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A&W saw a 9% sales increase in 2020 with 14% growth in standalone drive-thru model

A&W's CEO discussed the brand's decision against a ghost kitchen concept and its comeback built on quality initiatives, with a 9.7% surge in 2020 and 30% increase in sales from 2019 numbers.

A&W Restaurants Inc, founded in 1923, is one of the longest-running franchise brands with locations in 16 countries and territories.

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A&W Restaurants posts a 13.5% increase in September comp-sales, expanding its presence in the Upper Midwest and Asia with new units and contributing to the brand's best annual performance in five years.

A&W Restaurants reports an 8.2% increase in August sales, following double-digit increases in previous months.

A&W Restaurants posts third straight month of double-digit comp-sales growth, with sales soaring 12% in July.

Franchise CEOs shared their pandemic experiences, with QSRs and service brands performing relatively well due to drive-thrus and essential business designations.

A&W CEO Kevin Bazner discussed how the brand fared well during the pandemic, with most locations open and new customers attracted to Family Packs and Float Packs.

A&W Convenience Store sales leap by double-digits in June, with plans for eight new franchised C-store restaurants and lower royalties for new franchisees.

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A&W Restaurants posted double-digit sales growth in May, with some franchise locations doubling sales, outpacing the industry average.

A&W Restaurants now serves Beyond Burgers nationwide, including a version with bacon and cheese.

A&W Restaurants posts its eighth straight year of sales growth, with a 2.7% jump in same-store sales and average unit volumes up by 38% since 2011.

A&W Restaurants and Disabled American Veterans raise nearly $175,000 from their annual National Root Beer Float Day campaign, supporting a good cause.

A&W Restaurants has strengthened its franchise support team with leadership promotions, new staff positions, and a larger support center.

Franchisors are advised to consider the qualifications of potential franchisees, including their operational capacity and ability to grow, when seeking new operators.

A&W is a 100-year-old brand. Kevin Bazner is a veteran of the restaurant industry who first joined A&W Restaurants in 1985 in corporate operations.

A&W Restaurants returns to Singapore after a 16-year hiatus, opening a company-owned flagship restaurant in Jewel Changi Airport.

A&W Restaurants offers incentives for new and existing franchisees, including reduced royalties and an incentive program for existing operators.

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Author reflects on their experience in franchising, highlighting the industry's opportunities and challenges.

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