Qualifications

Multi-site and individual-unit opportunities

Prime multi-sites are available throughout Canada, each requiring a commitment to develop and open between three and seven A&W restaurants over a three- to five-year period. While most new A&W restaurant opportunities are granted via multi-site development agreements, individual-unit franchises do occasionally become available.

Franchisee qualifications

A&W treats the process of awarding a franchise agreement with great care. Our stringent qualifications for a multi-site agreement include:

• Sound business acumen and professional background
• Successful track record
• Proven relationship-building and people-management skills
• $2 million net worth
• $800,000 in unencumbered cash or liquid assets

Our minimum qualifications for an individual-unit opportunity include:

• $600,000 in net worth
• $300,000 in unencumbered cash or liquid assets

Investment information

Total investment: $900,000 to $1,200,000

Fees

A&W offers a very competitive fee structure:

• Service Fee – 2.5% of net sales
• Advertising Fund Contribution – 2.5% of net sales
• Initial Franchise Fee – $55,000 for a 20 year agreement
• Multi-Site Development Fee – $15,000 per restaurant, $10,000 of which is applied to the initial franchise fee