Wawa - Why They're Successful
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Episode Description: Wawa is a beloved regional chain of convenience stores. This video tries to identify the biggest reasons behind their success.
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@TrekkieMoto 11 ай бұрын
Just yesterday, a friend of mine NAILED a description of Wawa as being the only place in Pennsylvania where another customer will hold the door open for you before trying to run you over in the parking lot. All Wawas have these double doors that encourage "door etiquette" from customers, especially when you see someone holding a bunch of coffees, etc. But the traffic flow around the gas pumps and parking spaces is a bit crazy.
@jdonns2221 11 ай бұрын
The parking lot is a lawless wasteland.
@compassioncampaigner728 11 ай бұрын
Agreed - hah ha
@jpmiller3442 11 ай бұрын
Same for Kwik trips in MN/WI
@Trippolette3 11 ай бұрын
I always joke with people about how 25% of all car accidents in America happen in Wawa parking lots, and a lot of times, people believe me.
@Slantir 11 ай бұрын
driving in philadelphia is a boxing match if you're behind the wheel and a no continue game of Frogger if you're a pedestrian
@jerrardbeasley4247 11 ай бұрын
Wawa showed up in Florida and quickly took over. They get so much of my money. A lot of people think of them as a gas station, but in reality they are a sandwich shop and convience store that happens to sell gas. I'm probably at a Wawa 3 or 4 times a week.
@rwboa22 11 ай бұрын
When I first read about Wawa expanding beyond the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area and into Florida and Virginia, with the former the obvious is right there: retirees and "snowbirds", plus the first stores opened in the Orlando and Tampa-St. Pete's area, the latter being where the Philadelphia Phillies hold Spring Training at their complex in Clearwater. As for Virginia, the first stores opened in the Norfolk-VA Beach-Hampton Roads area, but this time not because of retirees and "snowbirds", but due to the presence of the Norfolk Naval Base in Norfolk and NAS Oceana in VA Beach. Likewise, Wawa's westward expansion in the Midwest is due in part to Sheetz being out in that area, along with Turkey Hill Minut Markets (which originated in Lancaster County, PA) being out there as well (and that occuring due to, until 2019, being owned by Cincinnati-based Kroger Company).
@ScoobyandShaggy5554 11 ай бұрын
Wawa gas is not good for your car it’s better for food
@compassioncampaigner728 11 ай бұрын
@@rwboa22 Good info. Thanks
@shadowmetroid18 11 ай бұрын
@rwboa22 i think they're slowly moving into NC too. Which makes sense.
@captainsinclair7954 11 ай бұрын
So true. But with how crazy gas prices are, I’ve stopped going to Wawa for gas if there’s a Sam’s Club down the road or I’m desperate. But that doesn’t mean I’ve stopped going to Wawa. They’re my preferred convenience store for food items… not true for coffee, though. Sadly, Tigermart and/or Royal Farms have won that because of their machines. But back to the food… anyone else know why their pasta bowls went away? The Spaghetti n meatballs (thank god they still have that individual component at least) were pretty good, but they weren’t “good,” if you know what I mean. And no, I don’t mean the Mac n Cheese you can find in the cold foods display. I mean something you could get from the Hoagie makers.
@DerrickJLive 11 ай бұрын
Lifetime Wawa customer here. The convenience is unparalleled. Their stores are perfectly designed to get in and get out. Any cashier line at all moves like lightning. The flow never stops.
@jamiegreenberg8476 10 ай бұрын
i remember one time it was the middle of the day and they only had 2 people with the cash register and by wawa standards i waited a really long time to checkout i was shocked tbh
@mizer9510 8 ай бұрын
Nah they suck
@DavidLLambertmobile 8 ай бұрын
Wawa has been in Metro Orlando, Orlando.gov since 2011 ⛽️ Wawa had free wifi 💻 up until 2019 or so. During the 🌏 pandemic. Wawa gas ⛽️ is by price, 0.50 to 60 less. Free tire 🛞 air pumps too.
@cloudkitt 11 ай бұрын
As a Philadelphian I am legally required to stan for Wawa. I don't really drink coffee but my family swears by it, and their ice cream is definitely good. My parents grew up down the street from that first store (which only just closed in 2016!) People can obviously go a little overboard about it, it is absolutely a very good convenience store, but it is still a convenience store. The hoagie comparisons should be to Subway (to which they are far and away superior), rather than a local deli/hoagie shop. Unfortunately the hoagies have taken a dive throughout their expansion. They used to slice the meat and cheese fresh for the sandwich and use Amoroso rolls (a famous Philadelphia bakery which goes a long way to establishing Philly's sandwich cred). As they expanded they've switched to presliced meat and baking their own bread which is just not on the same level as Amoroso's. It's still miles better than Subway, to be clear, just not as good as it used to be.
@MoneyChanger02 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for bringing up the fresh meat slicing. That was the first time in my Philly-centric life that Wawa’s reputation took a hit and it’s yet to recover
@rocistone6570 11 ай бұрын
Better coffee that you can swear by, than expensive sludge you have to swear at! :)
@aidenanderson9769 11 ай бұрын
The bread is still made by Amoroso. A few select stores receive Liscio bread. None of it is made by wawa.
@gamefreak173 11 ай бұрын
for a company that originated in PA they dont have enough wawa's out there. They all have me going out of my way when working. In jersey they in every other block lmao. I have one 2 minutes from me and another is being built a block away XD they building them like monopoly houses out here in jersey
@Maxoman_is_awesome 11 ай бұрын
never really processed amoroso is a thing from around here
@tferlisi9561 11 ай бұрын
What we love about Wawa is that they offer free air (for your car’s tires). It’s another great perk!
@nfinzer22 11 ай бұрын
In the Midwest we get that from QuikTrip
@wendellmotton4982 11 ай бұрын
That’s not that big of a deal in a place like Ohio. We’ve got places like get-go and sheetz that do the same thing. That won’t give them an edge everywhere.
@dynagaming2693 11 ай бұрын
Sheetz, GetGo (owned by Giant Eagle), and many others offer this. Not exactly a huge marketing ploy anymore. Even then, most store operators who still have paid air stations can actually turn them on for you for free in an emergency.
@shinypaintf588 11 ай бұрын
do other places charge for air???
@dirty_deeds3523 11 ай бұрын
@@shinypaintf588yep. Like 1.50-3 bucks
@SkATiNBrOs 11 ай бұрын
I worked for Wawa for 6 years (just shy of a piece of that stock). I think you did a great job outlining the great parts of the business. I loved my job there and now I continue to be a loyal customer to this day
@dejon18 18 күн бұрын
They changed now you could get the stock after 4 years
@cindyandkurt 11 ай бұрын
Proud to say I worked at Store #1 back in 1966! A great experience and a great company! Thanks for this video!!!!!
@Nupetiet 11 ай бұрын
I'm a big fan of Wawa, and if I had to sum up why in one word, it's cleanliness. Wawa competes with Royal Farms in my area, and Wawa is miles ahead of RoFo in cleanliness and stocking. It's just a pleasant place to be, the atmosphere encourages neighborly behavior, and I've never found the bathrooms in bad condition.
