Convenience Stores Aim to Be the New Fast Food Alternative

Convenience Stores Aim to Be the New Fast Food Alternative

The value meal promotions from various fast food chains are this year's trend of luring in value-seeking diners. Now, convenience stores are firing back with deals of their own. These retailers, better known for grab-and-go snacks and last-minute essentials, are now offering full meals at prices that rival the biggest names in burgers and fries.

Consumers Rate Wawa as Best Convenience Store in National Poll

Consumers Rate Wawa as Best Convenience Store in National Poll

A new survey shows that when it comes to convenience stores, one Pennsylvania-based chain rises above the rest in customer satisfaction. Wawa claimed the top spot in the first-ever American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Convenience Store Study with a score of 82 out of 100. Close behind were QuikTrip (81), Buc-ee's (80), and Murphy USA (80). The industry average was 76.

Wawa's Expansion Brings $1.2 Billion Investment to Midwest

Wawa's Expansion Brings $1.2 Billion Investment to Midwest

Wawa, the beloved Delaware County convenience store chain, is pushing westward. This month, the company broke ground on its first locations in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana, kicking off an ambitious Midwest expansion plan. The numbers are impressive. Wawa plans to open up to 160 stores across the three states over the next five to eight years. This represents a $1.2 billion investment and could create around 5,600 new jobs. Each store costs about $7.5 million to build and employs roughly 35 people.