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A&W Awards a New Franchise Agreement in Kansas with Multi-Unit, Multi-Brand Franchisee, Aims To Add 10 New Locations in the State by 2025

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After eating his first meal in the U.S. at an A&W, franchisee SJ Singh cashes in on a 20-year dream of owning an A&W restaurant. Now, the brand is gearing up for expansion within Kansas.

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