Full-Time
Grocery Associate
Updated on 7/21/2026
Buc-ee's
Compensation Overview
$20/hr
Amarillo, TX, USA
In Person
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- Must be able to bend, reach, climb, kneel, squat, reach overhead and side to side and able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Execute duties as assigned by Manager, Assistant Manager, or Team Lead
- Replenish shelf and floor inventories to full conditions daily
- Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations
- Maintaining clean supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Execute inventory product rotation
- Receive product in accordance with Company delivery protocol
- Update labels with price and UPC on backroom and store stock
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
- Work on the store’s busiest days including most weekends and holidays as needed
- Work a rotating schedule that alternates between day and night as needed
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance
- Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous warehouse experience preferred
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$4.2M
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
1982
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Expanding into six new states by 2027, including Arizona, Arkansas, and Louisiana, broadening national footprint.
- Upper management roles offer salaries up to $275,000 with 6% 401(k) match, attracting talent during growth.
- 15 new mega-stops planned through 2031, with Fort Pierce becoming the largest at 76,245 sq ft.
What critics are saying
- Florida and Idaho residents oppose projects, causing delays or cancellations like the failed Meridian, Idaho site.
- Ohio Mansfield petition threatens second location, capping Midwest expansion despite批准ed Richland County $50M deal.
- Razor-thin fuel margins force reliance on food sales; any dip in 20.8-minute visit duration erodes model viability.
What makes Buc-ee's unique
- Buc-ee's operates mega-stores up to 75,000 sq ft, dwarfing traditional 7,000 sq ft gas stations.
- Customers spend 20.8 minutes per visit, nearly double competitors, driving high in-store revenue.
- The chain offers 120+ fuel pumps, extensive food, and famously clean restrooms as a destination stop.
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Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
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Company News
Buc-ee's says some employees can earn up to $275,000 a year, but not everyone is happy about it. LAFAYETTE, La. - While Acadiana waits with baited breath for the upcoming opening of Buc-ee's in Lafayette, Louisiana, currently slated for mid 2027, many people aren't just waiting for the brisket and Beaver Nuggets. No, a lot of people are waiting to get a job at Buc-ee's, and looking at the hourly wages and salaries offered, 99.9 Ktdy see why. A hiring sign posted outside one of the company's stores has recently gone viral after advertising salaries that climb as high as $275,000 per year, and according to the listing, many positions don't require a college degree or previous experience. The eye-popping wages have sparked plenty of debate online as Buc-ee's continues expanding across the country. Buc-ee's pay scale is getting plenty of attention. The now-viral hiring sign advertises wages that are significantly higher than what many people expect from a convenience store. According to the posted pay rates: 1. Cashiers, warehouse workers, maintenance employees, grocery stockers and gift shop associates start around $20 per hour. 2. Food service and restroom attendants can earn about $25 per hour. 3. Team leaders are listed between $23 and $28 per hour. 4. Department managers earn roughly $33 per hour. 5. Assistant food service managers can make around $37 per hour. 6. Upper management positions range from approximately $125,000 to as much as $275,000 annually. Benefits add even more value. The salary numbers aren't the only thing grabbing attention. The hiring sign also advertises a competitive benefits package that includes: 1. Health insurance. 2. Three weeks of paid vacation with the option to cash it in and roll it over. 3. A 401(k) with up to a 6% company match. 4. Additional overnight shift pay for qualifying employees. However, those figures may vary based on a slew of different factors like the type of degree and the state. age and more. Salaried positions start with assistant general managers and gift managers raking in an annual $125,000. Food service managers will take in anywhere between $150,000 and $200,000, while general managers take the top spot with a salary between $200,000 and $275,000. People are divided over Buc-ee's jobs. I know this might come as a shock to you, but after looking at the wages, salaries, and benefits Buc-ee's is advertising, some people on Social Media aren't happy about it. Some people praised Buc-ee's for offering wages that many employers simply don't match, especially for workers without a college degree. Others pointed out that employees have long described Buc-ee's as an extremely demanding workplace with high expectations, strict standards, and a fast-paced environment. Many commenters argued that the impressive salaries come with equally intense workloads. Get its free mobile app What Louisiana Buc-ee's fans think. With salaries like these making headlines, it's no surprise people are wondering whether working at Buc-ee's could be just as appealing as shopping there. Of course, those top-paying positions typically require management experience and come with significant responsibility, but the posted wages are certainly getting people's attention. 