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Wawa expands Grubhub delivery service to New Jersey

Fans of both brands can enjoy free delivery during Philadelphia football playoff games this winter

Wawa, PA, 2018-Jan-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wawa, Inc., today announced the company will be delivering to select locations in New Jersey through its partnership with Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB), the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company. Wawa’s first New Jersey store to offer delivery, located at 500 New Jersey Highway 38 in Cherry Hill, NJ, becomes Wawa’s seventh store overall to partner with Grubhub, joining Pennsylvania locations in Philadelphia, Bethlehem and Ardmore

“At Wawa, we believe we exist to go beyond filling orders but to fulfill the lives of our customers every day, and part of this belief means making ordering Wawa products as fast, easy and accessible as possible,” said Steve Hackett, Delivery Project Manager for Wawa. “By offering our customers the ability to order their favorite Wawa products from the comforts of their own home or office through the nation’s leading online and mobile food-ordering company in Grubhub, we can connect with and enhance the lives of more customers than ever before.”

“We’re excited to be Wawa’s first delivery partner and bring fans of this beloved chain their favorite menu items like famous hoagies and mac and cheese to enjoy from the comfort of home,“ said Stan Chia, chief operating officer of Grubhub. “We’re thrilled to provide the partnership and technology that will help Wawa reach new guests. I hope that diners are delighted to see this local favorite on Grubhub.”

Wawa and Grubhub first started offering delivery in late 2017. Now in seven stores, online delivery via Grubhub is available for most of Wawa’s foodservice products, as well as a limited number of beverages, chips, candy and desserts. In addition to the New Jersey location, Wawa stores that are currently offering delivery include:

Store #8037 in Bethlehem
741 East Broad St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018

#8064 in NE Philadelphia
3341 Grant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114

#66 in Ardmore, PA
195 West Lancaster Ave.
Ardmore, PA 19003

#161 in Center City, Philadelphia
2040 Hamilton St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130

#8013 2535 Aramingo Ave.
Philadelphia, PA

#247- 518 South 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA

Also, during the Philadelphia football playoff games this winter, Wawa delivery is FREE from our stores offering delivery. Customers can check Grubhub’s online or mobile platforms to see if their location is in the
delivery zones.

How it Works
Customers interested in ordering their favorite Wawa items online can go to wawadelivery.com or on Grubhub’s online and mobile platforms. Grubhub diners can simply type in their address to see if there is a Wawa available in
their area for delivery or pickup. Delivery fees, order minimums, menu items and hours may vary depending on location.

About Wawa, Inc.
Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Toward the end of the 19th Century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy farming and the family began a small processing plant in Wawa, PA in 1902. The milk business was a huge success, due to its quality, cleanliness and “certified” process. As home delivery of milk declined in the early 1960’s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson, opened the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 as an outlet for dairy products. Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for freshly prepared foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATMs. A chain of more than 780 convenience retail stores (over 590 offering gasoline), Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. The stores offer a large fresh food service selection, including Wawa brands such as custom prepared hoagies, freshly-brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, Specialty Beverages, and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks. In 2016 and 2017 Wawa was recognized in Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, a survey-based ranking of employers offering the best associate experiences and strongest opportunities. In 2017 Wawa was the recipient of a Silver Plate Award in the category of Retail & Specialty Foodservice by the International Foodservice Manufacturers’ Association during their 63rd Annual Award Event. Wawa was also designated as a 2017 Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

About Grubhub
Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB) is the nation’s leading online and mobile takeout food-ordering marketplace with the most comprehensive network of restaurant partners and largest active diner base. Dedicated to moving eating forward and connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, the company’s platforms and services strive to elevate food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub is proud to work with approximately 75,000 restaurant partners in over 1,300 U.S. cities and London. The Grubhub portfolio of brands includes Grubhub, Seamless, Eat24, AllMenus and MenuPages.

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CONTACT: public.relations@wawa.com
press@grubhub.com

SOURCE: Wawa, Inc.

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Wawa now hiring for its first stores in Northeast Florida

Opening of New Northeast Florida Market Stores Will Create More than 200 Jobs in Local Communities in 2017

Jacksonville, FL, 2017-Oct-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wawa Inc. is thrilled to announce that it is in the final stages of its launch into Northeast Florida with the first wave of new stores slated to open during the 4th quarter of 2017. Wawa’s store operations team has started accepting applications for jobs at the first stores it will open in Duval and Clay Counties and will begin interviews and hiring in September, 2017. Wawa’s Talent Acquisition team has already begun hiring for Customer Service Supervisors in both counties in anticipation of future store openings in 2017 and 2018.

To fill these 200 new jobs, all of which are new positions brought to the area through the development of the stores, Wawa is looking to hire Customer Service Supervisors, Night Supervisors and Customer Service Associates. In addition, Wawa continues to accept management applicants for future openings.

Wawa is hiring Customer Service and Supervisor positions for multiple locations. Applicants with Retail and/or food service experience are invited to apply for Customer Service Associate at salaries up to $13.50/hr. For those with additional supervisory experience, Night Supervisor positions are available up to $16.00/hr.

