Highlights
- Buc-ee's opened its first Arizona location in Goodyear on June 22, drawing large crowds to the grand opening.
- CEO and co-founder Arch 'Beaver' Aplin III said the turnout was bigger than even he expected, per azfamily.com.
- Aplin hinted at a possible second Arizona location, according to 12News and corroborating reports.
- Governor Katie Hobbs and Goodyear Mayor Joe Pizzillo joined Aplin at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Buc-ee's opened its first Arizona location in Goodyear on Sunday, drawing eager crowds and prompting CEO and co-founder Arch "Beaver" Aplin III to hint at a possible second location in the state, 12News reported.
Aplin attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Goodyear Mayor Joe Pizzillo, according to Reuters Connect. The CEO said the grand opening crowd was bigger than even he expected, azfamily.com reported.
Aplin originally envisioned the travel-center concept because he wanted a clean restroom option for his daughter while traveling, azfamily.com noted. The City of Goodyear warned of high traffic volumes and significant delays around Bullard Avenue and Interstate access points during the opening.
The opening is part of a broader national push: the chain is set to expand to 17 states, the Daily Mail reported. CSP Daily News and Yahoo Finance both reported on the Goodyear store ahead of Sunday's opening.
No timeline or location for a second Arizona store has been publicly disclosed.
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- 12News retrieved 22/06/2026 17:55
- reutersconnect.com retrieved 22/06/2026 17:55
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 22/06/2026 17:55
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 22/06/2026 17:55
- goodyearaz.gov retrieved 22/06/2026 17:55
- dailymail.com retrieved 22/06/2026 17:55
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