A&w Restaurants
Food: Quick-Service Restaurants → Hamburgers
Own a Piece of Americana
Serve legendary root beer and classic burgers with a century-old brand.
Net Sales$1,300,000from the brand’s own disclosures
Total units407from the brand’s own disclosures
Brand overview
A&W Restaurants is a legacy quick-service franchise that is 100% franchisee-owned. As the first QSR to hand-craft beverages in-store, A&W makes its legendary root beer fresh daily using a secret blend of herbs, spices, and select ingredients. Over a century later, the brand continues to innovate with updated building prototypes, new menu items, and modern technology while preserving its iconic heritage.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose
Top-performing restaurants generate over $2 million in annual net sales, with system averages nearing $1.3 million. A&W leverages the largest QSR supply chain in the U.S. for powerful pricing and sourcing. Franchisees hold 50% voting power on marketing and beyond, ensuring their voices drive important decisions. The brand offers multiple revenue streams through online ordering, kiosks, tableside, front counter, catering, and third-party delivery. A fast-growing craft soda segment and unique product offerings provide a differentiated market position.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
Net Sales
$1,300,000
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.
- Total investment
- $301,095–$1,640,034
- Franchise fee
- $30,000
- Cash Required
- $300,000
- Net worth
- $700,000
Growth Trends
Ideal candidate
A&W is seeking individuals with at least $300,000 in liquid assets and a net worth of $700,000 who are passionate about bringing a beloved brand to their community. Ideal candidates want to become franchise owners and carry on a tradition of serving fresh root beer and classic American fare.