Buc-ee’s, the popular travel center chain known for its massive stores and unique offerings, is planning to make its Nebraska debut. The company is collaborating with the city of Gretna to open its first location in the state at the southeast corner of I-80 and Highway 31.
“We are thrilled to have Buc-ee’s select a site in Nebraska and our community,” Gretna Mayor Mike Evans said Wednesday in a news release. “Gretna’s location along I-80 makes it the perfect stop for travelers across the country, while also serving as another great experience for local residents.”
Construction on the travel center could start as early as March, the city said, and Buc-ee's said it would take about 18 months from groundbreaking until the store opens.
The location would feature Buc-ee’s signature oversized convenience store, thousands of square feet of retail space, dozens of fueling pumps and the chain’s famous fresh food, homemade fudge and award-winning jerky, the city said.
- Buc-ee’s is No. 136 on CSP’s 2025 Top 202 ranking of U.S. convenience-store chains by store count.
The mayor said the city had been working with the Buc-ee’s team and other stakeholders on the project since last summer.
“We are excited to wrap up the remaining diligence and welcome Buc-ee’s to Gretna and the Cornhusker state,” he said.
Nebraska isn’t the only state the Lake Jackson, Texas-based chain of more than 50 stores is eyeing. Buc-ee’s is also considering multiple locations in Indiana and has said it’s exploring setting up shop in Utah.
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