Peter Schorsch
Busy Bee is embarking on a big-time expansion in Florida.
The chain of comfy and clean service stations announced plans to break ground on its largest store to date in October, right here in the Sunshine State.
“It is an exciting time for Busy Bee,” said Elizabeth Waring, Busy Bee’s CEO. “We have just completed expansion and renovation projects at our current Columbia County location, signed a contract with Starbucks to house their store at select Busy Bee’s, and now, we’re gearing up to build our largest store to date.”
The newest location will be in Columbia County at the intersection of US Hwy 441 and I-75 near Lake City. It is set to be 70,000 square feet and will feature Busy Bee’s full line of branded snacks and sweets, as well as gifts and other items. It will also have 60 gas pumps, six diesel fueling lanes and be one of the select locations to feature a Starbucks.
“We are proud to be a Florida job creator; we currently employ over 400 employees in six counties across Florida, and this new store will create approximately 200 jobs,” said Waring. “Busy Bee is a Florida tradition, and we are proud to fuel cars, trucks and people and we look forward to a bright future in the Sunshine State.”
Busy Bee is also currently working on two additional locations on I-10 and I-75 and is constructing a 10,000-square-foot warehouse for their proprietary branded store items in Columbia County.
4 comments
Rachell
May 3, 2023 at 12:34 pm
The other locations mentioned….Where on I 10 and I 75?
Chris
May 3, 2023 at 5:56 pm
Ellisville exit
Melissa
May 3, 2023 at 6:36 pm
Is this at exit 414 off of I-75 and 441 (only one I know of!)? If yes where?? So congested and crowded already!
Ellis
May 4, 2023 at 5:11 pm
Besides Starbucks , I wonder what type of resturant they may have connected to thweir store ?
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