Travel center giant Buc-ee's is launching its first-ever location in Colorado on March 18, with celebratory ribbon-cutting set for 6 a.m.
Fast facts: The Johnstown store measures a spacious 74,000 square feet, complete with 116 fueling stations and 12 EV charging stations, offering no truck parking.
- The establishment is on Nugget Road off of I-25 and CR 48, offering amenities like clean restrooms, a friendly staff, and fresh road trip food.
- Buc-ee’s, known for its Texas roots since 1982, now operates across multiple Southern states.
- While this expansion marks a first for Buc-ee's beyond the South, it continues a pattern of growth since 2019 into states like Alabama, Florida, and more.
Local impact: The store's opening is a boom for Johnstown, expected to become a retail hub for Northern Colorado, and has already created over 200 jobs with competitive pay.
"This Buc-ee’s will introduce all sorts of bikers, hikers, skiers and campers to the cleanest restrooms, friendliest staff, and freshest food they’ll ever find on a road trip,” expressed Stan Beard of Buc-ee’s, according to 9NEWS.
What’s next: With the Johnstown location near completion, the biggest Buc-ee's yet is set to open in Luling, Texas, topping 75,000 square feet.
Note: Despite no truck parking at the Colorado Buc-ee’s, the brand's escalating presence underscores its appeal to drivers of all stripes who appreciate on-the-road comforts.