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How Wawa Is Beating Fast Food Companies At Their Own Game

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One of America’s largest convenience store chains, Wawa, has gained a cultlike following in its home markets of Philadelphia and South Jersey due to its sharp focus on food and customer service. Its revenue is estimated to have more than doubled since 2014, and its workforce has grown nearly 90% since 2016 as it rapidly expands to other areas of the country. So, can the nearly $19 billion convenience chain take on major chains and local players like 7-Eleven, Buc-ee’s and Casey’s General Stores?

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0:00 Introduction
1:51 Chapter 1. A cultlike following
4:14 Chapter 2. Rapid expansion
6:28 Chapter 3. Challenges

Produced and Shot by: Natalie Rice
Edited by: Michael Heffron
Additional Camera by: Shawn Baldwin
Animation: Jason Reginato, Mallory Brangan
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
Additional Footage: AP Photos, Getty Images, United Dairy Farmers, Wawa, WCAU
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How The U.S Became So Dependent On Taylor Farms

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Taylor Farms has been linked to cyclosporiasis and salmonella outbreaks this summer. After years of consolidation, experts say the company’s ability to control every stage of the supply chain has made it indispensable to grocers and restaurant chains, while raising the stakes for consumers when things go wrong. CNBC food and wellness reporter Brandon Gomez explains how the U.S. became so reliant on Taylor Farms.

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1:40 Chapter 1: Concentration of risk
6:35 Chapter 2: Food giants’ reliance on Taylor Farms
7:30 Chapter 3: Does America have a better option?

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Reporting by: Brandon Gomez
Produced by: Ryan Baker
Edited by: Darren Geeter, Andrea Miller
Camera and Additional Reporting: Natalie Rice
Animation by: Jason Reginato, Emily Park
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
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Meerkat vs. Periscope: Live-Streaming Apps | Tech Bet | CNBC

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Is live-streaming going to be the next big thing that occupies everyone’s time on social media? Meerkat and Periscope, two new apps, are betting so. CNBC’s Dominic Chu compares the platforms.
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Meta’s more sophisticated AI model Muse Spark is here, with ‘contemplating’ mode

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Meta has quietly rolled out the most sophisticated version of its Muse Spark AI model, which deploys multiple agents to research and synthesize a consolidated answer. CNBC’s Julia Boorstin has more.

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Tesla And Former Camera Supplier, Mobileye Engage In Public Dispute | Tech Bet | CNBC

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Tesla chief executive fires back at Mobileye on safety concern accusations.
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Google Built A Synthesizer That Uses A.I. — And You Can Make Your Own | CNBC

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You can’t buy Google’s latest hardware project, but you can 3-D print one.
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