Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground on First North Carolina Location
Plus, Onvo opened its 42nd location; Wawa is gearing up to open its first Tennessee store; and more.
Jun 12, 2026
Buc-ee’s this week broke ground in Alamance County on its first North Carolina location, reported local outlet ABC11.
“The massive travel center will be located on Trollingwood-Hawfields Road near the I-40/I-85 interchange, a spot expected to draw heavy traffic from across the region. Wednesday’s groundbreaking marks the start of construction. Developers say the project is targeting a late 2027 opening,” the outlet wrote.
According to the article, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is moving forward with roadway improvements near the site to accommodate expected increases in traffic. Buc-ee's is contributing to the cost of those upgrades, according to state transportation officials.
Buc-ee’s is continuing its expansion, with plans to open in at least six new states by the end of next year.
Pennsylvania-based Onvo recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, the retailer said in a press release sent to NACS. “The opening marks Onvo’s first location in Tioga County and the company’s 42nd travel plaza across Pennsylvania and New York, further expanding its footprint along one of Pennsylvania’s busiest travel corridors,” Onvo said.
Onvo said the store is designed to serve area residents, commuters, professional drivers and the Mansfield University student community. Onvo also gave back to the Mansfield community by presenting donations to the Tioga County Special Olympics and Richmond Township.
In Tennessee, Wawa’s first location in the state will officially open on June 18, the company posted on LinkedIn. The Clarksville location will be the company’s first of six stores slated to open in Tennessee in 2026, which also plays a part in Wawa’s 10-year plan to open 50 locations in the state.
Over in North Carolina, Dash In has officially opened its first North Carolina location in Concord.
“The new location brings Dash In's fresh approach to convenience to the Concord community, combining made-to-order food, fresh baked goods, premium beverages, quality fuel and exceptional service in one convenient stop. The opening celebration also included $54,000 in community investments, highlighted by a $50,000 donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina,” Dash In said.
Also in North Carolina, Refuel Operating Company opened its 250th site, located in Chapel Hill.
“We are so fortunate to have such a great presence in North Carolina which all started with our 4th acquisition in November of 2020 of a 26-store chain from Holmes Oil….Cruizers. We love our UNC community,” said Travis Smith, co-CEO and co-founder of Refuel on LinkedIn.
Georgia-based Parker’s Kitchen recently opened its fourth location in the Augusta, Georgia area, according to a LinkedIn post.
