Buc-ee’s is getting ready to enter its newest state, Arkansas, with a groundbreaking scheduled for April 16. Located in Benton, Ark., the site is situated at the corner of I-30 and SH 299.
The new Buc-ee’s will occupy 74,000 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions, according to a recent statement from the retailer. The store will feature thousands of snack, meal and drink options, in addition to Buc-ee’s classics like homemade fudge, Beaver Nuggets and jerky.
Attendees of the Buc-ee’s Benton groundbreaking ceremony will include Mayor Tom Farmer and City Council members, including Ward 2 Council Members Ann Spencer-Cole and Evelyn Reed.
“We obviously picked Benton, the ‘Heart of Arkansas,’ to be the first Buc-ee’s in the Natural State,” said Stan Beard, Buc-ee’s Director of Real Estate. “Folks on their way to or from Hot Springs or any number of beautiful destinations around Benton and Little Rock will stop in for our great Texas BBQ, the cleanest restrooms in the universe, and a pit stop beyond their wildest expectations.”
The retailer reported that the new site will bring at least 200 full-time jobs to the area, with starting pay beginning well above minimum wage, full benefits, a 6% matching 401k and three weeks of paid vacation.
Today, Buc-ee’s operates 51 stores in total. Since beginning its multi-state expansion in 2019, Buc-ee’s has opened travel centers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri and Colorado. In 2024, Buc-ee’s broke ground on its first Virginia, Mississippi, and Ohio locations.
