The Concord Township Board of Supervisors is set to vote on Wawa’s application for licensure to sell beer at a store in Pennsylvania.
Wawa is seeking to add to the list of products that it can provide to its loyal customers.
At presstime, on Tuesday July 21, 2015, the Concord Township Board of Supervisors was expected to vote on an application to allow the Wawa store in Delaware County, Pa. to sell beer.
According to a report by The Inquirer, this is Wawa’s first bid in 12 years requesting to sell alcohol in Delaware County. If the application is approved by the board, it will still need state approval, and it would only apply to the Delaware County location. However, it is possible that if the store is approved to sell beer, the chain could seek approval for some of its other locations across the state. The ability to sell beer could be a game changer for Wawa stores, as they would now have the ability to compete in an industry that has been under the control of distributors for quite some time now.
Nearly 250 supermarkets, convenience stores and delis across Pennsylvania have been granted the ability to sell beer in recent years, but these rights come with some conditions. In order to acquire the license to sell beer, these stores must add a restaurant facility, complete with a separate entrance and seating to accommodate at least 30 people. Wawa will be subject to the same conditions and will need to add a 400-square-foot restaurant facility if the application is accepted.
Customers will be limited to purchasing two six-packs at a time from the Wawa store, which is the rule for all other convenience stores, delis and supermarkets that sell beer. Wawa representatives have attested that they are seeking approval only for the one location, but if things go well, they may consider expanding in the future.