@samwrought5650 10 ай бұрын
Agreed 💯
@JoeSumm 11 ай бұрын
I've lived in PA for about a decade and my wife is a native. One thing I'd add as a big draw is health. Wawa has a much healthier menu than many other convenience stores. For instance, its in-state convenience store rival is Sheetz which just sells tons of fried junk food. I genuinely don't think a Wawa even has a fryer in the kitchen. You can get fresh hoagies, soup, quesadillas, fruit, etc. So it might be a gas station but it's healthier than most fast food! (Also can't believe you didn't mention the soft pretzels!! They're super popular).
@kenmmcnatt 11 ай бұрын
As a Sheetz fan in Western PA, I agree with your assessment. I have things I love at both places but I'd give the overall food edge to Wawa.
@larissatom6910 11 ай бұрын
Two words: clean bathrooms. Two more words: Coca-cola freestyle.
@Thrifty032781 11 ай бұрын
@@larissatom6910 There's something wrong with the Coke Zero from their machines. It's been tasting too much like seltzer recently.
@LadyHawke78 11 ай бұрын
Damn those pretzels… so good but are like 638 calories if you eat a whole large one… 😭😭
@JoeSumm 11 ай бұрын
@@kenmmcnatt Oh and don't get me wrong. My wife is a Yinzer and we always stop at Sheetz when we drive out there. Both are great.
@codyspeedy 11 ай бұрын
I've literally been through some periods of my younger life when my entire diet, every meal and snack was sourced from Wawa and Wawa deli. The price was right and the food was made tasty with love, they knew me by name !
@misteral9045 11 ай бұрын
That's kinda sad.
@sublimemime183 11 ай бұрын
It’s sad if you’re a fat neckbeard who only eats convenience store food in your 30s but that guy was using past tense. likely because it was when he was a broke college kid.
@TheIronGiant12 11 ай бұрын
Ah college days...
@breastmeatonly 11 ай бұрын
@@misteral9045No, it's REALLY sad.
@IBangedUrMom69420 11 ай бұрын
@@breastmeatonlyShit at least most of it isn’t that bad for you. Plus Wawa has so many options for sandwiches it would take months to exhaust them all.
@xxfcdrift3sxx 9 ай бұрын
Two things that I think is also important is the fact that they are open 24 hours and the nostalgia factor. In a lot of small east coast towns like the one I grew up in it’s the only place you can get quick food after like 10pm and you build strong associations with the local store. you and your friends go there as a teenager for late night food and it become a meet up spot. Then you get older it becomes the go-to spot when you leave the bar. I grew up in Maryland and now live in the southwest, anytime I have to go back east i make it a point to stop at wawa cause it feels and tastes like those long nights i spent with my friends working on cars till the sun came up when we were young. I think everyone who grew up with one in their town has some great memories that included a late night wawa run
@annierichardson9472 7 ай бұрын
Yesss! Super like
@copperlocke 11 ай бұрын
The 1,000th store has actually been opened, in (or very close to) Audubon, New Jersey. The front has a permanent "1,000th store" sign just underneath the Wawa sign. I was in the area for the weekend and saw the sign, just after my initial watch of this video. Wawa coffee got me through my undergrad degree, and now my nephew works at one, I definitely support Wawa's planned expansion.
@AlexandriaVagabondess 11 ай бұрын
Going to Coast Guard basic training in south Jersey over Christmas, all recruits got a small collection of "gifts" like coast guard beer coozies and what not, but we also got a free coffee coupon at Wawa. During basic training any small token of appreciation means a lot and getting stationed there later in my career I got to be a regular customer of Wawa and each location truly does feel like a "home town" store. I felt genuine appreciation for the local towns and areas each individual location serves. Great Video!
@chrisnelson3046 11 ай бұрын
I love cape may. Had two buddies go through there in 1997
@puppperoni 11 ай бұрын
Yay it’s company man! I’m from maryland and believe in Wawa supremacy
@daneski3370 11 ай бұрын
Sheetz is better -a concerned ohioian.
@supersaturn956 11 ай бұрын
Wawa been taking over MD
@dinus574 11 ай бұрын
Kwik Trip better
@Red-rl1xx 11 ай бұрын
Where at in MD? I'm originally from Edgewood, about 20 miles N. of Baltimore. There was a WAWA there in the late '70s/early '80s. Moved to TN in '85, and don't think I saw another WAWA until I moved to FL a year ago. Now, I see them all the time.
@Ulisest91 11 ай бұрын
Sheetz is also doing a Maryland expansion. You can find Sheetz and Wawa next to each other there. Sometimes you can even find RoFo, Sheetz and Wawa minutes from one another. Now all they need is a Rutters
@michaelvol8922 11 ай бұрын
Living in the Philadelphia area since the 80's it's amazing how much this chain has grew and is loved by the community. They not only have great foods, but they very generously support the community. In the last few years we've seen them in Virgina and Florida. It's like a bit of home away from home!
@patrick383ironworker 8 ай бұрын
Grown
@OnlyTwoShoes 11 ай бұрын
One of the most unfortunate stories of Wawa was the time they almost got sued by a homeless man. For those of you who don't know, Wawa has baked goods that have to be thrown out at the end of the night. Well, the Wawa I worked for began giving out this perfectly fine food to local homeless people. One guy claimed he got sick and said it was from that food, which is complete crap. The case never made it anywhere, but that was the end of feeding the homeless. Greed cost a lost of hungry people access to food that otherwise goes in the dumpster. As a happy ending, when I was still working there we used to put the 'good food' in seperate new trash bags and let a 'rumor' go out into the homeless community. Not sure if they kept up that tradition as it's been decades since I left.
@OnlyTwoShoes 11 ай бұрын
@sonic-templeos That only applies to individuals. Corporations, organizations, etc don't get that protection. You can't sue the person, but you can sue the group.
@austinreed7343 11 ай бұрын
@@OnlyTwoShoes That’s the only time I’ve ever felt sorry for a corporation.
@OnlyTwoShoes 11 ай бұрын
@@austinreed7343 Well, don't feel too sorry for them. It was the store manager and workers who were doing it. Corporate shut it down out of fear.
@vanesslifeygo 11 ай бұрын
What a scumbag. Makes the streets dirty with his own garbage and by him being there. I'm all for homeless people that don't this kind of "fake heroism". How self-serving and inconsiderate
@Pizza-gb1ch 10 ай бұрын
I love the way u folks made a work around.
@StephenLand 11 ай бұрын
If anyone is curious Wawas and Quiktrips are never found in the same location because they both sit in each-others board meetings and work really closely, both great gas stations and convenience stores, I like both. It was interesting to read about territories when it came to these gas stations.
@mahzorimipod 11 ай бұрын
illegal collusion
@LordPoppy 11 ай бұрын
I've never seen a Quicktrip on the east coast. There's Sheetz and Wawa. Sheetz and Wawa deff had a turf war and I think sometime before I quit Wawa sheetz crossed over that line
@6z0 11 ай бұрын
@@LordPoppyGeorgia has like 150 quiktrips
@YakkoWarnerTower 11 ай бұрын
I live in Los Angeles and the Burbank area Wawas are not in California but oh man those gas stations are good and unique.
@thesledgehammerblog 11 ай бұрын
@@6z0 QuikTrip is also in North and South Carolina (although pretty much limited to the Charlotte and Columbia metro areas.) Most of NC seems to be Sheetz territory, although I have not been impressed with the ones I've been to so far and would much rather have QuikTrip.
