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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Future of West Chester Metro Rail Service Seems Murky Amid Ongoing Battle
West Chester’s commuter “Metro” rail service might be making a comeback, but it’s not without a little back and forth, writes Bill Rettew for The…
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Rechargeable Trains Could Link West Chester to Philly Via Wawa Station
SEPTA and Chester County are studying the use of battery-driven rechargeable West Chester Metro trains as a cheaper way to connect West Chester Borough and…
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Philadelphia Businesses Continue Rapid Growth as City Enters Post-Covid Economic Recovery
Philadelphia businesses are recording rapid growth as the economic recovery continues, according to a new Center City District report, writes Jeff Cole for FOX 29.…
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See Which Supermarkets are the Most Popular for Chester County Shoppers
When heading out to refill their pantries or grab what’s required for the day’s meals, grocery shoppers in Chester County are most likely to load…
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Super Wawas Getting Some Push Back Amidst Expansion
Here in Delaware County, Wawa still evokes positive feelings, but that’s not true everywhere, writes Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Robert Costello, the owner…
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Wawa’s ‘Shore Tea’ Hit with a Trademark Challenge
Wawa and Cape May Brewing released a new summer peach-flavored hard tea last month, calling it “Shore Tea.” Now, the co-founder and former owner of Asbury…
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Latest Expansion Plans Have Wawa Pushing into Sheetz Territory
Wawa’s been eying other states to open new stores. Now, it’s pushing deeper into central Pennsylvania, closer to its fierce rival, Sheetz, writes Sue Gleiter…
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Nashville Newspaper’s Wawa Tutorial Preps Readers for Store’s Arrival
As Nashville prepares for its first Wawa, a local newspaper gave readers a crash course on what they’ll be in for. First of all, people…
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Wawa Eyes Expansion into Alabama, Where Absolutely No One Has Heard of It
Wawa? What’s a Wawa? It’s a question they’re now asking in Alabama. Wawa announced Monday that it’s rapidly expanding in the Florida Panhandle into Alabama…
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How About Some 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 the Philadelphia Business Journal. Customers will see “a…
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Wawa Tries to Recover from Community Support Goose Egg on New Store in Bucks County
Wawa continues to try to find a way to expand into Holland without ruffling neighbors’ feathers. The convenience store giant has resubmitted the proposal for…
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Wawa, Forever Expanding, Takes a Look at North Carolina
Wawa continues to bring its Delaware Valley goodness to the rest of the country, this time with plans by 2024 to open stores in North…
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Data Analytics Firm in West Chester Acquired by Wipfli
Waypoint, a West Chester-based data analytics firm, has been acquired by Wipfli, a large accounting and consulting firm based in Milwaukee, writes Jeff Blumenthal for…
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Data Destruction Service in Delco the Final Resting Place for All of Your Gadgets
When high-profile companies like Comcast and DuPont need to make sure their no-longer-used computers and phones are smashed to bits, they turn to Aston-based CyberCrunch,…
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Sports Marketing Agency in Tredyffrin Township Selected by Rothman Orthopaedic to ‘Bring Its Portfolio Life’
Tredyffrin Township-based POV Sports Marketing has been selected by the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute to serve as its first sports marketing agency of record. John George…
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Tredyffrin Township May Soon Become Home to Not Just One New Wawa but Two
Tredyffrin Township could soon become home to not just one new Wawa but two, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The two proposed locations…
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Take That, Sheetz! From Its Humble Beginnings in Delco, Wawa Now the State’s Largest Privately-Owned Company
From humble beginnings in Delaware County, Wawa has now grown into the largest privately-owned company, based on revenue, in Pennsylvania. According to Forbes, Wawa is…





























































