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

The northside A&W restaurant in Grande Prairie ranked as the top fundraising location in Canada for the seventh consecutive year during the annual “Burgers to Beat MS.”  Read more here.  The post GRANDE PRAIRIE A&W TOP FUNDRAISER FOR MS CAMPAIGN appeared first on A&W ..read more