A&W RESTAURANTS


Associated tags: A&W Restaurants, A&W Root Beer, Restaurant, A&W, Fast food, Cuisine, All American Foods, Root beer

Locations: ASIA, UTAH, UNITED STATES, CALIFORNIA, IOWA, NEVADA, WISCONSIN, SOUTH CAROLINA, CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, ILLINOIS, MISSOURI, ADDISON, MISSISSIPPI, FLORIDA, ROCK HILL, CAROLINAS, KENTUCKY

A&W Restaurants Selects PAR Technology’s Data Central® to Propel Growth

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

This transformative collaboration underscores A&W's dedication to leveraging cutting-edge solutions to drive growth and innovation across its organization.

Key Points: 
  • This transformative collaboration underscores A&W's dedication to leveraging cutting-edge solutions to drive growth and innovation across its organization.
  • "We're excited to expand our partnership with A&W with the addition of Data Central to Brink POS,” said Savneet Singh , CEO of PAR Technology.
  • With PAR Data Central, A&W Restaurants is poised to drive informed decision-making, optimize operations, and enhance customer experiences, solidifying their position as a leader in the restaurant industry.
  • PAR Technology and A&W Restaurants come together to enhance customer experiences by seamlessly integrating PAR Brink POS and PAR Data Central.

Charlotte Residents who Invested in Multi-Unit, Multi-Brand Franchises During the Pandemic are Bringing A&W Restaurants to the Rock Hill Area

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

ROCK HILL, S.C., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A&W Restaurants, the classic American franchise, is coming to Rock Hill in the local Walmart at 4875 Old York Rd Rock Hill, SC 29732 on February 6th. Multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees, Ronald and Nadyne Jennings, are expanding with the A&W family by signing a three-unit deal for the North and South Carolina markets. A&W's new Rock Hill and Charlotte area locations mark the fast-growing franchise brand's expansion of restaurants in the Carolinas, and the first location system-wide to open within a Walmart location.

Key Points: 
  • ROCK HILL, S.C., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A&W Restaurants, the classic American franchise, is coming to Rock Hill in the local Walmart at 4875 Old York Rd Rock Hill, SC 29732 on February 6th.
  • A&W's new Rock Hill and Charlotte area locations mark the fast-growing franchise brand's expansion of restaurants in the Carolinas, and the first location system-wide to open within a Walmart location.
  • Ronald and Nadyne Jennings are bringing A&W, an iconic favorite, back to share with families who've never experienced the brand before.
  • We are confident that we are bringing to Rock Hill an American favorite that everybody in the family can enjoy," said Ronald.

A&W Restaurants Ranked Among the Top Franchises in Entrepreneur's Highly Competitive Franchise 500®

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A&W Restaurants was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The 44th annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2023 Franchise 500® ranks A&W as number 210 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

Key Points: 
  • LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A&W Restaurants was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
  • The 44th annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry.
  • Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.
  • Over its 44 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees.

Local Business Owner and Long-time A&W Franchisee to Open Altoona, Wisconsin's First A&W On January 10th

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

ALTOONA, Wis., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A&W Restaurants, the classic American franchise, is coming to Altoona at 2870 Woodman Dr. Altoona, WI 54720 on January 10th. Dee Wells and her husband own two A&W locations in Withee and Spencer. Their success, trust, and love for the brand has led them to open a new A&W location in Altoona, with additional plans to expand throughout the area.

Key Points: 
  • Together, Dee and John have owned and operated a car wash and a gas station with a convenience store.
  • After seeing success with her first two A&W restaurants, Wells decided to open two more locations in the area.
  • She plans to open the first one in Altoona on January 10th and another location in Cadott by the end of May.
  • The new Altoona location is part of A&W's plan to award 25 units to franchisees in 2022 and open 12 new locations.

Multi-Unit Operators Opening Fourth A&W in Belleville on October 17th

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

BELLEVILLE, Ill., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A&W Restaurants, the classic American franchise, is coming to Belleville at 648 Carlyle Ave on October 17th. The new restaurant is part of a four-unit development deal that was recently completed with Jim Sprill and Jim Sprick to expand the brand across Illinois.

