Wawa to open multiple locations in Central Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The longest-standing debate in Pennsylvania may just be “Sheetz versus Wawa.” However, the expansion of one of the stores might end the back and forth.

On Aug. 19, Wawa announced that the chain is planning to expand into Central Pennsylvania, starting with a location in Middletown. On Sept. 19, a Wawa will be opened on the Harrisburg Pike, located at 1601 W.

However, Wawa has no plans to stop there. In a release, the store said they plan to continue expanding. Over the next five years, Wawa said it has plans to open about 5-7 stores a year as a way to adequately serve the Central Pennsylvania market.

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To build each store, Wawa will invest $7 million and employ 140 contractors and local partners. Once each store is open, Wawa projects that each location will employ 35 associates and create 1,400 new long-term jobs as a result of the expansion.

Wawa originally got its start in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Now, stores can be found in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Washington D.C.

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