Buc-cee’s delays opening date of first Ohio location – here’s what we know

We have some bad news for all you Buc-cee’s fans.

After announcing they’d be opening the first-ever Ohio location this December, construction has been set back by six months.

Buc-cee’s is now expected to open summer of 2026 in Huber Heights.

So, what happened?

In November of last year, construction was originally pushed back due to an ongoing legal dispute between the city of Huber Heights and Clark County, arguing over who would be providing sewer and water services to Buc-cee’s. In December, Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore posted on Facebook that they reached an agreement. But nevertheless, construction was still delayed.

Buc-cee’s also cited unfavorable weather conditions to even more project delays.

If you’ve never stopped into a Buc-ee’s before, you’re in for a treat. Imagine a Cracker Barrel, mixed with a rest stop (whimsical and practical gifts and necessities) – but also a grocery store with a hot food bar filled with jerky, brisket, pulled pork, along with a huge selection of desserts, like fudge and cookies. There’s even a full service gas station attached to most of them, making this the ultimate road trip destination.

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Buc-ee’s has won awards for “Cleanest Restrooms in America,” “The World’s Largest Convenience Store,” and “The World’s Longest Car Wash.”

The Huber Heights location in particular will be 75,000 square feet, and it will include a fueling station along with a diesel repair center right off I-70.

The Buc-ee’s franchise started in 1982 and now has 58 locations. Half of them are Texas. And now, us Ohioans get to experience the Buc-ee’s magic for ourselves, even if we now have to wait more than a year.

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