Buc-ee’s planning to open first location in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Buc-ee’s — the Texas-based chain of mega gas stations — is planning to open its first Nebraska location in Gretna’s Good Life District.

The 74,000-square-foot store would be located on 43 acres, southeast of Interstate 80 and Highway 31, south of Nebraska Crossing and east of Flying J.

Just to give you an idea of the size and scope of a Buc-ee’s store, Brad Williams superimposed an aerial photo of the Colorado Buc-ee’s on the planned Gretna site… @bradwphoto pic.twitter.com/uZGnBU7gK3

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According to the City of Gretna, the location would feature Buc-ee’s signature oversized convenience store, thousands of square feet of retail space, dozens of fueling pumps, and the chain’s famous fresh food, homemade fudge, and award-winning jerky.

“We are thrilled to have Buc-ee’s select a site in Nebraska and our community,” Mayor Mike Evans said in a press release. “Gretna’s location along I-80 makes it the perfect stop for travelers across the country, while also serving as another great experience for local residents.”

Evans welcomed the announcement as a major economic development milestone fr its Good Life District.

“Buc-ee’s checks all the boxes the Good Life legislation was designed for; it generates significant tax revenue, increases our state’s tourism, and creates hundreds of good-paying local jobs,” he said.

The City of Gretna has been working with the Buc-ee’s team and other stakeholders since the summer of 2025. According to Grow Omaha, the City of Gretna voted to annex the land at Tuesday’s meeting, paving the way for the massive project.

Founded in Texas in 1982, Buc-ee’s has grown into a nationally recognized brand with dozens of locations across the country.

There is no timeline for when Buc-ee’s will open its doors in Nebraska.