Buc-ee’s has plans to build a new location in Benton, Arkansas, outside of Little Rock, reported KHOU 11. This location will be the first Buc-ee’s in Arkansas.

According to the news outlet, “the announcement [came last] Friday when the Buc-ee’s beaver mascot made a surprise appearance in front of thousands of fans at War Memorial Stadium right before the kickoff of the 2024 Salt Bowl,” which was a large high school football game.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders reportedly shared the news in a video announcement that was also shown at the game.

"It’s been rumored for months, but it’s time to make it official. Buc-ee’s is coming to Arkansas and Saline County, right in the heart of our state will be its home. Arkansans and visitors won’t have to leave our state to enjoy this must-visit pit stop," Sanders said.

KHOU11 also reported that Benton Mayor Tom Farmer officially signed off on the deal earlier in the week, saying: "They [Buc-ee’s] have signed all the contracts, and everyone else has signed what needs to be signed. They’re still waiting on a slight permit, and they can’t do anything until they get the permit. So we are still waiting on that. But right now, everything’s ongoing.”

Buc-ee’s is currently expanding into other new states. This includes a new location an hour outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, and two locations in Virginia, with one in Rockingham County and another in New Kent County.