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Buc-ee’s Opens First Arizona Megastore in Goodyear and Unveils 15-Location Pipeline

Local traffic controls and job commitments at the 74,000-square-foot, 120-pump travel center reflect a wider push by the chain to expand nationwide.

Customers are checked out during the Buc-ee's grand opening, in Goodyear, Arizona, on June 22, 2026.
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Overview

  • Buc-ee’s opened its first Arizona travel center in Goodyear on Monday, June 22, drawing roughly 1,000 people in line on opening day and prompting city officials to warn that as many as 40,000 vehicles could visit during the opening period.
  • The Goodyear location occupies about 74,000 square feet, offers 120 fueling stations, operates 24 hours a day, and is expected to create more than 200 local jobs.
  • Company statements and reporting confirm a pipeline of 15 additional travel centers to open between 2026 and 2031, with three firm 2026 dates announced for San Marcos, Texas (Aug. 12), Benton, Arkansas (Aug. 17), and Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Nov. 16).
  • City officials prepared traffic routing, a temporary construction moratorium and increased police presence to manage crowds and vehicle congestion around the new site.
  • The opening highlights Buc-ee’s brand-driven draw — large retail space, branded merchandise, fresh food and high restroom standards — and signals a broader shift in regional travel stops that could boost local retail activity and employment where new stores open.