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[Convenience store] based in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

The chain does derive its name from the town of Wawa, PA, where the dairy that supplies the stores resides.  However, contrary to a number of "definitions" on this site, the term "Wawa" is not an [onomatopoeia] for goose noise and such.  The town of Wawa (as with many, many places in the [United States]) got its name from the American Indians that resided there.  In this case, the tribe was known as the Lenni (LEN-eye) Lenape (LEN-uh-pee).  According to the corporate site www.wawa.com (and anybody who grew up in the area and has paid attention):  "'Wawa' is a Lenni Lenape Indian word for [the Canada Goose] that was found in the Delaware Valley (area where PA/NJ/DE come together), that's why we use the goose on Wawa's corporate logo."

This store is superior for a number of reasons:

- No-fee ATM's in every store (assuming your bank doesn't charge for transactions).
- Most are open 24/7.
- Milk and cigarette prices are generally the lowest that they are allowed to charge by law (given price controls and taxes).
- Capable employees.  Rarely rude and always English-speaking.  Many people have made a career out of working for Wawa...they also have a well respected management track program.
- Fresh and delicious sandwiches and prepared food (soups, meatballs, stuffed soft pretzels, breakfast sandwiches, etc...)
- "Super" Wawa stores...have gasoline and are generally 2 or 3 times bigger than normal ones.  These are usually in high-traffic/travel areas (i.e. highway exits) and have clean bathrooms.  Going north on I-95, you'll generally see these right off the highway exits starting around [Fredericksburg], Virginia.

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