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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Formerly Farmland, New Mixed-Use Community Planned for New Garden Township
Stonewall Capital, a Baltimore-area developer, is planning a massive mixed-use project on former farmland in New Garden Township, writes Melody Simmons for the Philadelphia Business Journal. …
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The Math Behind Sheetz Opening Across From Wawa in Limerick
The arrival of Sheetz in Limerick isn’t just about brand rivalry, writes Michael Tanenbaum for The Philly Voice. The move is a calculated economic play…
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New Garden’s $300 Million Mixed-Use Project Could Ease Chester County Housing Crunch
Baltimore-based Stonewall Capital recently acquired a 187-acre property in New Garden Township with plans for a $300 million mixed-use development, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Local…
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Kennett Winterfest Releases Music Lineup, List of Breweries
Kennett Collaborative has released the live music lineup for the 14th annual Kennett Winterfest. The festival will return on Feb. 28, 2026, for a full day of…
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Wawa Shelves Shelfless, All-Digital Store at Drexel University
Wawa has made a “business decision” to close a shelfless, all-digital store at Drexel University, 3300 Market Street in Philadelphia, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice.…
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Stephen Sheetz’ Successful Expansion Helped Fuel Wawa Rivalry
A Pennsylvania food feud continues between Delaware County-based Wawa and Altoona-based Sheetz, even with the recent death of Sheetz CEO Stephen G. Sheetz, writes Emily…
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Sheetz Sets Opening Date for Long-Awaited Limerick Location
The wait is almost over for Sheetz fans in Montgomery County, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The new location in Limerick Township is now scheduled…
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Stolen Wawa Coffee Worth $100K Seized in Chicago Area
Investigators have recovered 24,000 pounds of stolen Wawa coffee from a Melrose Park warehouse in suburban Cook County in the Chicago area, writes Justine Baker…
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More Than a Store: Why Wawa Is Part of Daily Life in the Delaware Valley
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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Sheetz Goes on Offensive with Plan to Open Store Across from Wawa in Downingtown
Sheetz is making a bold move in its rivalry with Wawa, pushing into its opponent’s territory with plans to open one of its first Greater…
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Employees Reveal 11 Wawa Secrets That Enhance the Experience
Beyond its customized menu, there are 11 Wawa secrets that are also part of the Wawa experience, writes Charlotte Hilton Andersen for Reader’s Digest. Here…
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Hilton Hotel a Sign of Delaware County’s Growing Tourism Prosperity
The new Hilton Garden Inn in Middletown Township marks an expansion of Delaware County’s tourism industry, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stakeholders from…
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Wawa Still PA’s Largest Private Company; Sheetz Revenue Drops
Wawa remains Pennsylvania’s largest private company while also climbing to No. 21 nationally on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Top Private Companies, writes Emma Dooling…
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What Wawa’s 1 Billion Customers Really Want: 14 Improvement Wawa Fans Keep Asking For
For a company that serves roughly a billion customers a year, Wawa doesn’t have a demand problem. It has an expectation problem. In a VISTA…
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What Changed at Wawa in 2025, and What the Hometown Convenience Store’s 1 Billion Customers Can Expect in 2026
For many Chester County residents, Wawa is more than a gas station or a quick coffee stop. It’s part of the daily routine. Morning coffee…
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How Wawa Lures Customers from Wendy’s, Burger King and Starbucks
Wawa is stealing customers from Burger King, Wendy’s and Starbucks, especially during breakfast, because of its focus on high-quality, built-to-order food, writes Natalie Rice for…
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Employee-Owned Companies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Modeled to Value Employees and Provide Stability
Employee-owned businesses are on the rise in Pennsylvania — including Philadelphia icon Wawa — modeled on valuing employees and providing stability, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for…
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Wawa Loses Top Spot, Ties with Rival Sheetz for Second in Annual Customer Satisfaction Report
Delaware County-based Wawa dropped one spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index Convenience Store Study, now tying with rival Sheetz for second place, writes Emma…
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