Wawa is an American convenience store and gas station chain headquartered in the Wawa neighborhood of Delaware County, Pennsylvania (specifically at 260 W Baltimore Pike, Wawa, PA 19063), and is a privately held company controlled by the Wood family. Founded in 1964, Wawa operates 1,197 stores as of February 2026, making it the largest convenience store chain in the Mid-Atlantic region, with locations concentrated in Florida (314 stores), New Jersey (300), Pennsylvania (270), Virginia (131), Maryland (69), Delaware (51), North Carolina (17), Georgia (10), Alabama, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Washington D.C..
The company has been voted “America’s Favorite Convenience Store” and serves as an all-day, everyday stop for fresh, Built-To-Order® foods and beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATMs. Wawa operates a chain of convenience retail stores offering fresh, made-to-order food items, beverages, and gas stations, with a focus on personalized service and quality products that have become a beloved part of daily life in communities across the East Coast. The company’s signature offerings include fresh coffee, hoagies, breakfast sandwiches, and a wide variety of made-to-order food options prepared fresh throughout the day.