Buc-ee’s, known for its clean restrooms, fresh food, and friendly beaver mascot, will begin construction on its first location in Virginia on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. EST. The new travel center will be located at the intersection of Friedens Church Road and I-81 in Rockingham County. The groundbreaking ceremony will be attended by local leaders, including Dewey L. Ritchie, Rockingham County Supervisors Chairman, and Leila Longcor, District 4 Supervisor.
The new Buc-ee’s location will occupy 74,000 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions. Visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of Buc-ee’s classic menu items, such as Texas barbeque, homemade fudge, kolaches, Beaver Nuggets, jerky, and fresh pastries. In addition, the store will feature thousands of snack, meal, and drink options, as well as award-winning restrooms, quality products, and excellent service that Buc-ee’s is known for.
Founded in Texas in 1982, Buc-ee’s operates 47 stores across Texas and the South. Since expanding to other states in 2019, Buc-ee’s has opened travel centers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Missouri, and Tennessee.
“One of the prettiest roads we could ever hope for, I-81 is full of folks seeking fun and all that Virginia has to offer,” said Stan Beard of Buc-ee’s. “We are the perfect pitstop for their road-trips and for the amazing people of Rockingham County.”
The corporate development team at Buc-ee’s will maintain close collaboration with local partners throughout the project. Buc-ee’s Rockingham will create over 200 full-time employment opportunities in the region, with salaries starting above minimum wage. The employees will receive comprehensive benefits, a 6% matching 401k plan, and three weeks of paid vacation.
