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Calculated Shard: 152 (from laksa000)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa152.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_(Canada)\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_(Canada)\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_(Canada)","crawl_time":1754496571,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,wikipedia!en,\/wiki\/A%26W_(Canada) s443","src_root_hash":"17790707453426894952","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"A&W (Canada) - Wikipedia","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Canadian fast food restaurant chain A&W  is a  fast-food restaurant chain  in  Canada ,  franchised  by  A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. [ 5 ] The company was initially a subsidiary of the U.S.-based  A&W Restaurants  chain, with the subsidiary opening its first franchise in  Winnipeg  in 1956. In 1972,  Unilever  acquired A&W's Canadian operations, leading to the subsidiary's separation from the U.S.-based company. [ 6 ]  In 1995, a Canadian management group made up of A&W franchisees took ownership of the chain from Unilever. [ 7 ] A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. is a publicly traded company headquartered in  North Vancouver . As of 2022, [update]  A&W was Canada's second-largest fast-food hamburger chain, with 1,029 franchises, after  McDonald's . [ 8 ] The first Canadian A&W restaurant opened in  Winnipeg ,  Manitoba , in 1956. [ 9 ]  It spread across Canada with over 200 locations in the next ten years. [ 10 ]  The Canadian restaurants were part of the American chain until 1972 when they were sold to  Unilever .\n In 1975, facing competition from the growing Canadian operations of McDonald's, the company launched an advertising campaign starring an orange-clad mascot,  The Great Root Bear . The bear and the tuba jingle that accompanied him became a long-running campaign (the tune, entitled \"Ba-Dum, Ba-Dum\", was released as a single by  Attic Records , credited to \"Major Ursus\", a play on  Ursa Major  or \"great bear\"). The famous Canadian composer and B.C. Hall of Fame winner Robert Buckley helped compose the song. The mascot was so successful that he was eventually adopted as the mascot by the American A&W chain as well. The famous tuba jingle was played by famed Vancouver jazz, classical and session trombonist Sharman King.\n In the early 1980s, the drive-in style of restaurant was phased out. It was replaced with a modern, pastel-coloured fast food outlet which included marginally healthier options. While the chain continued to open some standalone restaurants, A&W also aggressively pursued  shopping mall  locations, and as a result A&Ws are still commonly found in Canadian malls of various sizes.\n Management buyout and retro theming (1995–2001) [ edit ] In 1995, the chain was bought from Unilever by senior management. During 1997 and 1998,  Drew Carey  served as a spokesperson for the chain, appearing in TV ads alongside the Great Root Bear; he was dismissed (with legal action ensuing) after a November 1998  episode  of  The Drew Carey Show  featured Carey eating at a McDonald's location in  China . [ 11 ] A standalone A&W restaurant with bright orange and yellow exterior in  Stratford, Ontario , in 2007 By the end of the 1990s, marketing and products began to take on a more  retro  approach. Former menu items, such as the Burger Family, were reintroduced, and marketing became more targeted toward the  baby boomer  generation. The Great Root Bear and (in English Canada) the \"ba-dum ba-dum\" theme were also retired from most advertising (the tuba theme is still used in French-language ads). A new restaurant design was introduced, featuring a bright orange and yellow exterior, reminiscent of the 1950s, while the interior is decorated with memorabilia associated with the same period. Existing restaurants were renovated to match the new style. Meanwhile, with malls in decline, A&W began to focus on opening new standalone restaurants, particularly in smaller markets where McDonald's was often the only major hamburger chain. The last drive-in style restaurant closed in 2000, in  Langley, British Columbia . [ 12 ] Stock market listing and \"Good Food\" focus (2002–present) [ edit ] On February 15, 2002, the A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund was listed on the  Toronto Stock Exchange . The  initial public offering  was 8.34 million units at  $ 10 each. The fund owns the A&W trademarks in Canada and licenses them to A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. Revenue is generated by charging a three percent royalty on gross sales of each restaurant. Television advertisements are filmed at locations in the  Fraser Valley . In June 2006, A&W celebrated 50 years in Canada. [ 7 ]  Some  Quebec  A&W locations were co-branded with  Dunkin' Donuts  until Dunkin' Donuts closed most locations in Quebec.\n A standalone A&W restaurant in  Tottenham, Ontario , in 2022 Two new restaurant concepts were introduced in the fall of 2009. The new standalone restaurant design is ultra modern but with some architectural markings reminiscent of the design in the earlier buildings erect from A&W back in time. There is also a new separate format for urban (i.e., downtown) locations, where some of the baby-boomer aspects are scaled back in favour of a more modern look. On November 21, 2013, the chain opened its 800th location in  downtown Montreal . [ 13 ]  The company's advertising also shifted to a focus on animal welfare, such as chicken and beef raised without antibiotics.\n In February 2018, Susan Senecal became the company's  chief executive officer . [ 14 ] In June 2018, A&W announced that they were replacing plastic  straws  in their locations with paper ones, becoming the first fast food chain in North America to make the switch. [ 15 ] In 2019, senior executives from A&W, presenting at a conference organized by LabourWatch, were recorded sharing the anti-union measures that the franchisor allegedly takes when made aware of potential unionization activity at any franchisee or corporate-owned locations. Nancy Wuttunee, the Vice President, People Potential and Mike Atkinson, then-Regional Vice President, Eastern Canada, divulged that A&W's Home Office keeps a \"'watch list' of franchises that are 'high risk for unionizing'\" and that, when alerted of potential unionization efforts, Wuttunee described that the company has a “fire drill” reaction, which is \"a rapid-response 'crisis management process' for responding to things that 'worry us.'\" News of the presentation was released by  PressProgress  (a left-wing news site launched by the  Broadbent Institute , a social democratic think tank in Canada). [ 16 ]  Some local politicians in  Toronto , where the conference took place, criticized the company and its executives' remarks, including Toronto City Councillor  Gord Perks  who tweeted \"Hey [A&W Canada], I'm never buying from you again, and I will tell as many people as I can to avoid you too. Canadians have a constitutional right to bargain collectively. Leave Canada.