We’ve learned that Wawa is coming to Clarksville.

(Say what? Ah, okay. Got it)

No, not THAT Wawa, this one:

And, we speak not of the Wawa in Tappahan-wa (okay, Tappahannock, Virginia), but the one proposed for 2024 at the defunct Red Robin (1354 Veterans Parkway) in Clarksville, Indiana.

As the vigil commences, let’s learn more about the theory and practice of Wawa from the helpful folks at LBF.

Wawa eyes former chain restaurant for first area location, by Laurel Deppen (Louisville Business First)

A national convenience store chain with a cult following has been proposed for a busy Louisville-area corridor.

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Wawa has nearly 1,000 locations. The stores offer a large fresh foodservice selection, including Wawa brands such as custom-prepared hoagies, freshly brewed coffee, hot breakfast sandwiches, hand-crafted specialty beverages and a dinner menu including burgers and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks, we previously reported.

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Wawa generated about $14.9 billion in its most recent fiscal year, according to Forbes, up from $11 billion the prior year.