WaWa vs. Sheetz?

Lathum · 11-30-2014, 07:23 AM

If you were starting a convenience store chain today which would you choose?

CU Tiger · 11-30-2014, 07:35 AM

Depends on the state in question each have strategic advantages over the other

Dutch · 11-30-2014, 07:37 AM

We only know Wawa in Tampa and only for the last year or so. Great gas station!

markprior22 · 11-30-2014, 08:03 AM

Never heard of either

EagleFan · 11-30-2014, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dutch

We only know Wawa in Tampa and only for the last year or so. Great gas station!

Bug difference of opinion in what Wawa is between those in this area and the rest of the country. To us Wawa is a convenience store with great made to order food that happens to now sell gas as well (and usually at a better price than gas stations).

I don't think I will ever call Wawa a gas station (even as the original stores are being replaced with the 'super Wawas' that have gas pumps).

To those in the area the phrase "I'm making a Wawa run" doesn't create a picture of getting gas. That would be "making a Wawa run and filling up while I'm there"

fortheglory · 11-30-2014, 08:36 AM

WaWa needs to expand into the Hilton Head, SC market...sooo many easterners moving there

Dutch · 11-30-2014, 08:36 AM

Fair enough, I use it primarily for its coffee, sandwich shop, and convenient store. So I get where you are coming from. But unlike 7/11, where not all stores have gas, the Wawa's here all come with 24+ pumps, hard to see it as anything else when first being introduced to them.

EagleFan · 11-30-2014, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dutch

Fair enough, I use it primarily for its coffee, sandwich shop, and convenient store. So I get where you are coming from. But unlike 7/11, where not all stores have gas, the Wawa's here all come with 24+ pumps, hard to see it as anything else when first being introduced to them.

No worries. In a couple generations it will most likely be seen as a gas station here as well, one with a good convenience store attached to it (as any new one opening has gas).

All this talk of Wawa has me wanting a turkey bowl for lunch today.

OldGiants · 11-30-2014, 11:12 AM

These places are two gas stations that sell food to red necks. Even the notion of buying coffee there is revolting and repellent.

Since I don't drive a truck with a Confederate flag on it, I don't think they would allow me inside at all.

Lathum · 11-30-2014, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGiants

These places are two gas stations that sell food to red necks. Even the notion of buying coffee there is revolting and repellent.

Since I don't drive a truck with a Confederate flag on it, I don't think they would allow me inside at all.

Where are you from?

EagleFan · 11-30-2014, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Where are you from?

Obviously somewhere that doesn't have a Wawa.

Matthean · 11-30-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by markprior22

Never heard of either

+1.

Dutch · 11-30-2014, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

Obviously somewhere that doesn't have a Wawa.

I think I just won a prize.

General Mike · 11-30-2014, 01:25 PM

Love WaWa. Have no desire to even go in a place named Sheetz

Dutch · 11-30-2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by General Mike

Love WaWa. Have no desire to even go in a place named Sheetz

I think I went to one in Raleigh....seemed like the same concept.

General Mike · 11-30-2014, 01:37 PM

Yeah, I've seen them on trips down to South Carolina. Never stopped at one tho.

Also I have good memories from youth of stopping at Wawa to buy subs when we were going to Wildwood as a family.

Scarecrow · 11-30-2014, 01:48 PM

Unless WaWa or Sheetz is some kind of code for QuikTrip (aka QT), then neither.

Comey · 11-30-2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGiants

These places are two gas stations that sell food to red necks. Even the notion of buying coffee there is revolting and repellent.

Since I don't drive a truck with a Confederate flag on it, I don't think they would allow me inside at all.

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That said, I have more experience with Sheetz, as we didn't have a Wawa in the thicke of Confederate country (Harrisburg, PA), I know those down in Dixie (Philadelphia) had it, and swear by it. Back in the day, though...Sheetz's MTOs were the best.

Now? I'm too far removed, whistling Dixie in New England, to have any real say.

What is the Dixie tune, by the way?

DaddyTorgo · 11-30-2014, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGiants

These places are two gas stations that sell food to red necks. Even the notion of buying coffee there is revolting and repellent.

Since I don't drive a truck with a Confederate flag on it, I don't think they would allow me inside at all.

To be fair, I think there's a different culture in NJ where you can't pump your own gas, (WTF kind of stupid law is that anyways), or in places where you don't pump your own gas typically that make these somewhat more "cultural institutions" than they are elsewhere.

General Mike · 11-30-2014, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

To be fair, I think there's a different culture in NJ where you can't pump your own gas, (WTF kind of stupid law is that anyways), or in places where you don't pump your own gas typically that make these somewhat more "cultural institutions" than they are elsewhere.