Wawa will be hosting two hiring fairs:

Friday, Sept. 29 from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Homewood Suites by Hilton-Jacksonville South/St. John’s Center
10434 Midtown Parkway, Jacksonville, FL.

Tuesday, October 3 from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Homewood Suites by Hilton-Jacksonville South/St. John’s Center
10434 Midtown Parkway, Jacksonville, FL.

Wawa hiring managers recommend prospective candidates with prior restaurant/retail experience to apply to the career site prior to attending the hiring fair.

“We are thrilled to start writing the next chapter of Wawa’s expansion story here in Northeast Florida and the most exciting part of that story begins when we start to add new associates to our rapidly growing Wawa family,” said Stephanie Mooningham, Wawa Area Manager. “Our team is looking forward to being able to provide more than 200 new job opportunities to enthusiastic associates in Northeast Florida throughout 2017, and continuing to see that number increase as we grow our stores and open more locations in our communities for years to come.”

To apply for a position, please visit www.wawa.com/careers .

About Wawa’s Benefits
Wawa wants all associates to be happy and healthy. The generous benefits offered are designed to fit associates’ lifestyles, while helping them build and plan for a great future. Here is a preview of some of the benefits offered to eligible Wawa associates (including dependent and spousal/domestic partner):

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Wawa, Inc. 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Management 40 hour work weeks
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
  • Wellness Reimbursement, Programs & Screenings
  • Paid Personal Time Off
  • Educational Assistance Plan

More About Wawa’s Florida Expansion

Wawa plans to open 25 – 30 stores every year throughout the State of Florida for the next several years. Each new Wawa store will employ nearly 40 associates, all of which are new positions brought to the area through the development of the stores. Associates in these full and part-time positions will not only receive competitive salaries and health benefits but will have the opportunity to earn stock in Wawa’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

About Wawa, Inc.
Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Toward the end of the 19th Century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy farming and the family began a small processing plant in Wawa, PA in 1902. The milk business was a huge success, due to its quality, cleanliness and “certified” process. As home delivery of milk declined in the early 1960’s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson, opened the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 as an outlet for dairy products. Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for fresh, built-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATMs. In July of 2015, Wawa was named “America’s Most Beloved Convenience Store” by a Market Force study of 7,000 consumers, winning with the highest “composite loyalty score” of 68 percent, and taking first place in the fresh food category and in 2016 Wawa was recognized in Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, a survey-based ranking of employers offering the best associate experiences and strongest opportunities. Wawa was recently designated as a 2017 Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. A chain of more than 750 convenience retail stores (over 550 offering gasoline), Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. The stores offer a large fresh food service selection, including Wawa brands such as built-to-order hoagies, freshly brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, built-to-order Specialty Beverages, and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks.

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CONTACT: Lori Bruce
Wawa, Inc.
Lori.a.bruce@wawa.com

SOURCE:  Wawa, Inc.

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Wawa and The Wawa Foundation launch in-store crisis campaign for American Red Cross Hurricane Irma disaster relief efforts

Wawa, PA, 2017-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wawa, Inc. and The Wawa Foundation Inc. today announced the launch of a chain-wide, in-store crisis campaign, designed to provide disaster relief assistance to those communities most affected by Hurricane Irma. The campaign is being held in partnership with the American Red Cross and allows customers to help contribute to Hurricane Irma disaster relief by adding $1, $3, or $5 to their Wawa purchase at checkout.

The campaign will run from Sept. 12 through Sept. 22 in all of Wawa’s over 760 stores throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. All donations made through The Wawa Foundation’s campaign will be donated to the Red Cross and will be designated specifically for Hurricane Irma disaster relief efforts. These funds will be used to help the Red Cross provide immediate and vital support to those communities suffering from the effects of Hurricane Irma.

“All of us at Wawa join the entire country in our support and hope that we can all weather these storms together. We believe we have a responsibility to provide assistance and aid to those in need especially within the communities we serve. Wawa has always had a strong commitment to providing crisis response and assisting those in need, and we’ve been partnering with the American Red Cross in these kinds of efforts for decades” said Chris Gheysens, Wawa’s CEO.

In addition to customer donations, The Wawa Foundation will be making its own $250,000 donation to the campaign.

About Wawa, Inc.
Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Toward the end of the 19th Century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy farming and the family began a small processing plant in
Wawa, PA in 1902. The milk business was a huge success, due to its quality, cleanliness and “certified” process. As home delivery of milk declined in the early 1960s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson, opened the first Wawa Food
Market in 1964 as an outlet for dairy products. Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for fresh, built-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATMs. In 2015, Wawa was named “America’s Most
Beloved Convenience Store” by a Market Force study of 7,000 consumers, and in 2016 and 2017 Wawa was recognized in Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, a survey-based ranking of employers offering the best associate experiences and strongest opportunities. A chain of more than 760 convenience retail stores (550 offering gasoline), Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida.

About The Wawa Foundation
The Wawa Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Wawa, Inc. to support the company’s charitable giving and philanthropic activities, and ultimately to help build stronger communities. The Wawa Foundation focuses its support on organizations committed to health, hunger and everyday heroes through local, state and national grants and / or in-store fundraising, such as, donation boxes and point-of-purchase scan materials.

