The story of Wawa
Chapter 1
From dairy farm to convenience store
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Chapter 2
The anatomy of the hoagie
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Chapter 3
The great Mid-Atlantic store wars
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Chapter 4
The secret of the cult following
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of Wawa
Ch 1 · From dairy farm to convenience store
teacher Wawa
Started with milk back in nineteen-two (oh-oh!) / Now we're grabbing a hoagie on the go (Wawa!)
Fun Fact
The Wawa name: The word Wawa means 'Canada goose' in the Ojibwe Native American language, which is why a goose is featured on the corporate logo.
Glossary
convenience store (noun)
A small retail business that stocks a range of everyday items such as snacks, beverages, and groceries. The Wood family opened their first such retail outlet in Folsom, Pennsylvania, on April 16, 1964.
A small retail business that stocks a range of everyday items such as snacks, beverages, and groceries. The Wood family opened their first such retail outlet in Folsom, Pennsylvania, on April 16, 1964.
Quiz
What did George Wood's business manufacture in New Jersey in 1803 before Wawa became a dairy and food store?
Quiz
Why did George Wood focus on producing 'certified' milk at his Wawa dairy farm in 1890?