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title: "Kevin Bazner"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/77315805-ca9e-46e1-9b74-5e65c55f3d22
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/franchise-influencers-kevin-bazner-ceo-aw-restaurants-2721760
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
published: 2023-03-28T15:10:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:09:46.138Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/5ccbe0f2129867dec6cd8fd9d4885e528204.jpg
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# Kevin Bazner

**TL;DR:** Kevin Bazner has nearly 50 years in the restaurant industry and has been involved with A&W Restaurants, Inc. for over 30 years. He is currently the CEO overseeing accelerated growth of the brand.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2023-03-28. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/franchise-influencers-kevin-bazner-ceo-aw-restaurants-2721760).*

## Story

Bazner has nearly 50 years in the restaurant industry and has been involved with the team at A&W Restaurants, Inc. for over 30 years. He joined the company in 1985 and took over the International Division of A&W in 1988 based in Kuala Lumpr, Malaysia. Bazner is committed to the long-term development of the iconic 100-year-old chain and is currently the Chief Executive Officer overseeing accelerated growth of the brand both domestically and internationally.

About A&W: Established in 1919 in Lodi, California as a roadside stand, A&W Restaurants now stands as a thriving part of the American experience. With 500-plus locations across the country, including 300 standalone restaurants, the brand remains a one-of-a-kind true original. Even its signature A&W Root Beer, served in an iconic frosty mug, is handcrafted at the restaurant. Today, that traditional approach is resonating strongly with consumers, who are looking for authentic brands.

Investment Range: $871,000 to $1,454,750

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## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- General (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- restaurant industry (topic)
- brand growth (topic)
- A&W Restaurants (company)
- Kevin Bazner (person)
- Kuala Lumpur (location)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/franchise-influencers-kevin-bazner-ceo-aw-restaurants-2721760). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/77315805-ca9e-46e1-9b74-5e65c55f3d22).