Updated store prototype
Our newest building design offers a mix of modern and heritage design, appealing to younger generations while keeping the hint of nostalgia that makes A&W a beloved franchise restaurant.
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Invest in a legacy brand that’s 100% franchisee-owned and growing strong. From booth to business ownership, take a seat and discover how you can become part of the A&W restaurant franchise family.
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Strong Unit-Level Profit Potential
Top-performing A&W restaurants generate over $2M in annual net sales, with system averages nearing $1.3M.*
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Backed by the Largest QSR Supply Chain in the U.S.
A&W leverages the largest QSR supply chain in the U.S. for powerful pricing and sourcing.
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Franchisees Have a Real Voice
Franchisees hold 50% voting power on marketing and beyond, ensuring their voices drive important decisions.
*These figures are from Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document issued on April 3, 2026. The average annual net sales of the 59 freestanding restaurants with drive-thrus that reported net sales to us was $1,297,747. The highest annual net sales reported by one of these restaurants was $3,035,900. This information does not account for seasonal variations, local market conditions, site or personnel factors that may affect sales. These figures are for freestanding restaurants with drive-thrus only. Your individual results may differ. There is no assurance you will sell as much.
There's no opportunity like A&W
Innovation has always been part of our tradition
A&W was the first QSR franchise restaurant to hand-craft beverages in our stores, making our legendary root beer in-house every day. Today, we're still serving up fresh options that drive revenue for our franchise partners and keep guests happy, with new menu items, updated building prototypes, technology and more.
Craft sodas
Naturally flavored, artisanal sodas are a fast-growing market segment that's expected to exceed $1 billion by 2033. A&W franchise restaurants are taking advantage of the trend with unique product offerings.
Order your way
Meet your customers where they’re at while creating multiple revenue streams. A&W offers multiple ways to order, including online ordering, kiosks, tableside, front counter, catering, and third-party delivery.
Limited Time Offers
From mix and match deals to seasonal menu offerings like our Seafood Feast, LTOs keep your menu fresh.
Classic root beer
Served ice-cold in a frosty mug, our signature beverage is mixed fresh in-store using a secret blend of herbs, spices, and select ingredients. It's the same legendary recipe guests have enjoyed for decades.
"There are a lot of other franchise restaurants that sell hamburgers and french fries, but none of them own a product. We own root beer."
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Over a century later, we're still worth talking about
Get the latest news from the A&W franchise restaurant family.
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