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Burger King saw its second-quarter US same-store sales jump 8.5%, significantly outperforming McDonald's, whose growth lagged at 0.8%, and Wendy's, which fell 7%. Rising prices have made fast food less reliable in terms of value, opening up competition from stores like Wawa and sit-down restaurants such as Chili's. Burger King also saw a 20% increase in Whopper sales after revamping the item by packaging it in a box instead of a wrapper.

Wawa will open three new stores in Dickson, Lebanon, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee, by mid-September 2026, expanding its state presence. The chain plans up to seven stores by 2026 and over 50 in the next decade, with each location projected to create 35 jobs and requiring $7.5 million in investment.

Hermitage in Middle Tennessee is preparing for new businesses like In-N-Out and Wawa, though some residents have concerns about potential traffic increases from their popularity.

A $800 million Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold in Bradenton, Florida, with the winning ticket purchased at a Wawa. The Powerball jackpot remains at $633 million for an upcoming drawing.

A Davie landlord, Lennie Joseph Dufrene Jr., is facing a felony battery charge after severely beating a mentally ill tenant. Police responded to a prior call where Dufrene reported property damage, and he later threatened and attacked the tenant after the tenant was released from a hospital. The victim sustained facial fractures and required medical attention.

A 27-year-old former professional tennis player from Uruguay was arrested after allegedly threatening employees with a tennis racket, damaging merchandise, and causing a disturbance at a Doral sporting goods store. The incident, which occurred on July 24, involved the suspect swinging a racket aggressively, making threats in Spanish, and damaging property valued at $568 before fleeing in a gray Mazda 3 and later being detained at a Wawa.

Nicolas Xiviller, a former professional tennis player, damaged rackets at a Doral tennis store, threatened employees with a racket, and was arrested on charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He caused approximately $600 in damage and was held in a correctional center on a $5,900 bond.

A New Jersey police officer assisted in delivering a baby during a labor emergency in the Wawa parking lot in Berlin Borough. The incident occurred at a Wawa location, with the officer providing emergency aid until medical professionals arrived.

A New Jersey police officer in Berlin Borough assisted in delivering a baby during a labor emergency at a Wawa parking lot.

Wawa developer Hampstead (Sloop Point Loop Road) WW purchased nearly 4 acres near Sloop Point Road and U.S. 17 in Pender County, North Carolina for $3.5 million. The property was sold by Renovation Church, and the area is part of the second-fastest-growing county in the state.

A 55-year-old man was arrested for impersonating a police officer by driving a Dodge Charger equipped with emergency lights and a siren, wearing a badge and holstered handgun at a Wawa store, and failing to stop at traffic signs. Deputies stopped him after he activated emergency equipment and claimed he did not realize the lights were on.

Norfolk Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying two scammers who borrowed a phone and stole money at a Wawa. The suspects transferred a large amount of money to themselves using the borrowed device.

Oil prices have dropped near pre-crisis levels, but gasoline prices remain high. Experts attribute this to increased profit margins, price volatility, and pricing software. President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden criticized retailers for price gouging.

Pope Leo XIV praised the United States for its history of welcoming immigrants and upholding religious liberty during a livestreamed Liberty Medal ceremony. The event, held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, was moved indoors due to extreme heat and coincided with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Tennessee's first Wawa convenience store held a grand opening in Clarksville, attracting dozens of visitors. The event marks the expansion of the East Coast-based Wawa into Tennessee.

Tennessee’s first Wawa opened in Clarksville, with over 40 people waiting in line by 6 a.m. for the 8 a.m. grand opening. The first 250 customers received free T-shirts and coffee, and Wawa announced plans to open seven locations in Tennessee this year as part of a $7.5 million investment per site, creating 1,750 jobs statewide.

Wawa opened its first Tennessee location in Clarksville on June 18, with plans to open seven more stores across Middle Tennessee by Halloween. The company aims to expand to 50 stores in Tennessee over the next decade, emphasizing its food-focused model over its gas station label.

Oil prices increased following the reported collapse of U.S.-Iran talks, reversing previous declines. A gas station in Aston, Pennsylvania, exemplifies the impact of these price changes.