Buc-ee’s set to come to Denton by 2018

oldguystudent · June 14, 2016

Just now, Aldo said:

This is my fascination with it. I'd rather stop at a Buc-ee's than a grungy old Shell bathroom that I have to walk outside the building with a key attached to a wooden block. If I'm going to Austin or Houston I try to plan my stops around these.

I get that on a long road trip, especially when you're more likely to encounter biology experiments in remote gas stations.

However, I really, really don't see making it a destination while on the drive up to Denton from Lewisville.

Cerebus · June 14, 2016

5 minutes ago, oldguystudent said:

However, I really, really don't see making it a destination while on the drive up to Denton from Lewisville.

Short commuters are not their target market.

I all can say is that the mother in law loves her some of the sugar free candy they carry, so I do make it a point to stop in one when I can to keep everyone happy.

Aldo · June 14, 2016

3 minutes ago, oldguystudent said:

However, I really, really don't see making it a destination while on the drive up to Denton from Lewisville.

Exactly, and I don't think that's what it is meant for (though they usually have cheap gas). I don't run over to Travel Centers of America to get gas or get coffee.

Edited June 14, 2016 by Aldo

MeanGreenTexan · June 14, 2016

1 minute ago, oldguystudent said:

I get that on a long road trip, especially when you're more likely to encounter biology experiments in remote gas stations.

However, I really, really don't see making it a destination while on the drive up to Denton from Lewisville.

Where else are you going to find a Texas-shaped spatula and an assortment of 200 different types of jerky at the same place on your drive from Lewisville to Denton?

HoustonEagle · June 14, 2016

for those of you, like me, that travel 45 between Houston and Dallas regularly. Go to Woodys instead of Buccee's you will be glad you did.

Aldo · June 14, 2016

4 minutes ago, HoustonEagle said:

for those of you, like me, that travel 45 between Houston and Dallas regularly. Go to Woodys instead of Buccee's you will be glad you did.

Ah yeah good food.

THOR · June 14, 2016

1 hour ago, HoustonEagle said:

for those of you, like me, that travel 45 between Houston and Dallas regularly. Go to Woodys instead of Buccee's you will be glad you did.

Where is woodys? I make the trip to Houston once a year...

HoustonEagle · June 14, 2016

34 minutes ago, THOR said:

Where is woodys? I make the trip to Houston once a year...

https://woodys-smokehouse.com/contact-us/

Woodys was in the Centerville area well before Bucee's and they have one on each side of the highway. Gas, great good, pristine bathrooms and all sorts of goodies. I have often wondered if Bucees got the idea for their model from Woodys. Still I think Woody's wins hands down.

THOR · June 14, 2016

Thanks

TreeFiddy · June 14, 2016

There is already a Bucees around Texas Motor Speedway area if I am not mistaken, it would not make sense to put another store 20 minutes North on the same interstate. By putting the store on 35E before 35W/35E merge, they likely do not steal traffic from each other.

UNTLifer · June 14, 2016

Still not seeing the fascination. Same can be said for Starbucks. Guess good marketing wins here. Quick Trip, Race Trac, Valero, etc... are all the same. Stuckey's used to rule, though.

TheWestie · June 15, 2016

12 hours ago, buff64 said:

Construction is underway on the Bucc-ees .

Mmmmmmmm not quite.

It's still an empty field and there are a lot of things to be done. Like Beaver Aplin actually buying the land, I-35E improvements (the new underpass) being completed and the city issuing construction permits.

Got5onIt · June 15, 2016

Any truth to the rumor about HEB building a store where the old Albertson's sat in Lake Dallas/Corinth?

UNTFan23 · June 15, 2016

8 hours ago, Got5onIt said:

Any truth to the rumor about HEB building a store where the old Albertson's sat in Lake Dallas/Corinth?

HEB has been rumored to be entering the DFW market for several years now. Best rumor I have heard is they have bought land in various cities throughout DFW. Right now I am in a "I'll believe it when I see it" phase.

DT 90 · June 15, 2016

23 hours ago, HoustonEagle said:

https://woodys-smokehouse.com/contact-us/

Woodys was in the Centerville area well before Bucee's and they have one on each side of the highway. Gas, great good, pristine bathrooms and all sorts of goodies. I have often wondered if Bucees got the idea for their model from Woodys. Still I think Woody's wins hands down.

I agree, Woody's is awesome. Extremely good food. However, Bucee's is worth the stop for the restrooms, price of gas, Icees and Spicy/Cheese Bucee Nuts. I only wish the one on 114 had been there during my fall weekend trips to Denton.

2 hours ago, UNTFan23 said:

HEB has been rumored to be entering the DFW market for several years now. Best rumor I have heard is they have bought land in various cities throughout DFW. Right now I am in a "I'll believe it when I see it" phase.

HEB owns Waco. The big HEB Super Stores are really nice.

UNT90 · June 15, 2016

The Jerky makes Buccees.

UNTLifer · June 15, 2016

Big fan of HEB. Oh, and Buccee's is still overrated.

Edited June 15, 2016 by UNTLifer

southsideguy · June 15, 2016

58 minutes ago, DT 90 said:

I agree, Woody's is awesome. Extremely good food. However, Bucee's is worth the stop for the restrooms, price of gas, Icees and Spicy/Cheese Bucee Nuts. I only wish the one on 114 had been there during my fall weekend trips to Denton.

HEB owns Waco. The big HEB Super Stores are really nice.

On June 13, 2016 at 4:49 PM, UNTFan23 said:

How many gas stations are as big (and as nice) as Buc-ee's?

Its a gas station, just throw in some lot lizards and you got a truck stop. If Buckee Beaver wants to build a gas station fine, just no tax breaks.

Stix · June 15, 2016

Ask your wives and girlfriends why they like Buc-ees:

1) Clean and large bathroom - no waiting

2) It's not a truck stop

Not to mention the food and other stuff for them to buy...

Edited June 15, 2016 by Stix

UNTFan23 · June 15, 2016

3 hours ago, southsideguy said:

Its a gas station, just throw in some lot lizards and you got a truck stop. If Buckee Beaver wants to build a gas station fine, just no tax breaks.

I think the tax break is due to Buckee's throwing money into the pot to get the 35E improvements done. Generally speaking businesses don't (or won't) pay for those types of improvements and so it's not exactly fair to expect them to pay full sales tax AND road improvements.

Edited June 15, 2016 by UNTFan23

southsideguy · June 16, 2016

I live in Denton and will not be a Beaver, to much traffic in the area that will get worse.

GMG24 · June 16, 2016

On 6/14/2016 at 8:56 AM, NTAlum09 said:

Semi-Trucks loved making that left turn ;)

or NOT making it lol

Ben Gooding · June 16, 2016

Been to a bucees once. I'll never step foot in another. Bunch of Americanized, domesticated fat worthless pos trying to stuff their gullet with fudge and fried food. I was disgusted. It does seem to be an RV heaven.