The First Wawa In Alabama Will Be Opening In April

The beloved convenience store-gas station will lay roots in Fairhope.

If you’ve ever driven through the Mid-Atlantic, you’ve likely come across Wawa: a gas station-convenience store with a following nearly as passionate as Southerners who love Buc-ee’s. Not only does Wawa sell gas—the chain has made-to-order dinner items, custom hoagies, breakfast sandwiches, an expansive drink selection, freshly brewed coffee, milkshakes, and more. They’re even serving up a BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger!

Now, the Yellowhammer state will be joining Wawa’s fleet of nearly 1,000 locations in the United States.

Wawa just announced plans to open their very first Alabama store in Fairhope on April 25, 2024. The store will be located at 18968 Greeno Road (Baldwin County) and, in true Wawa style, will have a spectacular grand opening: a ribbon cutting, the announcement of community partnerships, support for local organizations, celebration of local heroes through Wawa’s signature “Hoagies for Heroes” initiative, and all kinds of festivities.

“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.”

In addition to the brand-new store in Fairhope, Wawa will also be opening a store in Mobile and Robertsdale this summer (dates are yet to be announced). Wawa plans to open seven to ten stores in the Baldwin County and Mobile regions in the next three to four years, each employing an average of 35 workers, the company announced in a release. This expansion will create hundreds of long-term jobs for local Alabamians.

Though Wawa would be hard-pressed to surpass our love of Buc-ee’s or Love’s Travel Stops, we’re excited to enjoy all of their fan-favorite items on our visits to Fairhope. You can’t go wrong with the beauty on the bay!

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