SOURCE:  Wawa, Inc.

CONTACT: public.relations@wawa.com

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Wawa opens its first two stores in Broward County, Florida

Double Header Broward County Grand Opening Celebrations Include Charitable Hoagie Building Competitions, Partnership with Feeding South Florida, Broward County Boys & Girls Clubs, Special Giveaways, FREE Coffee and More!

Broward County, FL, 2017-Jul-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wawa Inc., today (July 27, 2017) announced the grand opening of its first two stores in Broward County, Florida–Wawa’s southernmost locations to date. On Thursday, July 27, 2017 Wawa is hosting a doubleheader grand opening celebration to officially launch Wawa’s first locations in Broward County. The stores will be located at:

 4290 Davie Rd. Extension Davie, FL
 3601 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL

Each of the in-store celebrations will include a ribbon cutting and Hoagies for Heroes hoagie-building competition benefiting local charities identified by the local fire and police from each area. As Wawa opens its first two stores in the Broward County market, Wawa is also launching hunger fighting initiatives through its “Lending a Helping Hoagie Program”, donating a portion of hoagie sales for these two stores (up to $5,000 per store) to Feeding South Florida with a goal of donating $10,000 in one week to help fight hunger in the Broward County community. In addition, The Wawa Foundation will announce its support of local hunger fighting initiatives in each community through $2,500 grants to two local chapters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County to be used for the Snack & Supper programs.

In addition, each grand opening will feature special giveaways, music, surprises and more! Wawa will also be giving away FREE any size coffee, all day, at each of the two new locations for ten days. The first 100 people through the door at 8:00 a.m. at each location get special prizes while supplies last!

“We are thrilled to celebrate our official entrance into the Broward County region as we spread our wings to serve more customers and communities and fulfill more lives in Southeast Florida each day,” said Cathy Pulos, Executive VP & Chief Operations Officer for Wawa. “Opening our first locations in Broward County—our southernmost stores to date—is a significant step toward furthering our ability to invest in Florida by building new stores and creating more jobs. We can’t wait to continue our Florida expansion and look forward to connecting with our homecoming customers and introducing ourselves to new customers throughout the rest of 2017!”

Wawa Broward County Double Header Grand Opening Events Details
During each grand opening; police and firefighters; Wawa officials and associates, customers; and Wawa’s mascot, Wally Goose, will join in a ceremonial ribbon cutting at each of the locations. The events will proceed as follows:

Ribbon Cutting #1: 4290 Davie Rd. Extension Davie, FL 8 a.m. doors open, 10 a.m. Ribbon Cutting celebration begins
 First 100 customers through the door at 8:00 a.m. at this location will receive special surprises including Wawa gift cards
 10:00 a.m. – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony featuring Wawa associates and community members joining a parade of Wawa’s Florida and Fuel milestones
 Fuel Price “Reveal” to showcase special pricing for grand opening
 Remarks by Town of Davie Mayor Judy Paul
 Feeding South Florida representatives join Wawa to officially kick off the week-long “Lending a Helping Hoagie” campaign. As Wawa opens two stores in one day in Broward County, Wawa has committed to donating a portion of hoagie sales (up to $5,000 per store) to Feeding South Florida to help fight hunger in Broward
 Boys & Girls Club representatives from the local Broward County Davie Boys & Girls Club,
 A charitable Hoagies for Heroes hoagie-building competition featuring Davie Fire & Rescue and Davie Police with donations given to charities selected by the participants
 Wawa’s EVP & COO Cathy Pulos, will discuss the milestone and Wawa’s continued expansion in Florida

Grand Opening #2: 3601 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 8 a.m. doors open, 1:00 p.m. celebration begins
 First 100 customers through the door at 8:00 a.m. at this location will receive special surprises including free coffee, hoagies or smoothies for a month or two free tanks of Wawa gasoline.
 1:00 p.m. Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in which Wawa associates and community members will join in a parade of Wawa Florida Milestones
 Remarks by Pompano Beach Mayor Lamar Fisher
 Feeding South representatives join Wawa to officially kick off a week of “Lending a Helping Hoagie” campaign. As Wawa opens two stores in one day in Broward County, Wawa has committed to donating a portion of hoagie sales (up to $5,000 per store) to Feeding South Florida to help fight hunger in Broward
 Boys & Girls Club representatives from the local Broward County Pompano Beach Boys & Girls Club
 A charitable Hoagies for Heroes hoagie-building competition featuring Broward County Sheriff’s
 Wawa’s EVP & COO Cathy Pulos, will discuss the milestone and Wawa’s continued expansion in Florida

Hoagies for Heroes Competition
Both grand opening events will include a charitable Hoagies for Heroes contest, as representatives from local fire and police, or their designated charity representatives, face off in a battle of bravery, skill and sandwich-making expertise. Each team will be challenged to see who can build the most hoagies in three minutes in the traditional Wawa way. Wawa will conclude the Hoagies for Heroes competitions by making charitable donations of $1,000 to each local charity selected by each team.

