
Exclusive opportunities still available across Canada.
Over the last few years, A&W became Canada's fastest growing national burger chain and saavy franchisees have scooped up locations across the country. But there are still some amazing opportunities to be had in select small towns and cities. We are looking for people who have a can-do spirit and a vision to succeed in business. You’ve got the opportunity to grow with A&W. Many of our franchisees own two, three, five or more A&W locations.
As you invest in the A&W brand, we invest in you.
We give you the training you need to manage and operate a successful restaurant with productive employees, low turnover and high profitability. As a franchisee, you can tap into the energy, commitment and excellence of all people who work with us.
Good food, farmed with care and served fast for a modern lifestyle.
In 2013, we embarked on a journey to source simple, great-tasting ingredients, farmed with care. We’re proud to have high standards when it comes to our food and you can taste it in everything we serve. We are the first national burger chain to serve beef raised without the use of hormones or steroids and chicken and pork raised without the use of antibiotics. These positive changes have been well received by our customers and are helping to fuel A&W's growth.
When you’re in smaller communities like these, you have the opportunity to know the people and to be known by the people. If you do the right thing, people will support you. They will be very faithful customers.
Alain Simard
A&W Franchise Owner - Matane and Rimouski, Quebec
Available Locations
Since A&W opened its doors in Canada in 1956, we’ve grown to more than 1000 locations across the country. Today, our team has identified a limited number of opportunities in thriving small towns that are well-suited for entrepreneurs who value a community lifestyle.
With a track record of success operating in Canada for over six decades, our franchisees feel confident in our ability to provide recurring cash-flow potential for the long haul in small towns just as we have done in larger markets. In fact, many of them turn it into a family business that they pass along to the next generation. This type of inter-generational success story is often seen in our small town locations.
Available Regions:
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.
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Available Now in Alberta
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Available Now in British Columbia
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Available Now in Manitoba
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Available Now in New Brunswick
- Edmundston
- St. John
- Fredericton
- Port Elgin
- Moncton
- Shediac
Available Now in Newfoundland and Labrador
- St. John's
Available Now in Nova Scotia
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Available Now in Ontario
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Available Now in Prince Edward Island
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Available Now in Quebec
- Quebec city
- Baie.St.Paul / La Malbaie
- Levis
- L'Ile-Perrot / Pincourt
- Beauharnois
- Lachine
- Mont-Joli
- Gaspe
- Ste-Catherine-De-La-Jacques-Cartier
- Pont-Rouge
Available Now in Saskatchewan
- Opportunity to get pre-approved to open in a small town anywhere in SK (town to be confirmed)
Available Now in Northwest Territories
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Available Now in Nunavut
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Available Now in Yukon
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Build a Business
An Award-Winning Brand
A Proven Model for Success
A&W is Canada’s fastest growing national burger chain, and we’ve hit on something that Canadians love because we are Canadian. All franchise owners benefit from our existing infrastructure, knowledge & expertise, and award-winning brand that drives customers to your restaurant. With an emphasis on training, marketing & advertising, and operational excellence, you’ll be well supported as you take the reins of your new business.
All franchise owners receive hands-on training so that you’re prepared for whatever comes your way.
The A&W brand is known across the country, and our national advertising plan reaches millions of Canadians each and every day.
We have a proven model for success and will help you establish your restaurant, hire and train staff, reduce costs, and boost your bottom line.
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Training & Support
All franchise owners receive hands-on training so that you’re prepared for whatever comes your way.
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Marketing & Advertising
The A&W brand is known across the country, and our national advertising plan reaches millions of Canadians each and every day.
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Operational Excellence
We have a proven model for success and will help you establish your restaurant, hire and train staff, reduce costs, and boost your bottom line.




Qualifications
To be a good fit for the A&W brand, you need:
- Access to funds that can be used to start a business (approximately $450K of liquid assets, depending on the location)
- To be community and relationship minded
- Strong people and managerial skills
- To be a big thinker who is ready to escape the financial barriers and stress of city life
Investment
Our strong management combined with lower operating costs will ensure a lucrative business to support your lifestyle. To get started, you need approximately $450,000 in unencumbered cash (cash that is not attached to any loan or debt) depending on the location.