McLane Bluegrass now delivering to new Wawa locations in the Midwest region
TEMPLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 22, 2025--
McLane Company, Inc., one of the largest distributors in America, and Wawa, an industry leading convenience store chain, have expanded their partnership to support Wawa’s growth in the Midwest, Mid Atlantic and Northeast regions. McLane’s Bluegrass distribution center, located in Hebron, Kentucky, will serve new Wawa locations in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio as the chain continues to expand in those states.
“We’re proud to have served as a dedicated partner alongside Wawa over the years,” said Vito Maurici, McLane’s chief customer experience officer. “With this expanded partnership, we remain committed to supporting Wawa’s growth as a leader in convenience retail and foodservice through our robust network and product offerings.”
McLane’s nationwide network and extensive expertise in convenience retail and foodservice ensure that Wawa, a pioneer in retail foodservice with a strong reputation for quality and convenience, continues to meet rising consumer demand for fresh, innovative food in convenience stores. McLane and Wawa have a successful history of working together for more than 20 years, with McLane now servicing over 1,100 Wawa stores out of distribution centers in Kentucky, Virginia, New Jersey and Florida. McLane’s Mid Atlantic distribution center, located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, began servicing Wawa’s existing east coast markets last fall to support the retailer's rapid expansion into other regions in the future.
“It’s been 60 years since our first store opened, and our vision then was a new kind of convenience store, fulfilling lives by providing customers with fast, friendly service and fresh products that deliver value,” said Brian Schaller, president of Wawa. “As Wawa expands into new markets, our partnership with partners like McLane helps us scale our best-in-class foodservice program, support our growth and fulfill our commitment to delighting customers.”
Utilizing McLane’s extensive distribution center network of more than 80 locations, operational efficiency and investments in technology will enhance Wawa’s expansion into new markets. It also will enable Wawa to build on its best-in-class expertise and reputation by ensuring on-time deliveries, improving order fill rates and helping maintain cold chain and logistics at the highest standards.
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About McLane
Founded in 1894, McLane Company Inc. is one of the largest distributors in America, serving convenience stores, mass merchants, and chain restaurants. As an industry-leading partner to the biggest retail and restaurant businesses, McLane buys, sells, delivers, and serves the world’s most beloved brands. With headquarters in Temple, Texas, McLane has more than 80 distribution centers across the country, employs more than 25,000 teammates, and delivers to nearly every zip code in the US. McLane is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
About Wawa
Wawa, Inc., a family and associate-owned, privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Toward the end of the 19th Century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy farming and the family began a small processing plant in Wawa, PA in 1902. The milk business was a huge success, due to its quality, cleanliness and “certified” process. As home delivery of milk declined in the early 1960s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson, opened the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 in Pennsylvania as an outlet for dairy products. Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for freshly prepared foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services and surcharge-free ATMs. Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio and Washington, D.C., with more than 1,100 locations to date. The stores offer a large fresh foodservice selection, including Wawa brands such as custom prepared hoagies, freshly-brewed coffee, Sizzli hot breakfast sandwiches, hand-crafted specialty beverages, a dinner menu including burgers and an assortment of soups, sides and snacks. Forbes.com Ranks Wawa as #24 of America’s Largest Private Companies.
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McLane Company, Inc.
Alicia Downard
Director, Communications and Public Relations
alicia.downard@mclaneco.com
Wawa, Inc.
Lori Bruce
Senior Media Relations Manager
public.relations@wawa.com
Source: McLane Company, Inc.
