Wawa
Wawa, a beloved convenience store and gas station chain, originated in Delaware County in 1902 as a dairy farm founded by George Wood.
The name “Wawa” comes from a Native American word meaning “wild goose,” reflected in its logo.
With over 1,000 locations along the East Coast and expansions into Florida and the Midwest, Wawa is known for its made-to-order food, particularly hoagies, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee.
Its strong community presence and popular marketing campaigns, like “Hoagiefest,” have made Wawa a cultural icon, fostering deep customer loyalty and affection.
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Sometimes the Wawa Sides Beat the Entrées, Sometimes Not
Wawa may be best known for its hoagies and coffee, but frequent customers who have spent time ordering food at the kiosks can also delight…
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Delaware County Fans Key to Wawa’s Success Even as It Expands
Even as Wawa expands to 1,200 locations in 13 states and Washington, D.C., customers still describe the convenience stores as “part of their neighborhood,” said…
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Drink Hacks, Secret Menus and More Enhance the Wawa Experience
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong regular, there are a few things everyone should know to make the most of a trip to…
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Popular Frozen Chicken Brands Are a Staple of Wawa’s Menu Offerings
There’s a $5 chicken sandwich deal right now at Wawa stores, so this is probably a good time to talk about where that chicken comes…
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Sheetz Scoping Out Wawa’s Home Turf with a Chadds Ford Store Proposal
Sheetz is thinking of opening a 24/7 convenience store with gas pumps in the Painters Crossing Shopping Center at 1201 Wilmington Pike, Chadds Ford, writes…
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Hatboro Wawa Sells for $7.4M in Major Local Real Estate Deal
A recently built Wawa in Hatboro has changed hands in a multimillion-dollar deal, writes Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Ivyland-based Altimari Properties purchased the…
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The Ivyland Country Store Embraces Its Nearly Century-and-a-Half History
Tucked away in the heart of the little Bucks County borough of Ivyland is a longtime fixture of this small community — the Ivyland Country…
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The Math Behind Sheetz Opening Across From Wawa in Limerick
The arrival of Sheetz in Limerick isn’t just about brand rivalry, writes Michael Tanenbaum for The Philly Voice. The move is a calculated economic play…
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New Garden’s $300 Million Mixed-Use Project Could Ease Chester County Housing Crunch
Baltimore-based Stonewall Capital recently acquired a 187-acre property in New Garden Township with plans for a $300 million mixed-use development, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Local…
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Wawa Shelves Shelfless, All-Digital Store at Drexel University
Wawa has made a “business decision” to close a shelfless, all-digital store at Drexel University, 3300 Market Street in Philadelphia, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice.…
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Stephen Sheetz’ Successful Expansion Helped Fuel Wawa Rivalry
A Pennsylvania food feud continues between Delaware County-based Wawa and Altoona-based Sheetz, even with the recent death of Sheetz CEO Stephen G. Sheetz, writes Emily…
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Sheetz Sets Opening Date for Long-Awaited Limerick Location
The wait is almost over for Sheetz fans in Montgomery County, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The new location in Limerick Township is now scheduled…
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Stolen Wawa Coffee Worth $100K Seized in Chicago Area
Investigators have recovered 24,000 pounds of stolen Wawa coffee from a Melrose Park warehouse in suburban Cook County in the Chicago area, writes Justine Baker…
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Gas Stations Now Considered the Best Place to Charge Your EV
Phillip Stafford is a Wawa fan, but when he needs to charge his Tesla, he’s going to Sheetz, where his EV charging is faster. Convenience…
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More Than a Store: Why Wawa Is Part of Daily Life in the Delaware Valley
There’s a moment most people in the Delaware Valley know well. The car idles. The radio hums. You’re not quite ready to go home, or…
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Employees Reveal 11 Wawa Secrets That Enhance the Experience
Beyond its customized menu, there are 11 Wawa secrets that are also part of the Wawa experience, writes Charlotte Hilton Andersen for Reader’s Digest. Here…
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21 Little-Known Facts About Wawa: What Wawa Tells You, and What It Doesn’t
It’s 6:42 a.m. The parking lot is already half full. Inside, a contractor in mud-caked boots waits for his coffee. A mom in scrubs taps…
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Hilton Hotel a Sign of Delaware County’s Growing Tourism Prosperity
The new Hilton Garden Inn in Middletown Township marks an expansion of Delaware County’s tourism industry, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stakeholders from…
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