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Springfield,
MO – August 2022 / Newsmaker Alert: Buc-ee’s,
home of the world’s cleanest bathrooms, freshest food and friendliest beaver,
will break ground on its new travel center in Springfield, Missouri,
on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. The start of construction will be celebrated
with a ceremony at 12 p.m. CT, attended by local leaders.
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Located
at 3284 N. Mulroy Road, Buc-ee’s Springfield is the first Buc-ee’s travel
center in Missouri. Buc-ee’s Springfield will occupy 53,000-square-feet
and offer 120 fueling positions just outside its store with thousands
of snack, meal and drink options for travelers on the go. Buc-ee’s favorites,
including Texas barbeque, homemade fudge, kolaches, Beaver nuggets, jerky
and fresh pastries, will all be available as well.
Attendees
of the Buc-ee’s Springfield groundbreaking ceremony will include Springfield
Mayor Ken McClure, Springfield Councilman Abe McGull and more.
Founded
in Texas in 1982, Buc-ee’s is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Buc-ee’s operates 43 stores across Texas and the South. Since beginning
its multi-state expansion in 2019, Buc-ee’s has opened travel centers in
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Buc-ee’s
is now headed West with store groundbreakings in Colorado and Missouri.
“Springfield
is the Birthplace of Route 66,” said Stan Beard of Buc-ee’s. “It’s perfectly
natural that Buc-ee’s, the ultimate road-trip destination, is coming to
this gorgeous stretch of Americana history. We are delighted to be a part
of this community and excited to make Springfield our first stop in Missouri.”
Buc-ee’s
Springfield will bring 200 new, permanent, full-time jobs to the area with
starting pay beginning well above minimum wage, full benefits, a 6% matching
401k, and three weeks of paid vacation. Buc-ee’s remains committed to providing
a friendly, safe and fun stop for travelers everywhere.
About
Buc-ee’s
Buc-ee’s
is the world’s most-loved travel center. Founded in 1982, Buc-ee’s now
has 35 stores across Texas, including the world’s largest convenience store,
as well as seven locations in other states. Buc-ee’s is known for pristine
bathrooms, a large amount of fueling positions, friendly service, Buc-ee’s
apparel and fresh, delicious food. Originally launched and still headquartered
in Texas, Buc-ee’s has combined traditional quality and modern efficiency
to redefine the pit stop for their customers. For more information, visit
www.Buc-ees.com.
On-Site
Media Contact:
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713-305-0419 |
