Buc-ee’s Set to Open the Largest Convenience Store in the World in Fort Pierce, Florida
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Buc-ee’s, an oversized travel center that has garnered a cult following, is set to open the world’s largest convenience store next year. This ambitious project will span an impressive 76,245 square feet in Fort Pierce, Florida, as reported by Sebastian Daily.
The company has already filed revised site plans and a building permit with St. Lucie County, following state approval in April. However, final approval for the project is still pending, leaving many eager fans in anticipation.
FOX Business reached out to Buc-ee’s for further comment on this exciting development.
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If the plans go ahead, this massive convenience store will be strategically located at Interstate 95 and Indrio Road, positioned northwest of Fort Pierce and southwest of Vero Beach. The store will feature a staggering 120 gas pumps and 18 electric vehicle charging stations, according to the outlet.
Customers shop for apparel inside a Buc-ee’s convenience store in Luling, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Additionally, the new location will boast over 700 parking spaces, making it a convenient stop for travelers.
BUC-EE’S OPENS LARGEST STORE SPANNING 75,000 SQUARE FEET WITH 120 GAS PUMPS
This upcoming store will surpass the size of Buc-ee’s Luling, Texas location, which currently holds the title of the largest at 75,593 square feet. That store opened its doors in June 2024, taking the crown from a 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee’s in Tennessee.
Visitors shop for brisket sandwiches at the first Buc-ee’s to open in Virginia. (Valerie Plesch/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Founded in Texas in the 1980s, Buc-ee’s has distinguished itself from competitors with its expansive facilities. For context, typical 7-Eleven locations range from 2,500 to 3,000 square feet, while Wawa and Sheetz stores usually measure between 5,000 and 6,500 square feet.
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While Buc-ee’s large convenience stores and travel centers are a Texas staple, the company is actively expanding its footprint beyond state lines.
The iconic Buc-ee’s convenience store sign lit up at dusk in Texas showcasing its unique branding. (Getty Images)
The upcoming store in Fort Pierce will represent Buc-ee’s fourth location in Florida.
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Currently, Buc-ee’s operates stores in St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, and Ocala, according to Sebastian Daily.
FOX Business’ Lauren Simonetti joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to report on how artificial intelligence is transforming the retail shopping experience.
Buc-ee’s, an oversized travel center that has garnered a cult following, is set to open the world’s largest convenience store next year. This ambitious project will span an impressive 76,245 square feet in Fort Pierce, Florida, as reported by Sebastian Daily.
The company has already filed revised site plans and a building permit with St. Lucie County, following state approval in April. However, final approval for the project is still pending, leaving many eager fans in anticipation.
FOX Business reached out to Buc-ee’s for further comment on this exciting development.
WILDLY POPULAR GAS STATION BUC-EE’S TO OPEN FIRST-EVER LOCATIONS IN NEW STATES THIS SUMMER
If the plans go ahead, this massive convenience store will be strategically located at Interstate 95 and Indrio Road, positioned northwest of Fort Pierce and southwest of Vero Beach. The store will feature a staggering 120 gas pumps and 18 electric vehicle charging stations, according to the outlet.
Customers shop for apparel inside a Buc-ee’s convenience store in Luling, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Additionally, the new location will boast over 700 parking spaces, making it a convenient stop for travelers.
BUC-EE’S OPENS LARGEST STORE SPANNING 75,000 SQUARE FEET WITH 120 GAS PUMPS
This upcoming store will surpass the size of Buc-ee’s Luling, Texas location, which currently holds the title of the largest at 75,593 square feet. That store opened its doors in June 2024, taking the crown from a 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee’s in Tennessee.
Visitors shop for brisket sandwiches at the first Buc-ee’s to open in Virginia. (Valerie Plesch/For The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Founded in Texas in the 1980s, Buc-ee’s has distinguished itself from competitors with its expansive facilities. For context, typical 7-Eleven locations range from 2,500 to 3,000 square feet, while Wawa and Sheetz stores usually measure between 5,000 and 6,500 square feet.
BUC-EE’S SUES MISSOURI-BASED TRAVEL STOP CALLED BARC-EE’S FOR TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
While Buc-ee’s large convenience stores and travel centers are a Texas staple, the company is actively expanding its footprint beyond state lines.
The iconic Buc-ee’s convenience store sign lit up at dusk in Texas showcasing its unique branding. (Getty Images)
The upcoming store in Fort Pierce will represent Buc-ee’s fourth location in Florida.
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Currently, Buc-ee’s operates stores in St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, and Ocala, according to Sebastian Daily.
