Wawa announces opening date for first store in Bowling Green.
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Wawa announces opening date for first store in Bowling Green. Published: Jun. 10, 2026 at 7:43 AM PDT BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Wawa has announced it will be holding a grand opening for its first store in Bowling Green in July. "We are excited to spread our wings to Bowling Green and bring our unique combination of fresh food and beverage, convenience and service to this region for the very first time," said Brian Schaller, President of Wawa in a news release. "This continues our ongoing growth in Kentucky, allowing us to fulfill more lives, create new jobs and strengthen community partnerships," he added. The gas station retail store located at 800 Gunnison Trail Way will open its doors to customers July 9. If you want a chance to participate in a preview event, then you're invited to share your favorite Wawa experience at this link. A second Wawa is under construction in Bowling Green at 645 Hennessy Way. It is expected to be opened before the end of this year. Wawa first expanded to Kentucky in July of 2025 and has now opened eight stores statewide. The company said it plans to build and open between 4 and 8 stories per year in Kentucky over the next 5-8 years resulting in more than 40 stores in the state. The expansions will create job opportunities across the state. Wawa associates also own 39% of the company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
