Own a piece of American history
A&W restaurants are a place where people from all walks of life come together to create cherished memories. With over a century of burger and root beer expertise, we're the oldest restaurant franchise in the country. Our iconic menu drives ROI with high-quality, crowd-pleasing favorites like burgers, fries, cheese curds and our classic homemade root beer. The menu and the memories make A&W a beloved brand that fits into any community, big or small.
Top-performing A&W restaurants generate over $2M in annual net sales.*
The drink that made us famous
Made fresh in-store and served in a frosty mug, A&W root beer has delighted our customers for over a century. Our signature menu item sets us apart from other restaurant franchise opportunities. Crafted with a secret blend of herbs, spices and other ingredients, the recipe has remained unchanged for decades and is only available in A&W restaurants. When customers order it, they’re getting a product that can’t be replicated by any other fast-food restaurant.
*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.
^ Grand View Research, U.S. Root Beer Market Size & Outlook
U.S. root beer market to grow $80M+ by 2030^
Strong industry connections mean better pricing
With over 100 years in the business, we’ve built lasting supplier relationships within the industry. A&W franchise partners have access to the largest QSR supply chain in the U.S., getting better margins on every menu item and better pricing on the equipment needed to run their restaurant. As a result, our franchisees can allocate their resources more effectively: investing in staff, expanding their marketing efforts, and building strong community connections.
Lower pricing on inventory & equipment
Extraordinary support
A&W proudly offers our franchise partners support and collaboration with corporate that stands apart in the industry. We offer comprehensive training and ongoing assistance, including:
- A&W University
- On-site field trainers before and during opening week
- Dedicated Franchise Growth leaders
- Structured tools and technology
- Ongoing additional training opportunities and marketing support
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"The franchisees really have a voice. It's the most powerful voice of any franchise out there."
100% franchisee owned. 100% of the time.
In most restaurant franchise opportunities, decisions are made solely by a corporate entity. At A&W, franchise partners have a true voice in shaping the company. The National A&W Franchisee Association (NAWFA) represents all franchisees and ensures that they have a say in every decision we make that affects their business. Franchisees have the opportunity to share ideas and concerns and actively participate in the direction of our brand.
One Team culture
We believe in the power of unity and collaboration across our franchise system. Our One Team culture means that as a franchise partner, you’re never alone, with access to a strong network for guidance and support.
