A&W Restaurants

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Founded

1919

Started franchising

1925

Sub industry
Burger

A&W Restaurants is a beloved fast-food chain known for its classic burgers, handcrafted root beer, and all-American dining experience.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Initial investment

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$287,000
 - 
$1,573,000

Initial franchise fee

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$30,000

Royalty fee

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3% - 5%

Advertising fee

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5.00%

Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

Operating Profit

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Undisclosed

Franchised units

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212

+
-3%
(
-7
)
-3%
(
-7
)

vs. 2 years ago

Company-owned units

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2

Total units

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214

UNITS

This is how many units the franchise has in total

Franchised units
Company-owned units
Total units

2024

212

2

214

210

2

212

219

2

221

PROFITABILITY

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A&W Restaurants
Food & Beverage
franchises
Burger
franchises

Operating Profit

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Undisclosed

Sales : Investment ratio

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Undisclosed

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Investment Payback

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Undisclosed

n.a.

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A&W Restaurants

Franchise
Units
Growth
Initial fee
Investment
Revenue (AUV)
Gross Profit

212

+
-3%
-3%
No growth

$30,000

$287,000

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$1,573,000

Undisclosed

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Home based franchise

Passive investment opportunity

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