Buc-ee’s will break ground on its newest travel center in San Marcos, TX on Wednesday, January 29, in a ceremony attended by local leaders. The new location will bring more than 200 jobs to the area.
Buc-ee’s San Marcos will occupy 74,000-square-feet and offer 128 fueling positions. Visitors will find thousands of snack, meal and drink options, as well as the same award-winning restrooms, cheap gas, quality products and excellent service that have won the hearts, trust and business of millions for over 40 years.
Attendees of the Buc-ee’s San Marcos groundbreaking ceremony will include local leaders, including Mayor Jane Hughson of San Marcos and County Judge Ruben Becerra among others.
Founded in Texas in 1982, Buc-ee’s operates 510 stores in total. 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. In 2024, Buc-ee’s broke ground on the its first Virginia, Mississippi, Ohio locations including and their third location in Georgia and Tennessee.
“The Buc-ee’s mantra is “exceed expectations”; this San Marcos location is a special step for us in that regard. The San Marcos store will help us provide the ultimate Buc-ee’s experience to all I-35 travelers, north and southbound!” said Buc-ee’s Director of Real Estate and Development, Stan Beard.
Throughout the project, Buc-ee’s corporate development team will continue to work closely with local partners. Buc-ee’s San Marcos will bring at least 200+ 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.