Okay, but most of the Wawa's didn't have gas until about 2000. They weren't gas stations, they were a better version of 7-11.

Galaril · 11-30-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

+1.

Same here and am not sure what they even are still even after reading this thread😊

DaddyTorgo · 11-30-2014, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by General Mike

Okay, but most of the Wawa's didn't have gas until about 2000. They weren't gas stations, they were a better version of 7-11.

Hey - I'm trying to throw the Jersey-folks a bone here to excuse the fact they're getting excited over a convenience store. Work with me.

stevew · 11-30-2014, 02:43 PM

I actually prefer Country Fair, Get Go and Speedway to Sheetz in terms of Subs. I just go to Sheetz a lot cause I can see one from my house.

Ironhead · 11-30-2014, 03:22 PM

Must be a native Jersey thing. I have lived in Jersey for 10+ years but grew up in Georgia. I really don't view Wawa as anything but another gas station that tends to be well lit and doesn't have overtly shady looking attendants.

ColtCrazy · 11-30-2014, 06:07 PM

I want the Sheetz!

Okay, we have neither in Indiana, but I've seen Sheetz in Ohio before.

cuervo72 · 11-30-2014, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhead

Must be a native Jersey thing. I have lived in Jersey for 10+ years but grew up in Georgia. I really don't view Wawa as anything but another gas station that tends to be well lit and doesn't have overtly shady looking attendants.

Well, a Philly thing that spread into Jersey at least.

Starting to see them in my neck of the woods finally (there was one near Hopkins back in the 90s, in a tiny store below a row house; lent the name to the neighboring frat before it became just the "University Mini-Mart"). And one even popped up near the in-laws in Florida, so they are definitely spreading.

sterlingice · 12-01-2014, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Scarecrow

Unless WaWa or Sheetz is some kind of code for QuikTrip (aka QT), then neither.

When I moved from Kansas to Richmond, I was disappointed that WaWa was their equivalent to QT as I was expecting more.

That said, nothing really compares to the flagship Buc-ee's stores, tho. I mean, geez: they have whole counters for deli, warm sandwiches, fudge, jerky, and more. And then there's the aisles of snacky food, bathrooms with actual walls between each stall, or that they're practically the size of a supermarket. All that adds up to Texas-size insanity but a great stop if you're on the road between any of the major Texas cities (actually, I don't think there's an Austin-Dallas one yet).

SI

Logan · 12-01-2014, 08:55 AM

Needed to make a quick run to Jersey yesterday and you can be sure as hell I picked up a couple Wawa subs to bring back. I would never take them over something from a real deli (would cost twice as much of course) but they are miles better than anything from Subway, Quiznos, etc so to say it's convenience store/gas station food is crazy. Not only is the quality much better, but you actually get a good amount of meat compared to those chains and the preparation is so much better and much more consistent.

vex · 12-01-2014, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarecrow

Unless WaWa or Sheetz is some kind of code for QuikTrip (aka QT), then neither.

+1

Coffee Warlord · 12-01-2014, 02:46 PM

Do a large number of people really give a shit what convenience store they stop at? I always figured it's "what's closest", and possibly, if 2+ are close, "what's cleanest."

I've never once thought of a convenience store as anything other than a place to buy smokes or grab an emergency caffeine fix.

Logan · 12-01-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Do a large number of people really give a shit what convenience store they stop at? I always figured it's "what's closest", and possibly, if 2+ are close, "what's cleanest."

I've never once thought of a convenience store as anything other than a place to buy smokes or grab an emergency caffeine fix.

Along these lines, I was going to question why people offer their opinions on stuff like this when they haven't had an opportunity to try one of the options.

But then I saw that Wawa is winning 20-1 and decided this poll is perfectly valid.

stevew · 12-01-2014, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by General Mike

Love WaWa. Have no desire to even go in a place named Sheetz

It's a family name fwiw. Sheetz was gas, they used to have nachos and good subs when I was a kid. Now it's mediocre subs and a second rate Starbucks. I've wanted to check out Wawa for forever but I live in a Sheetz area so I doubt they come in. Also Sheetz was in that Morgan Spurlock movie about branding.

DaddyTorgo · 12-01-2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Do a large number of people really give a shit what convenience store they stop at? I always figured it's "what's closest", and possibly, if 2+ are close, "what's cleanest."

I've never once thought of a convenience store as anything other than a place to buy smokes or grab an emergency caffeine fix.

This. Or maybe a half gallon of milk.

cuervo72 · 12-01-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Do a large number of people really give a shit what convenience store they stop at? I always figured it's "what's closest", and possibly, if 2+ are close, "what's cleanest."