About Wawa’s Florida Expansion
In 2016, Wawa celebrated its historic 100th store opening in the state of Florida. To date, Wawa has opened more than 115 stores in Florida and throughout 2017 plans to open 11 stores in Palm Beach and Broward Counties and another 10 – 12 in 2018. Within the next five years, Wawa plans to make the South Florida region of Palm Beach and Broward Counties home to 50 new Wawa stores. Wawa will also continue to open stores statewide, including 30 new Florida stores in 2017, and 25 – 30 Florida stores per year for the next several years.

The store openings in Palm Beach and Broward Counties will bring an estimated 400 new jobs to the community. Associates in these full and part-time positions will not only receive competitive salaries and health benefits but will have the opportunity to be enrolled in Wawa’s employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) Wawa Associates own more than 41% of Wawa through the ESOP. The new Wawa stores will offer customers numerous Wawa brands, such as the award- Wawa’s hot breakfast sandwich; Wawa’s new line of specialty beverages (hot, cold, iced and frozen); Wawa Bakery; Wawa’s built-to-order hoagies (80 million sold annually); and Wawa’s beverage line of juices and teas.

About Wawa, Inc.
Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Toward the end of the 19th Century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy farming and the family began a small processing plant in  Wawa, PA in 1902. The milk business was a huge success, due to its quality, cleanliness and “certified” process. As home delivery of milk declined in the early 1960’s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson, opened the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 as an outlet for dairy products. Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for fresh, built-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATM’s. In 2015, Wawa was named “America’s Most Beloved Convenience Store” by a Market Force study of 7,000 consumers, and in 2016 Wawa was recognized in Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, a survey-based ranking of employers offering the best associate experiences and strongest opportunities. A chain of more than 760 convenience retail stores (550 offering gasoline), Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. The stores offer a large fresh food service selection, including Wawa brands such as built-to-order hoagies, freshly-brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, built-to-order Specialty Beverages, and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks.

CONTACT:

public.relations@wawa.com

Source: Wawa, Inc.

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Wawa adds Cold Brew coffee to its hand-crafted specialty beverage program

Wawa, PA, 2017-Jul-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wawa is thrilled to announce that delicious Cold Brew coffee is now available in all stores chain-wide as part of Wawa’s hand-crafted specialty beverage program. Available in two flavors of traditional black or sweet cream and both 16 oz. and 24 oz. sizes, Wawa Cold Brew incorporates a slow steeping process using Wawa unique coffee beans to deliver a smooth, full body flavor.

Made with just two ingredients—water and coffee—Wawa’s traditional black Cold Brew includes no added preservatives or additives, while the sweet cream variety includes the addition of Wawa’s classic sweet cream. Wawa Cold Brew is made through a small-batch process using triple-filtered water and low temperature extraction which delivers a smooth, bold coffee experience with very low acidity and virtually no bitterness.

“Providing our customers with their morning cup of coffee or afternoon pick-me-up has been part of Wawa’s heritage for many years, and we couldn’t be more excited to offer Cold Brew coffee at all of our stores,” said Mike Sherlock, Chief Fresh Food & Beverage Officer for Wawa. “Keeping up with consumer trends and customer demand has been part of Wawa’s culture since the very beginning. So, it was only natural for us to make this new, delicious addition to our growing list of hand-crafted specialty beverages that already includes smoothies, frozen cappuccinos, iced and hot lattes, and more. Here’s a toast to all those who stop by our stores to grab our new Cold Brew coffee!”

About Wawa, Inc.
Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Toward the end of the 19th Century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy farming and the family began a small processing plant in Wawa, PA in 1902. The milk business was a huge success, due to its quality, cleanliness and “certified” process. As home delivery of milk declined in the early 1960’s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson, opened the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 as an outlet for dairy products. Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for freshly prepared foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATMs. A chain of more than 750 convenience retail stores (over 500 offering gasoline), Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. The stores offer a large fresh food service selection, including Wawa brands such as custom prepared hoagies, freshly-brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, Specialty Beverages, and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks. In 2016 Wawa was recognized in Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, a survey-based ranking of employers offering the best associate experiences and strongest opportunities. In 2017 Wawa was the recipient of a Silver Plate Award in the category of Retail & Specialty Foodservice by the International Foodservice Manufacturers’ Association during their 63rd Annual Award Event. Wawa was also designated as a 2017 Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

CONTACT:

public.relations@wawa.com

Source: WAWA Inc.

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Wawa to open its first store in Washington, D.C. in December

  • Wawa Unveils 1st Store Location, Renderings, and D.C. Expansion Plans
  • Wawa Fans Visit Wawa D.C. Fan Celebration Area Outside of Newseum to Share in Festivities

Washington, D.C., 2017-Jun-17 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Wawa Inc. today (June 13, 2017) announced its expansion into the Washington, D.C. market with its first store located at 1111 19th St., N.W. Washington, D.C., set to open in December. To introduce the company to the community before it officially opens its doors, Wawa hosted local developers, real estate teams and local officials at the Newseum for a Community Partnership Event, a networking and educational occasion meant to familiarize the community with Wawa’s offering, people, culture and expected economic and community impact.