\" [ 17 ]  A&W continues to grow its number of locations within the province of Ontario and Atkinson is now the dedicated Vice President, Ontario. [ 18 ] On July 22, 2024, the company announced via press release that A&W Food Services of Canada and the A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund \"have agreed to a strategic combination,\" which will lead to a new publicly traded QSR franchisor entitled A&W Food Services NewCo. The transaction is expected to close in October 2024, pending approval of the TSX and regulatory approval under the  Competition Act  (Canada). [ 19 ] Apart from the  namesake brand of root beer , the A&W menu is focused on \"The Burger Family\", a lineup of  hamburgers  introduced by the U.S. A&W chain in the early 1960s, mostly discontinued in the 1980s in favour of a more standard menu, [ 20 ]  then reintroduced in Canada and expanded upon beginning in the late 1990s.\n Displays of \"The Burger Family\" outside an A&W in  Morinville , Alberta in 2022 The original Burger Family lineup consists of the Baby, Mama, Teen, and Papa burgers. They are still sold today along with other burgers named after other family members: [ 21 ] Baby Burger : small beef  patty  (1.6 ounces (45 g)), ketchup, unseeded hamburger bun, (optional) cheese slice Mama Burger : regular beef patty (3 ounces (85 g)), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, Teen Sauce, sesame seed bun, (optional) cheese slice Teen Burger : regular beef patty (3 ounces (85 g)), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, bacon, Teen Sauce, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun, cheese slice Papa Burger : two regular beef patties (6 ounces (170 g) total), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, Teen Sauce, sesame seed bun, (optional) cheese slice Grandpa Burger : three regular beef patties (9 ounces (260 g) total), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, Teen Sauce, sesame seed bun, (optional) cheese slice An Uncle Burger, french fries, and root beer in  Okanagan , British Columbia in February 2011 Uncle Burger : large beef patty (5 ounces (140 g)), red onion slice, pickles, ketchup, Chubby mayo, Uncle Sauce, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun, cheese slice x2 Double Teen Burger  regular beef patty (3 ounces (85 g)×2), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, bacon, Teen Sauce, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun, cheese slice Discontinued members of the Burger Family include the  Grandma Burger , a  prime rib  burger topped with caramelized onions and  horseradish sauce ; and the  Sirloin Burger Twins , which were a pair of  sliders .\n Another 1960s-era offering,  Chubby Chicken , returned to the menu shortly after the reintroduction of the Burger Family.\nChubby burgers are breaded all white-meat chicken breasts. There are three varieties offered: \n The Original Chubby Burger  which is made on sesame seed bun, and comes with Chubby Mayo (Hellmann's Mayo), and lettuce. The Spicy Habanero Chicken Burger  is made on a seeded bun with a spicy chicken portion, and comes with jalapeño aioli, lettuce and tomato. BLT Chubby Burger  is made on a 7-grain bun, and comes with Chubby Mayo (Hellmann's Mayo), two slices of bacon, lettuce, and tomato. These can be ordered by themselves, or in combos. They also offer all white-meat chicken strips which come in either 3 or 5, by themselves, or in combos. The chicken strips may also be ordered in wraps such as the \"Chipotle Chicken wrap\" and the \"Bacon Ranch wrap\". Some locations used to offer  fried chicken  bone-in pieces however, the bone in chicken was discontinued as an optional item in 2020.\n In 2012, A&W introduced its first value burger, the Buddy Burger, and its double patty variant, the Double Buddy burger. Both can be ordered with or without cheese. The release of the Buddy burger made A&W more competitive against  McDonald's , who already had value burgers like the  McDouble .\n In 2015, A&W piloted the new Chicken Buddy burger at some select locations. It was successful and was added to the value menu permanently in 2016. [ 22 ] Buddy Burger : one or two small beef patties (1.6 ounces (45 g)), mustard, ketchup, Teen Sauce, grilled onions, unseeded hamburger bun; available in double or single patty versions, and with cheese or without cheese. Chicken Buddy Burger : one or two breaded chicken patties, mayonnaise, pickles, unseeded hamburger bun; value burgers, available in double or single patty versions A&W launched a revamped version of their breakfast offering in the summer of 2014. In addition to the  Bacon N' Egger  (called  Chef-d'œuf  in  Quebec ),  Sausage N' Egger , and  Classic Bacon N' Eggs , they launched several new items including  The All-Canadian Special  and pancakes. Customers can choose to have their breakfast sandwiches made with either English muffins or with buns. In 2017, A&W announced that it would offer their breakfast sandwiches as part of an\nAll-Day Breakfast Menu to compete with  McDonald's .\n In July 2018, A&W locations began serving  Beyond Meat 's vegan Beyond Burger. [ 23 ]  The chain had a shortage of the Beyond Burger in August 2018, but announced that all locations would receive stock by October 2018. [ 24 ]  In 2019 A&W expanded its Beyond Meat offerings with the release of the Beyond Meat Sausage N' Egger. [ 25 ] Beyond Meat Burger : Beyond Meat patty, mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, red onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun, A&W seasoning Beyond Meat Sausage N' Egger : Beyond Meat sausage patty, margarine, egg, cheddar cheese, English muffin Glasses of  A&W Root Beer  in British Columbia, 2010 A&W also sells their  Mozza Burger , which is not part of the burger family nor the value menu. It consists of a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, bacon, mozzarella cheese, and their special Mozza sauce on a sesame seed bun.\n Discontinued offerings include Bone-in Chubby Chicken (sold in 2-3 piece combos, buckets of 10, with a \"family box\" of fries\/onion rings, and a side of potato salad\/coleslaw (also discontinued options)), discontinued members of the Burger Family: Grandma Burger, a prime rib burger topped with caramelized onions and horseradish sauce; and the Sirloin Burger Twins, which were a pair of sliders, the  Veggie Deluxe  ( veggie burger  with mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles), traditional  hot dogs , and the  Whistle Dog  (topped with cheese and bacon). [ 26 ] The ketchup and mustard served at A&W location are processed by  French's  at their Ontario facility and use only Canadian ingredients. [ 27 ] The Whistle Dog, a hot dog dressed with cheese, bacon and relish, was available in Canada, but was discontinued at the end of 2016; the regular hot dog was similarly discontinued. In July 2022, all Canadian A&W locations brought back the Whistle Dog for a limited time. [ 28 ] Divergences with A&W (Great American Brand) [ edit ] The Canadian menu diverges significantly from their international counterparts franchised through A Great American Brand. This divergence is due to the