Wawa Opens First Store in Pensacola

Wawa celebrated the grand opening of its first store in Pensacola, Florida, on Boesch Lane, attracting large crowds eager to experience the popular convenience store. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and gifts for the first customers, including free shirts and hot coffee from December 19 to 29. Joseph Collins, Wawa's director of store operations, highlighted plans for over 20 additional locations in Northwest Florida over the next few years, emphasizing the store's $7.5 million investment in the community. Local residents expressed excitement, with some traveling hours to visit the store, citing its unique food offerings as a major draw. The grand opening also included community engagement activities like a hoagie-building competition, benefiting local charities. Wawa aims to strengthen its presence in Florida, with ongoing plans for further expansion across the Panhandle.