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 Still Has Eye on City of Philadelphia in Expansion Plans
There have been some high-profile Wawa store closings in the city of Philadelphia but that doesn’t mean Wawa still doesn’t have a presence there, says…
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Wawa Expansion Goes to Alabama, Where No One’s Heard of Them
So what’s a Wawa, they’re asking in Alabama. Will it be as exciting as when the Buc-ee’s planned to open in the state? Wawa announced…
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How About Some Wawa Loaded Fries and Pizza to Go With That Wawa Beer?
Happy with Wawa’s ever-expanding menu? Well, don’t look now, but there’s more coming, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. Customers will see “a continued…
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More Wawa Stores Will Sell Beer in Pennsylvania This Year
Wawa is adding 10 more stores in Pennsylvania that will be seeking a liquor license to sell beer this year, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia…
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Wawa Looking to Double by 2030 in Aggressive Growth Campaign
Wawa will expand in the next decade, launching its “most aggressive growth” in its history, doubling its store count, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business…
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Wawa Day Thursday Celebrates 58th Anniversary With Free Coffee, Charitable Donations
Wawa is celebrating the 58th anniversary of opening its first store opening April 16, 1964 in Folsom with several Wawa Day events and actions, starting…
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Ever-Expanding, Wawa Takes a Look at North Carolina
Wawa continues to bring its Delco and Philly goodness to the rest of the country, this time with plans by 2024 to open stores in…
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Franklin Mint/Wawa Employee Credit Union Merger Gets Final OK
A planned merger of Chadds Ford-based Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) and the Wawa Employees’ Credit Union (WECU) has been greenlighted, writes Jeff Blumenthal…
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Wawa Workers, Among Others, Eligible for Free SEPTA Passes in New Ridership Program
Some Wawa, Penn Medicine and Drexel University workers will soon be eligible for free “Anywhere” SEPTA monthly passes in an effort to boost ridership, writes…
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Manufacturing Not a Dirty Word–Local Companies Seek Out Workers
Southco, Inc., headquartered in Concordville, had one of its most profitable years ever in 2021, yet this global manufacturing giant still can’t attract high-quality workforce…
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Drexeline Shopping Center Redevelopment Gets Underway With Groundbreaking
The redevelopment of the Drexeline Shopping Center, now known as the Drexeline Town Center, officially kicked off Wednesday with a groundbreaking ceremony, writes Pete Bannan…
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Wawa and McDonald’s Battle for St. Paddy’s Day Shake Supremacy
Wawa retooled the marketing around its Mint Matcha shakes (which happen to be green), offering them on a special St. Patrick’s Day menu, which kind…
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See Which Delaware County Movers and Shakers Made Power 100 2022 List
Six movers and shakers from Delaware County are among the Philadelphia area’s Power 100 for 2022, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. The movers…
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Wawa and Sheetz Food Are OK, But When You Combine Them, Wow!
William Penn reporter Asha Prihar has experienced Sheetz and Wawa in her lifetime. She grew up in Sheetz territory but has since moved to…
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Simply Good Jars Sees 1,200% Sales Jump. Now What? How About a Spot at Wawa?
Everything’s looking up for Simply Good Jars, the Philadelphia startup that offers pre-made salads. Ever since they appeared in March on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank”, sales…
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CyberCrunch in Aston: The Final Resting Place for All of Your Gadgets
When high-profile companies like Comcast and Du Pont need to make sure their no-longer-used computers and phones are smashed to bits, they turn to Aston-based…
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3 Delaware County Companies Have Perfect Scores on LGBTQ Equality
For the second year in a row, three Delaware County companies had perfect scores for LGBTQ inclusiveness as determined by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation,…
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Plans for a Super Wawa Along Delaware River Dropped Amid Opposition
A super Wawa store fronting the Delaware River along South Columbus Blvd. in Philadelphia is out, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. Developer Bart…
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