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Legacy and Innovation Intertwine as A&W Seeks Revival

Source: Franchise Times Legacy fast-food chain A&W is taking steps to integrate its 107-year history into modernization efforts. The brand’s CEO sees the blend as [...]

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WiRL 2025 Year in Review: Celebrating the Women Shaping the Future of Restaurants

Source: QSR Magazine Dee Wells is proof that growth can be quiet Dee Wells began her franchising journey at just 15 and has built a [...]

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The Power of Perspective: Women Leading Today’s Franchise Industry

Source: Franchising World Franchising is experiencing a cultural and operational shift. As the industry continues to evolve, so does ownership and franchisor management. Franchising is [...]

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A&W is Rooted in Nostalgia, But Ready for Resurgence 

Source: QSR Magazine From small-town memories to CEO, Betsy Schmandt is steering the 106-year-old brand toward modernization, Midwest expansion, and sustainable franchise growth. From sipping [...]

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This global root beer brand also runs burger joints. Its 2nd SC location just opened in Darlington.

Source: Post and Courier Root beer floats, onion rings, hot dogs and burgers are on the menu at a new Darlington restaurant.  A&W, a fast [...]

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The Welch A&W family: From military service to restaurant service

Source: Racine County Eye Phil Welch of Franksville is a second-generation US Military Veteran and a third-generation business owner. Welch served in the U.S. Navy [...]

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How A&W’s new CEO Betsy Schmandt is modernizing a 105-year-old brand

Source: Nation’s Restaurant News Schmandt calls the strategy ‘newstalgia’ as A&W balances tech and marketing innovation with staying true to its roots A&W Restaurants Inc. [...]

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A&W Strengthens Its 105-Year Legacy With ‘Newstalgia’

Source: Franchise Times Meredeth Jones is no stranger to the A&W brand, and she knows she’s not alone. “Everyone knows the name A&W … and [...]

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Wisconsin’s root beer baroness: How Deanne Wells’ A&W Restaurants thrive in small towns

Source: QSRWeb.com Deanne Wells has six A&W units in smalls towns in Wisconsin. She’s paving the way for small-town franchisees to live and work in [...]

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