--- title: "Buc-ee’s Begins Construction on First Site in Wisconsin" url: https://burnaze.com/article/b1129f09-b9b6-43ec-bf23-90a56556c760 source: "CStore Decisions" original_url: https://cstoredecisions.com/buc-ees-begins-construction-on-first-site-in-wisconsin/ author: "Kevin McIntyre" category: "C-store & fuel" industry: "Retail" segment: "C-store & fuel" published: 2026-07-15T17:08:26.000Z modified: 2026-10-31T13:17:40.726Z image: https://cstoredecisions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bucees.png --- # Buc-ee’s Begins Construction on First Site in Wisconsin **TL;DR:** Buc-ee's has begun construction on its first travel stop in Wisconsin, located in Oak Creek, with an expected opening in early 2028. The retailer continues to expand its presence across the US, recently opening its first site in Arizona and operating 56 stores across multiple states. *By Kevin McIntyre, originally published in CStore Decisions on 2026-07-15. [Read the original](https://cstoredecisions.com/buc-ees-begins-construction-on-first-site-in-wisconsin/).* ## Story The travel stop is expected to be operational by early 2028. Buc-ee’s has officially begun construction on its first travel stop in Wisconsin, located in Oak Creek. The move comes as the retailer continues making its presence known across the U.S. by breaking into new markets and building upon its already expansive footprint. The site, according to NBC 5 Chicago, was approved by the city last year, with the chain expecting more than 10,000 vehicles to visit the Buc-ee’s daily. The travel stop will be located roughly 15 miles from Milwaukee about 77 miles from Chicago, marking the closest Buc-ee’s to the Windy City. The City of Oak Creek Government released a statement on Facebook, noting that “there’s a driveway entrance to the site, fencing around the area and several large pieces of equipment are now in place to begin the groundwork. Activity at the site will pick up by August and it will remain an active construction site until it’s scheduled opening.” As of now, the post continued, the site is expected to open in early 2028. The Buc-ee’s, which will be located on the corner of I-94 and East Elm Road, will stand at 74,000 square feet. It will feature the chain’s famous foodservice offerings, including jerky, brisket, Beaver Nuggets and more. Plus, in typical Buc-ee’s fashion, customers will find a wide array of merchandise and Buc-ee’s-themed apparel, a full bakery, dozens of fuel pumps and notoriously clean bathrooms. As Buc-ee’s looks to grow its footprint to Wisconsin, the chain is simultaneously making moves in several other states. Most recently in late June, the retailer opened its first site in Arizona, located in Goodyear. Similarly to its planned Wisconsin site, the Goodyear Buc-ee’s stands at 74,000 square feet and offers 120 fueling positions, Texas barbecue, homemade fudge, merchandise and much more, according to a statement from the company. City Manager Bryan Langley, Mayor Joe Pizzillo and other local dignitaries were in attendance at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “We could not have picked a better location for our first store in the Grand Canyon state. Perfectly placed for our road-trippers headed out to California or coming in for the destination-rich Phoenix area, Goodyear will be the place to stop,” said Stan Beard of Buc-ee’s. The retailer now operates 56 stores across Texas, Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri, Colorado, Mississippi, Virginia, Georgia and Ohio. “We are incredibly excited that Buc-ee’s chose Goodyear as its newest home,” said Mayor Joe Pizzillo. “Their investment highlights the powerful economic momentum driving our city forward. This project brings new jobs, new visitors and new opportunities for our community. We can’t wait to welcome travelers who come for the iconic Buc-ee’s experience and discover why Goodyear is one of the fastest-growing, most dynamic cities in the nation. While they’re here, we encourage visitors to explore our vibrant downtown at Goodyear Civic Square, enjoy our local restaurants and businesses and experience everything that makes Goodyear such a special place to live, work and visit.” Buc-ee’s Goodyear will bring more than 200 jobs to the area, with starting pay beginning well above minimum wage, full benefits, a 6% matching 401k and three weeks of paid vacation. ## Entities - unit expansion (topic) - Retail (sector) - Arizona (location) - CStore Decisions (publication) - Wisconsin (location) - retail growth (topic) - Kevin McIntyre (person) - new market entry (topic) - Buc-ee's (company) - Goodyear (location) - Stan Beard (person) - Oak Creek (location) --- Originally reported by Kevin McIntyre, CStore Decisions (https://cstoredecisions.com/buc-ees-begins-construction-on-first-site-in-wisconsin/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/b1129f09-b9b6-43ec-bf23-90a56556c760).