During the event, Wawa’s leadership team met with officials and community members to share plans for upcoming expansion into the Washington, D.C., market over the next several years. While Wawa’s Community Partnership event was focused on the Real Estate partners and development community, Wawa fans were encouraged to visit the Wawa D.C. Fan Celebration Area outside the Newseum, which included a number of special elements for Wawa fans who had expressed excitement about Wawa’s entrance into the D.C. market. This included a meet-and-greet with Wawa mascots, Wally and Shorti; a selfie station complete with Wawa props; Wawa giveaways and a live-streaming of the invite-only Community Partnership presentation.

“We are thrilled to start expanding into the Washington, D.C., market and bring our urban store design to this incredible community,” said Chris Gheysens, Wawa’s President and CEO. “While we currently have stores throughout Virginia and Maryland, we look forward to bringing our unique mix of quality and convenience to residents of our nation’s capital by providing a unique, restaurant-style location created specifically for the D.C. customer.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and support from our D.C.-area fans who are already eagerly anticipating Wawa opening in their city, and we can’t wait to open our doors to our D.C. friends and neighbors for the first time this December.”

About Wawa’s D.C. Community Partnership Event
The invitation-only event included local officials, Wawa executives and key community members, who provided an overview of Wawa’s expansion plans. Wawa President and CEO Chris Gheysens, Wawa Sr. V.P. Chief Real Estate Officer Brian Schaller, and members of Wawa’s Real Estate and Store Operations’ teams provided a glimpse into Wawa’s lengthy history, unique offering, and an overview of expansion plans. Key event happenings included:

– Unveiling of Wawa’s Washington, D.C., store design and first location
– Announcement of plans for continued expansion in the market
– Market projections for the next 2-5 years
– Areas and D.C. neighborhoods being considered

“We couldn’t be more excited to begin our expansion throughout Washington, D.C., and provide our unique brand of appetizing convenience to so many new customers,” said Brian Schaller, Wawa’s Sr. VP and Chief Real Estate Officer. “By opening stores within the District, we will expand our brand awareness to the 600,000 residents and 700,000 daytime employees, including 200,000 millennials, who live and work in the District. In addition, we are extremely excited to serve the 21 million visitors who travel to Washington, D.C., each year, many of whom are already familiar with Wawa.”

About Wawa’s First Washington, D.C. Store
Wawa’s first Washington, D.C., store, located on 1111 19th St., will be Wawa’s largest store to date with 9,200 square feet. This one-of-a-kind store will feature the latest in Wawa’s offering with an upscale urban feel, indoor and outdoor seating, as well as an interactive digital experience all in the heart of the district. Highlights of the store will include floor-to-ceiling windows; exterior patio seating for customers; upscale, custom interior tables and bar seating, allowing customers to take a moment for themselves; large, interactive screens creating a social experience in-store; free Wifi for Wawa’s busy, on-the-go customers; and Wawa’s largest interior to date, offering Wawa’s signature foods and specialty beverages along with Wawa’s newest offers, including custom salads and nitro cold brew coffee.

Wawa’s Continued Expansion
Wawa plans to open 25 stores in the mid-Atlantic and 25 new stores in the Florida market each year for the next several years, including five to 10 stores in the Washington, D.C., market in the next two to three years. Each new
Wawa store will employ nearly 40 associates, with Wawa’s urban models employing close to 100 associates per store. All of these associate roles are new positions brought to the area through the development of the stores. Associates in these full- and part-time positions will not only receive competitive salaries and health benefits but will have the opportunity to receive educational assistance through tuition reimbursement and stock in Wawa’s employee stock ownership plan. Wawa will also continue its ongoing expansion in the surrounding Counties in Maryland and Virginia to further our brand expansion.

About Wawa, Inc.
Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Toward the end of the 19th Century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy farming and the family began a small processing plant in
Wawa, PA in 1902. The milk business was a huge success, due to its quality, cleanliness and “certified” process. As home delivery of milk declined in the early 1960’s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson, opened the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 as an outlet for dairy products. Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for fresh, built-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATMs. In 2016 Wawa was recognized in Forbes as one
of America’s Best Large Employers, a survey-based ranking of employers offering the best associate experiences and strongest opportunities. In 2017 Wawa was the recipient of a Silver Plate Award in the category of Retail &
Specialty Foodservice by the International Foodservice Manufacturers’ Association during their 63rd Annual Award Event. Wawa was also designated as a 2017 Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. A chain of more than 750 stores, Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. The stores offer a large fresh food service selection, including Wawa brands such as built-to-order hoagies, freshly-brewed coffee, freshly made Specialty Beverages, and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks.

CONTACT:

public.relations@wawa.com

Source: Wawa Inc.

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New mobile ordering now available for all Rewards members through Wawa mobile app

New Mobile Ordering Option Provides Added Convenience and Value for All Wawa Rewards Members, with a registered gift card, across Wawa’s Six-State Operating Area

Wawa, PA, 2017-May-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ordering Wawa’s fresh food and beverages is about to get a lot more convenient for Wawa Rewards members! Beginning May 17, 2017, Wawa will officially announce that mobile ordering is available for all Wawa Rewards members at all stores across its six-state operating area through the Wawa mobile app. Customers can order their favorite Wawa built-to-order food and beverages through their mobile device, whenever and wherever they want.

