Jan. 16—SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — Wawa, a privately held, family- and associate-owned chain of more than 1,050 convenience retail stores across multiple states, is coming to the Lima region.
According to a deed, Wawa Midwest LLC purchased land in Shawnee Township at 1355 W. Breese Road, Lima, in December 2024. The purchase was recorded Jan. 9.
Wawa stores offer a large selection of food, including Wawa brands such as custom hoagies, coffee, breakfast sandwiches, specialty beverages, a dinner menu including burgers, pizza and soups, as well as other sides and snacks.
According to a June 2024 press release, five Ohio locations were planned to begin construction in 2024 and open in the second quarter of 2025.
In 2025, Wawa plans to open 11 stores in Ohio.
"Over the next five to eight years, Wawa plans to build and open six to 10 stores per year in Ohio, with plans to open up to 60 stores in the state," according to a Wawa press release. "Those sites are going through the local land development and permitting processes and include locations in the counties of Allen, Butler, Clermont, Greene, Hamilton, Miami, Montgomery and Warren."
After investing more than $7 million and hiring around 140 contractors and local partners to build the store, Wawa will employ an estimated 35 associates at each location.
Wawa announced plans for expansion in December 2022 to Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
Wawa did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the Lima location.
Reach Cade Higgins at 567-242-0351
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