brand's separate management and ownership. The only Burger Family product available by name in U.S. locations is the Papa Burger. The Papa Burger differs significantly between Canada and the U.S. Notable products on the U.S. menu not available in Canada include deep-fried  cheese curds  and  soft serve -based products such as  sundaes . [ 29 ] The chicken and eggs served at A&W are from hens who lived in  enriched cages  and were fed a vegetarian diet, as chickens are  omnivores . [ 30 ]  Antibiotics are only used in the company's animals when medically necessary, and those animals are taken out of production. [ 31 ]  Moreover, A&W claimed to be trying to use 100% open housing by 2021. [ 32 ] [ needs update ]  A&W has also announced plans for their meat production to meet  Global Animal Partnership 's level 2 certification, but did not provide a timeline. [ 33 ] The A&W  trademarks  are owned by A&W Trade Marks Limited Partnership. [ 34 ]  The Partnership licenses the trademarks to A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. in exchange for a royalty of 3% of the sales of A&W restaurants in Canada. A&W Food Services owns ~21% of A&W Trade Marks Inc. which is the sole general partner in the Partnership, while the rest is owned by A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund. 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69 years ago (1956) in [Winnipeg](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Winnipeg \"Winnipeg\"), [Manitoba](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manitoba \"Manitoba\"), Canada |\n| Headquarters | [North Vancouver](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_Vancouver_\$city\$ \"North Vancouver (city)\"), [British Columbia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/British_Columbia \"British Columbia\"), Canada |\n| Number of locations | 1,029[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-1) (2022) |\n| Key people | Susan Senecal ([CEO](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chief_executive_officer \"Chief executive officer\") & [president](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/President_\$corporate_title\$ \"President (corporate title)\")) |\n| Products | [Root beer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Root_beer \"Root beer\"), [hamburgers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hamburgers \"Hamburgers\"), [chicken burgers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chicken_burgers \"Chicken burgers\"), [veggie burgers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Veggie_burgers \"Veggie burgers\"), [onion rings](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Onion_rings \"Onion rings\"), [french fries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French_fries \"French fries\"), [sweet potato fries](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sweet_potato_fries \"Sweet potato fries\"), [breakfast](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Breakfast \"Breakfast\") items, [fried chicken](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fried_chicken \"Fried chicken\"), and previously, [hot dogs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hot_dogs \"Hot dogs\") |\n| Revenue | ![Decrease](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/ed\/Decrease2.svg\/20px-Decrease2.svg.png) CA\\$1.34 billion[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-2020Q4-2) (2020) |\n| [Net income](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Net_income \"Net income\") | ![Decrease](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/e\/ed\/Decrease2.svg\/20px-Decrease2.svg.png) CA\\$28 million[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-2020Q4-2) (2020) |\n| Number of employees | 20,000[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-3) (2020) |\n| [Parent](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Parent_company \"Parent company\") | [A\\&W Restaurants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_Restaurants \"A&W Restaurants\") (1956–1972) [Unilever](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Unilever \"Unilever\") (1972–1995) A\\&W Trade Marks Limited Partnership (Trademark only)[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-4) |\n| Website | [aw.ca](https:\/\/aw.ca\/) |\n\n**A\\&W** is a [fast-food restaurant](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fast-food_restaurant \"Fast-food restaurant\") [chain](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chain_store \"Chain store\") in [Canada](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Canada \"Canada\"), [franchised](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Franchising \"Franchising\") by **A\\&W Food Services of Canada Inc.**[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-BusinessweekOverview-5)\n\nThe company was initially a subsidiary of the U.S.-based [A\\&W Restaurants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_Restaurants \"A&W Restaurants\") chain, with the subsidiary opening its first franchise in [Winnipeg](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Winnipeg \"Winnipeg\") in 1956. In 1972, [Unilever](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Unilever \"Unilever\") acquired A\\&W's Canadian operations, leading to the subsidiary's separation from the U.S.-based company.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-6) In 1995, a Canadian management group made up of A\\&W franchisees took ownership of the chain from Unilever.[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-history-7)\n\nA\\&W Food Services of Canada Inc. is a publicly traded company headquartered in [North Vancouver](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_Vancouver_\$city\$ \"North Vancouver (city)\"). As of 2022,[\\[update\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit) A\\&W was Canada's second-largest fast-food hamburger chain, with 1,029 franchises, after [McDonald's](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/McDonald%27s_Canada \"McDonald's Canada\").[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-8)\n\n## History\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit&section=1 \"Edit section: History\")\\]\n\nThe first Canadian A\\&W restaurant opened in [Winnipeg](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Winnipeg \"Winnipeg\"), [Manitoba](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Manitoba \"Manitoba\"), in 1956.[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-9) It spread across Canada with over 200 locations in the next ten years.[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-10) The Canadian restaurants were part of the American chain until 1972 when they were sold to [Unilever](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Unilever \"Unilever\").