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Ehh... I'd be happy if Wawa expanded up this way. They have better coffee and breakfast sandwiches than Dunkin. Not to say it's fabulous or the best, but it's a step up from Dunkin, even if it's a glorified gas station. It's funny when I mention this to a lot of New Englanders. They get up in arms and defensive about Dunkin.
You're preaching to the choir about the lack of a Wawa analog in New England. One of the biggest aspects I miss about living in the Mid-Atlantic.
I will quibble with one characterization, though. Wawa may sell gas as a major business component, but it does indeed have a storied history as a dairy and sandwich shop business in the Philly area, long before they expanded as a major convenience store chain, with gas included.
What makes Wawa particularly better is that it's made-to-order, and with many, more food and drink options that any Dunkin enthusiast could ever dream of. Just a different business model entirely.
Dunkin Donuts in every corner of New England. They are beyond prolific in this region serving low quality breakfast items and coffee as dull as dishwater. They are the pinnacle of mediocrity, but they just love it in the New England states. I never picked up on the appeal.
This got a good chuckle out of me. I actually used to like their coffee when I was younger...not sure if I changed or if the product got watered down.
You're preaching to the choir about the lack of a Wawa analog in New England. One of the biggest aspects I miss about living in the Mid-Atlantic.
I will quibble with one characterization, though. Wawa may sell gas as a major business component, but it does indeed have a storied history as a dairy and sandwich shop business in the Philly area, long before they expanded as a major convenience store chain, with gas included.
What makes Wawa particularly better is that it's made-to-order, and with many, more food and drink options that any Dunkin enthusiast could ever dream of. Just a different business model entirely.
Ahh...the Royal Farms vs Wawa battle in MD, the Wawa vs Sheetz battle in PA...then there's all 3 near Frederick MD area duking it out , throw in a few 7-11s as well, and the whatever remaining High's in the Baltimore area.
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There is also too many bodegas/corner shops, or convenience stores. There is too much overlap in product placement with supermarkets, and pharmacies. The shops I am talking about only offer more craft beer selection, and gambling in the form of the Lotto. There is one everywhere.
Once you've been to East Asia (Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, HK) you'll realized that the density of bodegas/convenience stores in NY/NJ isn't really THAT crazy .
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I will quibble with one characterization, though. Wawa may sell gas as a major business component, but it does indeed have a storied history as a dairy and sandwich shop business in the Philly area, long before they expanded as a major convenience store chain, with gas included.
I get it. I vacationed on the Jersey Shore back in August and I'm an early riser. Wawa was my go to for coffee that early, walked in with warm greetings and smiles. Got made to order breakfast sandwiches and then we were on our way to the beach. And I'm like, why am I getting the warm fuzzies for this Wawa place? I was in my vacation mind, but once you get to Wawa, Cumby's just doesn't cut the mustard. They have plans for expansion but none north of Jersey since it abandoned its plans to expand into Connecticut. Boooooo!
Ahh...the Royal Farms vs Wawa battle in MD, the Wawa vs Sheetz battle in PA...then there's all 3 near Frederick MD area duking it out , throw in a few 7-11s as well, and the whatever remaining High's in the Baltimore area.
Once you've been to East Asia (Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, HK) you'll realized that the density of bodegas/convenience stores in NY/NJ isn't really THAT crazy .
Highs just open a new location in Owings Mills in the last couple of months. Right across the street from a Royal Farms.
Dunkin Donuts in every corner of New England. They are beyond prolific in this region serving low quality breakfast items and coffee as dull as dishwater. They are the pinnacle of mediocrity, but they just love it in the New England states. I never picked up on the appeal.
I'll gladly siphon a few of your Dunks to the Bay Area. There's Krispy Kreme here, but sometimes I just want cheap donuts that don't get my hands all sticky and that I can get in any of 300 delicious food-dye-tastic flavors.
What kind of businesses are over saturated and way too numerous in your area?
In the NYC metro, we have too many Pizzerias everywhere especially in Manhattan. Its just dough with cheese, and tomatoes. I guess it is cheap but there is still point where too many are serving. There is one pizzeria every block, and another across the street sometimes. Its ridiculous.
There is also too many bodegas/corner shops, or convenience stores. There is too much overlap in product placement with supermarkets, and pharmacies. The shops I am talking about only offer more craft beer selection, and gambling in the form of the Lotto. There is one everywhere.
Chinese takeout is another one. They are everywhere. They all sell the same cheap junk food.
I dont know who these businesses are able to survive. Something fishy must be happening behind the scenes.
San Diego its Ramen places for sure.
Might say coffee shops, but its impossible to have too many of those.
Pacific Northwest: over abundance of Starbucks. In my city, it is breweries.
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, throw in a few 7-11s as well, and the whatever remaining High's in the Baltimore area.
