Wawa is an institution all throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. It is a convenience store that outclasses the 7-11s and Plaid Pantries of the the world (although I hear tell that Sheetz gives it a run for its money). Despite their unpleasant habit of closing their urban locations (including the one in my neighborhood), I nuture a deep and abiding fondness for the Wawa brand.
On Monday morning, Wawa reached a milestone, serving up their one billionth cup of coffee. The chain marked the momentous occasion by having company president Howard Stoeckel serve the history-making cup at the Essington, PA store. Wawa is the largest provider of brewed coffee in the Philadelphia area and is the seventh largest ready-to-drink brewed coffee retailer in the nation.
[via CBS3]
9-09-2008 @7:05PM Sukintu said... did they count each cup of coffee?!? how did they even know it was their billionth!
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9-09-2008 @7:50PM Amber said... Huh, I've never heard of Wawa before.
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9-10-2008 @10:59AM Mike said... Do you happen to live near Rittenhouse Square? They closed both of those locations, and honestly, good riddance. Urban Wawas have some of the rudest employees I've ever encountered. Plus, they have the unpleasant tendency of being robbed.
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9-10-2008 @4:12PM Beth said... I heart Wawa. I am problaby there 4+ times a week for various needs, including their coffee. I live in the suburbs of Philly, so most of my Wawas are now the large shops, with gas pumps. Thanks for including this Marisa!
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9-12-2008 @9:56PM Tim said... I personally prefer Quick Chek, but good for them.
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