Wildly Popular Convenience Store To Open First VA Location Soon

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA — The iconic convenience store chain Buc-ee’s is on track to open its first Virginia travel center in Rockingham County on June 30, reports said.

The beloved Texas-based chain — known for its exceptionally clean restrooms, house-made food and beaver-branded merchandise — broke ground on the Virginia site in 2024.

The Virginia center will be Buc-ee’s most northeast location in the country, opening the brand to a new customer base, FOX Business News reported.

Located along I-81, the Mount Crawford center will have 120 fueling positions. Buc-ee's is expected to create 200 jobs with the gas station at the location, Virginia Business reported.

Another Buc-ee’s planned for New Kent County was announced in 2023, but has been postponed to 2027. The chain plans to have four total Virginia locations in the coming years, the MoCo Show reported.

That news site discounted online chatter that a Buc-ee’s location is coming to the I-81 corridor near Hagerstown, Maryland.

"Thank you Buc-ee’s for choosing Rockingham County for your first Virginia location that is slated to open in mid-2025," the Virginia county said last year.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin welcomed the chain when the expansion began in early 2024, noting the groundbreaking in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

Virginia is proud to welcome @bucees to the Commonwealth!

Today's groundbreaking represents 200 jobs and an investment of more than 60 million dollars in Rockingham County. I look forward to stopping by for some Beaver Nuggets soon! pic.twitter.com/hNbPTZeQtI
— Governor Glenn Youngkin (@GovernorVA) January 30, 2024

Buc-ee’s favorites include Texas barbeque, homemade fudge, kolaches, Beaver Nuggets, jerky and fresh pastries, the company website said.

Located at the intersection of I-81 and Friedens Church Road, the Mount Crawford center will have 120 fueling positions. The chain expects to create 200 jobs with the gas station and convenience store.

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.

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 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.

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