NORTH CAROLINA — North Carolina is preparing to welcome its first Buc-ee’s location, with construction scheduled to begin in Mebane along Interstate 40 and Interstate 85. The project represents a major step in the Texas-based travel center chain’s continued expansion across the eastern United States.
Even before the first North Carolina store opens, however, questions are emerging about where Buc-ee’s could expand next in the state. While the company has announced no additional North Carolina locations, several regions fit the characteristics Buc-ee’s typically seeks when selecting future sites.
The company has increasingly targeted major interstate corridors, fast-growing communities and areas with strong tourism and commercial traffic. North Carolina’s extensive highway network and rapidly growing population make it one of the states that could potentially support multiple Buc-ee’s locations.
Why Another North Carolina Location Makes Sense
North Carolina is crossed by several major interstate highways, including Interstate 95, Interstate 40, Interstate 85, Interstate 77, Interstate 26 and Interstate 74…