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If you are looking for a nationally recognized, Canada focused Franchise then A&W might be the right choice for you. Originally opened in Winnipeg in 1956, A&W has gone on to become one of the biggest players in the Canadian restaurant franchise market. A&W takes pride in applying high standards when it comes to their menu and which sets them apart from the competition. A&W is the first national burger chain to provide beef raised without the use of hormones or steroids and chicken and pork raised without the use of antibiotics. Today, there are over 1000 A&W locations and they are looking to expand even further.
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Becoming an A&W franchisee partner is seen as a long-term dedication and as such A&W is looking for partners who represent their values and understand their place in the fast-food market alongside what sets them apart from the rest. A&W has a leaner qualification compare to other franchises as they believe in teaching and supporting their partners with all manners of business as long as they possess the spirit of A&W. The list of available locations can be found directly on A&W's website. Since they are one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after franchises, you will need to grab the opportunities as fast as possible as they run out fast! From there, applicants are required to contact A&W directly through their website. Once the A&W franchise team deems an applicant ready for starting a new A&W location, they will schedule an interview for you to meet with the franchise team for further questions.
A&W has a constantly updating list of areas that they would like to expand to, and as such will provide greater priority to people from those locations, especially if the partner is looking to open multiple locations. Existing partners do get priority on the opening of new locations, as A&W greatly values their continued partnership.
For more than 60+ years, A&W has been providing every franchisee with innovation, achievements and a proven business model in order to succeed with the changing times. Known for their innovations in their menu and their all-famous A&W root beer, A&W continues to be the frontrunner for all aspects of franchising that has kept a loyal fanbase and partner base.
All franchise partners benefit from the existing infrastructure, knowledge & expertise, and award-winning brand that drives customers to A&W. With an importance on training, marketing & advertising, and operational excellence, you’ll be well supported as you take control of your new Location.
When it comes to the support side of the business A&W has a proven model that has led to the success of many franchisee partners. As your A&W restaurant settles in, A&W business managers provide ongoing guidance with operational aspects of your business such as staffing, cost management and local marketing. A&W also prides itself on having one of the best training programs in the industry.
A&W looks for candidates who are both financially prepared and aligned with the values that they hold.
One most important factor that A&W looks for in candidates is previous experience and involvement in your local community. They believe that being in tune with your local community provides a greater success rate than compared to only having restaurant experience. A&W is big on teaching details of operations as long as the partner possess the spirit they are looking for. If you have experience running another type of business including working with employees and customers, managing finances and leading teams, this will also greatly help in your evaluation.
A&W has a comprehensive training program that is necessary when it comes to starting a new franchise location and provides everything you would need to hit the ground running. A&W values partners who understand the process and outlines of the inner workings of their programs, and can follow their proven model on running a successful franchise.
If you happen to currently own an A&W franchise opening a second location becomes exponentially faster and easier.
Contact FranchisorApplicants require approximately $450,000 in unencumbered cash (cash that is not attached to any loan or debt) depending on the location of your franchise. Typically, opening an A&W location will cost an initial investment of $250,000 - $1,500,000, the price will vary greatly based on the location. The royalty fees are 5% of net sales which is near the standard of the industry. The franchise fee is calculated based on the location but will generally be between $15,000 to 30,000. In addition, there is an ad royalty fee of 5% on top of the ongoing royalty fees.
A full estimated breakdown of the costs can be seen below:
|
Name of Fee |
Low |
High |
|
Real Estate |
Not included |
|
|
Professional Fees, Licenses & Permits |
$5,000 |
$84,000 |
|
Building Costs including Site Work |
$50,000 |
$798,000 |
|
Signs |
$5,000 |
$94,500 |
|
Furnishings, Fixtures & Equipment |
$150,000 |
$236,250 |
|
Initial Franchise Fee |
$15,000 |
$30,000 |
|
Grand Opening Promotion Deposit |
$2,500 |
$5,000 |
|
Management Training Course Expenses |
$3,000 |
$10,000 |
|
On-Site Training Expenses |
$6,000 |
$25,000 |
|
Miscellaneous Opening Costs |
$6,000 |
$10,000 |
|
Opening Inventory |
$3,500 |
$12,000 |
|
Additional Funds - 3 Months |
$30,000 |
$150,000 |
|
ESTIMATED TOTAL |
$276,000 |
$1,454,750 |
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