(NEXSTAR) — Already this year, Buc-ee’s, the adored Texas-based convenience store and gas station chain, has expanded its footprint into new states. The growth doesn’t appear to be stopping any time soon, with the company breaking ground on several new locations in October despite pushback from locals and lawmakers in some areas.

Since 2019, Buc-ee’s has been working on an expansive growth plan. Over the summer, Mississippi and Virginia saw their first Buc-ee’s locations open, stretching the beaver-helmed retailer’s portfolio into 54 stores across nine states.

In October, Buc-ee’s broke ground on locations in Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Kansas City, Kansas; and Ruston, Louisiana. Earlier this year, the company broke ground in San Marcos, Texas.

Meanwhile, work continues in Benton and West Memphis, Arkansas, which will be the first Buc-ee’s locations in the state. The latter is expected to be the third-largest Buc-ee’s ever.

Louisiana, North Carolina, and Arizona are also awaiting their first-ever Buc-ee’s. Ohio expects its to open in 2026, albeit later than expected, in Huber Heights. Three additional Buc-ee’s could open in 2027: the Kansas City location, as well as Gallaway, Tennessee, and Oak Creek, Wisconsin. These would mark the first locations for Wisconsin and Kansas.

Buc-ee’s is also working to construct travel centers in at least 10 other locations.

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