BJ’s Wholesale Club Expands Texas Footprint with Fort Worth Opening

Event summary

  • BJ’s Wholesale Club will open a new location in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 8, 2026.
  • The club, located at 7241 Harris Parkway, includes an on-site BJ’s Gas station that opened on April 23, 2026.
  • BJ’s has committed $120,000 in grants to support the Fort Worth community, including food donations and student hygiene supplies.
  • Limited-time membership offers start at $20 for one year, including 10¢ off per gallon at BJ’s Gas for the first six months.

The big picture

BJ’s Wholesale Club is deepening its presence in Texas, a key battleground for warehouse club operators. The Fort Worth opening follows a broader industry trend of retailers expanding into high-growth Sun Belt markets. With 264 clubs and 205 gas stations across 22 states, BJ’s is positioning itself to capture a larger share of the Texas retail market, where competition with Costco and Sam’s Club is intense. The company’s focus on value-driven memberships and community partnerships could differentiate it in this crowded space.

What we're watching

Expansion Strategy
How BJ’s will leverage its Texas expansion to compete with Costco and Sam’s Club in the region.
Community Engagement
Whether BJ’s can sustain its community investment model as it scales in new markets.
Membership Growth
The pace at which BJ’s can convert limited-time membership offers into long-term member retention.