Wawa factor: Tallahassee tagged for Wawa expansion
Looks like Tallahassee will soon get a Wawa.
The company announced its expansion plans in the Florida Panhandle, including the capital city, and South Alabama in the next few years.
No specific Tallahassee sites are yet included on the company website that lists stores that are coming soon, but the company issued the following statement:
“Wawa is actively looking into potential sites for new stores in the Florida markets of Pensacola, Panama City, and Tallahassee, along with Mobile, Alabama. Current plans are for Wawa to open up to 40 stores in these markets with the first stores expected to open in 2024.
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“Over the years, we’ve been delighted to hear from so many people from so many areas, who are interested in having a Wawa closer to home. We couldn’t be more excited to bring Wawa’s one-of-a-kind brand and offering to these new markets in the near future,” said John Poplawski, vice president of Real Estate for Wawa. “We look forward to expanding beyond our current reach and serving these new markets with our quality fresh food and beverages and, as always, our deep commitment to the communities in which we operate.”
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The convenience store chain has more than 850 retail stores nationwide, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. The nearest WaWa to the capita is currently in Gainesville.
Wawa has a loyal customer base that touts the chain's fresh foods, including made-to-order hoagies. It's also known for fresh coffee and lattes, along with smoothies and other foods and beverages.
In addition, customers can make custom salads, sandwiches and rice bowls. Wawa even has vegetarian offerings including a breakfast sandwich that includes a meat-free Beyond Breakfast Sausage.
Wawa stores also include a grocery section, where customers can find pantry staples like peanut butter, tuna and microwavable ramen. Nonfood items such as plates, paper towels and lighter fluid for grilling are also on the grocery shelf.
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