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The first Buc-ee's, with 8 gas pumps, was opened in Lake Jackson, Texas in [[1982]] by Don Wasek and Arch Aplin. They opened their first large-scale travel center, with 48 gas pumps, in Luling, Texas in [[2001]]. The chain first expanded outside of Texas in early [[2019]] with a new 120-pump travel center in Loxley, Baldwin County. Three other Florida locations were also announced. | The first Buc-ee's, with 8 gas pumps, was opened in Lake Jackson, Texas in [[1982]] by Don Wasek and Arch Aplin. They opened their first large-scale travel center, with 48 gas pumps, in Luling, Texas in [[2001]]. The chain first expanded outside of Texas in early [[2019]] with a new 120-pump travel center in Loxley, Baldwin County. Three other Florida locations were also announced. | ||
Buc-ee's won approval from the City of [[Leeds]] in June [[2019]] for a travel center at [[Grand River]], [[I-20]] [[Exit 240]]. A groundbreaking was held on [[June 26]]. | Buc-ee's won approval from the City of [[Leeds]] in June [[2019]] for a travel center at [[Grand River]], [[I-20]] [[Exit 240]]. A groundbreaking was held on [[June 26]]. The business anticipates opening in [[2021]]. | ||
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Revision as of 14:11, 23 September 2020
Buc-ee's is a Texas-based chain of large interstate travel centers, combining scores of gas pumps with a big-box sized retail store. The stores are known for their extensive snack options and spacious, well-maintained restrooms.
The first Buc-ee's, with 8 gas pumps, was opened in Lake Jackson, Texas in 1982 by Don Wasek and Arch Aplin. They opened their first large-scale travel center, with 48 gas pumps, in Luling, Texas in 2001. The chain first expanded outside of Texas in early 2019 with a new 120-pump travel center in Loxley, Baldwin County. Three other Florida locations were also announced.
Buc-ee's won approval from the City of Leeds in June 2019 for a travel center at Grand River, I-20 Exit 240. A groundbreaking was held on June 26. The business anticipates opening in 2021.
References
- "Buc-ee's" (June 17, 2019) Wikipedia - accessed June 20, 2019
- Koplowitz, Howard (June 18, 2019) "Buc-ee’s scheduled to break ground on second Alabama location next week in Leeds." The Birmingham News