LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — Wawa opened its 10th Ohio location today.
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The company began its expansion into the state in April 2025.
Wawa has locations in eight cities across five counties in Ohio.
This expansion has created more than 350 long-term jobs, according ot the company.
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Brian Schaller, president of Wawa, noted that Liberty Township is significant because the company’s first Ohio store opened there last year.
During the event, the Wawa Foundation announced a $2,500 grant to Special Olympics Ohio to support local athletes.
Across its 10 grand openings in the state, the company and its foundation have contributed more than $37,000 to various Ohio charities.
The company invests approximately $7.5 million to build each store location.
Wawa plans to build and open five to eight stores per year in Ohio over the next five to eight years.
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