10 on 10: the 10 Best Places to Eat on I-10 in South Louisiana. Part of the fun of traveling is stopping for a great bite to eat. Here in Acadiana, great places to eat is kind what 99.9 Ktdy is famous for. Whether you're a traveler in need of stopping to stretch your legs and get some great food, or you're a local that's in the know, I-10 through Acadiana is chocked full of amazing local restaurants. Picking the best of anything when it comes to food in Louisiana is a pretty impossible task, but using Google reviews and a little geography, 99.9 Ktdy has compiled the list of "The 10 Best Places to Eat on I-10 in South Louisiana". Gallery Credit: Michael Scott
Buc-ee's targets several states for new stores. by: Addy Bink Posted: Jun 28, 2026 / 02:01 PM CDT Updated: Jun 28, 2026 / 02:01 PM CDT (NEXSTAR) - Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee's recently opened its westernmost location as it continues to expand its Beaver Nugget-fueled footprint. Earlier this month, Buc-ee's opened its newest store in Goodyear, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. Fans were lined up for hours outside the doors for hours before the location's grand opening, according to local news outlet KPNX. During the ribbon-cutting event, Buc-ee's CEO Arch "Beaver" Aplin III hinted at the possibility of even more stores coming to Arizona, KPNX reported. While there were no specifics available, Buc-ee's is already working on or pursuing dozens of other new stores across 16 states. Here's a look at where Buc-ee's is bringing its brisket: In August, Buc-ee's is scheduled to open its first-ever Arkansas location in Benton. Another location, in West Memphis, is expected to open in 2028. Two locations in Fort Pierce and Tallahassee are forecast to open next year. Beyond that, Buc-ee's is also working on a location in Ocala, slated for a 2029 opening, and in Port Charlotte. In March, Buc-ee's broke ground on a store in Forsyth, about 60 miles south of Atlanta. If construction isn't delayed, the location could open in 2027. Earlier this month, Nexstar's WXIN/WTTV confirmed that documents filed with local authorities show Buc-ee's is pursuing a location in Greenwood, south of Indianapolis. A proposal shows that 37 acres currently zoned for agricultural and residential purposes would be developed for the travel center. The Texas retailer may also be considering a location in Whitestown, north of the state's capital, the Indianapolis Business Journal reported. A location in Kansas City, expected to open next year, would also mark the state's first-ever Buc-ee's. Delays have pushed back the opening date for the Buc-ee's store in Oak Grove, along the Kentucky-Tennessee border. Local reporting shows it is now expected to open in 2029. With two locations slated to open next year, in Ruston and Lafayette, Louisiana is gearing up for its first-ever Buc-ee's stores. Earlier this year, officials in Gretna, Nebraska, approved a plan that could result in the state's first-ever Buc-ee's store. Groundbreaking could happen this fall, according to local reporting. North Carolina The state's inaugural Buc-ee's is slated to open next year in Mebane, Nexstar's WNCN previously reported. After its first-ever Buc-ee's opened in April, Ohio is now awaiting a potential second location. Buc-ee's and the Mansfield City County entered into a development agreement earlier this year, Nexstar's WCMH reported, though a petition against the proposed store has gained traction. South Carolina Work has begun on a store in Hardeevile, according to local reporting. In fall, a location in Murfreesboro is expected to open. Another store is under construction near Gallaway, which is set to open next year. In August, Buc-ee's will open yet another Texas location, this one in San Marcos. Work is also reportedly underway on a store in Boerne. While the Goodyear, Arizona, store holds the title as the westernmost Buc-ee's, an approved location in Springville, Utah, will get close. It's unclear when the store could open. A location in Stafford County, Virginia, also recently received approval. Meanwhile, a Buc-ee's in New Kent County is targeting a 2031 opening. What is expected to be the northernmost Buc-ee's is set to open next year in Oak Creek, south of Milwaukee. According to Buc-ee's, it takes about 18 to 24 months to build a travel center once construction begins.
