The Buc-ee’s logo features Bucky Beaver, the smiling yellow beaver wearing a red baseball cap with white “BUC-EE’S” lettering. Bucky has been part of the Buc-ee’s identity since 1982, when founder Arch “Beaver” Aplin III opened the first store in Lake Jackson, Texas. The mascot’s name and design are linked to three sources: Aplin’s childhood…
Buc-ee’s Utah is officially happening, with the state’s first location confirmed for Springville. The Texas-based travel center chain has signed a development agreement with the city to build a massive 74,000-square-foot store with 120 fuel pumps on undeveloped land near Interstate 15, Exit 261, at 1400 North and 2600 West. The site is about 50…
Buc-ee’s gas pump counts vary widely by location, ranging from around 8 to 20 pumps at smaller-format stores to as many as 120 fueling positions at the chain’s largest travel centers. As of 2026, four Buc-ee’s locations have reached the 120-position mark: Katy, Texas, which opened in 2017; Sevierville, Tennessee, opened in 2023; Luling, Texas,…
If you’re craving slow-smoked BBQ favorites, a tender brisket sandwich, or the sweet and crunchy taste of legendary Beaver Nuggets, the Buc-ee’s menu has plenty of options to enjoy. From savory road-trip favorites to delicious snacks, there’s something for almost every taste. Buc-ee’s also offers a wide variety of sweet treats, including warm cinnamon rolls,…
Buc-ee’s Florence, SC is located at 3390 North Williston Road, just off Interstate 95 at Exit 170, near the junction of I-95 and I-20 in Florence, South Carolina. The store opened on May 16, 2022, and covers 53,000 square feet with 120 fuel pumps. Like other Buc-ee’s travel centers, it stays open 24 hours a…
Buc-ee’s launched its 2026 Halloween collection, “Quick Bites Spooky Nights,” in stores in August 2026. The seasonal collection centers on Vampire Buc-ee, dressed in a purple cape with vampire fangs. The lineup includes glow-in-the-dark T-shirts for $17.98, a slime-green 40oz Fit Forty Pro Tumbler, Vampire Buc-ee plush toys, hair accessories, throw blankets, bath bombs, spiced…
Buc-ees Leeds, AL is located at 6900 Buc-ee’s Boulevard, just off Interstate 20 at Exit 140 in Leeds, Alabama, about 15 miles east of downtown Birmingham. The location opened on January 25, 2021, becoming Alabama’s second Buc-ee’s. It covers approximately 54,000 square feet and has more than 100 gas pumps, making it a popular stop…
Buc-ee’s merchandise 2026, has become a favorite among road trip fans, with the iconic yellow Bucky Beaver logo appearing on everything from $17 T-shirts to $55 hoodies. Some of the most popular products are the state-specific “Tour Shirts,” which list Buc-ee’s locations across a particular state. Other fan favorites include Buc-ee’s tumblers, beef jerky, fudge,…
Buc-ee’s currently has an “F” rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) at 33 out of 38 rated locations, which is the lowest grade in the BBB rating system. The Buc-ee’s BBB rating was updated in March 2026 and is based on 88 unanswered customer complaints dating back to March 2023. Buc-ee’s has stated to…
Why Buc-ee’s Bans 18-Wheelers is a common question among truck drivers and road travelers. Every one of Buc-ee’s 58 locations prohibits 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, and commercial trailers from using its parking areas. Entrance signs clearly display “No 18-Wheelers” in bold red letters. The policy dates back to the opening of the first mega-format Buc-ee’s in Luling…