USA: Buc-ee's to build next travel center in Kentucky

Texas’ favourite travel center provider will open its first site in the State of Kentucky.

U.S. fuel and convenience provider Buc-ee's will to build newest travel center in Richmond, Kentucky.

Buc-ee's Richmond marks the company’s first Buc-ee's travel center. The outpost continues Buc-ee's multi-state expansion across the South, joining two recently opened locations in Florida, as well as stores in Georgia and Alabama.

Buc-ee's first travel center in South Carolina is also currently under construction, and is slated to open in 2022. Additionally, Buc-ee's continues to operate 38 locations in Texas, where it was founded almost four decades ago.

Buc-ee's Richmond will occupy more than 53,300 square feet and offer approximately 120 fueling positions just outside its store with thousands of snack, meal and drink options for travellers on the go. Buc-ee's favourites including Texas barbeque, homemade fudge, kolaches, Beaver nuggets, jerky and fresh pastries will all be available.

"We're excited to add Kentucky to our family of stores expanding throughout the Southeast," said Stan Beard of Buc-ee's. "Richmond is a vibrant city in the heart of the gorgeous Bluegrass region of the state, and we are thrilled to have this location as our first in the State of Kentucky."

Founded in 1982, Buc-ee's now has 38 stores across Texas, including the world's largest convenience store.