false designation of origin, unfair competition and unjust enrichment, according to the settlement. Goose Creek, South Carolina-based Born United sells clothing and other merchandise with patriotic themes and slogans. The company sold short- and long-sleeved shirts in various colors and patch emblems depicting Buc-ee's logos (pictured below, courtesy of court documents). Buc-ee's said the company continued to sell these items even after receiving a cease-and-desist letter. Prometheus Esoterica Inc. Buc-ee's and Prometheus Esoterica Inc. also reached a settlement, according to court documents filed June 25 in the U.S. District Court of Middle District of Florida, Orlanda Division. The companies filed a joint motion for entry of consent judgement, asking a judge to approve their settlement agreement. Prometheus must not use the Buc-ee's logo or name, or any that may be confusingly similar, in the future, according to the settlement that was filed in June. The Orlando, Florida-based based company operates what it describes as an "oddities shop" and "gothic boutique" selling macabre-themed merchandise and apparel. Buc-ee's alleges the company has sold T-shirts and decals featuring the Buc-ee's beaver logo without authorization. Owl & Anchor. On June 2, a clerk for the District of Arizona Court entered default against Owl & Anchor LLC, meaning the company failed to respond or appear in court to defend themselves. Owl & Anchor, based in San Tan Valley, Arizona, operates a merchandise store that sells stickers, patches, stencils and custom-printing services for consumers to purchase on its website and Etsy store. Some of Owl & Anchor's products feature Buc-ee's beaver logo, Buc-ee's claimed. Buc-ee's, as well as attorneys for Owl & Anchor, Born United and Prometheus Esoterica Inc., could not immediately be reached for comment. Buc-ee's frequently goes after businesses for alleged trademark infringement. In August, it sued a mini mart based in Ohio over alleged trademark infringement. Buc-ee's opened its first Ohio travel center in April in Huber Heights. * Buc-ee's is No. 122 on CSP's 2026 Top 202 ranking of U.S. c-store chains by store count. Lake Jackson, Texas-based Buc-ee's has more than 50 stores across Florida, Texas, Missouri, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Virginia, Ohio, Colorado and Arizona. More are under construction in states including Arkansas, North Carolina, Louisiana and Kansas, according to court documents. Hannah Hammond is executive editor at CSP. She's been with CSP for more than five years, covering snacks, candy, packaged... The Latest Listen to your daily news: CSP Daily News Podcasts New episodes weekdays More on this Topic
Wawa bets $7.5 million on Ohio expansion as convenience-store rivalry heats up. September 8, 2026 Wawa is pouring $7.5 million into a new Lebanon, Ohio, store as the Pennsylvania-born chain races to plant 60 locations across the state, putting it on a collision course with Buc-ee's. The convenience-store chain plans to open the Lebanon location on Friday, August 28, at 8 a.m., roughly 33 miles northeast of Cincinnati. The first 100 customers through the door will walk away with limited-edition shirts, a promotional move Wawa has used at other recent openings across Pennsylvania. Nick DeSantis, a managing partner involved in the project, told a local outlet the development was "really exciting." At $7.5 million, the Lebanon store signals that Wawa is spending real money to establish itself in a market far from its mid-Atlantic home turf. Sixty stores, five to eight years, one state. Ohio is not a side project for Wawa. The chain says it intends to open five to eight new Ohio stores every year for the next five to eight years, with a target of 60 total locations statewide. Nationally, Wawa plans to bring roughly 100 new stores online across the country in 2026 alone. That pace puts Wawa squarely in competition with Buc-ee's, the Texas-based travel-stop giant that now operates in more than a dozen states and has built a cult following around massive footprints, clean restrooms, and brisket counters. Where Buc-ee's has expanded by going big on the interstate, Wawa is betting on volume, smaller stores, closer together, woven into suburban corridors. Wawa traces its roots to 1902 and built its brand on the signature hoagies it introduced in the early 1970s and continued to refine through the 1980s. Many of its older East Coast locations still lack gas pumps, a limitation the chain is addressing by replacing outdated stores with modern builds. Two New Jersey locations are slated to be swapped out for refurbished versions, though Wawa has not disclosed a timeline for those projects. A Texas Roadhouse partnership points south. Ohio is not the only front. Wawa recently announced a partnership with Texas Roadhouse that will produce an all-in-one location in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, about 60 miles east of Raleigh. The pairing, a sit-down steakhouse attached to a gas-and-hoagie stop, is an unusual format for either brand and suggests Wawa is willing to experiment as it pushes into unfamiliar territory. No opening date for the Rocky Mount location has been announced. For consumers in southwestern Ohio, the Lebanon store is the more immediate development. A $7.5 million convenience store is a sizable bet on a single location, and Wawa is making dozens of them at once. Whether the chain can match the loyalty Buc-ee's commands, or carve out its own lane, will depend on whether the hoagies travel as well as the business plan. Competition is good for customers. If two chains want to fight over who sells you better coffee and a cleaner restroom, that is the free market doing exactly what it is supposed to do.
Buc-ee's expansion may be losing steam despite strong customer satisfaction. The Texas-based convenience store chain saw household penetration slip from 33.5% to 33.3% during the 12-month period ending 31 July, according to research firm Numerator. Private label purchases also dropped by 3 million households over the same period. The retailer's share of petrol and convenience store trips fell by half a point, whilst competitors Wawa and Sheetz each gained 0.7 points. Buc-ee's currently attracts more than 210 million annual visits across its 50-plus locations in 14 states. Despite the slowdown, customer satisfaction remains high. Visitors gave Buc-ee's a net satisfaction score of 90, well above the industry benchmark of 84. Two-thirds of shoppers rate the store environment as pleasant.