Wawa’s First Travel Center to Open Later This Month

Wawa is ready to open its first journey middle later this month on August 28 in Hope Mills, North Carolina, reported Truckers News.

The report famous that the placement may have over 8,000 sq. toes of house, six excessive velocity diesel gas lanes and settle for over the street (OTR) funds. Other trucker facilities obtainable will embody a CAT weigh station, free parking for tractor-trailers, well-appointed restrooms and a pet aid space,

“We are thrilled to pilot this new format in Hope Mills and believe this new travel center model is a great way to bring Wawa to customers while serving a need to the travelers,” mentioned John Poplawski, Wawa chief actual property officer. “Not only will our Wawa Travel Center meet the fueling needs of professional drivers, while also remaining a community hub for local friends and neighbors to enjoy.”

NACS Daily first reported on the potential for a Wawa Travel Center in 2023.

Over the subsequent eight to 10 years, Wawa reportedly plans to construct and open six to eight shops per 12 months within the state, reaching a complete of 90 shops in North Carolina.  

Meanwhile, Refuel lately opened a brand new location in Pawley’s Island, South Carolina at 9481 Ocean Hwy. “This opening marks another step in our continued growth, and we couldn’t be more excited to serve this awesome community,” the retailer mentioned in a LinkedIn post.

In New York, Chestnut Market celebrated the grand re-opening of its Yonkers location with the Mayor of the city, according to a LinkedIn post.

Also in New York, Stewart’s Shops opened a new location in Colonie, New York, marking the retailer’s thirty ninth location in Albany County.

Earlier this month, Arko Corp. opened its new Handy Mart location in Kinston, North Carolina, positioned at 2227 Highway 11N, that includes its new fas craves branding and menu providing. This new construct marks a continued enlargement of the fas craves idea.