\n\nIn 1975, facing competition from the growing Canadian operations of McDonald's, the company launched an advertising campaign starring an orange-clad mascot, [The Great Root Bear](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Great_Root_Bear \"The Great Root Bear\"). The bear and the tuba jingle that accompanied him became a long-running campaign (the tune, entitled \"Ba-Dum, Ba-Dum\", was released as a single by [Attic Records](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Attic_Records_\$Canada\$ \"Attic Records (Canada)\"), credited to \"Major Ursus\", a play on [Ursa Major](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ursa_Major \"Ursa Major\") or \"great bear\"). The famous Canadian composer and B.C. Hall of Fame winner Robert Buckley helped compose the song. The mascot was so successful that he was eventually adopted as the mascot by the American A\\&W chain as well. The famous tuba jingle was played by famed Vancouver jazz, classical and session trombonist Sharman King.\n\nIn the early 1980s, the drive-in style of restaurant was phased out. It was replaced with a modern, pastel-coloured fast food outlet which included marginally healthier options. While the chain continued to open some standalone restaurants, A\\&W also aggressively pursued [shopping mall](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shopping_mall \"Shopping mall\") locations, and as a result A\\&Ws are still commonly found in Canadian malls of various sizes.\n\n### Management buyout and retro theming (1995–2001)\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit&section=2 \"Edit section: Management buyout and retro theming (1995–2001)\")\\]\n\nIn 1995, the chain was bought from Unilever by senior management. During 1997 and 1998, [Drew Carey](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drew_Carey \"Drew Carey\") served as a spokesperson for the chain, appearing in TV ads alongside the Great Root Bear; he was dismissed (with legal action ensuing) after a November 1998 [episode](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_High_Road_to_China_\$The_Drew_Carey_Show\$ \"The High Road to China (The Drew Carey Show)\") of *[The Drew Carey Show](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Drew_Carey_Show \"The Drew Carey Show\")* featured Carey eating at a McDonald's location in [China](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/China \"China\").[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-11)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/6\/6d\/Canadian_aandw_ne.JPG\/250px-Canadian_aandw_ne.JPG)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Canadian_aandw_ne.JPG)\n\nA standalone A\\&W restaurant with bright orange and yellow exterior in [Stratford, Ontario](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stratford,_Ontario \"Stratford, Ontario\"), in 2007\n\nBy the end of the 1990s, marketing and products began to take on a more [retro](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Retro \"Retro\") approach. Former menu items, such as the Burger Family, were reintroduced, and marketing became more targeted toward the [baby boomer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Baby_boomer \"Baby boomer\") generation. The Great Root Bear and (in English Canada) the \"ba-dum ba-dum\" theme were also retired from most advertising (the tuba theme is still used in French-language ads). A new restaurant design was introduced, featuring a bright orange and yellow exterior, reminiscent of the 1950s, while the interior is decorated with memorabilia associated with the same period. Existing restaurants were renovated to match the new style. Meanwhile, with malls in decline, A\\&W began to focus on opening new standalone restaurants, particularly in smaller markets where McDonald's was often the only major hamburger chain. The last drive-in style restaurant closed in 2000, in [Langley, British Columbia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Langley,_British_Columbia_\$city\$ \"Langley, British Columbia (city)\").[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-12)\n\n### Stock market listing and \"Good Food\" focus (2002–present)\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit&section=3 \"Edit section: Stock market listing and \\\"Good Food\\\" focus (2002–present)\")\\]\n\nOn February 15, 2002, the A\\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund was listed on the [Toronto Stock Exchange](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Stock_Exchange \"Toronto Stock Exchange\"). The [initial public offering](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Initial_public_offering \"Initial public offering\") was 8.34 million units at [\\$](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Canadian_dollar \"Canadian dollar\")10 each. The fund owns the A\\&W trademarks in Canada and licenses them to A\\&W Food Services of Canada Inc. Revenue is generated by charging a three percent royalty on gross sales of each restaurant. Television advertisements are filmed at locations in the [Fraser Valley](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fraser_Valley \"Fraser Valley\"). In June 2006, A\\&W celebrated 50 years in Canada.[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-history-7) Some [Quebec](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Quebec \"Quebec\") A\\&W locations were co-branded with [Dunkin' Donuts](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dunkin%27_Donuts \"Dunkin' Donuts\") until Dunkin' Donuts closed most locations in Quebec.\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/f\/f0\/A%26W_Tottenham_Ontario_%2852362226574%29.jpg\/250px-A%26W_Tottenham_Ontario_%2852362226574%29.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:A%26W_Tottenham_Ontario_\$52362226574\$.jpg)\n\nA standalone A\\&W restaurant in [Tottenham, Ontario](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tottenham,_Ontario \"Tottenham, Ontario\"), in 2022\n\nTwo new restaurant concepts were introduced in the fall of 2009. The new standalone restaurant design is ultra modern but with some architectural markings reminiscent of the design in the earlier buildings erect from A\\&W back in time. There is also a new separate format for urban (i.e., downtown) locations, where some of the baby-boomer aspects are scaled back in favour of a more modern look. On November 21, 2013, the chain opened its 800th location in [downtown Montreal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Downtown_Montreal \"Downtown Montreal\").[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-800th-13) The company's advertising also shifted to a focus on animal welfare, such as chicken and beef raised without antibiotics.\n\nIn February 2018, Susan Senecal became the company's [chief executive officer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chief_executive_officer \"Chief executive officer\").[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-14)\n\nIn June 2018, A\\&W announced that they were replacing plastic [straws](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drinking_straw \"Drinking straw\") in their locations with paper ones, becoming the first fast food chain in North America to make the switch.