@lngvly22 11 ай бұрын
I am from New Jersey and now live in south Florida, I think a lot of people down here don’t make the same association of Wawa as an “upscale” convenience store like they do up north. There was a big battle here in Florida that Wawa actually lost because they wanted to open across from a middle school, and parents protested. I think in PA/NJ, parents would probably be much more willing… they could drop off their kids and grab breakfast.
@filanfyretracker 11 ай бұрын
On that note I am amazed how many people drive their kids to school these days, I was school age in the 80s and 90s and until you were in high school and got a license and car basically everybody rode the bus.
@FredrichNietzsche25 11 ай бұрын
I'm a PA native, Wawa is literally THE convience store. A slang term we use to go to Wawa is called "a Wawa run"
@ultramagnus1859 11 ай бұрын
I live in Jersey and I almost literally ever person I know loves and frequents Wawa. They're extremely present and people love them.
@CosmicPotato 11 ай бұрын
PA native here-for those unfamiliar with Wawa, think of it like Target vs Walmart/Kmart. It's generally nicer and cleaner, new ones have gas pumps, the hoagies aren't as good as they used to be but still pretty good since you can customize the sandwich + they're made pretty quickly, they're constantly adding stuff to the menu (paninis, hot dogs, pizza, etc) It's just overall a pretty good experience especially since during peak hours Wawa can be extremely busy, but you usually don't have to wait too long.
@devonteforeman 11 ай бұрын
I thought PA was backing Sheetz in this war.
@jokerz7936 11 ай бұрын
@@devonteforeman Western PA is.
@CosmicPotato 11 ай бұрын
@@devonteforeman It depends what part of PA you're from. Especially eastern PA, it's more Wawa territory (for example I live in Philly, if you say you support Sheetz you might as well say you're a Cowboys fan too 😂) Edit: I forget if it was mentioned in the video, but it makes more sense since Wawa is headquartered in a Philly suburb, so they are bigger on this side of PA than Sheetz is for sure.
@Cheapchase 11 ай бұрын
Wawa has the best gas station coffee
@devonteforeman 11 ай бұрын
@@CosmicPotato Haha I love how east and west PA have a sibling rivalry going on.
@AlecandAustinFilms 11 ай бұрын
I’m so happy you finally covered a company that’s in my area. I’m in Florida and when a Wawa opened in my city it quickly became the place where everyone wanted to meet up. And it’s the only gas station that I would choose to eat at instead of many restaurants
@mike17032 11 ай бұрын
It was so wierd to see Wawa down near Miami. In the NE we have at least 4 different competing “super” connivence stores, but the south just had none of them
@troyaldrich3365 11 ай бұрын
@@mike17032 I live in Port Orange. Near Daytona Beach. Wawa opened two not far from me. I love wawa. Just wish they had free wifi. They have no wifi lol.
@BAKU2K2 11 ай бұрын
@@mike17032Here in Florida, 7-Eleven, Circle-K, RaceTrac, and Cumberland Farms were previously the "Big" convenience stores of the state. In the past few years, places like Wawa and Buc-ee's have been popping up, I hope to see the likes of Sheetz, Royal Farms, Family Mart, and Lawson's, come down here too.
@The_GamingChef 11 ай бұрын
I've lived in PA for 25 years and can say Sheetz was originally the go-to spot for gas and food but Wawa really doubled down on hoagies with great delivery on it. Amazing choices, great price, good branded drinks that are cheap too. Nothing unhealthy, and Zapps chips. Wawa was the ONLY store here to carry the voodoo flavor which is my favorite. Sheetz food has gone greasy and gross. Not worth the trip anymore except for gfuel
@Nyrfan30 11 ай бұрын
As a NJ native, I absolutely love Wawa!! There is such a wide selection. Subs, paninis, smoothies/milkshakes, pastries, sizzlis, snacks, etc. They have everything you need. Also, the quality is so much better than pretty much every convenience store and fast food place. Wawa is the best!!
@mizer9510 8 ай бұрын
No you don't
@TomMcMorrow 11 ай бұрын
As a NJ native I am so excited you covered Wawa! Pork roll egg and cheese is life. If I may, I highly recommend you do a follow up video on Royal Farms. I've noticed they're making a HUGE push to muscle in on NJ recently. They're popping up everywhere!
@charlestolly4109 11 ай бұрын
Im from Toms River and we used to have Manhattan Bagel, best porkroll egg and cheese on an everything bagel ive ever had
@TomMcMorrow 11 ай бұрын
@@charlestolly4109 If you're ever in the South Jersey area, we have 3! Next time you're around Cherry Hill/Moorestown/Mt. Laurel, stop by and indulge.
@Flow-.- 11 ай бұрын
@@charlestolly4109 Jersey gang 💪
@gregdubs3763 11 ай бұрын
@@charlestolly4109the Manhattan bagel in Toms River is still there, I just drove past it lmao
@halfrightface 11 ай бұрын
Is the pork roll at Wawa any good? I figure the only good places are the family owned delis
@shininginshadows 11 ай бұрын
I would add that at least during the last couple decades, WaWa and Sheetz seem to be in a race to be the most convenient store. I think this rivalry has pushed each to embrace better ideas.
@Alister22ful 11 ай бұрын
Fun fact QuikTrip, Wawa, and Sheetz, all of their CEOs are on the board of directors in all of their company. They are all convenience stores sharing ideas. Source I work for QuikTrip.
@999spot5 11 ай бұрын
@@Alister22fuli figured. quik trip is basically a wawa copycat
@jim073 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely! I feel not mentioning sheetz in this video was a big missed opportunity.
@tonialston1968 11 ай бұрын
I'm from South Jersey. I didn't know what Sheetz was until I went to grad school in Pittsburgh lol
@mizer9510 8 ай бұрын
Sheetz is way better. Wawa sucks
@shinigami146 11 ай бұрын
I'm so happy to see you cover our beloved Wawa. Growing up in the 70s and 80s, 7Eleven was big in SE PA and once in a while I would see a small Wawa but never visited. Eventually Wawas became more common and 7Elevens became scarce. This was a good thing for us because Wawa had a deli making fresh made to order sandwiches compared to prepackaged stuff and much less variety from the other. They constantly expand their menu and there seems to always be something for everyone. Even though there are now Wawas EVERYWHERE, they can be quite crowded during peak hours, but the service is generally fast and friendly. I would rate their management and quality control as very good.
@DavidLLambertmobile 8 ай бұрын
7-11 went nuts 🤔 and built several new locations in FL. 2000s. By 2020 it was not odd to see empty or 🏚 7-11 locations.
@symb0lz1 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for covering Wawa. I've worked for an agency that got the privilege to work with them closely for over 15+ years. It's really great to see them proudly talked about here. I will say what proves that Wawa is the best is their devoted social media followers. The amount of positive feedback we got invigorated the social media team.
@mckpat03 11 ай бұрын
PA convenience store wars could be a fun video and research project that would expand on this one. It's a deeply unique topic to PA and incredibly divisive (in a fun way?). Wawa, Sheetz, Rutters, Turkey Hill, GetGo, etc.
@soynomilk 11 ай бұрын
I absolutely LOVE the convenience store diversity here lmao
@adamhocker1385 11 ай бұрын
I live in State College Pa and there's an intersection outside of town that has a Sheetz on one corner, a Rutters on another, and they are planning on building a Wawa on a third. For my money, the food at Sheetz has a very slight edge, but Wawa's coffee is orders of magnitude better. Wawa gets a bonus because it takes me back to my vacations in South Jersey.
