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A Canadian-owned company, A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.
opened its first restaurant in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1956. |
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The initials "A&W" stand for A&W's founders: Allen and
Wright |
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A&W is a past recipient of the Canadian Franchise Association's "Franchisor of
the Year" award. |
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In 1991, total revenue from A&W's restaurants was $251
million, with 10,000 employees. In 2008, total revenue was $724 million, with
22,000 employees. |
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Research conducted in eight cities across Canada indicated that
consumers regard A&W as having the "best tasting burgers".(1) |
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A&W serves more than 90 million customers annually. |
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A&W Root Beer is the world's #1 root beer. |
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A&W was named as one of "Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies" for the sixth consecutive year and has now reached Platinum Status. |
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In 2007 A&W opened it's 50th freestanding restaurant in Ontario. |
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