[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-15)\n\nIn 2019, senior executives from A\\&W, presenting at a conference organized by LabourWatch, were recorded sharing the anti-union measures that the franchisor allegedly takes when made aware of potential unionization activity at any franchisee or corporate-owned locations. Nancy Wuttunee, the Vice President, People Potential and Mike Atkinson, then-Regional Vice President, Eastern Canada, divulged that A\\&W's Home Office keeps a \"'watch list' of franchises that are 'high risk for unionizing'\" and that, when alerted of potential unionization efforts, Wuttunee described that the company has a “fire drill” reaction, which is \"a rapid-response 'crisis management process' for responding to things that 'worry us.'\" News of the presentation was released by [PressProgress](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/PressProgress \"PressProgress\") (a left-wing news site launched by the [Broadbent Institute](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Broadbent_Institute \"Broadbent Institute\"), a social democratic think tank in Canada).[\\[16\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-16) Some local politicians in [Toronto](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto \"Toronto\"), where the conference took place, criticized the company and its executives' remarks, including Toronto City Councillor [Gord Perks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gord_Perks \"Gord Perks\") who tweeted \"Hey \\[A\\&W Canada\\], I'm never buying from you again, and I will tell as many people as I can to avoid you too. Canadians have a constitutional right to bargain collectively. Leave Canada.\"[\\[17\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-17) A\\&W continues to grow its number of locations within the province of Ontario and Atkinson is now the dedicated Vice President, Ontario.[\\[18\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-18)\n\nOn July 22, 2024, the company announced via press release that A\\&W Food Services of Canada and the A\\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund \"have agreed to a strategic combination,\" which will lead to a new publicly traded QSR franchisor entitled A\\&W Food Services NewCo. The transaction is expected to close in October 2024, pending approval of the TSX and regulatory approval under the *Competition Act* (Canada).[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-19)\n\n## Products\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit&section=4 \"Edit section: Products\")\\]\n\nApart from the [namesake brand of root beer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_Root_Beer \"A&W Root Beer\"), the A\\&W menu is focused on \"The Burger Family\", a lineup of [hamburgers](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hamburger \"Hamburger\") introduced by the U.S. A\\&W chain in the early 1960s, mostly discontinued in the 1980s in favour of a more standard menu,[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-20) then reintroduced in Canada and expanded upon beginning in the late 1990s.\n\n### The Burger Family\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit&section=5 \"Edit section: The Burger Family\")\\]\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/44\/A%26W_Burger_Family_Statues_Morinville_2022.jpg\/250px-A%26W_Burger_Family_Statues_Morinville_2022.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:A%26W_Burger_Family_Statues_Morinville_2022.jpg)\n\nDisplays of \"The Burger Family\" outside an A\\&W in [Morinville](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Morinville \"Morinville\"), Alberta in 2022\n\nThe original Burger Family lineup consists of the Baby, Mama, Teen, and Papa burgers. They are still sold today along with other burgers named after other family members:[\\[21\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-21)\n\n- *Baby Burger*: small beef [patty](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patty \"Patty\") (1.6 ounces (45 g)), ketchup, unseeded hamburger bun, (optional) cheese slice\n- *Mama Burger*: regular beef patty (3 ounces (85 g)), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, Teen Sauce, sesame seed bun, (optional) cheese slice\n- *Teen Burger*: regular beef patty (3 ounces (85 g)), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, bacon, Teen Sauce, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun, cheese slice\n- *Papa Burger*: two regular beef patties (6 ounces (170 g) total), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, Teen Sauce, sesame seed bun, (optional) cheese slice\n- *Grandpa Burger*: three regular beef patties (9 ounces (260 g) total), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, Teen Sauce, sesame seed bun, (optional) cheese slice\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/40\/Okanagan_Wine_Trip_%285595989323%29.jpg\/250px-Okanagan_Wine_Trip_%285595989323%29.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Okanagan_Wine_Trip_\$5595989323\$.jpg)\n\nAn Uncle Burger, french fries, and root beer in [Okanagan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Okanagan \"Okanagan\"), British Columbia in February 2011\n\n- *Uncle Burger*: large beef patty (5 ounces (140 g)), red onion slice, pickles, ketchup, Chubby mayo, Uncle Sauce, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun, cheese slice x2\n- *Double Teen Burger* regular beef patty (3 ounces (85 g)×2), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, bacon, Teen Sauce, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun, cheese slice\n\nDiscontinued members of the Burger Family include the *Grandma Burger*, a [prime rib](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Prime_rib \"Prime rib\") burger topped with caramelized onions and [horseradish sauce](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Horseradish_sauce \"Horseradish sauce\"); and the *Sirloin Burger Twins*, which were a pair of [sliders](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Slider_\$sandwich\$ \"Slider (sandwich)\").\n\n### Chubby Chicken\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit&section=6 \"Edit section: Chubby Chicken\")\\]\n\nAnother 1960s-era offering, *Chubby Chicken*, returned to the menu shortly after the reintroduction of the Burger Family. Chubby burgers are breaded all white-meat chicken breasts. There are three varieties offered:\n\n- *The Original Chubby Burger* which is made on sesame seed bun, and comes with Chubby Mayo (Hellmann's Mayo), and lettuce.\n- *The Spicy Habanero Chicken Burger* is made on a seeded bun with a spicy chicken portion, and comes with jalapeño aioli, lettuce and tomato.\n- *BLT Chubby Burger* is made on a 7-grain bun, and comes with Chubby Mayo (Hellmann's Mayo), two slices of bacon, lettuce, and tomato.\n\nThese can be ordered by themselves, or in combos. They also offer all white-meat chicken strips which come in either 3 or 5, by themselves, or in combos. The chicken strips may also be ordered in wraps such as the \"Chipotle Chicken wrap\" and the \"Bacon Ranch wrap\". Some locations used to offer [fried chicken](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fried_chicken \"Fried chicken\") bone-in pieces however, the bone in chicken was discontinued as an optional item in 2020.