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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It’s the Philly Soft Pretzel But You Don’t Have to Visit the City to Get Your Fix
There are three staples of the Philadelphia diet—cheesesteaks, soft pretzels and Tastykakes (four, if you want to throw in a hoagie). Cheesesteaks get all the…
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Wawa Sells Closed Delaware County Store, Along with Six Other Properties
Wawa is selling seven properties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, four that have closed stores and three that are vacant lots, writes Emma Dooling for…
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Never Been to Buc-ees? Here’s How It Compares to Wawa
If you live in the Delaware Valley, chances are you know Wawa like the back of your hand. It’s where you grab your morning coffee,…
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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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Wawa Forgot What It’s About When It Opened a Digital Store
A now-closed digital Wawa at 3300 Market Street that had no shelves and no products was a bad idea, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine.…
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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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Wawa Celebrates 1,000th Fuel Store; Elsewhere a Wawa Takes Over a Car Dealership
Wawa celebrated the grand opening on Dec. 11 of its 1,000th fuel store at Baltimore Pike and Leamy Avenue in Springfield, reports 6abc. Philadelphia Eagles…
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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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Sheetz Encroachment Into Wawa Territory Could Mean Cheaper Gas
Sheetz and Wawa are moving into each other’s territories. That could be good for consumers, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. As each competes in…
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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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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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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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See Which Area Grocer Had the Largest Boost in Sales for 2025
Amazon Grocery showed the largest gain in sales among Greater Philadelphia grocery retailers, with 17.5 percent sales gain, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business…
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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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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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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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Hilton Garden Inn Media Opening Next Week in Middletown
The Hilton Garden Inn Media hotel at the former Franklin Mint complex is opening next week and is taking reservations for Dec. 22 and beyond,…
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Buc-ees Teases Move to Pennsylvania as It Expands to Virginia
Buc-ee’s is inching its way toward Pennsylvania as it opens its most northern store yet in Virginia, even teasing Pennsylvania travelers of an impending store…
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