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Jackson, Texas – December 2024 / NewsmakerAlert: Buc-ee’s,
home of the world’s cleanest bathrooms, freshest food and friendliest beaver,
will unveil its newest travel center in Amarillo, TX, on Monday,
December 16, 2024. Doors will open to
the public at 6 a.m. CDT, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will follow
at 10:00 a.m. CDT.
Located
at 9900 East Interstate 40, Buc-ee’s Amarillo will occupy 74,000-square-feet
and offer 108 fueling positions and 24 EV charging stations. Buc-ee’s favorites
including Texas barbeque, homemade fudge, kolaches, Beaver Nuggets, jerky
and fresh pastries will all be available.
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Local
leaders attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony will include Mayor Cole Stanley
along with City Councilmen Josh Craft, Don Tipps, Tom Scherlen and Les
Simpson. Former Mayor Ginger Nelson is unable to attend, but her leadership
was critical to making the project happen.
After
the opening of Buc-ee’s Amarillo, Buc-ee’s will operate 51 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, Tennessee, Missouri, and Colorado.
Buc-ee’s
broke ground on the first Virginia, Mississippi and Ohio locations earlier
this year and the third location in Tennessee.
“The
Amarillo store opening represents a big chapter for the story of Buc-ee’s
in Texas. We are excited to reach a new region of customers and glad to
make the Panhandle our new home,” said Stan
Beard of Buc-ee’s.
Buc-ee’s
Amarillo will bring at least 200 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 34 stores across Texas, including the world’s largest convenience
store, as well as 14 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.
Media
Contacts:
Crissy
Gonzales
Media
Coordinator
346-302-3653
Media
Contact:
Rachel
Austin
713-305-0419
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