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 Filling Up on Center City Real Estate
Its newest convenience store isn’t even open yet on Market Street, and Wawa is already inking deals to secure Center City locations for two more…
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Delaware County Careers – Wawa
Wawa, the Delco-based chain of convenience stores, is a staple in the lives of Delaware Valley residents and beyond. Almost 700 Wawa stores – more…
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Wawa, 7-Eleven Go to Battle in Virginia to Woo Millennials
The competition between Wawa and 7-Eleven is heating up with both chains adding new locations in Virginia as they battle to capture the millennial foodservice…
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Newton Square Resident, Kin of 10th U.S. President, Dies at 95
Newtown Square resident F. Hastings Griffin Jr. – a Philadelphia trial lawyer, star athlete, and singer – died from heart disease on Sept. 18 at…
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With More Development on Horizon, Newtown Square’s Ellis Preserve Project Already Flourishing
The project to recover the former Arco Chemical property in Newtown Square, known as the Ellis Preserve, has reached its halfway point, writes Natalie Kostelni…
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Wawa Whets Its Appetite for Beer Sales in Chadds Ford
Hoagies with beer is likely to be a popular combination ordered at the Wawa in Chadds Ford come January 2017, when the convenience store chain…
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Wawa Welcomed with Open Arms in South Florida
Wawa has received approval to open a store in Deerfield Beach, Fla., writes Elizabeth Roberts for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. The approval comes five…
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Is There a Wawa Nearby? Renters Prefer Proximity to PA’s Favorite Store
According to an analysis of rental listings performed by Zillow, Wawa is one of the major draws landlords use when listing properties, writes Sally Deneen…
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Wawa Doubling Size of Its Headquarters
Wawa is more than doubling the size of its headquarters in Chester Heights, west of Media, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Construction around…
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CEO of Swiss Farms Says There’s ‘Enough Space’ to Compete with Wawa
Scott Simon, CEO of Broomall-based Swiss Farms, is not deterred in his attempts to revitalize the company despite being located in the heart of Wawa…
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The Heck with Disney World! Olympic Gymnast to Celebrate with Trip to Wawa
Some athletes celebrate their success with a bottle of champagne or even a trip to Disney World. For gymnast Laurie Hernandez of Old Bridge, N.J.,…
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Spreading a Taste of Delco in Florida, Wawa Set to Open 100th Store in Sunshine State
Wawa broke ground on stores last week in Pompano Beach and West Palm Beach, Fla., as the Delaware County-based chain of convenience stores is set…
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Original Wawa Gets Laid to Rest Today in Folsom; Mini-Parade Will Lead Procession to New Store
Wawa’s first ever store, opened in 1964 in Folsom, is moving to a new, state-of-the-art home just a few steps down the road, writes Peg…
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Delaware County Careers – Wawa
Wawa, the Delco-based chain of convenience stores, is a staple in the lives of Delaware Valley residents and beyond. Almost 700 Wawa stores – more…
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Listen Up, Singles! Study Indicates Wawa the Perfect Trifecta for Romantic Encounters
Forget the romantic run-in at a dreamy park or a quaint coffee shop encounter. There’s a good chance your next date could be waiting for…
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Remodeling Key Stores in Region and Expanding Empire to Florida, Wawa Keeps Proving It’s King
Wawa, the Delco-based chain of convenience stores that has become a staple in the lives of so many in Greater Philadelphia, continues to expand its…
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Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens Discusses Minimum Wage, Rivalry with Sheetz
Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens offered some interesting insight about his company when he recently spoke with the Philadelphia Inquirer about Wawa’s rapid growth, which expands at…
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Delaware County Careers – Wawa
Wawa, the Delco-based chain of convenience stores, is a staple in the lives of Delaware Valley residents and beyond. Almost 700 Wawa stores – more…
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