Wawa Debuts New Store Design at Virginia Location

Convenience chain Wawa has opened its newest store in Henrico, Va., which features its first “next generation” store design.

Located at 5900 W. Broad Street, the new Wawa opened on Thursday, Sept. 21 in the Richmond suburb. The first of its kind in the chain, the new store design includes an all-new exterior design with a defined centered entry point, “V”-shaped column and a cantilever roof canopy. Inside, a raised ceiling and large windows let light shine in for a “warm and inviting” experience. The interior features showcase Wawa’s unique food and beverage offer and provide enhanced interior space for customers and associates.

“This new design is the next, important step in our continued store evolution journey. It reflects our current ‘best thinking’ for design and efficiency, showcasing our expanding off-premise offers, built-to-order beverages and pizza,” said Michelle Walsh, director of New Store Design. “We will always continue to evolve and enhance our interior and exterior design to create better experiences for our customers and associates, while providing the welcoming experience we are known for that remains our key to success.”

The Henrico Wawa is fully equipped with a fresh food kitchen to offer customers its signature hoagies and newest food innovations such as Wawa pizza, award-winning Wawa coffee, the Sizzli (Wawa’s hot breakfast sandwich), specialty beverages, baked goods and much more. The new store employs approximately 50 people.

“We opened our first Wawa store in Virginia in 1998 and we are thrilled to dedicate this celebration to our 25th anniversary and our continued commitment to Fulfilling Lives in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a new design and event to honor everyday heroes,” said Kim Dowgielewicz, director of Store Operations. “It’s exciting to not only look back on the great moments and milestones we’ve marked through the years, but with this new store design to look ahead at how we continue to evolve and change to meet customers’ needs and provide the best experience possible. We are so grateful to our associates, customers and community for your years of support and are proud to give back to our charity partners in honor of this milestone celebration.” 

Wawa operates its stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Washington, D.C.