1851

<a href="https://awrestaurants.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=aw-restaurants-closes-q2-with-9-franchisees-signed-eyes-continued-development-in-second-half-of-2022-2719245" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A&amp;W Restaurants</a>, the nearly 1,000-unit all-American restaurant franchise, is entering Q3 with unprecedented revenue growth and nine franchisees signed year to date. New restaurant grand openings have seen record-breaking sales, demonstrating the immediate profitability available to new franchise owners.As consumers flock to the iconic restaurant chain and sales numbers forecast a prosperous future for the brand, savvy entrepreneurs are taking notice.“We are seeing the strongest pipeline of interested parties that we’ve seen since A&amp;W became an independent brand ten years ago,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-bazner-7b4a546/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=aw-restaurants-closes-q2-with-9-franchisees-signed-eyes-continued-development-in-second-half-of-2022-2719245" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Kevin Bazner</a>, CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/awrestaurants">A&amp;W</a>. “We are talking to people who have other concepts and are looking to expand their portfolio with us because of our sales growth, and we have a lot of white space out there. They’re coming to us because we’ve got plenty of opportunities to grow in their existing market. These are industry people educated in the QSR segment, and they look at our unit economics and like what they see.”<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-palumbo-3373008/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=aw-restaurants-closes-q2-with-9-franchisees-signed-eyes-continued-development-in-second-half-of-2022-2719245" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">John Palumbo</a>, senior director of franchise development, says the A&amp;W brand resonates with people who seek authenticity, quality and value in their restaurants.&nbsp;“We’ve developed a strong ability to fit into most markets — even those that other brands might pass over. Our presence has been established in smaller towns and large markets alike, and our mission has been to succeed in both,” Palumbo said.A&amp;W aims to reach 25 new franchise agreements and 12 new openings in 2022, and with the success the brand has had in finding qualified candidates, its ambitious goals are well within reach."The caliber of candidates at our most recent Discovery Day was impressive,” said Palumbo. “They are exactly what we look for in a franchise partner, and our team is confident that each of them will thrive with the brand.”In the second half of 2022, A&amp;W seeks qualified franchise owners for development in Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Nevada.&nbsp;“Now is a great time to invest because we have ten years of momentum and a lot of white space,” said Bazner. “We are better today than yesterday and the day before, and certainly better than we were ten years ago. The challenges in the industry like the pandemic and labor issues have forced us to improve and provide better support and strengthen our system. Interest rates are also at a historic low, so it is an excellent time to act now before they go back up.”The total investment necessary to begin an A&amp;W operation, not including rent or land costs, is $871,000 to $1,454,750 for a Freestanding Restaurant; $401,000 to $1,013,750 for an Inline Restaurant; and $276,000 to $704,000 for a Captive Restaurant, including a $15,000-$30,000 franchise fee.ABOUT A&amp;W RestaurantsEstablished in 1919 in Lodi, California, as a roadside stand, A&amp;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&amp;W Root Beer, served in an iconic frosty mug, is handcrafted at the restaurant. Today, that traditional approach is resonating strongly with consumers looking for authentic brands. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://franchising.awrestaurants.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=aw-restaurants-closes-q2-with-9-franchisees-signed-eyes-continued-development-in-second-half-of-2022-2719245" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://franchising.awrestaurants.com/</a>.

A&W Restaurants Closes Q2 With 9 Franchisees Signed, Eyes Continued Development in Second Half of 2022

1851 Franchise

With a steadily growing footprint, the iconic franchise is establishing itself as a powerhouse in the booming QSR industry.

This brand page has been paid for by 1851. Content within this page that is paid will showcase a Sponsored icon. This means the brand has engaged 1851 FRANCHISE to write the content. Content without the Sponsored Icon is aggregated media placements the brand earned. Questions can be sent to editorial@1851franchise.com

aw-restaurants-closes-q2-with-9-franchisees-signed-eyes-continued-development-in-second-half-of-2022

Mellow Mushroom

Art and Economics: How Mellow Mushroom’s Local Commitment Helped Secure Franchise Times Top 400 Spot

mellow-mushroom-franchise-times-400-rank-growth

Sola Salons

Photo of interior of Sola Salons location

How Much Can I Make as a Sola Salons Franchise Owner?

franchise-earnings

SweatHouz

Memberships That Matter: SweatHouz’s Recurring Revenue Model Explained

sweathouz-recurring-revenue-model

Pigtails & Crewcuts

Pigtails & Crewcuts National Convention Spotlights a Business That Builds More Than Just Revenue

Why Franchisees Are All In: Pigtails & Crewcuts National Convention Spotlights a Business That Builds More Than Just Revenue

pigtails-and-crewcuts-national-convention-2025

Pet Wants

How Pet Wants Offers a Franchise Opportunity That Feeds Both Pets and Passion

how-pet-wants-offers-a-franchise-opportunity-that-feeds-both-pets-and-passion

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Authority Brands Enters Q4 with Record Momentum

Authority Brands Enters Q4 with Record Momentum, Surpassing 200 New Franchise Owners in the First 10 Months of 2025

authority-brands-enters-q4-with-record-momentum-surpassing-200-new-franchise-owners-in-the-first-10-months-of-2025

Franchises, work-life balance, millennials in franchising, millennials work-life balance

The Best Franchises for Millennials Wanting Work-Life Balance

best-franchises-millennials-work-life-balance

Photo of Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza franchisee Lily Wilford

Entrepreneur: This 18-Year-Old Saves Babysitting Money for College — Then Decided to Buy a Business Instead

18-year-old-franchise-owner-lily-wilford

Amazon outage, AWS outage, Amazon AWS logo

The Day the Cloud Stalled: How Amazon's Outage Impacted Franchise Economy

amazon-aws-outage-franchise-impact-travel-dining-failure

Thursday 1851 Franchise Agg - NASAA’s Noncompete Push

NASAA’s Noncompete Push Puts Franchise Growth on Uncertain Ground

franchise-noncompete-nasaa-advisory-reasonableness-standard

image of franchise deep dive from 1851 franchise on doody calls franchise authority brands

DoodyCalls Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

doodycalls-franchise-deep-dive

Photo of Humbug Holiday Lighting team members wearing festive sweaters, beanies, smiling at camera

Happinest Brands Turns the ‘Off-Season’ Into a Bright Spot for Franchisees

happinest-holiday-lighting-franchise-support

image of mellow mushroom deep dive into financials article from 1851 franchise

Mellow Mushroom Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

mellow-mushroom-franchise-deep-dive

Scenthound Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

scenthound-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data

A Practical Playbook: Who To Call First When Franchising Your Business

franchising-your-business-who-to-call-first

image of jerome hanway from right at home Las Cruces, New Mexico 1851 franchise franchisee spotlight

Jerome Hanway Is Building His Right at Home Franchise Around His Mission To Serve

right-at-home-franchise-las-cruces-jerome-hanway

NJCAR v. Ford - New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

new-jersey-franchise-practices-act-njcar-v-ford

image of michael panos and michel panos, owners of mellow mushroom in Atlanta

The Panos Family’s Role in Preserving Mellow Mushroom’s Character — and Expanding in Atlanta

mellow-mushroom-franchise-panos-restaurant-group-metro-atlanta

graphic image of an 1851 franchisee spotlight brayden and johnny steven of teriyaki madness

A&W Restaurants Closes Q2 With 9 Franchisees Signed, Eyes Continued Development in Second Half of 2022

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS