Updates for Wawa and Waffle House
BY MARK J. CRAWFORD
The RaceTrac constructed at the corner of U.S. 301 and County Road 227 hopes to open by the end of the month, according to a company spokesman.
There wasn’t much more that could be shared at this time, but Senior Communications Manager John Friess said the “modern and sleek 8,100-square-foot travel center provides everything needed to refuel and recharge for professional drivers, commuters, residents and travelers that pass through the area daily.”
Florida now has more than 250 RaceTrac locations, with the 250th opening last month in Punta Gorda. As Georgia’s second largest privately held company, the brand has more than 580 stores in 14 states, which as of Dec. 12 now includes Ohio.
“RaceTrac has been bringing this ‘Whatever Gets You Going’ style of convenience to guests since 1934 and proudly operates under the mission of making people’s lives simpler and more enjoyable,” Friess said.
Selections include “grab and go” pizzas, sandwiches, salads, six blends of “Crazy Good Coffee” complete with a variety of creamers and sweeteners, and a “RaceTrac Swirl World” frozen treat station with ice creams, frozen yogurts and sorbets with toppings to pile on. Classics include fountain and frozen drinks, breakfast sandwiches, hot dogs and a stuffed, fried tortilla they call a “Tornado.”
Wawa and Waffle House
After a slow start, the Wawa convenience store and service station on 301 at Edwards Road has been on a fast track, but not fast enough to open before 2025. The most recent estimate is early February, according to Lance Campbell with Starke building and zoning, but he said these dates are often optimistic and subject to change.
And while there is work at the site of a future Waffle House on 301 between the railroad crossing and KFC, it is related to a state environmental mitigation project. Campbell said Waffle House has been submitting plans, however it is unknown when that project will begin.
