Be partof the A&WSuccess Story

Limited Opportunities to Own an A&W Franchise Still Available

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Get into business

with Canada’s STRONGEST BRAND

Fastest Growing

National Burger Chain in Canada

Over

65 years in Business

Over

1095

Restaurants Across Canada

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Having the brand power of A&W behind you is the closest thing you're going to get to a sure thing.

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Sukh Aujla - A&W Franchisee

AVAILABLE LOCATIONS

Most of the opportunities available are ready to be built as soon as you’re granted a franchise, meaning you can start running your restaurant and building equity sooner than you’d expect. These opportunities are in short supply, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. That’s why now is the time to open your A&W location in a local community near you.

Available Locations: 

Ontario:                    Québec:

Sioux Lookout      Chicoutimi

                                  Pintendre

                                  Dégelis

                                  Contrecoeur

 

British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Yukon Northwest Territories Nunavut Nova-Scotia Prince Edward Island New-Brunswick Quebec Newfoundland and Labrador

OUR STORY

Your Opportunity

The first A&W drive-in restaurant opened in Winnipeg in 1956. An instant hit, A&W expanded to build restaurants across Canada. We’ve proudly served great-tasting burgers, hand-crafted onion rings and frosted mugs of famous A&W Root Beer to millions of happy customers.

A&W changed with the times, as our innovative franchisees pioneered locations in food court malls, drive-thrus and freestanding restaurants. Today, there are over 1060 A&W restaurants from coast to coast – and we’re still growing fast!

We are looking for qualified applicants who are interested in building a successful business as an A&W franchisee. Maybe you’re an energetic young entrepreneur, an experienced and upstanding member of your community? We give you the support you need to take on a big opportunity.

Our Values

We do things differently to make an impact on our community. We care—and so do our guests.

Food

Good Food Makes Good Food.

Food

Quality is at the heart of what we do at A&W. We're committed to sourcing high-quality ingredients, like grass-fed beef and chicken raised without antibiotics. Our iconic A&W Root Beer, made with natural cane sugar and all-natural flavors, is a testament to this dedication. We're also focused on continuously improving animal welfare in our supply chain by working closely with farmers and animal welfare experts. This commitment to quality has earned the trust of Canadians from coast to coast.

Planet

We’re on a journey to reduce waste.

Planet

We’re on a journey to reduce waste and our initiatives set us apart, aligning with modern consumer values. We focus on five key areas: packaging, waste, food, energy, and water. While our packaging is now almost completely compostable, in our restaurants, we use real mugs, dishes, and cutlery, keeping over 100 million pieces of single-use packaging from landfills annually. As the first chain in Canada to eliminate plastic straws, we're constantly striving to improve our environmental impact no matter how big or small.

Community

Proudly serving Canadians.

Community

When we’re not making burgers, we’re thinking up ways to give back. Our franchisees are vital members of their communities, and at the heart of A&W’s franchise philosophy is a strong commitment to community involvement. A prime example is A&W's partnership with MS Canada. Through the annual "Burgers to Beat MS" campaign, $2 from every Teen Burger sold is donated to support Canadians affected by MS. In 2024, we raised $1.6 million, contributing to a total of over $20 million in donations.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Training
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • Restaurant Development
  • Financing

Learn everything you need to know about running a successful A&W franchise, from food service to restaurant management. Benefit from the guidance and mentorship of your Opening Team and Operations Specialist.

A&W’s award-winning marketing and national advertising reach millions of Canadians, driving customers to your restaurant. With the power of our iconic brand, you’ll have all the promotional support needed to succeed.

A&W’s proven business processes ensure smooth operations. With support from a dedicated Business Manager, you’ll receive expert advice on staffing, cost reduction, local marketing, and more. Benefit from our subject matter experts across the organization to streamline operations and boost your bottom line.

A&W’s turnkey construction program lets you focus fully on your training while our experienced Project Managers handle every detail to deliver your restaurant on time and ready to operate. With an expert design team ensuring efficient, attractive layouts and a dedicated Real Estate Team selecting prime locations, we set you up for long-term success.

Enjoy the A&W advantage of favourable financing terms thanks to established relationships with top financial institutions. With our support, you’ll have access to the capital you need to follow your dream.

Investment &
ideal Candidates

What do you need to start your journey with A&W?

Investment:

Minimum of 35% of the total investment in unencumbered cash.

This is approximately $575,000 to $700,000
depending on the opportunity.

We’re proud to boast franchisees from extremely diverse backgrounds. We have found that our best franchisees:

  • Have strong leadership skills
  • Are guest focused
  • Have high energy and trust
  • Want to control their own future
  • Are passionate about the A&W brand and share similar core values
Join Canada's Strongest Brand

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