A&W is launching a new franchise growth program with reduced royalties as its centennial approaches. The Second Century Growth Initiative reduces royalties for new U.S. franchise partners. An incentive program for current operators will be introduced next month. The popular quick-service chain, known for its freshly made root beer, burgers and other all-American food, has […]

A&W Restaurants hired Dave Crowley to head franchise development for the growing chain, as it approaches its 100th anniversary. Between 1997 and 2010, Crowley held various development positions with A&W. He returns after development stints with such recognizable brands as Yum! Brands, Little Caesars and Marco’s Pizza. In his newest capacity as Director of Franchise Recruitment, […]

Everybody loves an all-American Root Beer Float on a hot summer day, and A&W Restaurants nationwide are making the treats even tastier by giving them away on National Root Beer Float Day, Monday, August 6. During the celebration, A&W’s restaurants nationwide will raise money for Disabled American Veterans (DAV). From 2-8 p.m., participating locations will […]

With the countdown to its 100th anniversary underway, A&W Restaurants is continuing to reappear along the roadsides that made it famous. After opening 15 franchise locations in 2017, the iconic brand expects to open another 12 this year. Since late 2011, when a group of franchisees acquired A&W from YUM! Brands, root beer lovers across […]

The long-awaited sequel is finally here. A&W Restaurants has released the follow-up to last year’s popular #AWcademyAwards Sweepstakes, a chance for film lovers to share A&W spoof movie posters, vote on nominees like Best Supporting Side and provide their own tongue-in-cheek movie reviews on social media for the chance to win prizes. Participants have the […]

A&W Restaurants Inc. has signed its largest multi-unit deal since the brand was acquired from Yum! Brands by a group of franchisees in late 2011. The development plan calls for eight restaurants to open over eight years in Northwest Ohio. “This agreement points to the power of the A&W brand and to the strength of […]

For almost a century, A&W Restaurants and its frosty mugs of root beer have played a special role in everyday lives: first jobs, first dates, first floats and more. Now, A&W Restaurants invites fans to share favorite memories and photos for the chance to be featured in an upcoming 100th Anniversary book. A&W, America’s first […]

A&W Restaurants Inc. has just launched an expanded, multi-faceted franchising strategy that builds on its success since being acquired from YUM! brands. The centerpiece of the campaign is an all-new franchise information website. A&W has nearly 1,000 locations worldwide, with more than 630 in the U.S. The company added 15 domestic locations in 2017, and it […]

A&W Restaurants Inc. is introducing two new Peanut Butter treats featuring Reese’s Peanut Butter Sauce and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. The new Peanut Butter Shake is made with Reese’s Peanut Butter Sauce while the Peanut Butter Polar Swirl features Reese’s Peanut Butter Sauce and chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. “Given the popularity of peanut butter […]

Frosty mugs of A&W Root Beer will make summer more refreshing for guests at the seven A&W Restaurants that have opened so far in 2017. A&W, back in growth mode under franchisee ownership, has 11 more locations in development. So far this year, A&W has opened traditional outlets in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin and Fowlerville, Michigan. […]

For the first time in more than 10 years, A&W Restaurants is reporting system-wide revenue and store count growth. The news comes as A&W celebrates its split five years ago from YUM! Brands and kicks off a new franchise sales initiative. A&W, America’s oldest restaurant chain, was owned by YUM! for nine years. In late […]

To play along with this year’s awards season, A&W Restaurants invites movie buffs to participate in the #AWcademyAwards Sweepstakes. Throughout February, social media users may share their spoofs of movie titles, vote for their favorite #AWcademyAwards nominees – such as Matthew McCurdnaughey, Spice C. Papa and Reeses Withaspoon—submit tongue-in-cheek movie reviews and chuckle at movie […]

A&W Restaurants, Inc. will soon celebrate its five-year anniversary under franchisee ownership. Since being acquired from YUM! Brands, A&W has experienced non-stop, year-over-year same-store sales and profit gains, as well as the opening of more than 40 new U.S. units, including 15 in gas and convenience stores. A&W, America’s oldest restaurant chain, was owned by […]