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Wawa Will Test Out Burgers, Waffle Fries, and New Dinner Items at Select Locations

By Kevin Kinkead

Published: Feb 12th, 2020 · 10:29 AM EST

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Wawa is still king.

I don’t want to hear any of these crap takes, like Russ talking up Sheetz or random haters saying “just to go any deli in Philadelphia for a real sandwich.” That’s not the point. The point is the convenience, the easy in-and-out experience and the familiarity you get by stopping at any location.

Anyway, Wawa is going to try out some burgers and waffle fries and new dinner menu items, as you can see here:

🍔 Burgers at @Wawa? The convenience store chain is looking to up its dinner game by quietly testing new options like hamburgers, waffle fries and breaded chicken sandwiches at a handful of locations. –>> https://t.co/yH9gV8Tit7 @PHLBizJournal pic.twitter.com/dhNfWruPan

— NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) February 12, 2020

More via NBC 10, who reference a Philadelphia Business Journal exclusive:

The items are available at six stores, including the 535 Horsham Road location in Horsham, as “part of the larger dinner platform” the convenience store is trialing, Wawa spokeswoman Lori Bruce said.

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The popular Delaware County-based convenience store chain is a fan favorite for its hoagies, American comfort food sides and coffee. A larger rollout of burgers and breaded chicken sandwiches would pit the company against national quick service giants like McDonald’s, Burger King and Shake Shack.

“We are testing new options specifically for dinner as we continue to connect with customers in new ways and focus on fulfilling our customers’ lives at all times of the day,” Bruce told the Philadelphia Business Journal in an email.

The six locations are not specified, so I guess it’s a secret. Outside of Horsham, the Jamison Wawa is part of this test run, as confirmed on Twitter. I highly doubt that the Aramingo Avenue location is on the list, since that place is a 24/7 shit show and doesn’t need more attention.

But you tell me; is this a good idea? Or should Wawa “stay in yo lane,” as LaVar Ball once said?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV19uOk8MVY