The Texas-sized travel center, Buc-ee's, is finally stamping its boots in Arizona soil, with the purchase of land in Goodyear confirmed. According to a recent announcement by the city, the popular convenience store chain is setting up its first outpost in the western United States.
Goodyear is in for a big, beaver-branded boost as "Buc-ee’s has chosen Goodyear," Mayor Joe Pizzillo proclaimed, with sentiments of excitement reported by 12 News. The new location is strategically picked, sitting near Bullard Avenue and Interstate 10, and, it's not just another pit stop – it's anticipated to offer more convenience, variety, and jobs to the residents as the city expands.
This major milestone promises to be more than a mere fill-'er-up station. Buc-ee's is known for its colossal convenience store size and the endless rows of gas pumps. The Goodyear installation will feature an expansive approximately 74,000-square-foot store and a staggering 120 fueling stations exclusively for passenger vehicles.
Not just a candy-and-chips kind of joint, the establishment vows to be a 24-hour operation that's set to create 200 full-time positions, therefore, beefing up the local job market. The mayor's office posted on X, the newsassuring residents that the 'world-famous @bucees is OFFICIALLY opening its first Arizona location,' as mentioned by ABC15. However, a ribbon-cutting date is still on the horizon, and the locals must bide their time before they can pile their carts with Beaver Nuggets and brisket sandwiches.
#NewBusinessAlert: It's a Go! World-famous @bucees is OFFICIALLY opening its first Arizona location in Goodyear! It will be located on the southeast corner of Bullard Ave. & I-10. https://t.co/pxiDbiSePG@GoodyearAZecdev @WESTMARC @GPEC @azfamily @azcentral @bizjournals… pic.twitter.com/RmdXLwLtqy
— Goodyear, AZ (@GoodyearAZGov) March 13, 2024
As the fanfare around Buc-ee's arrival continues to swell, Arizona travelers are likely marking their road maps in anticipation of restocking, refueling, and reveling in the vast amenities that Buc-ee's brings. So, for now, the desert anticipates the arrival of the travel center giant, poised to become more than a dot on the map, but a destination in its own right for road-trippers and Goodyear locals alike.
