A&W RESTAURANTS INC
Key FDD Facts
FreeInitial Investment
$299K - $1.6M
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
Franchise Fee
$30K
Item 5 — Initial Franchise Fee
Royalty Fee
5% of net sales
Item 6 — Continuing Royalty + 5% of net sales ad fund
Years in Business
76+ years
Item 1 — Founded 1950
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Not Disclosed
No financial performance representations made
Agreement Term
20 years
Item 10 — Franchise Agreement · $3K renewal fee
Training Program
14 days
Item 11 — Initial Training
Company-Owned Units
2
Item 20 — Franchisor-Operated Locations
Transfer Fee
$5K
Item 17 — Transfer of Franchise
Data shown is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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Industry Benchmarks
vs 388 Food & Beverage peersFood & Beverage Industry Averages
Avg Investment
$573,263 – $1,450,288
Avg Franchise Fee
$37,965
Avg System Size
453 units
Franchises Analyzed
388
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