On August 22, 2024, A&W proudly celebrated the 16th annual Burgers to Beat MS Day, marking yet another year of dedicated efforts to support Canadians living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This day has become a cornerstone of A&W’s commitment to raising funds and awareness for MS, a cause close to the company’s heart. For every... The post Burgers to Beat MS Day 2024: A&W’s Continued Commitment to Supporting Canadians Living with MS appeared first on A&W ..read more

In the heart of Stony Plain, Alberta, stands a testament to dedication and community. It also happens to be Brad Schneider’s first A&W restaurant. QSR Roots Brad’s journey into the world of quick-service restaurants (QSR) began long before he opened his first A&W. Growing up, Brad was immersed in the QSR industry, as his parents were themselves franchisees for another restaurant chain. Brad went on to pursue a university education and briefly dabbled in banking, however Brad knew he wanted to do something else and his mind never strayed far from his roots. A Leap of Faith At the age o ..read more

A&W is forming a national partnership with Mealshare. Mealshare partners with restaurants, and identifies items that qualify as a Mealshare item. When a customer orders a ‘Mealshare Item’, they get their meal, just like normal, and the restaurant contributes $1.00 to Mealshare. That allows Mealshare to provide one simple, healthy meal to a youth in need. Buy one, give one – it’s that simple! At A&W Monday is Mealshare Monday and $1 dollar from a Cheddar Bacon Uncle Combo goes towards Mealshare. Guests can also add $1 to any order to donate to Mealshare as well. For more information on ..read more

It’s no secret that our healthcare professionals around the globe are nothing less than superheroes, and A&W has something for our local heroes if they need a pick-me-up. Read more here.  The post A&W OFFERING FREE DRINKS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN BC’S LOWER MAINLAND appeared first on A&W ..read more

A&W Canada expands its breakfast menu. Read more here. The post A&W CANADA INTRODUCES NEW CROISSANT HAM & EGGER SANDWICH appeared first on A&W ..read more

After more than 10 years of service at Ladysmith A&W, Kelly Frenchy, Katherine Aleck, and Muriel Jack are headed on all expenses paid vacations through Marlin Travel – courtesy of franchise owners Jason and Lorie Kelland. Read more here.      The post LADYSMITH A&W SENDS EMPLOYEES ON ALL-INCLUSIVE VACATIONS FOR 10 YEARS OF SERVICE appeared first on A&W ..read more

A partnership between A&W Canada and Mealshare last month saw almost 32,000 meals donated to youth in need, ahead of the original target.  Read more here.       The post A&W CANADA AND MEALSHARE PARTNERSHIP SPARKS HOLIDAY CHEER IN SASKATCHEWAN appeared first on A&W ..read more

VANCOUVER, Dec. 2, 2019 /CNW/ – A&W Canada has partnered with Lightlife® (“Lightlife”), to become the first quick-serve restaurant (QSR) in Canada to offer guests a new and exciting menu option: Plant-Based Nuggets!  Read more here.  The post ANOTHER QSR FIRST – A&W LAUNCHES PLANT-BASED NUGGETS IN CANADA appeared first on A&W ..read more

As no one will have missed, A&W Food Services of Canada released its Beyond Meat burger in October 2018, the first plant-based burger in North America from a fast food chain. Read more here.     The post NEW CEO OF THE YEAR: SUSAN SENECAL REVIVED THE A&W BRAND BY LISTENING TO WHAT MILLENNIALS WANT AND GIVING IT TO THEM appeared first on A&W ..read more

QUEBEC CITY, Nov. 4, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ – Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is pleased to announce the official opening of an A&W restaurant in its food court. Read more here.  The post YQB WELCOMES THE OPENING OF AN A&W FRANCHISE AT THE AIRPORT appeared first on A&W ..read more