Key Points: 
  • BELLEVILLE, Ill., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A&W Restaurants, the classic American franchise, is coming to Belleville at 648 Carlyle Ave on October 17th.
  • Sprick and Sill, who were introduced to each other by a mutual friend, each recognized the other's passion for business.
  • "We are fortunate to be growing quickly with operators like Sprill and Sprick," said A&W Sr. Director of Franchise Development John Palumbo.
  • The new Belleville location is part of A&W's plan to award 25 units to franchisees in 2022 and open 12 new locations.

A&W Teams Up with Jolt to Streamline Operations

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Founded in 1919 as a Root Beer stand in California, A&W was the United States' first franchise restaurant chain.

Key Points: 
  • Founded in 1919 as a Root Beer stand in California, A&W was the United States' first franchise restaurant chain.
  • "We are extremely excited to roll out Jolt to our franchisees," stated Rona Lascano, Sr. Director of Training and Restaurant Support at A&W.
  • "Words cannot describe how honored we are to have been selected as the operations management platform for A&W.
  • Jolt creates digital operations management solutions to help restaurants, hotels, and retail outlets build accountability, enhance food safety, and boost employee performance, with confidence.

A&W Restaurants Celebrates 10 Years Under Franchisee Ownership

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Friday, December 10, 2021

Brands control, said Kevin Klein, chairman of the National A&W Franchisee Association (NAWFA), which is a significant partner.

Key Points: 
  • Brands control, said Kevin Klein, chairman of the National A&W Franchisee Association (NAWFA), which is a significant partner.
  • Being under franchisee ownership allowed us to control our own destiny, which was thrilling and scary at the same time.
  • Klein noted that franchisee ownership also has created stability that is unusual in the chain restaurant industry.
  • When we are at board meetings, state franchisee meetings or conventions, there are always more hugs than handshakes.

A&W Opens Another Franchised Convenience Store Restaurant

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A&W Restaurants has added another location to its growing convenience store footprint with the recent opening of a unit in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Located in a small strip center that includes a gas station, the restaurant features a drive-thru and 45 seats. Franchisee Mohammad Lone converted an independent restaurant to an A&W. Initial sales are exceeding expectations.

Key Points: 
  • Located in a small strip center that includes a gas station, the restaurant features a drive-thru and 45 seats.
  • There are nearly 100 A&Ws located in gas and convenience stores and travel centers.
  • He added that A&W is taking a two-prong approach to developing convenience store locations.
  • Now in its 102nd year, A&W is Americas first franchised restaurant chain.

A&W Restaurants Named One of the 17 Best Restaurant Franchising Deals by QSR Magazine

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Friday, October 1, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A&W Restaurants, the 500-plus unit classic American restaurant franchise, has been recognized by QSR Magazine as one of the country's top 17 deals in restaurant franchising.

Key Points: 
  • LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A&W Restaurants, the 500-plus unit classic American restaurant franchise, has been recognized by QSR Magazine as one of the country's top 17 deals in restaurant franchising.
  • QSR cites the brand's franchise board, outstanding accommodations for franchisees and a collaborative marketing team in its September rankings.
  • QSR's ranking points out that A&W is 100% owned by franchisees, and a board of franchisees oversee operations and corporate decision-making.
  • This has shown consumers and prospective owners that A&W has no intentions to sell its brand to a larger entity.

Chicago Real Estate Developer Puts Fizz into A&W’s Growth Strategy with Plans for Five Restaurants

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Monday, August 30, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After spending more than 30 years helping restaurant companies find sites and build locations in Chicago, local real estate developer Lee Fry Companies, Inc. is turning the tables and operating its own A&W restaurants.

Key Points: 
  • Founded in 1919, A&W is Americas oldest franchise restaurant chain and the only one solely owned by franchisees.
  • A&W CEO Kevin Bazner personally worked with Fry and DiMauro on their plans, including visiting Chicago to inspect potential sites.
  • Bazner said the Midwest, including Chicago, is A&Ws sweet spot, since many of the brands early locations were opened there.
  • We see opportunity to open a significant number of restaurants in the Chicago area over the next several years, he added.