From initial start-up and training to ongoing operational and marketing support, we’ll help make sure your restaurants perform at the highest possible standards.
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Franchisee support
Start-up support
Our development experts are fully involved in every aspect of site selection, negotiation, restaurant design and construction. We'll even assist you in achieving your ideal financing plan. And before your restaurants open, we provide six weeks of intensive in-store training for you and, in some cases, your key management people.
Ongoing operational and marketing support
As an A&W franchisee, you can expect complete and unrivaled support for your business and the A&W brand, all with the sole purpose of helping you succeed. This includes:
- Staffing and cost management assistance from experienced Regional Managers
- Real-time communication within the A&W family via private intranet site to share knowledge and keep on top of recent developments
- Product development and menu initiatives to maintain and refresh customer interest
- Effective national advertising and marketing strategies to help you raise awareness and increase trial
A&W also airs one of Canada's most beloved and talked-about TV advertising campaigns. Here's our latest spot.
A&W has been one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies since 2002.
The Burger Family® and their iconic logos have represented great-tasting burgers for generations.
The first A&W drive-in restaurant in Canada opened on Portage Avenue in Winnipeg in 1956.
A&W's new restaurant design, unique both inside and out.
We serve our famous A&W Root Beer® in frosted mugs so it's always the perfect temperature.
At over 700 restaurants and counting, A&W is Canada's second-largest hamburger chain.
The Sirloin Uncle Burger™, the latest addition to The Burger Family®, was introduced in 2008.
