Chapelboro was invited to a special first-look tour at the Chapel Hill Wegmans location ahead of the grand opening on Wednesday, February 24. Here’s what the store looks like ahead of the big day.

The Wegmans location in Chapel Hill will have one entrance and one exit available for customers due to health and safety guidelines. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The Wegmans location in Chapel Hill will have one entrance and one exit available for customers due to health and safety guidelines. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The Wegmans location in Chapel Hill is working to stock up on fresh produce before the grand opening on Wednesday, February 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The Wegmans location in Chapel Hill is working to stock up on fresh produce before the grand opening on Wednesday, February 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Wegmans will have a station set up where fresh bread will be available to customers daily. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Wegmans will have a station set up where fresh bread will be available to customers daily. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Wegmans will have a station dedicated to making and serving fresh subs and sandwiches to customers. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Wegmans will have a station dedicated to making and serving fresh subs and sandwiches to customers. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Another station at Wegmans will be dedicated to serving poke bowls and sushi, which are made fresh by staff. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Another station at Wegmans will be dedicated to serving poke bowls and sushi, which are made fresh by staff. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The Burger Bar is one of Wegmans' biggest attractions and has a full-service counter and eating area, which will be limited due to health guidelines. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The Burger Bar is one of Wegmans’ biggest attractions and has a full-service counter and eating area, which will be limited due to health guidelines. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The seafood market portion of Wegmans will have fresh and frozen seafood available to customers. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The seafood market portion of Wegmans will have fresh and frozen seafood available to customers. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Wegmans has prioritized its prepared meals section, which features meals that can easily be cooked by customers. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Wegmans has prioritized its prepared meals section, which features meals that can easily be cooked by customers. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
In Wegmans butchery, a display case shows dry aging meats that are available to customers. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
In Wegmans butchery, a display case shows dry aging meats that are available to customers. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Wegmans' deli counter serves deli meats that are prepared and cut by staff members regularly. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Wegmans’ deli counter serves deli meats that are prepared and cut by staff members regularly. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The packaged food section featured aisles that are dedicated to gluten-free and plant-based products. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The packaged food section featured aisles that are dedicated to gluten-free and plant-based products. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Within the packaged food section is an area dedicated to drinks, such as kombucha, protein shakes and energy drinks. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Within the packaged food section is an area dedicated to drinks, such as kombucha, protein shakes and energy drinks. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Wegmans' aisles are already stocked with food and prepared for customers ahead of the grand opening on Wednesday, February 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Wegmans’ aisles are already stocked with food and prepared for customers ahead of the grand opening on Wednesday, February 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Wegmans' alcohol and wine section features products that are made within North Carolina, some of which may be familiar to customers. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Wegmans’ alcohol and wine section features products that are made within North Carolina, some of which may be familiar to customers. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The bulk foods section features many of the customer-favorites, such as nuts and trail mix. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The bulk foods section features many of the customer-favorites, such as nuts and trail mix. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Wegmans will have easy options for customers to pay, such as the availability to pay via the store's mobile phone app. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Wegmans will have easy options for customers to pay, such as the availability to pay via the store’s mobile phone app. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Wegmans' workers are busy stocking the fresh produce section before the grand opening on Wednesday, February 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Wegmans’ workers are busy stocking the fresh produce section before the grand opening on Wednesday, February 24. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The colorful display right inside the entrance to Wegmans has the store's brand of sparkling water. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
The colorful display right inside the entrance to Wegmans has the store’s brand of sparkling water. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
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