According to a recent survey of Wawa Rewards members, more than 67 percent of respondents said they have ordered or purchased food using their phone within the last month. As more customers use mobile apps for ordering and purchases, Wawa introduced the mobile ordering option to give customers more flexibility when it comes to placing orders for their freshly made Wawa foods and drinks.

“We are thrilled to offer this exciting new enhancement as an added convenience to our Wawa Rewards members at all of our stores,” said Jim Morey, Wawa’s Executive Vice President. “At Wawa, we exist to go beyond filling customer orders, to fulfill customers’ lives every day. This new mobile ordering enhancement takes that commitment to the next level. We recognize that our customers are increasingly busy and constantly on-the-go, and by offering mobile ordering, we will be able to offer a convenience that allows our customers to order wherever they are, at any time they want.”

In addition to mobile ordering, Wawa customers can use the Wawa app to:
• Pay in-store with a registered gift card.
• Sign up for, earn and redeem Wawa Rewards.
• Check hours of operation and find directions to the nearest Wawa.
• Check fuel prices and get real-time fuel prices at Wawa fuel stores.
• View nutrition information and plan a meal.

About Wawa Rewards

The Wawa mobile app which features the Wawa Rewards program is free and can be downloaded using the App Store for Apple devices and through Google Play for Android devices. Register a Wawa gift card to earn Wawa Rewards, place mobile orders and check your balance. Reload your card anytime. Free Xfinity Wi-Fi in all Wawa stores makes using the app and paying in-stores even easier and faster.

Wawa Rewards launched in January of 2015, and all of Wawa’s 750 stores accept mobile payments through the Wawa mobile app, enabling customers to make in-store purchases with more convenience than ever before, using a registered Wawa gift card from their smartphones. In 2016, more than ten million rewards were distributed to members.

For more information on Wawa Rewards visit www.wawarewards.com.

About Wawa, Inc.

Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Toward the end of the 19th Century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy farming and the family began a small processing plant in Wawa, PA in 1902. The milk business was a huge success, due to its quality, cleanliness and “certified” process. As home delivery of milk declined in the early 1960’s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson, opened the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 as an outlet for dairy products. Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for fresh, built-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATMs. In 2015, Wawa was named “America’s Most Beloved Convenience Store” by a Market Force study of 7,000 consumers, and in 2016 Wawa was recognized in Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, a survey-based ranking of employers offering the best associate experiences and strongest opportunities. A chain of more than 750 convenience retail stores (510 offering gasoline), Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida.

Contact:
public.relations@wawa.com

Source: Wawa, Inc.

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Wawa selects Harmelin Media as its Media Agency

Philadelphia, PA, 2016-Dec-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harmelin Media announced that they have been selected as Wawa’s Media Agency of Record effective January 1, 2017.

Harmelin will be responsible for various media channels including TV, radio, out-of-home, digital channels and sports sponsorships. External View Consulting Group, a national agency search consultancy, assisted in managing the agency search process.

“We are looking forward to working with Harmelin Media in continuing our growth and supporting the Wawa brand,” said Lisa Wollan, Head of Consumer Insights and Brand Strategy for Wawa.

Mary Meder, President at Harmelin Media said, “We are thrilled to be working with Wawa – they are an iconic brand and their culture meshes so well with Harmelin’s. We look forward to delivering results and continuing to innovate for Wawa through new and strategic media formats.”

ABOUT HARMELIN MEDIA
Harmelin Media specializes in strategic media solutions, and has more than 30 years of experience helping clients navigate a rapidly changing media landscape across traditional, digital and lifestyle forms. The firm has grown to more than $540 million in billings and 220 employees with a diverse client roster including Fortune 500 companies and is now one of the largest independent media service firms in the United States. For more information, visit www.Harmelin.com, or connect with us on Twitter @harmelinmedia or Facebook www.facebook.com/HarmelinMedia.

ABOUT WAWA
Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey and evolved into dairy farming in Wawa, Pa, in 1902, followed by the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 in Folsom, PA, Today, Wawa is famous for fresh, built-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATM’s. A chain of more than 730 convenience retail stores (over 500 offering gasoline), Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. All stores offer a selection of fresh foods , including Wawa brands such as built-to-order hoagies, freshly brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, built to-order Specialty Beverages, and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks.

Contacts:
Harmelin Media
Lucia Norman
610.668.7900 x1150
lnorman@harmelin.com
Wawa, Inc.
Public.relations@wawa.com

Source: Wawa, Inc.

