Wawa is a chain of convenience stores and gas stations located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. The company was founded in 1964 in Folsom, Pennsylvania, and has since grown to operate over 900 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and Washington, D.C. Wawa is known for its made-to-order hoagies, coffee, and other food and beverage items, as well as its clean and well-lit stores. The company is privately held and has been owned by the Wood family since its founding.