A&W Canada announces leadership transition

Susan Senecal to become fifth CEO in A&W’s history as Paul Hollands retires from operations Press release A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. (“A&W” or the” Company”) and A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: AW.UN) announced that, effective February 16, 2018, Susan Senecal will become President and CEO, becoming the fifth CEO in the Company’s 62-year history, and the first-ever fully […]

A&W Canada and the MS Society of Canada team up with soccer superstar Christine Sinclair for Burgers to Beat MS day

$2 from every Teen Burger sold across Canada on August 24th, Burgers to Beat MS day, will go towards helping those with MS Press release A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. celebrates Burgers to Beat MS day on Thursday, August 24th to help Canadians living with multiple sclerosis (MS). This year, A&W has increased their donation to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, now generously donating $2 from every […]

A&W Canada is brewing root beer with natural ingredients

Company celebrates milestone with Free Root Beer Day on July 22nd Press release A&W Canada is now serving up frosty mugs of root beer made with natural cane sugar and all-natural flavours such as sarsaparilla root, licorice, birch bark, and anise. The company has been on a relentless journey to source natural ingredients and the launch […]

A&W commits funding to University of Saskatchewan research on broiler chicken barn lighting

Press release A&W Canada has announced that it will support the University of Saskatchewan to expand an important research project that will examine lighting enhancements and related health and welfare outcomes for broiler chickens. The project’s broader research focus is to determine lighting effects on the mobility, behavior and physiological welfare of poultry by measuring the impact of […]

A&W commits to higher animal welfare standards for its chicken

Press release A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. (A&W), a leader in animal welfare in Canada, has committed to the adoption of even higher animal welfare standards for farm-raised broiler chickens. These changes are based on the company’s philosophy of continuous improvement and ongoing evaluation of the humane treatment of animals. A&W works with farmers, industry […]

A&W to award more than 200 franchise locations by 2020

Press release A&W opens first-ever urban franchise associate restaurant and launches new franchise opportunity The start of a New Year marks a time when many Canadians re-evaluate their lives and careers. Goals are set, and many people dream about controlling their own destiny by becoming their own boss. A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.―Canada’s original […]

A&W plans to open over 10 new urban franchises in Montreal by 2020

Press release An opportunity for Montrealers looking to be their own boss A&W Food Services of Canada, Inc. is pursuing its strategic expansion in Quebec through its Urban Franchise Program. This initiative, a proven success in major Canadian cities, enables Montrealers looking for a new career opportunity to be their own boss by becoming an A&W franchise owner. The Urban […]

A&W to add all-day breakfast to its menu

Press release A&W becomes first national burger chain to offer all-day breakfast A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.―Canada’s original and fastest growing quick service burger chain, with over $1 billion in annual sales―is adding all-day breakfast to its menu. All-day breakfast joins the all-day burgers A&W already serves at its restaurants, and will feature A&W’s handheld Bacon […]

A&W Canada’s Burgers to Beat MS campaign raises $1.75 million to end MS

Press release Communities from coast to coast come together to end Canada’s disease A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. is proud to announce that its Burgers to Beat MS campaign with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, which culminated on Thursday, August 25th when $1 from every Teen Burger® sold across the country was donated […]