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From left: Wawa offers a wide variety of coffee; the store’s grand opening in Florida More Than a Store Wawa is a time-tested and well-loved member of the community. A t first glance, Wawa appears to be a convenience store like many others — a place where you can run in for coffee, snacks, and sundries. 138 march 2013 usairwaysmag.com with a little oil and a lot of vinegar? Craving whipped cream on your Salted Caramel Latte? The ordering touch screen lets you customize your order with an almost unlimited array of options. In a hurry? Pour your own cup of award-winning Wawa coffee from one of eight varieties and grab a Sizzli breakfast sandwich, or hit the Express Case for fresh fruit or a salad. Wawa (the Native American name for flying goose) is more than the sum of its storefronts. First established more than 200 years ago as an iron foundry, the Wawa Dairy began in Wawa, Pennsylvania, in 1902 and still operates today. In 1964, when home delivery of milk was ending, the convenience store was born. Wawa has grown its community-oriented brand — 19,000 employees hold a 38 percent ownership stake in the privately-held company. It has also expanded across the mid-Atlantic, starting in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, then in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia, and in 2012 the central Florida market. wawa.com photos courtesy of wawa But to Philadelphians, this beloved, family-run chain of 600 company-owned convenience and fuel stores is an institution. “Wawa — it’s ours and we love it,” says local resident Cara Schneider of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation. “It’s a trusted friend on the corner. The hoagies are excellent. The coffee is clutch. And they stepped up and sponsored our massive Fourth of July festival, now called Wawa Welcome America.” The customer-driven store offers two styles of food service: Built-to-Order, and Ready-to-Go. Want your freshly made Italian Shorti hoagie By NicOle alper http://www.wawa.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - March 2013

US Airways - March 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Musical Pilgrimages
Hub Crawl: Denver Airport
Wine & Dine: Chef's Tables
Wine & Dine: Artisan Cheeses
Great Escapes: Cypress Inn
Adventure: Washington, DC by Bike
Great Escapes: The Gathering in Ireland
Adventure: Puerto Rico Golf
Charlotte EDC
Great Escapes: Barcelo Hotels and Resorts
Gear Up: The Smart Kitchen
Travel Feature: The Rome Less Traveled
US Airways Feature: Order Up!
Great Tastes: Phoenix Dining
From Philly, With Love
Route of Discovery: San Luis Obispo, California
Atlantic 10 Conference
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - March 2013