\n\n### Value Menu\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit&section=7 \"Edit section: Value Menu\")\\]\n\nIn 2012, A\\&W introduced its first value burger, the Buddy Burger, and its double patty variant, the Double Buddy burger. Both can be ordered with or without cheese. The release of the Buddy burger made A\\&W more competitive against [McDonald's](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/McDonald%27s_Canada \"McDonald's Canada\"), who already had value burgers like the [McDouble](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/McDouble \"McDouble\").\n\nIn 2015, A\\&W piloted the new Chicken Buddy burger at some select locations. It was successful and was added to the value menu permanently in 2016.[\\[22\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-22)\n\n- *Buddy Burger*: one or two small beef patties (1.6 ounces (45 g)), mustard, ketchup, Teen Sauce, grilled onions, unseeded hamburger bun; available in double or single patty versions, and with cheese or without cheese.\n- *Chicken Buddy Burger*: one or two breaded chicken patties, mayonnaise, pickles, unseeded hamburger bun; value burgers, available in double or single patty versions\n\n### Breakfast\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit&section=8 \"Edit section: Breakfast\")\\]\n\nA\\&W launched a revamped version of their breakfast offering in the summer of 2014. In addition to the *Bacon N' Egger* (called *Chef-d'œuf* in [Quebec](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Quebec \"Quebec\")), *Sausage N' Egger*, and *Classic Bacon N' Eggs*, they launched several new items including *The All-Canadian Special* and pancakes. Customers can choose to have their breakfast sandwiches made with either English muffins or with buns. In 2017, A\\&W announced that it would offer their breakfast sandwiches as part of an All-Day Breakfast Menu to compete with [McDonald's](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/McDonald%27s_Canada \"McDonald's Canada\").\n\n### Beyond Meat\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit&section=9 \"Edit section: Beyond Meat\")\\]\n\nIn July 2018, A\\&W locations began serving [Beyond Meat](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Beyond_Meat \"Beyond Meat\")'s vegan Beyond Burger.[\\[23\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-23) The chain had a shortage of the Beyond Burger in August 2018, but announced that all locations would receive stock by October 2018.[\\[24\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-24) In 2019 A\\&W expanded its Beyond Meat offerings with the release of the Beyond Meat Sausage N' Egger.[\\[25\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-25)\n\n- *Beyond Meat Burger*: Beyond Meat patty, mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, red onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun, A\\&W seasoning\n- *Beyond Meat Sausage N' Egger*: Beyond Meat sausage patty, margarine, egg, cheddar cheese, English muffin\n\n### Other products\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit&section=10 \"Edit section: Other products\")\\]\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/58\/A%26Wrootbeer.JPG\/250px-A%26Wrootbeer.JPG)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:A%26Wrootbeer.JPG)\n\nGlasses of [A\\&W Root Beer](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_Root_Beer \"A&W Root Beer\") in British Columbia, 2010\n\nA\\&W also sells their *Mozza Burger*, which is not part of the burger family nor the value menu. It consists of a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, bacon, mozzarella cheese, and their special Mozza sauce on a sesame seed bun.\n\nDiscontinued offerings include Bone-in Chubby Chicken (sold in 2-3 piece combos, buckets of 10, with a \"family box\" of fries\/onion rings, and a side of potato salad\/coleslaw (also discontinued options)), discontinued members of the Burger Family: Grandma Burger, a prime rib burger topped with caramelized onions and horseradish sauce; and the Sirloin Burger Twins, which were a pair of sliders, the *Veggie Deluxe* ([veggie burger](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Veggie_burger \"Veggie burger\") with mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles), traditional [hot dogs](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hot_dog \"Hot dog\"), and the *Whistle Dog* (topped with cheese and bacon).[\\[26\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-26)\n\nThe ketchup and mustard served at A\\&W location are processed by [French's](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/French%27s \"French's\") at their Ontario facility and use only Canadian ingredients.[\\[27\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-27)\n\nThe Whistle Dog, a hot dog dressed with cheese, bacon and relish, was available in Canada, but was discontinued at the end of 2016; the regular hot dog was similarly discontinued. In July 2022, all Canadian A\\&W locations brought back the Whistle Dog for a limited time.[\\[28\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-28)\n\n### Divergences with A\\&W (Great American Brand)\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit&section=11 \"Edit section: Divergences with A&W (Great American Brand)\")\\]\n\nThe Canadian menu diverges significantly from their international counterparts franchised through A Great American Brand. This divergence is due to the brand's separate management and ownership. The only Burger Family product available by name in U.S. locations is the Papa Burger. The Papa Burger differs significantly between Canada and the U.S. Notable products on the U.S. menu not available in Canada include deep-fried [cheese curds](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cheese_curds \"Cheese curds\") and [soft serve](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Soft_serve \"Soft serve\")\\-based products such as [sundaes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sundae \"Sundae\").[\\[29\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-29)\n\n## Animal welfare\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit&section=12 \"Edit section: Animal welfare\")\\]\n\nThe chicken and eggs served at A\\&W are from hens who lived in [enriched cages](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Enriched_cages \"Enriched cages\") and were fed a vegetarian diet, as chickens are [omnivores](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Omnivores \"Omnivores\").[\\[30\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-30) Antibiotics are only used in the company's animals when medically necessary, and those animals are taken out of production.[\\[31\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-31) Moreover, A\\&W claimed to be trying to use 100% open housing by 2021.[\\[32\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-32)\\[*[needs update](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style\/Dates_and_numbers#Chronological_items \"Wikipedia:Manual of Style\/Dates and numbers\")*\\] A\\&W has also announced plans for their meat production to meet [Global Animal Partnership](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Global_Animal_Partnership \"Global Animal Partnership\")'s level 2 certification, but did not provide a timeline.