Convenience store giant Wawa opens its first travel center later this month.
A privately held, family and associate-owned chain of more than 1,100 convenience retail stores in 12 states and Washington, D.C., recently announced its first travel center opens Aug. 28 in Hope Mills, North Carolina.
The travel center, which has amenities for professional drivers, is located at 630 Chicken Foot Rd. Hope Mills, NC 28348. Hope Mills is located just south of Fayetteville.
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With over 8,000 square feet of space, the travel center will include six high speed diesel fuel lanes, accepting over the road (OTR) payments. Other trucker amenities include a CAT weigh station, free parking for tractor-trailers, well-appointed restrooms and a pet relief area.
“We are thrilled to pilot this new format in Hope Mills and believe this new travel center model is a great way to bring Wawa to customers while serving a need to the travelers,” said John Poplawski, Wawa Chief Real Estate Officer. “Not only will our Wawa Travel Center meet the fueling needs of professional drivers, while also remaining a community hub for local friends and neighbors to enjoy.”
Over the next eight to 10 years, Wawa plans to build and open from six to eight stores per year reaching a total of 90 stores in North Carolina. Wawa will invest more than $7.5 million per store and employ.
