Business Description

A & W has been a successful, all-American icon for more than 80 years. Since repositioning A & W as the home of 'All American Food' with a menu of burgers, hot dogs, coney dogs, french fries, onion rings, and our signature A & W Root Beer and Root Beer floats, we have entered the ranks of the most rapidly growing quick-service restaurants in the world. Opportunities to develop are now even greater with our new co-branded restaurants that combine A & W and our sister brand, LONG JOHN SILVER'S.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1919

Franchising Since:  1925

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	468	96.5%
Company-Owned Units:	17	3.5%
Total Operating Units:	485	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 2 Asian-American: 30 Hispanic: 20 Native American: 3 Other: 100, Arabic/Indian Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 485 100% In 48 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 485 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density

Units

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$1MM
Cash Investment:	$
Total Investment:	$1.0-1.2MM
Average Total Investment:	$1100K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30-50K
Average Franchise Fee:	$40K
On-Going Royalty:	6% Gr. Receipts
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	4% Gr. Rec.

Average Number of Employees: 50-60 Total Full-time, 50-60 Total Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200+

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites: Non-Traditional

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	300
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 300 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from A & W Restaurants.