Wawa vs. the Competition: Sheetz, Buc-ee’s and Other Rivals Compared, with a Look at Where Delco Still Wins

For generations of Delaware County residents, Wawa hasn’t just been a convenience store. It’s been part of the daily routine.

The company’s first Wawa Food Market opened on MacDade Boulevard in Folsom in 1964, giving Delco a special claim to a chain now known far beyond Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Coffee before work, Sizzli sandwiches for breakfast, hoagies for lunch, and late-night stops have all helped make Wawa part of the county’s culture…

Story continues