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Wawa announces the opening of its 500th fuel store at Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

In Honor of Veterans Day, Wawa Honors Special Veterans, Hosts a Hoagie-Building Competition and Awards 500 Gallons of Fuel to USO for a Returning Hero

Cheltenham, PA, 2016-Nov-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wawa Inc., today (November 9, 2016) announced a major milestone in its more-than-50-year history—the grand opening of its 500th fuel store, located at 8250 Limekiln Pike in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. On Thursday, November 10, at 10:00 a.m., the grand opening celebration of Wawa’s 500th fuel store located at 8250 Limekiln Pike in Cheltenham will begin. Representatives from the Horsham, Pennsylvania, Air and Army National Guard; Liberty USO; Cheltenham Township and Pennsylvania state representatives; Cheltenham Fire and Police; local veterans and military members; Wawa associates and customers; and Wawa’s mascot, Wally Goose, will join in the ceremony. The event will include a charitable Hoagies for Heroes hoagie-building competition, as representatives from the Cheltenham Fire and Police and the Horsham Air and Army National Guard face off in a battle of bravery, skill and sandwich-making expertise. Each team will be challenged to see who can build the most hoagies in three minutes in the traditional Wawa way. Wawa will conclude the Hoagies for Heroes competitions by presenting checks on behalf of the winning and runner up teams, for $1,000 to the charities of their choice.

In addition to the fuel milestone and in honor of Veterans Day, which takes place the next day, this historic celebration will recognize the men and women of our armed forces with a special tribute to our country’s veterans and a charitable hoagie-building competition between members of the Horsham Air and Army Guard and the Cheltenham Fire and Police. As part of the grand opening, Wawa will offer free any-size coffee to all customers, all day at this location. In anticipation of Veterans Day, Wawa will host a care package assembly station where members of the public can assemble a care package with Wawa coffee, goodies and, if they wish, write a handwritten letter of appreciation. All care packages will be shipped by the USO to deployed troops in time for the holidays.

“When we determined our 500th fuel store grand opening was happening the day before Veterans Day, we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than by paying tribute to the men and women who protect the freedoms we all enjoy,” said Brian Schaller, Wawa’s Vice President of Fuel. “Today we honor the associates and customers who have helped us achieve this milestone, as well as our heroes who make our communities and our country such a special place. It’s hard to believe in just 20 years we’ve grown to now include 500 Wawa stores offering quality fuel across six states. We are so honored to fuel our customers not only in the morning or afternoon with a cup of coffee and a sandwich, but to get them on their way by selling more gallons per site than anyone else in the United States and being a market share leader in every market we serve as reported by the Oil Price Information Service. We look forward to continuing to open more stores and to serve more customers than ever before!”

Since opening its first fuel store in 1996 in Millsboro, Delaware, Wawa has expanded to offer fuel at 500 out of its more than 730 stores across its six-state operating area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. Wawa sells diesel in over 400 of its fuel stores. In 2015 Wawa launched the Wawa Credit Card featuring a rewards program for fuel purchases at Wawa https://www.wawa.com/wawacreditcard/. Today, Wawa sells over 2% of all the fuel sold in the country and earlier in 2016 opened its first store to offer cleaner burning CNG as a vehicle fueling option for customers.

CONTACT:
public.relations@wawa.com

Source: Wawa Inc.

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Wawa and New Jersey Devils team up to provide unique experience to fans attending events at Prudential Center

NEWARK, N.J., 2016-Nov-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The New Jersey Devils, Prudential Center and Wawa, Inc. today (November 1, 2016) announced a multi-year agreement naming Wawa a proud partner and the Official Breakfast Sandwich of the three-time Stanley Cup Champion hockey club and world-renowned arena in Newark, N.J. As part of the partnership, Wawa and the Devils will team up on promotions throughout the year providing fans attending events at Prudential Center with a unique experience.

“As the state with the most Wawa stores and the home of some of Wawa’s first locations, our history is deeply rooted in New Jersey, and we are thrilled to have a partnership with the true Jersey team, the New Jersey Devils,” said Chris Gheysens, Wawa President & CEO. “As we continue our expansion into North Jersey, we hope this partnership with Prudential Center and the Devils will allow us to make more connections with more customers than ever before, and introduce some of the best fans in hockey to more of Wawa’s built-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, built-to-order breakfast hoagies, wraps and our famous Sizzli® Breakfast Sandwich.”

“As a Jersey kid who grew up on Shorti Hoagies I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Wawa to the Devils and Prudential Center family,” said Adam Davis, Chief Revenue Officer, New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center. “Our One Jersey movement is about celebrating the best of New Jersey and Wawa certainly fits that bill. We look forward to creating a fun, engaging partnership that helps Wawa reach a new audience.”

Throughout the season, the Devils, Wawa and the Prudential Center will work together to add value to the fan experience through a variety of promotions, including opportunities to receive Wawa coupons and fan gear. Wawa will also have a presence at Prudential Center through signage and other activations during events throughout the year.

“Today, Wawa operates 241 stores in New Jersey and has significant plans for expansion throughout the Garden State, including a special emphasis on building up our presence in the North Jersey market,” said Gheysens. “We couldn’t be more excited to spread our wings into the communities of Devils’ fans throughout the state.”

About Wawa, Inc.

Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Toward the end of the 19th Century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy farming and the family began a small processing plant in Wawa, PA in 1902. The milk business was a huge success, due to its quality, cleanliness and “certified” process. As home delivery of milk declined in the early 1960’s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson, opened the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 as an outlet for dairy products. Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for fresh, built-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATM’s. In 2015, Wawa was named “America’s Most Beloved Convenience Store” by a Market Force study of 7,000 consumers, and in 2016 Wawa was recognized in Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, a survey-based ranking of employers offering the best associate experiences and strongest opportunities. A chain of more than 700 convenience retail stores (500 offering gasoline), Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. The stores offer a large fresh food service selection, including Wawa brands such as built-to-order hoagies, freshly-brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, built-to-order Specialty Beverages, and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks.

About the New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils are part of the 30-team National Hockey League, with teams throughout the United States and Canada. Established in 1982, the team is in its 34th season in the Garden State. During that time, the Devils have won three Stanley Cup Championships: 1995, 2000 and 2003. For more information about the Devils, visit NewJerseyDevils.com and follow the team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @NJDevils.

About Prudential Center

Prudential Center is a world-class sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Opened in October 2007, the state-of-the-art arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program, and more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events each year. Ranked in the Top 10 nationally by Pollstar, Billboard and Venues Today, Prudential Center is recognized as one of the premier venues in the United States, and welcomes 1.75 million guests annually. For more information about Prudential Center, visit PruCenter.com and follow the arena on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @PruCenter.

Contact:

Kerry Graue
Prudential Center
KGraue@prucenter.com
973-757-6246

Source:  Wawa, Inc.

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Wawa and Sheetz to provide boxed lunches at the USS John P. Murtha Commissioning Ceremony

PHILADELPHIA, 2016-Oct-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Wawa, Inc. and Sheetz, Inc. are pleased to work together to provide boxed lunches at the USS John P. Murtha Commissioning Ceremony, honoring the late great Congressman from Pennsylvania, the people of his district, the ship, and its crew. Seven thousand guests are anticipated to gather for the commissioning ceremony at the Navy League in Philadelphia, including Congressman Murtha’s family representatives, 500 members of the ship’s family, local officials, and leadership from Wawa and Sheetz. Together, Wawa and Sheetz will offer lunches that include popular items from each company’s menu to all guests.

“We at Sheetz are truly honored to come together with Wawa in support of the USS John P. Murtha Ceremony. The entire Sheetz family is humbled by this extraordinary opportunity to honor the late, great Congressman from one of our hometown heritage markets. Congressman Murtha’s service contributed greatly to the Johnstown community, his larger district and the entire country, and his commitment and dedication will not be forgotten,” said Joe Sheetz, President and CEO of Sheetz.

“All of us at Wawa are proud to team up with Sheetz to represent our state and celebrate this important, historic event,” said Chris Gheysens, President and CEO of Wawa. “As two companies committed to bringing our customers and communities together, we feel privileged to be a part of this ceremony and to have the chance to honor Pennsylvania’s longest serving congressman and decorated combat veteran who has done so much for citizens and veterans across the Commonwealth and beyond.  Honoring those who serve in our nation’s defense is especially important to us, and we are delighted to serve the ship’s crew and guests at this event.”

The naval commissioning ceremony has been a tradition since 1775. It is the most significant event in the life of the ship. The commissioning is the final event that brings a ship to life and marks the entrance of a man-of-war into the naval forces of her nation.

For more information, visit www.ussjohnpmurthacommissioning.org

About Wawa, Inc.

Wawa, Inc., a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey.  Toward the end of the 19th Century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy farming and the family began a small processing plant in Wawa, Pa, in 1902.  The milk business was a huge success, due to its quality, cleanliness and “certified” process.  As home delivery of milk declined in the early 1960’s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson, opened the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 in Folsom, PAas an outlet for dairy products.  Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for fresh, built-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATM’s.  In July of 2015, Wawa was named “America’s Most Beloved Convenience Store” by a Market Force study of 7,000 consumers, winning with the highest “composite loyalty score” of 68 percent, and taking first place in the fresh food category. A chain of more than 730 convenience retail stores (over 490 offering gasoline), Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia and Florida. All stores are open 24×7 and offer a large fresh food service selection, including Wawa brands such as built-to-order hoagies, freshly-brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, built-to-order Specialty Beverages, and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks.

About Sheetz, Inc.

Established in 1952 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Sheetz, Inc. is one of America’s fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience restaurant chains, with more than $7 billion in annual revenue and more than 17,500 employees. The company operates 537 locations throughout Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio and West Virginia. Sheetz provides an award-winning menu of MTO® subs, sandwiches and salads, which are ordered through unique touch-screen order point terminals. Additionally, Sheetz offers a full line of specialty coffee drinks and smoothies that are hand-made by fully trained baristas. Sheetz currently ranks on the Best Places to Work list in North Carolina, Ohio and Virginia, and has been on the list in Pennsylvania for fourteen consecutive years. Most recently, Sheetz was ranked #87 on the Fortune Magazine Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list.  Additionally, Sheetz is recognized as a top place to work for Millennials and Women.  All Sheetz convenience restaurants are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information, visit www.sheetz.com.

For further information:
Lori Bruce
Wawa, Inc.
610.358.8039
Lori.a.bruce@wawa.com

Bill Mayer
Sheetz, Inc.
814.946.3611
wmayer@sheetz.com

SOURCE: Sheetz, Inc.