I've never once thought of a convenience store as anything other than a place to buy smokes or grab an emergency caffeine fix.

I think in this case it's not a stop as much as it is a destination. Like, you could be at home and go out to WaWa for a coffee and doughnuts or to buy a couple of hoagies.

ETA: WaWa is really a "food market" that later added gas rather than a gas station that added food. The chain dates back to 1964, but the first "fuel store" didn't open until 1996.

cartman · 12-01-2014, 03:22 PM

Buc-ee's FTW

Although the beaver in their logo freaks me out

Suicane75 · 12-01-2014, 05:21 PM

In this area at least (Central NJ, Central PA), the WaWas are more like mini supermarkets. Clean, spacious, good selection & quality. They don't feel anything like the usual mini mart type of place.

sterlingice · 12-01-2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Buc-ee's FTW

Although the beaver in their logo freaks me out

If these people were shown what was in Luling or Madisonville, their jaw would drop but it's hard to imagine if you've never seen

SI

View Poll Results: what store better?
WaWa	21	61.76%
Sheetz	2	5.88%
Trouts up all night	11	32.35%
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11-30-2014, 11:12 AM	#9
OldGiants College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Location, Location, Location	These places are two gas stations that sell food to red necks. Even the notion of buying coffee there is revolting and repellent. Since I don't drive a truck with a Confederate flag on it, I don't think they would allow me inside at all. __________________ "The case of Great Britain is the most astonishing in this matter of inequality of rights in world soccer championships. The way they explained it to me as a child, God is one but He's three: Father, Son and Holy Ghost. I could never understand it. And I still don't understand why Great Britain is one but she's four....while [others] continue to be no more than one despite the diverse nationalities that make them up." Eduardo Galeano, SOCCER IN SUN AND SHADOW

11-30-2014, 01:48 PM	#17
Scarecrow College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Flatlands of America	Unless WaWa or Sheetz is some kind of code for QuikTrip (aka QT), then neither. __________________ Post Count: Eleventy Billion - so deal with it! Last edited by Scarecrow : 11-30-2014 at 04:37 PM.

11-30-2014, 06:07 PM	#25
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	I want the Sheetz! Okay, we have neither in Indiana, but I've seen Sheetz in Ohio before. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

12-01-2014, 03:22 PM	#35
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Buc-ee's FTW Although the beaver in their logo freaks me out __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint Last edited by cartman : 12-01-2014 at 03:23 PM.

11-30-2014, 07:35 AM	#2
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	Depends on the state in question each have strategic advantages over the other

11-30-2014, 07:37 AM	#3
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	We only know Wawa in Tampa and only for the last year or so. Great gas station!

11-30-2014, 08:03 AM	#4
markprior22 High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: springfield, il	Never heard of either

11-30-2014, 08:36 AM	#6
fortheglory Mascot Join Date: Dec 2010	WaWa needs to expand into the Hilton Head, SC market...sooo many easterners moving there

11-30-2014, 01:25 PM	#14
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Love WaWa. Have no desire to even go in a place named Sheetz

11-30-2014, 01:37 PM	#16
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Yeah, I've seen them on trips down to South Carolina. Never stopped at one tho. Also I have good memories from youth of stopping at Wawa to buy subs when we were going to Wildwood as a family.

11-30-2014, 02:43 PM	#23
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I actually prefer Country Fair, Get Go and Speedway to Sheetz in terms of Subs. I just go to Sheetz a lot cause I can see one from my house.

11-30-2014, 03:22 PM	#24
Ironhead College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Barnegat, NJ	Must be a native Jersey thing. I have lived in Jersey for 10+ years but grew up in Georgia. I really don't view Wawa as anything but another gas station that tends to be well lit and doesn't have overtly shady looking attendants.

12-01-2014, 08:55 AM	#28
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Needed to make a quick run to Jersey yesterday and you can be sure as hell I picked up a couple Wawa subs to bring back. I would never take them over something from a real deli (would cost twice as much of course) but they are miles better than anything from Subway, Quiznos, etc so to say it's convenience store/gas station food is crazy. Not only is the quality much better, but you actually get a good amount of meat compared to those chains and the preparation is so much better and much more consistent.

12-01-2014, 02:46 PM	#30
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	Do a large number of people really give a shit what convenience store they stop at? I always figured it's "what's closest", and possibly, if 2+ are close, "what's cleanest." I've never once thought of a convenience store as anything other than a place to buy smokes or grab an emergency caffeine fix.

12-01-2014, 05:21 PM	#36
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	In this area at least (Central NJ, Central PA), the WaWas are more like mini supermarkets. Clean, spacious, good selection & quality. They don't feel anything like the usual mini mart type of place.

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