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 Partners with Beloved Philly Mascot for a New Limited-Edition Treat
The Flyers’ chaotically lovable orange mascot is the latest Philadelphia celebrity to partner with Wawa for a brand new, limited-edition Gritty Smoothie, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia…
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Aston’s 2SP Brewing Company Lands on List of Pennsylvania’s Best Breweries
The explosion of smaller and craft breweries over the last decade has given beer aficionados the chance to try a wider and, in some cases,…
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‘Queen of Philadelphia’ (and Delco) Visits Josh Shapiro in Harrisburg
Kylie Kelce stopped over in Harrisburg recently to talk with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro for her monthly video series, FAFO. The interview aired on her…
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Here Are 3 Ways You Can Go All In for Delco Gives on May 6–7
With just one week to go, Delaware County is gearing up for one of its most powerful displays of community generosity. Delco Gives returns May…
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Four Unmistakable Signs You’re From Delaware County
What makes someone embody the Delco spirit? Ryan Dickinson on the Shore News Network knows the telltale signs you’re from Delaware County. Wawa is…
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The Wawa Statistic Nobody Believes, Until You Do The Math
Wawa says it serves 1 billion customers every year. When I ask people to guess that number, they always come in low. Way low. No…
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More Than a Pit Stop: How Wawa Became Part of Who We Are
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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Mobile Order Pickup Windows Replacing Wawa Drive-Thrus
Wawa is abandoning its drive-thru experiment, replacing it with mobile order pickup windows called Fly Thrus, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware…
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Travers Food Market Has Been a Lansdowne Fixture for 40 Years
“We’re kind of like ‘Cheers’ without the alcohol,” said Donna Travers, co-owner of Travers Food Market in Lansdowne. “We know everyone’s name, and if we…
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Wawa, Sheetz, Rutter’s Competing for Best Gas Station Food
USA Today has announced the top 10 finalists in its “Best Gas Station for Food” competition, writes Bill Shannon for WTAJ, as printed in yahoo!…
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Wawa Employees Weigh in: This Is the Worst Stuff Customers Do
Wawa workers are underappreciated, dealing with thousands of Wawa customers, keeping it all humming 24/7, writes Chris Coleman for We Are New Jersey. Every once…
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With Convenience Store Emphasis on Food, 7-Eleven Stores Evolve
As convenience stores like Wawa add higher-quality and more varied food and beverage options and upgraded services, 99-year-old 7-Eleven is remodeling some stores and closing…
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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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3rd Annual Delco Gives Returns May 6-7, With 250 Nonprofits on Board
Delaware County will celebrate the third annual Delco Gives on May 6–7, 2026. Hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, this countywide day of giving…
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Media Record Shop Captures Sounds of Delco on a Unique Album
There’s now a vinyl record out there capturing the Sounds of Delco, and it will be available soon at The Greatest Hits record and book…
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New Wawa Stores Being Built Will Serve Retirees in Florida
A new Wawa store and gas station is coming to the Villages of Florida, bringing the Delaware County-based convenience store’s unique offerings to the retirees…
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Wawa Has Changed Convenience Store Retail With 6 Actions
Wawa is a convenience store disrupter when it comes to technology and six key elements, and that’s why it’s winning the retail game, writes Melissa…
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7 Healthy Wawa Snacks to Energize Your Day and Satisfy Your Cravings
It’s 3 p.m., and you’re working on that deadline. Or maybe you just picked the kids up from school, and they’re begging for a treat.…
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