CSP Magazine | July 2010

Hoagie Heaven

Wawa's iconic sandwiches have come a long way since 1972.

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When Joshua Harris moved away from New Jersey, he deeply missed the Wawa hoagie sandwiches he used to enjoy at least twice a week—so much so he posted a special request on Wawa’s Facebook page: “We need Wawa in Denver. There is nothing for competition here!”

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