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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VISTA Careers – Wawa
Wawa, the beloved Delco-based chain of convenience stores with a highly passionate fan base, has more than 700 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland,…
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Wawa Selects Local Marketing Agency to Manage Its Sports Partnerships
Wawa has chosen Wayne-based POV Sports Marketing to manage its current sports partnerships and provide strategic counsel for future brand associations, writes Greg Lindenberg for…
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Here’s Why Wawa Is Renewing Its Focus on Philadelphia
Its 12,000-square-foot store that recently opened in Old City demonstrates how Wawa is renewing its focus on the city, say Annette John-Hall and Shalben Yaacov…
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Malvern Native, NBA Rookie Adjusts Well to Pro Game and Reminisces About … Wawa
At 6-foot-7 with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, Malvern native Mikal Bridges, a rookie with the Phoenix Suns, has both the height and athleticism that NBA teams…
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Thanks to Wawa’s Increase in Share Price, a Number of Employees Retire as Millionaires
Wawa’s status as being privately owned ensures that the numbers behind its success are not readily accessible by the public. However, a few fun facts…
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Local Beef Jerky Cartel, Formed When Partners Were in Middle School, Now a Fast-Growing Business
The Righteous Felon Jerky Cartel based in West Chester has built upon its humble beginnings, when its founder and his eight partners were in middle…
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Famed Rivalry Between Wawa and Sheetz Intensifies as Politics Gets Involved
The famed rivalry between Wawa and Sheetz has intensified after politics got involved with the convenience-store chains donating to opposing campaigns for the governor of…
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WCU Alum Aligns Her Love of Tastykakes with Her 9-to-5
Shelley McDonnough, a graduate of Penn Wood High School who attended West Chester University, has aligned her childhood love for Tastykakes with her profession, writes…
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Who’s Not in Love with Wawa? Apparently More Than a Few Suburban Residents
Despite Wawa’s sweeping popularity in Greater Philadelphia, not every new super-sized store is welcomed by residents in the suburbs, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia…
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Wawa Opens New Location in Thorndale
Wawa opened its latest location in Chester County last week, in the Thorndale section of Caln Township, writes Ginger Dunbar for the Daily Local News.…
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Inc. Magazine: Philadelphia-Born Celebrities Sing Wawa’s Praises to All of America
Wawa is renowned for eliciting strong feelings from those who grew up with it. For proof, look no further than Philadelphia’s celebrities who, even when…
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Letter to the Editor: Brandywine Health Foundation Says Thank You
Dear Editor: On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors of the Brandywine Health Foundation, “THANK YOU” to our entire community for your support…
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From DELCO: Debate Rages Over Development of Drexeline Town Center
Officials and residents in Drexel Hill are fiercely debating a development proposal for the Drexeline Town Center to replace the Drexeline Shopping Center, writes Erin…
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Inc. Magazine: Wawa’s Evolution Throughout the Years Has Been Carefully Orchestrated
Founded in 1964 as a roadside dairy market, Wawa’s evolution throughout the years – it’s now “muscling out of the gas-station ghetto to compete with…
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Location, Location, Location: Sale of New Wawa in Maryland Fetches Record Amount
A new Wawa in Towson, Md., sold last month for $7.48 million, writes Melody Simmons for the Baltimore Business Journal. “It was the highest-price-point Wawa…
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Turf War Between Wawa, Sheetz Intensifies with Movie
Wawa vs. Sheetz turf war is getting more intense, with a documentary filmmaker promising to provide an answer on which is better in his new…
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Four Local Companies Make This Year’s List of America’s Best Employers
This year’s list of America’s Best Employers has been published, and as usual, the region has done well for itself, writes Vicky Valet for Forbes.…
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Octorara Angels Rainbow Run Raises Awareness of Carbon Monoxide, the Silent Killer
Carbon monoxide (CO) is often referred to as the silent killer because it’s colorless, odorless, and tasteless. In November 2014, the deadly gas took the…
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