@jordan3649 11 ай бұрын
They just built one by me near central florida. Customizable hoagies, also soups, donuts, different coffees, nice tables outside with umbrellas to sit at. Definitely my favorite "gas station/conveinience store". Also, being able to walk in at 3am and leave 5 minutes later with a customized italian hoagie was unforgettable. And the hoagie didn't seem stale at all, I was really impressed.
@mike17032 11 ай бұрын
So strange that’s new to you down there. We have Sheetz, Royal Farms, and Rutters (the best of all, but least locations) in PA alone. All 24 hours with open clean bathrooms and mto food options and a large menu.
@nfinzer22 11 ай бұрын
Yeah but we can ride alligators
@mrterp04 11 ай бұрын
IIRC they par-bake their hoagie rolls so they’re always fresh
@mike17032 10 ай бұрын
Yep. We have had this for decades. Literally. @sonic-templeos
@bubblesnfluff 11 ай бұрын
I’m a teacher. I was in need of cups for a science activity. We were learning about states of matter with soda floats. I stopped at a WAWA on my way to work and asked if they could help me. They gave me more than enough plastic cups, no charge. I’m very grateful. I came back the next day to show them the pictures.
@drunkemonke1995 10 ай бұрын
Can we all just appreciate how quick and concise Compamy Man is with his sponsors along with the fact that they’re right at the beginning of the video? We appreciate you very much, Mr. Man.
@phillybm 11 ай бұрын
I grew up just outside of the Philadelphia area and Wawa has always been a part of my life. Throughout the years, their quality of food, service and people has never slacked off. I'm now in CA but whenever I get the chance to fly back to PA, my first stop, always, is Wawa for their coffee and a couple of Tastykakes. Every time!
@MilkyWay-gi8km 10 ай бұрын
Me too! I also moved to CA and whenever I come back home to south jersey I gotta stop at wawa
@carlrood4457 11 ай бұрын
One store design feature to mention is their parking lots. They have a ton of drive up spots in front and on the side. You fill up the tank and can drive straight into a spot. Compare that to most 7-11's or other gas station convenience stores that maybe have 5-10 spots in front
@Michael-qy1jz 11 ай бұрын
They have back doors also where people just steal and go. Never seen so much shoplifting in my life. Lol
@jonplaud 11 ай бұрын
@@Michael-qy1jzI have yet to see that. I mean backdoors to a Wawa
@Novaximus 11 ай бұрын
@@jonplaud in my area people are using the local wawa as a truck stop despite it being a small store with no gas station in the middle of the woods. It's a cut through area between two major highways and they'll all deviate down this 40mph road for 20 miles because it's a truck stop to them. They can't fit their big rigs and trailer hitches in the parking spots so they'll just park along the curbs and on the roads shoulder area. It's a real hazard especially since the regular car traffic is always nuts. I refuse to go there because every time I drive by it looks like a zoo. And because it's a fast in and out thing people's personalities get really stern. They charge in there like it's their own personal fridge and you're in their way. Bad things happen when you get a lot of people in a small place.
@Kyle496 11 ай бұрын
@@Novaximus Depending on where it is there may not be very many suitable locations for trucks to actually stop. There being "a" truck nearby usually isn't enough, especially since most of those places jack up prices on everything 30 to 50 percent because "fuck you truckers, where else ya going to go? Lol".
@spimbles 11 ай бұрын
ive seen those Wawas but the one in my town is an itty bitty lil shack with a parking lot that only hold like, 8 cars and doesnt provide gas lol still better than 7/11
@mellowjello5411 11 ай бұрын
As an introvert from South Jersey, the technology really helps in minimizing with interactions. Touchscreen ordering and self checkout (if you have a debit/credit) are the best!
@MrAgility888 11 ай бұрын
I love Wawa. Out of all the convenience stores, they seem to offer any type of make to order food you could want - hoagies, burritos, burgers, salads, bowls, wraps, other sandwiches, pizza, any many more. They also offer so many different make to order beverages. No other chain I've been to has the variety, consistency, and quality of Wawa.
@kody1274 11 ай бұрын
Great video! Really interesting to see how Wawa started and has grown! Would love to see a video about Wawa's competitor Sheetz in the future!
@bagenstb 11 ай бұрын
As someone who grew up in the Philly area, I would add "Integration with the local region" as a key reason Wawa has been successful. Philadelphians are a proud group of people who know non-Philadelphians don't like them and we don't give a darn what they think. And we love our local institutions (example: cheesesteaks.) Wawa has that same sentiment--it sounds like just another convenience store to outsiders, but Wawa takes incredible pride in what they do and Philadelphians have responded to that.
@seannewman8542 11 ай бұрын
I grew up in the Philly area too, but moved to FL in the 90s. I forgot all about Wawa until they started opening stores here. Now, there everywhere! It's so cool to see how well they've done. I love stopping in for some Tastykakes or Herr's chips. Brings back childhood memories.
@VIpanfried 11 ай бұрын
Why do non-Philadelphians not like you? I never heard that.
@ChristopherBurtraw 11 ай бұрын
Yeah, I've never heard of anti-Philadelphian sentiments, this is news to me. New Yorkers, Californians, and Ohioans, sure, but never Philly. Is it other Pennsylvanians that don't like y'all?
@giancarlofelicianocastaned9316 11 ай бұрын
@@ChristopherBurtraw I'm from Coatesville and we aren't anti-phily.
@runningdude101 11 ай бұрын
“We’re from Philly fucking Philly no one likes us we don’t care”
@otakujoe600 11 ай бұрын
I grew up in southeastern Pennsylvania and moved to Japan 5 years ago. When I visit the US, I stop at Wawa almost as much as I possibly can. Their products, especially their hoagies, are really good. I also enjoy their ice cream and lunch/dinner bowls. Before I moved my friends and I would do "Wawa runs" all the time.
@coolchristiangirl190 11 ай бұрын
PA native here, my family and I love Wawa. I’m obsessed with Wawa’s flurricanes which is a really thick milkshake. I’m honestly shocked by people going to Wawa for a hoagie, they’re okay but definitely not the best. My mom literally drives an hour to her favorite hoagie joint. If your in PA, I would recommend local hoagie shops over Wawa. I’m also shocked that people don’t say hoagie, my folks and I rarely say subs😂 Edit: You left out hoagiefest which is HUGE! During that time Wawa gives away merch and hoagies be $5(small) and $6(large)
@I_Eat_Meat12345 8 ай бұрын
It's "shorti" and "classic" 😀
@tahileebrown5161 6 ай бұрын
New yorker here! We still at least I still call them heroes❤
@CountGremlin 11 ай бұрын
Nothing hits better than a WaWa quesadilla at 2am, long live WaWa
@TheBrandonn 11 ай бұрын
Back before they added the theft deterrent system, I used to steal these while drunk all the time back in my alcoholic days. One time, they caught on to what I was doing and gave me an empty box. I was pissed lol
@amanda7x53 11 ай бұрын
Wawa is that friend that you didn’t know you needed but can always rely on any hour of the day
@huntersun9 11 ай бұрын
My husband and I love Wawa here in PA. If it were a public company, I would absolutely buy stock.
