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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$278,000
 - 
$1,595,000

Initial franchise fee

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$30,000

Royalty fee

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5.00%

Advertising fee

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5.00%

Revenue (AUV)

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Operating Profit

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Franchised units

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503

+
-9%
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-49
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-9%
(
-49
)

vs. 2 years ago

Company-owned units

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2

Total units

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505

UNITS

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Franchised units
Company-owned units
Total units

2024

503

2

505

520

3

523

552

4

556

PROFITABILITY

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A&W Restaurants
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Burger
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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

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COMPETITORS OF

A&W Restaurants

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Units
Growth
Initial fee
Investment
Revenue (AUV)
Gross Profit

503

+
-9%
-9%
No growth

$30,000

$278,000

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$1,595,000

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Home based franchise

Passive investment opportunity

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