[\\[33\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-33)\n\n## Trademark\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit&section=13 \"Edit section: Trademark\")\\]\n\nThe A\\&W [trademarks](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Trademark \"Trademark\") are owned by A\\&W Trade Marks Limited Partnership.[\\[34\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-34) The Partnership licenses the trademarks to A\\&W Food Services of Canada Inc. in exchange for a royalty of 3% of the sales of A\\&W restaurants in Canada. A\\&W Food Services owns ~21% of A\\&W Trade Marks Inc. which is the sole general partner in the Partnership, while the rest is owned by A\\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund.[\\[35\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_note-35)\n\n## See also\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit&section=14 \"Edit section: See also\")\\]\n\n- [List of hamburger restaurants](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_hamburger_restaurants \"List of hamburger restaurants\")\n\n## References\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit&section=15 \"Edit section: References\")\\]\n\n1. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-1)**\n   [\"A\\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund - Quick Facts\"](https:\/\/www.awincomefund.ca\/aboutaw\/facts). *Quick Facts*. Retrieved 2022-08-07.\n2. ^ [***a***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-2020Q4_2-0) [***b***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-2020Q4_2-1)\n   [\"A\\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund Announces Fourth Quarter 2020 Results and Increase to the Distribution Rate\"](http:\/\/awincomefund.mediaroom.com\/2021-02-17-A-W-Revenue-Royalties-Income-Fund-Announces-Fourth-Quarter-2020-Results-and-Increase-to-the-Distribution-Rate). *News Release Archive*. Retrieved 2021-05-27.\n3. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-3)**\n   [\"A\\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund \\> Our History\"](https:\/\/www.awincomefund.ca\/aboutaw\/history#:~:text=With%20national%20system%20sales%20of,and%20employs%20approximately%2020,000%20employees.). *awincomefund.ca*. Retrieved 2021-05-27.\n4. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-4)**\n   [\"A\\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund \\> About the Fund\"](http:\/\/www.awincomefund.ca\/aboutfund\/). *awincomefund.ca*. Retrieved 2018-09-28.\n5. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-BusinessweekOverview_5-0)**\n   [\"Company Overview of A\\&W Food Services of Canada Inc\"](https:\/\/archive.today\/20140113104958\/http:\/\/investing.businessweek.com\/research\/stocks\/private\/snapshot.asp?privcapId=24133). [Businessweek](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Businessweek \"Businessweek\"). Archived from [the original](http:\/\/investing.businessweek.com\/research\/stocks\/private\/snapshot.asp?privcapId=24133) on January 13, 2014. Retrieved January 12, 2014.\n6. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-6)**\n   [\"Our History in Canada\"](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20141026234041\/http:\/\/www.awincomefund.ca\/aboutaw\/history.asp). A\\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund. Archived from the original on October 26, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2014.\n   \n   `{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown ([link](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Category:CS1_maint:_bot:_original_URL_status_unknown \"Category:CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown\"))\n7. ^ [***a***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-history_7-0) [***b***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-history_7-1)\n   [\"A\\&W celebrating 50 years in Canada\"](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20141116010050\/http:\/\/www.canada.com\/story.html?id=28904e3d-bbad-42a1-8587-02712b194239). *Vancouver Province*. Canada.com. June 6, 2006. Archived from [the original](http:\/\/www.canada.com\/story.html?id=28904e3d-bbad-42a1-8587-02712b194239) on November 16, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2014.\n8. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-8)**\n   [\"McDonald's Systemwide Restaurants (2021)\"](https:\/\/corporate.mcdonalds.com\/content\/dam\/gwscorp\/assets\/investors\/financial-information\/Supplemental-Information\/Restaurants%20by%20Country%202021.pdf) (PDF).\n9. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-9)**\n   [\"Restaurant chain celebrates 50 years of rings, root beer\"](http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/manitoba\/restaurant-chain-celebrates-50-years-of-rings-root-beer-1.597888). *CBC News*. June 13, 2006. Retrieved October 26, 2014.\n10. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-10)**\n    [*Introducing Fast Food to Canada*](https:\/\/awincomefund.ca\/aboutaw\/history), retrieved March 31, 2024\n11. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-11)**\n    Ryan, Joal (January 13, 1999). [\"Drew Carey's Ill-Timed Big Mac Attack\"](http:\/\/ca.eonline.com\/news\/37575\/drew-carey-s-ill-timed-big-mac-attack). *[EOnline.com](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/E! \"E!\")*. Retrieved January 13, 2013.\n    \n    Note that this source [incorrectly](http:\/\/www.thefreelibrary.com\/A%26W+Restaurants,+Inc.+Statement.-a053553935) [Archived](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20140312014423\/http:\/\/www.thefreelibrary.com\/A%26W+Restaurants,+Inc.+Statement.-a053553935) 2014-03-12 at the [Wayback Machine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wayback_Machine \"Wayback Machine\") implies that Carey was a spokesperson for the independently owned American A\\&W chain.\n12. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-12)**\n    Claxton, Matthew (September 8, 2011). [\"'Dub' cruised\"](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20141027001308\/http:\/\/www.langleyadvance.com\/news\/dub-cruised-1.474398). Langley Advance. Archived from [the original](http:\/\/www.langleyadvance.com\/news\/dub-cruised-1.474398) on October 27, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2014.\n13. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-800th_13-0)**\n    [\"A\\&W Canada opens its 800th restaurant, downtown Montréal\"](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20141027055810\/http:\/\/www.newswire.ca\/en\/story\/1266805\/a-w-canada-opens-its-800th-restaurant-downtown-montreal) (Press release). Montreal, Quebec: CNW Group. November 22, 2013. Archived from [the original](http:\/\/www.newswire.ca\/en\/story\/1266805\/a-w-canada-opens-its-800th-restaurant-downtown-montreal) on October 27, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2014.\n14. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-14)**\n    Sagan, Aleksandra (13 May 2018). [\"Meet A\\&W's first female CEO\"](https:\/\/www.vancouverisawesome.com\/2018\/05\/13\/aw-ceo-susan-senecal\/). *Vancouver is Awesome*. Retrieved 13 May 2018.