Wawa Expansion Plans Include Three New Southern States

Convenience store chain Wawa continues to spread south and will enter the states of Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina for the first time this year. In total the retailer will open 70 new stores in 2024.

“Since our first store opened its doors 60 years ago, it’s been an honor serving our communities with trusted quality products and convenience to most importantly offering comfort and camaraderie to local friends and neighbors,” said Chris Gheysens, CEO, Wawa. “We pride ourselves on brightening days and as we continue to grow, we promise to continue Fulfilling Lives at every new store and look forward to serving the community for many more years to come.”

Wawa store locations are approximately 5,000 square feet and feature a built-to-order, fresh food kitchen featuring its signature hoagies (80 million hoagies sold annually) and newest food innovations such as Wawa pizza and burgers. The convenience store chain is also known for its coffee (195 million cups sold annually), its new line of specialty beverages (hot, cold, iced and frozen), and Wawa’s beverage line of dairy products, juices and teas.

According to Convenience Store News, Pennsylvania-based Wawa operates approximately 1,000 c-stores throughout the Northeast and Florida. The retailer currently has plans to double its footprint within the next decade.