@cnburbridge 11 ай бұрын
I love WaWa! I used to travel from California to Orlando a lot, and fell in love with one of their stores. I mean, I am a superfan. They are a bit of a model business to me, for their category. It is just very clean, very spacious, very friendly, very easy to use - for example, a decent variety of sandwiches and other foods you can order via computer panel, and then pick up. They are very clever in having a reasonable (but not enormous) series of things you can order. I cannot imagine any other convenience store where I would be comfortable regularly ordering a sandwich or soup! But it is truly just that much better - it's quite decent.
@LowsJuan 11 ай бұрын
Wawa is also a town in Ontario,, Canada est. 1899 that is also on Wawa lake. And yes they have a huge (28 ft.) Canada Goose Sculpture there that was built in 1960. And yes Wawa is apparently a Ojibwe word for wild goose.
@ccrb 2 ай бұрын
Just north on the soo nr pancake bay.
@olandir 11 ай бұрын
Avid Wawa customer here in Richmond, VA. I had no idea that it wasn't a Gas Station first and convivence store second. As someone who is very picky about where I get my gas from, I will normally go out of my way to go to Wawa almost exclusively. I never knew about their origins so this was really informative to me. They just sort of came out of nowhere and took the area by storm. Most people I know love Wawa. I don't really do coffee or any of their other products but I do love their hot food offerings. It's a great place to get food from with quality around fast food level (or actually slightly higher). I would say Wawa is a very trusted name, so if you get one in your area, definitely go there. They also have little perks like free air pumps, ATMs with no surcharges, and other similar things that make you head there for a number of reasons. As a convivence store it's heads and tails above 7-11
@charlesevanshughes3638 11 ай бұрын
As a Philly-area native moving to Richmonf next month, its good to hear that Wawa has expanded out there
@daveassanowicz186 11 ай бұрын
In PA most Wawa's don't even have gas pumps 😂
@olandir 11 ай бұрын
@@daveassanowicz186 that is so weird to me 🤣
@Roboteyetheater 8 ай бұрын
I worked for Wawa as a Satellite Store Manager decades ago. I think the biggest things that helped them be successful was the training that they offered and the commitment to remodel every store every few years. It's one of the reasons they always look so clean.
@rreaditonreddit5365 11 ай бұрын
I grew up in NJ and was literally at wawa at least 5-6 times per week. Coffee, gas, munchies, or just a convenient meal after a long day of work. It has something for everyone. And every Wawa just has this smell when you walk in that is hard to describe. Living out west in Wyoming now, Wawa is the thing I miss the most (along with the pizza), and the thing I am most excited about while visiting old friends back east.
@kevroni 11 ай бұрын
Wawa is incredible. I grew up in Bucks Country - about an hour north of Philly - and I make a concerted effort to go to Wawa every time I am back in town. All of the key things were mentioned in this video but I also want to emphasize the convenience factor coupled with a high-quality product. The big big thing that everyone loves about Wawa is the hoagies. In the summer they will run Hoagiefest where you can get a sub at a solid discount. It's the go-to food item when you want a quick meal but don't want to go to a McDonald's or something similar. Plus everything else you'd want with your Hoagie is right there. I'm surprised Subway locations even still exist in the Philly area because there is just no need to ever go there. Would love to see Wawa expand to Chicago one day!
@kartikprasad4359 11 ай бұрын
I used to live in Bucks Co.
@Coyotek4 11 ай бұрын
I still do.
@delaneydenton1957 11 ай бұрын
I moved from Bucks Co to DC, so happy we have Wawa in DC :)
@davidmorrow1028 11 ай бұрын
Did a season of shows at Bucks County Playhouse in the early 90s...the cast basically lived off Wawa hoagies and coffee, both delicious. Great memories!
@MelonMasher64 11 ай бұрын
Bucees look it up
@bgradionetwork 11 ай бұрын
Here in Southern Jersey Wawa is everywhere and people LOVE THEM. My town has one, and the next town over has 3 Wawas... that is right 3. 1 for each part of town, and they all do very well from what I hear. What really sets Wawa a part is that their food is great (they make better subs/hoagies than some of the dedicated sub chains in the area) and made to order unlike places like 7/11, they also don't have the bad reputation that a lot of chains like 7/11 have in terms of customer service or poor maintenance. Overall I have to say Wawa is as good as it gets for a convience store/gas station/ food on the go place.
@mizer9510 8 ай бұрын
People hate them
@BenjamintheTortoise 11 ай бұрын
We just got wawa here in Florida a few years ago, and we love it! They're actually building one right now with a drive thru!!! All of their food items are delicious... We consider them to be more like a full restaurant, that happens to be a convenience store too. Great video! 😊
@navyvet05 8 ай бұрын
wawa has been in florida for at least 10 years.
@mizer9510 8 ай бұрын
People of Florida hate Wawa. I hope it goes out of business soon.
@giancarlofelicianocastaned9316 2 ай бұрын
@@mizer9510Never going to happen. Get used to it.
@goodlucasthing1027 11 ай бұрын
One big thing about why I and I think many others like about Wawa is their consistency. The point of chain convenience stores and fast food restaurants is that you know what you're getting quality wise, but a lot of times those places are more inconsistent than any other restaurant you could go to. I cannot think of a time that I have had something from Wawa and felt it was below their standard of food. I feel like I could go to Wawa anytime and trust that it will meet a certain quality that I expect which is very valuable.
@slgordon3 11 ай бұрын
As a native of Wynnewood, PA that has been living in San Francisco for 10+ years, I would kill for a Wawa near me! My local Wawa was in Narberth, this was before they had gas stations. Thing about Wawa in my mind is when you walk in the door, it smells good. I was a fan of pretzels, chocolate milk, hoagies, coffee… drooling.
@zew1368 11 ай бұрын
@@slgordon3You’re lucky you haven’t experienced their downfall. They claim they didn’t change the bread, but the hoagie rolls are just not the same as the used to be at all. They also started putting rewards that you can scan on their rewards app, but for some reason they didn’t make them one time use codes that expired when used so people would screenshot them and continue to use them. They definitely lost a lot of money off of that and that may be why quality has declined. Now you can only scan rewards codes at a manned checkout and they check to make sure you’re actually on the app. They also haven’t been checking your ticket number for your order when you pick it up at the counter since covid so if you aren’t in store waiting when your food is ready you’ve got a 50/50 chance of it being stolen especially if you’re in a superwawa. That probably lost them a lot of money too because they will remake your order if you tell them you didn’t pick up the food.
@morgastic23 11 ай бұрын
I think you nailed what makes them so good. When they finally came to my town they were a huge hit. For years leading up to it I heard from others that've traveled out of state telling me how good it is, and when I finally got to go myself it lived up to the hype. Good food, good staff. I know people that go to Wawa at least seven times a week, and I go at least once or twice a week myself. It's just such a step-up from other convenience stores.
@morgastic23 11 ай бұрын
Oh and another plus is their parking lots! Most other places have like.. 5 or 10 spots at most? And Wawas have parking lots that wrap the building, more akin to a grocery store or something. Oh and they have free air for your tires! That's a big plus and I've gone there just for that, and was like "Eh what the heck I'll get a drink or something too while I'm here" So it's definitely helped get me in the door before.
@internet_userr 11 ай бұрын
How are they good if I haven't heard of them?
