Is A&W a Michigan thing?

The chain expanded into Canada in 1956, opening restaurants in Winnipeg and Montreal. By 1960, A&W had 2,000 restaurants. In 1963, the chain opened its first store on Okinawa. Dale Mulder opened up a Lansing, Michigan, A&W franchise in 1961.

What states have an A&W?

Top States with the most A&W Restaurants locations: California Vs. Wisconsin Vs. Michigan

California. Population: 39.51M. 63 Locations (12%)
Wisconsin. Population: 5.82M. 49 Locations (9%)
Michigan. Population: 9.99M. 41 Locations (7%)

How many A&W locations are there?

We currently have more than 625 locations in large markets and small towns, with plenty of open territories still available.

Are there any A&W Root Beer stands left?

A&W root beer stands continue to be a very popular stop when it comes to fast food restaurants, California being home to the most locations. There are around 1,000 locations worldwide with approximately 600 stands in the United States, but they’re not stopping there! New restaurants are always popping up worldwide.

Where is the original A&W?

Lodi, CA
A&W Restaurants/Place founded

What does the A and W stand for in A&W?

Allen partnered with former Lodi employee Frank Wright. They leased their first two Root Beer stands to other operators so they could expand into the larger city of Sacramento. This was around the same time the partners coined the new name A&W®, “A” for Allen & “W” for Wright.

Is A&W Canadian or American?

A&W Today. Today, with over 1,000 restaurants from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland, A&W is the second largest hamburger restaurant chain in Canada and is one of Canada’s leading franchisors.

Who is A&W competition?

A&W Restaurants competitors include Culver’s Restaurants, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Wendy’s, Dairy Queen and Burger King.

Where is the original A&W located?

What does Aw stand for in A&W root beer?

Is A&W Canadian only?

A&W was Canada’s first hamburger quick service restaurant and remains one of its best known. The company began operations in Winnipeg, opening its first freestanding drive-in restaurant in 1956. Since that time, A&W has always been owned and operated in Canada independently from A&W operations in the United States.

Where is A&W head office?

Lexington, KY
A&W Restaurants/Headquarters

Is A&W a Michigan thing?