Wawa plans 40-store expansion across Kentucky
First ten locations are scheduled to be opened by mid 2025 followed by five stores established per year during the 8-10 year plan.
Wawa has plans to expand into Kentucky with 40 new stores. The news comes after its two-stop Community Partnership Day Tour in the state.
The retailer’s plans span over the next 8-10 years with the first groundbreakings beginning in mid-2024. So far, the company has more than 15 sites under contract across Boone, Bullitt, Fayette, Hardin, Jefferson, Jessamine, Oldham, Scott, Shelby and Warren Counties.
These projected stores are currently making their way through the permitting and approval process, and Wawa will announce specific locations and estimated timing for the first store openings in Kentucky once these processes are complete.
“We were thrilled to share our ‘flight plan’ for Kentucky and reveal, for the very first time, our exciting expansion plans, renderings and more with our newest soon-to-be neighbors! As we get closer to our grand openings in 2025, we will be sharing even more details on our growth in Kentucky and connecting with more customers, communities, partners and nonprofit organizations that together make this such an incredible region to be a part of!,” said Joe Collins, Director of Store Operations for Wawa.
The first store locations are projected to open by mid-2025, with plans to open up to 10 locations that year, five additional stores in 2026 and five each year thereafter.