Scott Lundy named 2026 Most Admired CEO honoree. The Houston Business Journal is excited to announce the honorees for its 2026 Most Admired CEO Awards. The awards program honors outstanding chief executives - and those holding equivalent titles - in the Houston metropolitan area leading for-profit and nonprofit companies. The HBJ will recognize the honorees at an awards ceremony and in the Aug. 28 weekly edition. The event will be held on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa near the Galleria area. Go here for more details andto register.The HBJ also will present Arch "Beaver" Aplin III, founder and CEO of Buc-ee's, with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the event. Arrow Child & Family Ministries is continuing to accept nominations for the Women Who Mean Business Awards. The deadline is Friday, June 26. Here are the honorees for the 2026 Most Admired CEO Awards, in alphabetical order. * Sehba Ali, KIPP Texas Public Schools * Christina Allen, FamilyTime Crisis & Counseling Center * Shaya Attaei, Aria Signs & Design * Jean Austin, Austin Business Strategies * Fatih Ay, Harmony Public Schools * Kelly Bluhm, Aon * Lea Bogle, Premier Wireless Business Technology Solutions * Warren Broadnax, She's Happy Hair * Shaun Castillo, Preferred Technologies LLC * Joe Bob Edwards, Flowco Inc. * Bradley Elliott, Houston BOMA * Elizabeth Fazio Hale, Gulf Coast Authority * Jay Fields, The Fields Cos. * V aughan Gilmore, Santa Maria Hostel Inc. * Jeff Green, Winstone Wealth Partners * Mary Elizabeth Hand, Nick Finnegan Counseling Center * Ryan Hartsell, Oxford Partners * Eric Hays, Hays Electrical Services * Carl Josehart, Alexander Jewish Family Service * Andrea Link, Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Houston Galveston * Scott Lundy, Arrow Child and Family Ministries' * Matt Marino, Ezee Fiber * Marcie Mir, El Centro de Corazón * Sheroo Mukhtiar, IM Houston * Shaun Noorian, Empower Pharmacy * Eddie Nuñez, University of Houston Athletics * Jessica O'Neill, Houston Dynamo FC * Derek Potts, Potts Law Firm * Jochen Reiser, The University of Texas Medical Branch * Joseph Rose, The Noble Group * Prabhdeep Singh Sekhon, Eclipse Energy * Sebastien Solar, Commerce Bank * Christa Stoneham, Houston Land Bank * TJ Tijerina, First Community Credit Union * Stephen Trauber, Moelis & Co * Ryan W alsh, Harris County-Houston Sports Authority * Gary Weisserman, Holocaust Museum Houston To view the full article click here
Indiana moves closer to first Buc-ee's location. By: Charlotte Burke - June 22, 2026 - Greenwood, IN (GREENWOOD) - Plans for Indiana's first Buc-ee's travel center are moving forward after a rezoning proposal was submitted for a site in Greenwood. The proposal calls for development on an 80-acre site southeast of Interstate 65 and Worthsville Road. Plans include a 74,000-square-foot travel center on a 37-acre portion of the property, along with 120 fueling stations and electric vehicle charging facilities. The rezoning request follows reports last November that Buc-ee's was nearing a deal to purchase the land. The proposal is scheduled to be reviewed by the Greenwood Advisory Plan Commission on June 22. If approved, it would then move to the Greenwood Common Council for consideration. Buc-ee's currently operates 55 locations nationwide, including 36 in Texas. The closest existing locations to Indiana are in Dayton, Ohio, and Richmond, Kentucky. The chain is known for its large travel centers, extensive food and beverage offerings, clean facilities and branded merchandise.
Don't poke the beaver: inside Buc-ee's fight to protect its iconic logo. | Footnotes for this article are available at the end of this page. | Key takeaways. * Buc-ee's has filed federal trademark infringement lawsuits against convenience store chains "Mickey's" and "Teddy's," claiming their animal-logo branding is confusingly similar to its iconic beaver mark. * The cases could impact how aggressively companies can enforce mascot-based branding rights and whether trademark law protects specific logos or broader branding concepts. If you have driven through the Southeast, you have probably seen the smiling beaver perched above a massive roadside gas station. With over 50 stores across 12 states, Buc-ee's has transformed itself from a regional pit stop into a cultural phenomenon. However, the company's most recognizable feature may not be its brisket sandwiches or spotless bathrooms, it may be the cartoon beaver logo that has become synonymous with the brand itself. As shown above, the logo consists of a grinning beaver wearing a red hat against a yellow round background. The logo and beaver-brand are everywhere: highway billboards, gas-pumps, in-store merchandise, and life-sized statues at store entrances. It is backed by numerous federal trademark registrations, many of them incontestable. Given its commercial value and recognition attached to the logo and brand, it is no surprise that Buc-ee's aggressively enforces its trademark rights. Most recently, it has filed two federal lawsuits against regional convenience stores it claims adopted confusingly similar animal mascots whose logos allegedly resemble its iconic beaver mark. These cases give Arnall Golden Gregory LLP insight into how far a business is willing to go to protect the distinctiveness of its brand, prevent consumer confusion, and preserve the commercial strength of a carefully cultivated identity. At the same time, the lawsuits raise an important question at the center of modern trademark law: when does aggressive brand protection become overreach? The Ohio case: Mickey's. In February 2026, Buc-ee's filed a complaint[1] in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio against a chain of convenience stores and gas stations called "Mickey's" for federal trademark infringement. Buc-ee's alleged in the complaint that Mickey's "logos incorporate a cartoon animal facing right with wide eyes and a smile, overlaying a round background" and therefore it "closely resembles [Buc-ee's] distinctive logos." The Mickey's logo is shown below. Buc-ee's further alleged that Mickey's "also uses red as a predominant color in its interior and exterior signage, as well as employee uniforms and anthropomorphic representations of its cartoon moose mascot." Accordingly, Buc-ee's claims that consumers are likely to be confused by the similar logo. The georgia case: Teddy's. Similarly, on May 1, 2026, Buc-ee's sued another convenience store called "Teddy's" for federal trademark infringement.[2] Specifically, Buc-ee's alleged that Teddy's brand identity is likely to cause confusion among consumers because its brand "prominently features an anthropomorphic and cartoon representation of a smiling animal that closely resembles a beaver, wearing a hat, with white specular highlights on its eyes, with a solid black nose with a single white specular highlight, showing a glimpse of a red/pink tongue, and with lighter coloration around its mouth, in at least some examples being encased in a contrasting geometric shape." The Teddy's logo is shown below. How courts analyze trademark infringement and consumer confusion claims. Both cases hinge on the central question underlying trademark infringement law: whether consumers are likely to be confused. More specifically, would an ordinary consumer reasonably believe there is some affiliation, sponsorship, or connection between the Mickey's or Teddy's brands and Buc-ee's? Although the precise multi-factor likelihood-of-confusion tests vary slightly by federal circuit, both disputes will likely turn on one factor above all others: the similarity of the marks themselves. At a high level, all three brands feature smiling cartoon animals displayed within circular logo designs, but a closer look reveals substantial differences. The Buc-ee's mark depicts a beaver, while the competing brands use a moose and a koala - distinct animals with noticeably different facial features, shapes, and overall appearances. The logos also differ in their color schemes, artistic styles, and presentation. Still, trademark law does not require strict side-by-side comparison. Courts instead evaluate the "overall commercial impression" created by the marks, asking whether the cumulative similarities outweigh the differences. Even under that broader framework, it is difficult to imagine that a reasonable consumer would genuinely confuse the iconic Buc-ee's beaver with a moose or a koala. If a court nevertheless finds infringement in either case, the decision could significantly expand the practical scope of trademark protection for famous brands. Critics would likely argue that such a ruling comes close to granting Buc-ee's a monopoly over the broader concept of smiling cartoon-animal logos rather than protecting the distinct features of its specific mark. When does trademark enforcement become overreach? Buc-ee's clearly has a strong incentive to protect its intellectual property rights. It owns a widely recognized brand that it has spent decades building. At the same time, the recent lawsuits raise a broader question about the limits of trademark law: can one company effectively claim exclusive rights over the general concept of a smiling cartoon animal mascot for a gas station or convenience store? Ultimately, courts will have to decide whether the structural similarities identified by Buc-ee's amount to actionable infringement. The answer will likely turn on overall commercial impression. If Buc-ee's can show (e.g., through consumer surveys, evidence of actual confusion, or the plain visual similarities themselves) that consumers seeing the Mickey's or Teddy's logos immediately think of Buc-ee's, then the company's claims become significantly stronger. On the other hand, if the differences in the animals, artistic style, branding, and naming are sufficient to dispel confusion, the defendants will likely prevail. What these Buc-ee's trademark cases could mean for brand owners. Either way, Buc-ee's is not taking a passive approach to protecting its brand. By suing early and aggressively, the company is communicating that its iconic beaver logo occupies heavily protected territory and that businesses adopting similar cartoon animal branding should be wary. But at some point, aggressive trademark enforcement stops protecting distinctiveness and starts claiming ownership over ordinary branding concepts. These cases may help clarify where that line is drawn. [1] Buc-ee's, Ltd. v. Coles IP Holdings, LLC, Case No. 3:26-cv-00414-JRK (N.D. Ohio 2026). [2] Buc-ee's, Ltd. v. Teddy's Market, LLC, et al., Case No. 1:26-cv-02476-VMC (N.D. Ga. 2026).