Popular c-store operator Buc-ee’s has plans to open its first location in North Carolina by May 2027.
The new travel center in Mebane will be 74,000 square feet and hire more than 200 full-time employees. Construction crews broke ground in late 2025, as reported by The News & Observer.
Known as a hybrid convenience store, quick-service restaurant, roadside attraction and gift shop, Buc-ee’s features oversize gas stations, hot brisket, candied Beaver nuggets, and an array of snacks and beaver-themed souvenirs…