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At a Glance
Products & Services: Burgers, hot dogs, root beer
Number of Locations: 639
Total Investment: $912K - 1.62M
Founded: 1919
Began Franchising: 1925
Public Owned yum
About A & W Restaurants Inc.
Roy W. Allen opened his first beverage stand in Lodi, California, in 1919. Three years later, he joined forces with Frank Wright to form the A&W Root Beer Co. In addition to selling root beer, A&W established a chain of drive-up restaurants that served the company's root beer as well as favorites like hot dogs, hamburgers and french fries. Today there are A&W Restaurant locations around the world.A&W's parent company, Yum! Brands Inc., also owns Long John Silver's, Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 322 | 0 | 317 | 0 |
| 2010 | 344 | 0 | 293 | 0 |
| 2009 | 363 | 0 | 264 | 0 |
| 2008 | 367 | 0 | 254 | 4 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Asia.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $912,000 - $1,623,500
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $1,000,000
Liquid Cash Available: $360,000
How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
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