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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Wawa Pennsylvania’s Largest Private Company, Beating Sheetz
Wawa remains Pennsylvania’s largest private company, outdoing convenience store competitor Sheetz by $5 billion in revenue last year, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Wawa’s Success Comes From Its View as a Community Resource
Wawa has been slowly evolving over its 60 years from its origins as a dairy farm outlet, changing as the community’s needs changed, writes Greg…
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Popular, But Closed, Alabama Farm Market Torn Down for a Wawa
The Burris Farm Market, a green and white Alabama farmhouse popular with travelers leaving Interstate 10 for Alabama and Florida beaches, has been replaced with…
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Wawa Closes Its First Drive-Thru in Falls Township
The first Wawa drive-thru closed location earlier this week, writes Graysen Golter for The Morning Call. The site opened three years ago at West Trenton…
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Wawa Hoagie Hacks: 7 Tips for Building a Healthier, Delicious Hoagie
Wawa hoagies are a classic lunch for a reason. They’re customizable, convenient, and satisfying. But can they also be healthy? Absolutely! With a few smart…
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Region’s 150 Most Influential People Include 5 With Delaware County Ties
Every year big things are happening in Philadelphia and the region. And every year, Philadelphia Magazine identifies 150 people that are making those big things…
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How’d You Like to Make $2,500 for Eating A Wawa Gobbler?
SIXT rental cars is holding a contest to find a “Gas Station Hoagie Hunter” and they need someone to hunt down the best Wawa Gobbler,…
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Top 5 Wawa Healthy Breakfast Options under 500 Calories
Breakfast at Wawa? Oh yes, you might be surprised, but this dietitian agrees with your idea. It’s quick and convenient, but how about sticking with healthy…
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When Wawa Arrives in Kentucky, It’s Bringing Along 1,400 Jobs
Wawa’s expansion beyond Delaware County is not only bringing its localized brand to other parts of the country, it’s creating jobs along the way. The…
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Wawa’s Fast Food-like Items Make it the Envy of All Who Do Not Have One Nearby
Wawa, the mega-popular Delaware County-based convenience store chain, is a source of envy for many who do not have one nearby, writes Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen…
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Wawa Comes Out on Top in First Customer Satisfaction Study
Customers who have been professing Wawa’s superiority for years – especially against Sheetz – turned out to be right, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Reporter Creates Wawa Oral History Looking at Brand Obsession
Adam Clark, an enterprise reporter for New Jersey Advance Media, is not a Wawa fan, and wasn’t brought up around the convenience store chain. But…
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Lucky Limerick Wawa Shopper Won $1M Lottery Jackpot
The $1 million lottery jackpot was sold at Wawa in Limerick on September 9, the Pennsylvania Lottery has announced, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch.…
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Wawa Fans Give a Warm Welcome to First Central PA Store
Hundreds of Wawa fans screamed and danced as the first Central PA Wawa store in Middletown opened in Sheetz territory Thursday, writes Stephanie Farr for…
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Delaware County Community College Triples Food Pantry for Students
Delaware County Community College has expanded its food pantry and student resource center to end food insecurity for its students, writes Justin Udo for KYW…
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Wawa Wins Battle to Sell Alcohol in Hatboro
After an uphill battle, Hatboro’s Wawa now serves alcohol, reports Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Last year, the convenience store proposed plans to bring a…
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Kamala Harris Is in Philly to Debate and Post Philly-Themed Ads
If you want a Philadelphian to vote, mention food. That seems to be part of the Harris campaign strategy here in the Philadelphia region as…
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DCCC Celebrates Opening of Expanded Student Resource Center and Food Pantry
Many college students today face food insecurity, which can hurt their academic performance and ability to achieve their educational and professional goals. Overall, 23 percent…
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