Convenience store chain on the move in Florida

Wawa has big plans for the Sunshine State.



The privately-owned, Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain plans to open 25 to 30 stores every year throughout Florida during the next several years.



In 2017, Wawa will start its push into the southeast part of the state, with a first wave of stores opening in Palm Beach and Broward Counties.



"Our team is looking forward to being able to provide more than 400 new job opportunities to enthusiastic associates in Southeast Florida throughout 2017, and continuing to see that number increase as we grow our stores and open more locations in our communities for years to come,” said Denise Diillio, area manager, Wawa.



Wawa currently operates some 730 convenience in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida.