One of Pennsylvania’s most recognizable convenience brands is returning to its roots.
Swiss Farms, the iconic drive-thru convenience retailer founded in Delaware County nearly 60 years ago, has entered a new chapter under President & CEO Arsh Pola,who has acquired all remaining franchise interests and the franchisor, returning the company to local ownership.
Founded in Broomall in 1968 as a drive-thru dairy outlet for Wengert’s Dairy, Swiss Farms traces its roots to 1931, when Samuel K. Wengert established his dairy in the rolling hills of Lebanon County. Built on a commitment to quality, the dairy—later known as Swiss Premium™ where they earned numerous awards at the Pennsylvania Farm Show and became a trusted name for generations of Pennsylvania families.
Long before “grab-and-go” became an industry buzzword, Swiss Farms introduced a simple concept: customers could pull in, place their order, and drive away without ever leaving their cars.The drive-thru model quickly became a neighborhood staple, offering milk, bread, produce, fresh foods, and everyday essentials with speed and convenience.
At its peak, Swiss Farms expanded throughout Delaware and Chester counties while exploring franchising opportunities beyond Pennsylvania.Supported by its own commissary and test kitchen,the company earned a loyal following by combining convenience with quality products.
Following its acquisition by Farm Stores during the COVID-19 pandemic, the brand continued to serve its loyal customer base while ownership evolved. Since 2020, Arsh Pola has worked toward a single goal: bringing Swiss Farms back under local ownership. Six years later, that vision became a reality when he acquired all remaining franchise interests and the franchisor, reuniting the iconic Pennsylvania brand under one owner.
Today, with the company reunited under local ownership, Pola is focused on honoring Swiss Farms’ rich heritage while investing in its future.His vision includes expanding fresh food offerings, enhancing the customer experience, and pursuing thoughtful growth opportunities while preserving the drive-thru convenience that has made Swiss Farms a Pennsylvania favorite for nearly six decades.
“We have served many of the same families for generations, and that loyalty inspires everything we do,” said Pola.”Our responsibility is to preserve what customers have always loved about Swiss Farms while continuing to evolve to meet their needs.”
A hands-on leader, Pola regularly visits every Swiss Farms location and believes every employee should have a voice in the company’s future.That commitment to both customers and staff reflects the values that have guided the company since its earliest days.
About Arsh Pola:
Arsh Pola is President & CEO of Swiss Farms, the iconic Delaware County-based drive-thru convenience retailer. A graduate of Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business with a degree in Finance, Pola built his career in the convenience store and fuel industry before becoming a Swiss Farms franchise.
Since 2020, he has worked to bring Swiss Farms back under local ownership. In 2026, that vision became a reality when he acquired all remaining franchise interests and the franchisor, reuniting one of Pennsylvania’s most recognizable convenience brands under a single owner A firm believer that retail is still a people business, While honoring the company’s nearly 60-year heritage, he is leading Swiss Farms into its next chapter through thoughtful growth, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to the communities the brand has served for generations. Arsh is not working; you will find him either on the Pickleball or Tennis courts , or enjoying one of the many new restaurants in the Philadelphia area.