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In <a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/topfood/2021?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=entrepreneur-magazine-aw-secures-ranking-on-entrepreneurs-2021-top-food-franchises-2716178" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Entrepreneur’s 2021 Top Food Franchises</a>, <a href="https://franchising.awrestaurants.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=entrepreneur-magazine-aw-secures-ranking-on-entrepreneurs-2021-top-food-franchises-2716178" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">A&amp;W</a> ranked eighth in the category of Best Hamburger franchises. The 102-year-old brand, known for its high quality burgers and Root Beer, saw a <a href="https://1851franchise.com/awrestaurants/aw-saw-a-9-comp-sales-increase-in-2020-now-the-franchise-is-focusing-on-its-standalone-model-to-drive-growth-in-2021-2715767#franchisor">9%</a> comp sales increase in 2020 and is using that momentum to leverage the growth of the standalone model in 2021. <a href="https://1851franchise.com/awrestaurants">A&amp;W</a>’s success throughout the pandemic put it on the shortlist of quick service food brands coming out of the pandemic stronger than before, and the brand has plans to open <a href="https://1851franchise.com/awrestaurants/as-aw-restaurants-racks-up-frothy-first-quarter-franchise-sales-its-on-track-to-sell-20-units-this-year-2715854#franchisor">20</a> new standalone drive-thru locations this year.&nbsp;A&amp;W’s traditional business approach strongly resonates with guests who are looking for authentic brands, which can explain the brand’s renaissance with sales up <a href="https://1851franchise.com/awrestaurants/how-legacy-franchise-brand-aw-restaurants-keeps-customers-coming-back-2715855#brand-latest-stories">33% since 2011</a>. A&amp;W, which has 500-plus units across the country, is targeting the upper Midwest for growth.The total investment to franchise with A&amp;W Restaurants ranges from $276,000 to $1,397,000, including a $15,000 to $30,000 franchise fee.See the Entrepreneur rankings <a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/topfood/2021?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=entrepreneur-magazine-aw-secures-ranking-on-entrepreneurs-2021-top-food-franchises-2716178" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

Entrepreneur Magazine: A&W Secures Ranking on Entrepreneur’s 2021 Top Food Franchises

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