@quanbrooklynkid7776 11 ай бұрын
@@internet_userrdamn
@jbizzle8491 11 ай бұрын
@@internet_userrcause you have to actually leave your house further than 5 feet...travel perhaps lol
@BensEcoAdvntr 11 ай бұрын
Ohioan here. Never been to a Wawa but we do have Sheetz here and I think it’s great. I believe they are also a tightly controlled company.
@h2_ 11 ай бұрын
I was on a 16 hour Greyhound and the stop in Philly in front of a Wawa gave me the strength to stay alive through all of it. Love that place :)
@chrisbrandt6316 11 ай бұрын
Now you need to talk about all the rivalries between all the PA convenience stores Wawa/Sheetz/Turkey Hill/Rutters.
@dapumpking7202 11 ай бұрын
And quickcheck
@vintagedesert 11 ай бұрын
Rutters is 🗑🗑🗑
@mike17032 11 ай бұрын
Sadly turkey hill just isn’t in the same league. I am really surprised they didn’t see the early success of sheetz and jump on the band wagon.
@elizabethorsillo7187 11 ай бұрын
There are also Country Fair and GetGo.
@CommonSenseless1993 11 ай бұрын
I moved to Florida when I started 8th grade about 18-19 years ago and yet I’ve never even heard of Wawa until about 3 years ago. Now there’s one on literally every street corner. They are expanding at a ridiculous rate.
@RiggedandReady 10 ай бұрын
Really? Interesting. I'm a florida native and I saw them cropping up around 2015 or so. They've definitely taken over now, though.
@AmpliFreQuency 11 ай бұрын
Here in Delaware, there is two Wawa stores close to where I live. One being 2 minutes away, and the other being 5 minutes away, with the next Wawa being about 5 minutes away from each one of them. I absolutely love Wawa along with their coffee, muffins, and quesadillas, but they have to fall back on having sooo many stores in this state.
@seanrobert593 6 ай бұрын
A Wawa location popped up as the most convenient place to get gas on my way to work at a Publix in Florida. Since then, it's the only convenience store I will ever stop at for coffee. The free air pumps offered by Wawa are also difficult to find elsewhere. Thier coffee has me hooked, and the free air will always have me coming back, even when money is tight.
@broadcastmyballs 11 ай бұрын
Lifelong Delaware Valley resident here, and Wawa's a major part of our culture. I have lived on both sides of the river in my life and every town in south jersey and southeastern PA has one. One thing worth noting was that in the past Wawa had fresh cut-in-store deli meat and cheese for their hoagies, unfortunately it's prepackaged meat and cheese now. Also I think they're maybe overdiversifying their menu away from regional culture food but hey if it makes them money good for them. The best thing about wawa is their iced tea, by the way. I always have at least one half-gallon bottle of it to drink. Turkey Hill makes a fantastic iced tea as well and if you're interested in doing more company videos from this region Turkey Hill would be a good subject too.
@nicholasvincent8015 11 ай бұрын
Pa native and an intern at wawa HQ I can tell you we have reached 1,000 stores earlier this year and we are also set to open stores in not only Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana, but it it’s also been announced that wawa is going into North Carolina, Tennessee and just broke ground in Alabama. They also are very philanthropic I found point recently that the stores donate the unsold breakfast items to local food kitchens. I am surprised you didn’t talk about their values which are a big part of the customer experience. If anyone is interested in knowing more about t wawa there’s a book called the wawa way that was written by one of the past ceos. I heard that wawa is also one of the largest installers of Tesla chargers in the country …not sure how true that is.
@Alister22ful 11 ай бұрын
QuikTrip in the midwest, their CEO is on the board of directors of Wawa and Sheetz, and vice versa. Everything they do, they copy. QuikTrip also donates their unsold food items to local pantries. QuikTrip just hit their 1000th store a few months ago. QuikTrip is expanding in the middle of the US, while Wawa and Sheetz are expanding in the east.
@georgearrivals 11 ай бұрын
I live in NY but I stop at the Wawa in Lodi, NJ whenever I visit my girl so I can take advantage of cheaper gas and smokes. I can confirm that there are Tesla chargers all around the parking lot and theyre always in use. Didnt know about them donating food, that's pretty cool. It makes sense as Wawa seems to be a lot more customer-oriented than 7-11 and the like.
@SoSoMillie 10 ай бұрын
The first time I heard about Wawa was from the show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." So when they finally opened here in Miami, I already a fan. Since then their free coffee for teachers in August promotion has kept me as a fan. I'm down with Wawa for life.
@davidbrantley3813 11 ай бұрын
I've been a fan of Wawa for years. You described the reasons I love them perfectly. Great sandwiches, great coffee and really, really friendly employees. I also realize that I've been taking for granted how clwan their stores are. Wawa is the best.
@CHAAWCOLATE 11 ай бұрын
I love Wawa! NJ doesn’t have enough of them. Happy to see they’re finally spreading out more to the east coast
@TheAmazingCowpig 11 ай бұрын
Doesn't have enough?! XD We're practically drowning in them, haha.
@hammyhammell4884 11 ай бұрын
Idk about north jersey, but south jersey is littered with WAWA's. To the point where many of the towns/counties are pushing back new construction of wawas.
@BryanCarthell 11 ай бұрын
I can’t throw a stone without hitting a Wawa, lol
@johnsamoilis6379 11 ай бұрын
@@hammyhammell4884 There is now a wawa less than 5 miles from the NY/NJ state line in Ramsey, NJ. Thats pretty much as far North Jersey gets.
@kytom2548 11 ай бұрын
@@TheAmazingCowpig I'm pretty sure the furthest one North is like in Parsippany. NNJ is still QuickChek country and I feel sad for them.
@L33tSkE3t 11 ай бұрын
Living in PA, where WAWA is HQd, I have been going there basically my entire life and they just have such a good selection of basically everything and their food is actually good quality and the number of choices is great.
@liss_up 11 ай бұрын
I was introduced to Wawa when living in Delaware. When I moved out of their service area, I started ordering bags of their coffee shipped to my apartment. I get Wawa religiously every time I'm back in their area. It's a religion, and ain't no zealot like a convert.
@haleymist09 11 ай бұрын
I worked in VA in the mid-2000s and I was introduced to the Wawa vs Sheetz fight lol. The screens were definitely novel and I liked using them instead of ordering traditionally. Now I love in FL and my town got its Wawa a few years ago. It was crazy to see this company pop up...and its huge popularity.
@Michael-qy1jz 11 ай бұрын
I'm in Fl also and we work on Atm machines in there and I've NEVER Seen so much shoplifting in my life! Lol. They just walk in, grab a bunch off food and beer and just walk out. No one cares. Lol
@QuintusAntonious 11 ай бұрын
He should do a Wawa vs Sheetz thing.
@jaimesanchez6305 11 ай бұрын
From Philadelphia and sheets is much better.
@MingTongPang54 11 ай бұрын
my first ever duty station happen to be Naval Station Norfolk. I remember getting hoagies at WaWa on Hampton road from time to time and was rather fond of it.
@nitehawk86 11 ай бұрын
Theres places in VA where theres both a Sheetz AND a Wawa at the same highway intersection! The front lines or the battle! At home in PA there is a demilitarized zone where the front lines don't touch.
@surgeone01 11 ай бұрын
You forgot to mention Alabama! Gulf Coast Alabama (Mobile and Baldwin Counties) are currently getting Wawa’s. They’ve already broke ground in Fairhope and they’ve started clearing land for a Wawa about a mile and half from where I live in Mobile with at least another 4 being planned between Mobile and Baldwin Counties
@Pianotech520 11 ай бұрын
I miss Wawa, had one close by before I moved to a different state. I never really liked hoagies, but theirs are really good. My absolute *favorite* is their thanksgiving hoagies with the turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy all in a bun. They were a favorite stop for a quick lunch at a good price, and the service was always amazing!
@docjc9465 11 ай бұрын
In Jersey, Wawa also pumps your gas. Filler guys and gals are super nice. You can get your gas pumped, use the ATM, grab a great coffee and be out just as your truck is filled . A top notch operation
@TheGreatA321 11 ай бұрын
Wawa is amazing. More like an experience than a convenience store. The Wawa brand stuff is also great. Excited to see them get some attention!
@mcdudely 11 ай бұрын
You should do a Wawa vs Sheetz vs Buc-ee's video!
@DPandas2 11 ай бұрын
Grew up in NJ and loved Wawa for most of my life. Around 2018ish, it started going down in quality for me but it's still someplace I would rather eat at than most fast food/convenience stores. I recently moved to TX and have been completely spoiled by Bucees. I don't think I'll ever look at Wawa the same way again.
@BrandonTheBicon 11 ай бұрын
there are 4 Wawas in Millville, NJ alone. It's truly a way of life in this area. It's genuinely one of my favorite places to get food for the reason of variety, price, speed, and quality.
@Dipstickdude09 11 ай бұрын
As someone who benefitted from the Wawa expansion to Florida, I love them. It blows my mind that some of them are open 24 hours around here. There are definitely certain Wawas that we avoid, and there's usually a bunch of weirdos hanging around, but it's way less sketchy than 7-11 or Circle K
@drabberfrog 11 ай бұрын
I completely agree as another Florida Wawa costumer. When I walk in a 7-Eleven bathroom I'm greeted with boring white walls, a dirty floor, a toilet that seen better days, and a sink with so much grime and hard water that the water is sprayed out in a little jet making it very difficult to wash your hands. All I'm thinking of is how many people have taken drugs in this bathroom? 🤢
@Toxic-hz8sl 11 ай бұрын
they're all open 24 hours here in pa
@an80skid71 11 ай бұрын
RaceTrac or Wawa? Which do you like Floridian? There is one Wawa about 15 min from me and out of the way. But RaceTrac is all over and where I usually go. Better than KwikTrip in my experience. But I have not had regular use of a Wawa.
@drabberfrog 11 ай бұрын
@@an80skid71 for me, race track is in second place behind Wawa but race track is still really good compared to the rest of the competition. The only place where they fall behind is the food compared to Wawa.
@jernigan007 11 ай бұрын
100% Tampa Bay area
@abriggs2061 11 ай бұрын
As someone that lives in the Philadelphia area, Wawa has sacrificed the “traditional quality” of hand sliced lunchmeat and “made-to-order” food in order for quickness and ability to grow nationwide. Coming along with the rapid expansion comes with big price hikes. I understand Wawa gets all this praise but places like Royal Farms and Sheetz don’t ditch quality because their expansion. I would love to hear some thoughts
@TheBrandonn 11 ай бұрын
I haven't noticed any declining quality. Most of what I eat there has tasted exactly the same for the last 20 years
@jonsmith7659 11 ай бұрын
Yup. Couldn’t agree more. 100% correct. It’s all pre made crap. Burgers and pizzas and other stuff but no fryers or ovens. Just warmed up food. It’s sad cause they used to be great.
@inaretrodaze 11 ай бұрын
I agree with you. I’m in Maryland and def prefer Sheetz.
@Eric-fb9ft 11 ай бұрын
100% agree. The quality has slipped, most notably with the bread. It's just not what it used to be. I live in Wawa country but will always choose Sheetz if given the option
@WalterOlsss 11 ай бұрын
Sad but true, though it is still not a bad option. Quality has certainly dipped in the hoagies, but the coffee is still solid.
@charlottemcbrearty1849 8 ай бұрын
In Maryland it's basically Wawa for a good sandwich, Sheetz for fried appetizers, and Royal Farms for chicken. They each have their niche.
@bluewolf7572 11 ай бұрын
Great video. I grew up outside of Philadelphia and we had Wawa milk delivered as a kid in the 1960’s. I now live in Utah and get back to Delaware in the summers. Their slogan “got to have a Wawa” is true. The stores are bright and clean. Their Hoagies are the best! Also their soft pretzels and Tastykake pies. There is nothing like Wawa.
@timheinrich3752 11 ай бұрын
Literally the best Lobster bisque I've ever had is at Wawa. Gotta love that their competition made Sheetz step their game up too. Just need to get Wawa to expand into North Carolina now.
@Nth2AK 11 ай бұрын
There are a number of stores in the planning stage for NC that I have seen info on. I-95 and East.
@mizer9510 8 ай бұрын
Everything is better than Wawa
@seannewman8542 11 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for this one! I grew up in PA and Wawa was just small neighborhood convenience store. Now, I'm seeing them all over FL, where I live now. And they have become the best place to fill up and grab a bite to eat.
@haleymist09 11 ай бұрын
How they've made everything literally grab and go is so clever.
@D33_G33 11 ай бұрын
Easton, PA. here
@Red-rl1xx 11 ай бұрын
I was born and raised in MD just north of Baltimore. We had a WAWA. Moved to TN in '85 and I don't believe I saw another WAWA until I also moved to FL a year ago.
@oklibrarian 10 ай бұрын
Some years back I moved from the land of QuikTrip to the world of Wawa. I was immediately struck by the parallels (and smiled at when I saw they're just a few slots apart on that list of largest private companies). Side note-- I wish it was geographically feasible to do a Taquito vs Hoagie taste test. ;-)
@8bpianoplayer 7 ай бұрын
Wawa does kinda remind me of QuikTrip, the only exception is some Wawa locations are store only and no QuikTrip stores exist without it being a gas station...afaik
@christyler6234 11 ай бұрын
I’ve never heard of this place but I live in one of the locations you mentioned Wawa plans to expand to in the near future. I really look forward to checking them out once they pop up here, they sound like a company I’d be happy to support. Great video, as usual.
@TheNinjaKiwi1 11 ай бұрын
I’ve never really heard of Wawa before, but it’s always a great day when Company Man posts
@SimuLord 11 ай бұрын
Wednesday at 11 AM Pacific, the halftime show of my workweek.
@CriticalSurvival0 11 ай бұрын
Its a really shitty company.
@compassioncampaigner728 11 ай бұрын
@@SimuLord Rewardingly pushes you over the mid week hump. Good for you!
@austinhogan4697 11 ай бұрын
Wawa is fantastic! I would also add that they are constantly trying to improve on their store concepts. For example I live in VA just outside of DC where they recently (last year or so) opened a store that focused on their products and electric vehicle charging.
