Florida is about to get a massive dose of Buc-ee’s. The Texas-based travel center chain, which has a cult-like following for its unique snacks, fudge, brikset sandwich counter, and plethora of gas pumps, plans to open what would become the world’s largest convenience store in Fort Pierce, cementing the state’s growing status as prime territory for the cult-favorite brand. If approved and built as planned, the massive new Buc-ee’s would open in 2027 and officially dethrone the chain’s current record-holder in Texas.
Therefore, the largest Buc-ee’s in America will be in Florida. I guess not everything is bigger in Texas.
The proposed Fort Pierce Buc-ee’s will span approximately 76,245 square feet, edging out the massive Luling, Texas, location that opened in 2024 at 75,593 square feet. The store would rise at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Indrio Road, northwest of Fort Pierce and southwest of Vero Beach, a strategic location along one of Florida’s busiest travel corridors.
What to Expect at the Giant Florida Buc-ee’s
True to Buc-ee’s larger-than-life reputation, the Fort Pierce outpost is designed to be a highway oasis on an epic scale. Plans call for 120 gas pumps, 18 electric vehicle charging stations, and more than 700 parking spaces (specifically, 778), accommodating a range of people from road-tripping families to commercial drivers…