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🟢 NOT PRIVATE EQUITY OWNED

Wawa

convenience store · Wawa, PA

“Family-owned for 200+ years. Some things PE can't buy (yet).”

Why It's Different

  • •Wood family holds 59% of shares; employees own 40% through ESOP
  • •ESOP established in 1992 gives workers real ownership stake
  • •No outside investors, no venture capital, no private equity — just hoagies and loyalty