Back To News/PR Index
|
|
|
| Wawa,
PA – March 2024 / NewsmakerAlert: In
2024,
Wawa proudly announces the date
of their first official store opening in Alabama as preparations continue
to open for business to begin serve the community. Wawa’s first store will
be located at 18968 Greeno Road, Fairhope with a grand opening date
of Thursday, April 25 (8:00 am doors open; 10:00 am ribbon cutting ceremony).
Next, stores located at 7095 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL and 21022 Hwy
59 Robertsdale, AL will open this summer, with specific dates announced
later. During each grand opening event, Wawa will host festivities, ribbon
cuttings, announce community partnerships and support for local organizations
and celebrate local everyday heroes with its signature “Hoagies
for Heroes” initiative.
“We can’t wait to open our doors to our new Alabama friends and neighbors and are excited for the chance to offer our new customers our unique brand of fresh food, beverages and convenience,” said Robert Yeatts, Sr. Director of Store Operations. “As each location opens, we will further solidify our commitment to providing the community with not only a new level of convenience but a strong, committed community partner.” Overall,
Wawa plans to open 7 to 10 stores in the Baldwin County and Mobile markets
over the next 3 to 4 years. Once open, each store will employ an average
of 35 associates, with Wawa expecting to create hundreds of long-term new
jobs as a result of expansion into Baldwin County and Mobile.
 About Career Opportunities: Soar with Wawa! Wawa’s expansion plans will create new jobs and career opportunities for those interested in soaring with us as we continue to expand in Alabama. Joining the Wawa team makes you part of a longstanding tradition of success that spans decades, hundreds of stores, multiple states and counting! It’s a chance to become part of a family and associate-owned company committed to putting people first, doing the right thing and making every day a little bit brighter for our communities: one hoagie, smile or experience at a time. Wawa associates have a shared stake in our success and own 39% of the company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). View career opportunities at Wawa. Associates at all levels enjoy career advancement opportunities, a supportive team culture, and strong foundational benefits and rewards that support our team members financially, physically and emotionally. Associates have access to ingredients to build a career, including training and development, educational assistance, and a flexible, welcoming environment that helps everyone soar. The company’s expansion plans provide opportunities to join a growing company with significant advancement and growth opportunities and a culture where associates always take the lead in bringing joy to even more new friends and neighbors, building lasting relationships, and supporting their communities through volunteering, charitable giving and events. About
Wawa, Inc.
Media
Contact:
|
