According to recent reporting, gas station, fast casual eatery and convenience store chain Wawa this week announced it plans to bring 60 locations to Ohio over the next decade, which includes locations in the Dayton area. The exact addresses haven’t been released, but according to a press release put out by the company, groundbreaking is planned for the middle of next year, with store openings projected to begin rolling out mid-2025.
Similar to the Texas based chain Buc-ee’s, Wawa is more than a fueling station, it offers ready to eat fast casual options, made on site. Currently, there are more than 1,000 locations operating in six states and Washington, D.C.
The fast casual options include salads, pizza, sandwiches, quesadillas, burritos and breakfast options like bagels, breakfast sandwiches and breakfast burritos. There are also fresh baked goods, like muffins and donuts, along with coffee, smoothies and milkshakes.
According to information on its website, Wawa is a privately held, family-owned company with 200 years in American business.