{"id":1046,"date":"2026-06-01T23:35:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T23:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=1046"},"modified":"2026-06-01T23:35:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T23:35:29","slug":"buc-ees-to-break-ground-on-its-first-nc-travel-center-heres-when-where-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=1046","title":{"rendered":"Buc-ee\u2019s to break ground on its first NC travel center. Here\u2019s when &#038; where"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"summary\">AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/news\/nation-world\/national\/article280707640.html\">Read our AI Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Buc-ee\u2019s, the ultra-popular gas station and travel center, will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessnewswire.com\/newsroom\/en\/consumer-and-retail-products\/buc-ees-to-break-ground-on-new-travel-center-in-mebane-nc-1171853\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">mark the groundbreaking<\/a> of its first-ever North Carolina location this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=1045\">Car found on Blue Line tracks in South End disrupts morning light rail commute<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A ceremony is planned for <b>10 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, in Mebane,<\/b> according to a company news release. Mayor Ed Hooks and members of the Mebane City Council will attend, along with Sen. Amy Galey, Reps. Dennis Riddell and Stephen Ross, among others.<\/p>\n<p>The Texas-based chain is known to go big, and its forthcoming store at 1425 Trollingwood-Hawfields Road will be no different. The new travel center will sit on 34 acres and occupy 74,000 square feet.<\/p>\n<p>Plans also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/local\/article312877219.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">include 650 parking spots<\/a>, 120 gas pumps and 24 electric vehicle charging sites, The Raleigh News &amp; Observer previously reported. However, this location won\u2019t have a car wash, a signature feature of other Buc-ee\u2019s gas stations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor our first North Carolina store, we\u2019ve landed in the best location possible,\u201d Stan Beard, Buc-ee\u2019s director of real estate and development, said in the release.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMebane has all the things that makes Buc-ee\u2019s a positively charming pit stop: great leadership, wonderful community, and a beautiful stretch of I-40\/85.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=1044\">Car found on Blue Line tracks in South End disrupts morning light rail commute<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Buc-ee\u2019s Mebane promises at least 200 full-time jobs, according to the company news release, with pay above minimum wage, 401k matching and paid vacation.<\/p>\n<p>The Mebane store was initially slated to open in May 2027 but has been pushed back to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/local\/article315155185.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">the end of 2027<\/a>, The N&amp;O reported. City council members approved site plans for the oversize gas station in 2024 amid criticism from the local community.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond its cheery buck-toothed beaver mascot, the convenience store chain is known for its sliced brisket sandwiches, \u201cBeaver Nuggets\u201d and wall of beef jerky snacks. Plus, its<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mheducation.com\/highered\/blog\/2024\/09\/buc-ees-a-restroom-worth-stopping-for.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\"> pristine bathrooms<\/a> are routinely ranked among the best in the nation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"summary gray\">This story was originally published <span class=\"inline-block\">June 1, 2026 at 12:33 PM<!-- --><\/span><span> with the headline <a class=\"origin-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/business\/article315939465.html\"> &#8220;Buc-ee\u2019s to break ground on its first NC travel center. 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