A RETAILER that already has more than 1,000 locations across the US is showing no signs of slowing down as bosses prepare to bring the brand to another state.
The chain is a fan-favorite among scores of shoppers, with some claiming it is better than 7-Eleven.
GettyWawa chiefs are planning to expand the chain’s portfolio of locations in a state[/caption] GettySome claim that the retailer is better than 7-Eleven[/caption]7-Eleven has been a staple of the American convenience store industry for almost 100 years, and there are more than 9,000 stores across the US.
But, one of its competitors, Wawa, also continues to open stores.
And, the brand will be coming to Indiana in a matter of days, as reported by the ABC affiliate WRTV-TV.
“We’re thrilled to bring Wawa’s brand of convenience to Indiana,” Brian Schaller, the company’s president, said.
The first store will open in Daleville – a town located around 50 miles from Indianapolis – on May 15.
But, bosses are not stopping at just one store.
The following week an outlet in Noblesville, located within the Indianapolis suburbs, will open on May 22.
And, a third outlet in Clarksville, Indiana, located around 110 miles from Indianapolis, will open on May 30.
Wawa chiefs are planning to open between eight and 12 locations in Indiana this year.
And, bosses are aiming for up to 60 stores in the state.
Around 35 jobs will be created as a result of the store openings.
Wawa will be bursting onto the scene in Indiana – just weeks after opening another store in Georgia.
The location in Pooler – located around 13 miles from Savannah – opened last month.
There are currently four Wawa stores in Georgia, but chiefs want to open more than 26 stores over the next five to eight years, according to the CBS affiliate WTOC-TV.
When will the Wawa stores open?
WAWA chiefs have announced plans to open new locations in Indiana.
Daleville – May 15 Noblesville – May 22 Clarksville – May 30Bosses plan to open around 10 locations in the state this year.
And, execs reportedly want to open around 60 new locations in total.
Shoppers are thrilled with the new addition.
“Now I can have the amazing food 24/7,” Gracie Ryan told WTOC-TV.
Some Wawa fanatics waited outside the store at 4am in the morning as they wanted to be one of the first to step foot inside.
The convenience store giant opened its first Georgia location in Bainbridge in November 2024.
There are more than 1,000 Wawa stores across the US.
The vast majority are located down the East Coast in Florida and New Jersey.
Shoppers have debated on social media about which convenience store chain better suits their needs.
And, the 7-Eleven-Wawa debate has left shoppers divided.
One fan on X claimed Wawa is 100 times better than 7-Eleven.
Shoppers claimed Wawa had the edge because of its menus and friendly vibes in stores, per Business Insider.
Critics have urged 7-Eleven to adapt and give stores a revamp.
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