Wawa announces plans to open stores in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana
A popular convenience store chain to the east and south is coming to the Tri-State region.
Wawa said it's setting its sights on Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky to launch stores sometime after 2025.
Specific locations are set to be announced sometime next year.
"At Wawa, growth means strengthening our existing markets as well as expanding to both adjacent and new markets so we can reach new friends and neighbors and welcome them as part of our extended family," Wawa President and CEO Chris Gheysens said in a statement. "These markets are the perfect places for Wawa to expand based on their strong business communities, their family-like atmosphere, and the confidence that our unique offer and amazing associates will be welcomed by these communities. We look forward to bringing our freshly prepared food, specialty beverages, fuel, and convenience services to these new areas all while creating new jobs and meaningful community support."
The exact number of stores in each state will be announced next year.
"We couldn't be more excited to announce our growth plans in these markets as we will soon serve more people in new communities with our unique brand and offer," Wawa real estate Vice President John Poplawski said in a statement. "We can't wait to reconnect with those that know us from existing markets and meet new friends and neighbors come 2025 and beyond!"