@jamiegreenberg8476 11 ай бұрын
im from philly and i go to college in DC and I was very happy when I found out there's a few in the DC area lol
@funkybassman6012 11 ай бұрын
Dude we live right next to each other! I absolutely love that location it's really convenient if I forgot to charge my PHEV over night before I go to work
@laserdiscphan 11 ай бұрын
Having grown up in the Greater Philadelphia area, I kind of take Wawa for granted having been around it all my life. I work in NYC now, so I definitely miss not having it as a breakfast or lunch option as well as the surcharge free ATMs. I did find it pretty amazing that there are Wawa's down in Orlando now. It was nice to get a tasty meatball sandwich and a bottle of Wawa iced tea after a long day at Disney World. Having moved to Central NJ but still in the reach of Wawa I have the option of Quick Chek convenience stores (more of a Northern NJ based chain.) They're close to being the quality of Wawa but not quite. Maryland Based Royal Farms has made its way into NJ and PA too to try to creep into Wawa's territory. They're good (especially the fried chicken), but still not Wawa!
@DreamcastAesthetic 10 ай бұрын
I’m from connecticut. And Wawa has become one of the main reasons I travel to the NJ and PA areas: the coffee is great, the ordering is concise, and the pretzels are highly slept on
@tombowers3681 11 ай бұрын
I grew up in Eastern PA, very much WAWA country, but moved to South Carolina in 2007. It would not be incorrect to say that WAWA is the thing I miss most about living in PA. I am praying for their expansion here, and they have announced moves into the Atlanta GA area, but when I occasionally go back to PA I make a ceremonial stop at the first WAWA I come to . They are really that good.
@johnsamoilis6379 11 ай бұрын
The older locations that dont have gas stations tend to be better imo.
@LatitudeSky 11 ай бұрын
Experienced Sheetz a lot on trips but never Wawa until a trip to VA, after which it was Sheetz who? I really cannot wait to see Wawa move into Atlanta. QT and RaceTrac have both sat on their backsides for years and done nothing to improve their stores, especially the "made to order" food. Wawa is going to show them how it should be done and I really hope clean house in the process. Meanwhile, Sheetz is in North Carolina and looking south. Not as good as Wawa but what the heck. Even Wegmans has been quietly looking at Atlanta options for years. It is only a matter of time before one of these chains makes a move. Wawa is already opening in South Georgia soon. They are not playing games. Cannot wait.
@mike17032 11 ай бұрын
Good news for you is that Sheetz is moving ever closer. They are in NC now.
@tombowers3681 11 ай бұрын
@@LatitudeSky very true all around. I wish these chains would look into our area of SC as we have a lot of PA and northeast transplants and the area. A wegmans would be more than I could ever hope for. I know that once WAWA opens in ATL I will have to make a trip!
@giancarlofelicianocastaned9316 11 ай бұрын
@@johnsamoilis6379 That is true
@5.56Media 11 ай бұрын
Wawa rocks! Beats 7-11 (and a lot of other convenience stores) by a longshot. I've been to Wawa between Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland countless times. Best part is their fresh deli-style food!
@MontyMukerji 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing a video on Wawa. I grew up in Suburban Philadelphia (Delco) and this establishment is a big part of my life!
@TLSH12 11 ай бұрын
as someone who moved to Florida from California like 4-5 years ago. I thought Wawa was all over the east coast because of how big it was here. Me and lots of people I know will go there specifically for food and drinks, not for gas(even though for a time i used their gas rewards program as well). The brand is for sure loved here in south florida
@SheldonAdama17 11 ай бұрын
Just had a Wawa open near me a few years ago. I’ve been there way more than I should, and the app is awesome! I would also add its very cleans and well maintained. Other convenience chains are hit or miss at best.
@Maxoman_is_awesome 11 ай бұрын
i’ve been watching your videos for around five years now and i’ve never really felt the need to comment but i’m from delco where wawa originated and you did a great job in explaining it. i’ve had many memories there, from cutting my foot open on the door when i was 8 to getting a hoagie every day in the summer. one crucial thing you missed though is hoagiefest, an event that runs from the start to the middle of the summer where hoagies are are 5 or 6 dollars a pop. it truly brings us together
@DaBoaringDragon 11 ай бұрын
I am a born and bred Texan, obsessed with Wawa. I have a friend in Maryland who introduced me to them, and specifically their coffee. Wawa made me a coffee fan. Every time I go to Maryland or PA, I gotta stop at a Wawa.
@Stjernefodt- 11 ай бұрын
Growing up I never heard the turn "sub" in relation to a long sandwich except in reference to the brand Subway. Outside of that chain, it was always "hoagie" Wawa's usage of the term was them integrating with their region and taking pride in US, rather than them creating the term and pushing it on us. I think that is a great example of why Southeastern Pennsylvanians are so fiercely loyal to Wawa. On a side note, my wife is a bit younger than me and originally from NJ and "sub vs hoagie" is one of our most frequent arguments, lol. Even so, she gives in and says "hoagie" in reference to Wawa only.
@carlrood4457 11 ай бұрын
In the NYC area, they're "heroes", but when we'd travel upstate, near Buffalo, they called them Subs. Never heard "hoagie" until I saw it in a movie when I was a teenager.
@LearnAboutFlow 11 ай бұрын
In New England growing up, hoagie sort of meant something exclusively with meat (and hot). We used the term 'sub' or 'grinder' for a long sandwich regardless of ingredients or temp.
@SammyM00782 11 ай бұрын
Kind of sounds like she grew up in north jersey, because from central down we've always called them hoagies. If she did in fact grow up in the north, and you really wanna make her mad, just say "It's called pork roll, by the way" lol
@ThatGuy-vi8ch 11 ай бұрын
I've been told hoagie was a Dutch word. If you were in a Pennsylvania Dutch area, hoagie is the main word. At least that's what I was told when I asked why I only heard hoagie in PA and everyone else said sub. No idea if it's true.
@mirzaahmed6589 11 ай бұрын
In Connecticut they are called grinders.
@TheBrandonn 11 ай бұрын
OH YESSS!! Company man is BACK! Not only is this finally an interesting video, but he came back with one of the strongest ones he possibly could. I grew up down the street from the 1st ever Wawa, and I'm still currently surrounded by at least 10 of them. Wawa is love, wawa is life.
@davidburris8230 Ай бұрын
Wawa store under construction here in Clarksville, Indiana. First one in Southern Indiana that I know of. About 5 miles from my house. Looking forward to in opening probably this fall.
@JooFoos 11 ай бұрын
Wawa actually charges less for gasoline compared to local gas stations. Even if it means taking a loss, just visiting a wawa for gas encourages people to head inside and buy a snack or pick up lunch because that's where they make their money. Their food is actually very fresh and there's always something new to try. I can honestly say that after a decade of buying hoagies and their specialty drinks that I have never had a bad experience food or otherwise from wawa.
@gameskyjumper1721 11 ай бұрын
I first hear about them on AVGN's video. He talks about them always giving too much cream cheese on a bagel. Then when I visited Orlando, Florida last year I finally found one. It wasn't particularly huge. But it has a dedicated sandwich/bagel shop inside. And outisde they have very clean gas pump stations and 3-4 electric car charging stations. The place was packed during breakfast time.
@saveronshadow 11 ай бұрын
I live about 5 miles from Wawa, PA and in my town there are three Wawa locations within relative walking distance of each other. The rumor had it that they had a deal with Sheetz that neither would never cross the Susquehanna River (Sheetz west and Wawa east) but when Wawa started to expand south and especially to Florida that "truce" was thrown out the window.
@ii_pizzaguy5320 11 ай бұрын
Yeah and Rutters is coming for us Sheetz Freakz
@jakehomegoods 11 ай бұрын
Awesome video per usual! So weird seeing my hometown on a map on a Company Man video!
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