A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. is a quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain operating exclusively in Canada. The company franchises and operates over 1,000 locations nationwide, making it the second-largest hamburger chain in the country. A&W's menu features its "Burger Family" lineup, chicken products, breakfast items, and A&W Root Beer.
The company's business model is heavily franchise-driven. The vast majority of its restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees, while the company retains ownership of a small number of corporate locations. Revenue is primarily generated through franchise royalties, which are calculated as a percentage of gross sales, alongside marketing fund contributions and direct sales from company-owned restaurants. In 2024, A&W Food Services of Canada completed a corporate combination with the A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund, simplifying its capital structure and aligning the operating company directly with its public investors.
A&W operates in the competitive Canadian fast-food market and focuses on ingredient sourcing, such as serving beef raised without artificial hormones or steroids, and offering plant-based alternatives. The company is also expanding its offerings through a partnership with Pret A Manger, introducing the UK-based brand's products and standalone locations within the Canadian market.