\n15. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-15)**\n    Hernandez, Jon (8 June 2018). [\"A\\&W Canada to eliminate plastic straws from all restaurants\"](http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/british-columbia\/a-w-canada-to-eliminate-plastic-straws-from-all-restaurants-1.4698272). *[CBC News](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CBC_News \"CBC News\")*. Retrieved 8 June 2018.\n16. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-16)**\n    Thompson, Mitchell (2019-08-13). [\"A\\&W Tells Anti-Union Conference It Keeps a Secret 'Watch List' To Make Sure Workers Don't Unionize\"](https:\/\/pressprogress.ca\/aw-tells-anti-union-conference-it-keeps-a-secret-watch-list-to-make-sure-workers-dont-unionize\/). *PressProgress*. Retrieved 2024-07-26.\n17. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-17)**\n    [\"Toronto upset at A\\&W after allegations of union busting\"](https:\/\/www.blogto.com\/eat_drink\/2019\/08\/toronto-aw-union-busting\/). *www.blogto.com*. Retrieved 2024-07-26.\n18. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-18)**\n    [\"Management – A\\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund\"](https:\/\/awincomefund.ca\/aboutaw\/management\/). *awincomefund.ca*. Retrieved 2024-07-26.\n19. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-19)**\n    [\"A\\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund and A\\&W Food Services of Canada Announce Strategic Combination\"](https:\/\/awincomefund.mediaroom.com\/2024-07-22-A-W-Revenue-Royalties-Income-Fund-and-A-W-Food-Services-of-Canada-Announce-Strategic-Combination). *News Release Archive*. Retrieved 2024-07-26.\n20. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-20)**\n    [*A\\&W debuts new restaurant that plays up brand's roots*](https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=RzUqAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA7). Park City Daily News.\n21. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-21)**\n    [\"Nutritional Facts\"](http:\/\/www.aw.ca\/publicinfo.nsf\/nutritionalfacts2). A\\&W Food Services of Canada. Retrieved April 26, 2012.\n22. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-22)**\n    [\"Report to Unitholders of A\\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund January 4, 2016 to January 1, 2017\"](http:\/\/www.awincomefund.ca\/assets\/pdfs\/2016-financial-statements-AWRRIF.pdf) (PDF). A\\&W Food Services of Canada Inc. p. 12. Retrieved December 13, 2019.\n23. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-23)**\n    Pataki, Amy (21 June 2018). [\"What does The Star's restaurant critic think of A\\&W's new veggie burger?\"](https:\/\/www.thestar.com\/life\/food_wine\/review\/2018\/06\/21\/what-does-the-stars-restaurant-critic-think-of-aws-new-veggie-burger.html). *[Toronto Star](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Star \"Toronto Star\")*. Retrieved 23 June 2018.\n24. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-24)**\n    William-Ross, Lindsay (12 September 2018). [\"FINALLY: The Beyond Meat Burger is back at A\\&W soon\"](https:\/\/www.vancouverisawesome.com\/2018\/09\/12\/beyond-meat-burger-back-aw-canada\/). *Vancouver is Awesome*. [Glacier Media](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glacier_Media \"Glacier Media\"). Retrieved 13 September 2018.\n25. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-25)**\n    [\"Beyond meat launches new breakfast sausage at A\\&W canada\"](https:\/\/www.beyondmeat.com\/whats-new\/beyond-meat-launches-new-breakfast-sausage-at-aw-canada\/). Beyond Meat. Retrieved December 13, 2019.\n26. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-26)**\n    @AWCanada (15 January 2018). [\"We did discontinue the Whistle Dog in 2017. Sometimes we need to remove items to make room for new additions to the menu. Keep an eye out, the Whistle Dog may return as a limited time promotion\"](https:\/\/x.com\/AWCanada\/status\/953133671069831169) ([Tweet](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tweet_\$social_media\$ \"Tweet (social media)\")). Retrieved 14 May 2021 – via [Twitter](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Twitter \"Twitter\").\n27. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-27)**\n    Commisso, Christina (29 March 2016). [\"A\\&W makes switch to French's ketchup in Canada\"](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160329175210\/http:\/\/www.ctvnews.ca\/business\/a-w-makes-switch-to-french-s-ketchup-in-canada-1.2836035). *[CTV News](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CTV_News \"CTV News\")*. Archived from [the original](https:\/\/www.ctvnews.ca\/business\/a-w-makes-switch-to-french-s-ketchup-in-canada-1.2836035) on March 29, 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2018.\n28. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-28)**\n    [\"A\\&W's Whistle Dogs are back for the summer and the internet is going wild\"](https:\/\/www.thestar.com\/news\/canada\/2022\/07\/25\/aws-whistle-dogs-are-back-for-the-summer-and-the-internet-is-going-wild.html). *thestar.com*. 2022-07-25. Retrieved 2022-07-26.\n29. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-29)**\n    [\"Menu\"](http:\/\/awrestaurants.com\/#\/menu). A\\&W Restaurants (U.S.). Retrieved 2012-04-26.\n30. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-30)**\n    [\"A\\&W wants cage-free eggs in 2 years and that means rapid change for farmers\"](http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/business\/aw-cage-free-1.3487744). *[CBC News](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/CBC_News \"CBC News\")*. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2018.\n31. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-31)**\n    Sagan, Aleksandra (9 August 2016). [\"A\\&W boosts sales with focus on quality ingredients, strong customer experience\"](https:\/\/www.thestar.com\/business\/2016\/08\/09\/aw-boosts-sales-with-quality-ingredients-strong-customer-experience.html). *[Toronto Star](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toronto_Star \"Toronto Star\")*. Retrieved 25 January 2018.\n32. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-32)**\n    [\"A\\&W explore FAQ\"](https:\/\/web.aw.ca\/en\/faq\/breakfast). *A\\&W*. Retrieved 26 January 2023.\n33. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-33)**\n    [\"Animal Welfare\"](http:\/\/awguarantee.ca\/en\/animal-welfare\/). *A\\&W*. Retrieved 25 January 2018.\n34. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-34)**\n    [\"AW\\_u.TO\"](https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/companies\/AW_u.TO\/). *Reuters*. Retrieved 2023-06-06.\n35. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/A%26W_\$Canada\$#cite_ref-35)**\n    [\"A\\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund \\> Structure\"](http:\/\/www.awincomefund.ca\/aboutfund\/structure). *www.awincomefund.ca*. Retrieved 2018-09-28.\n\n## External links\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=A%26W_\$Canada\$&action=edit&section=16 \"Edit section: External links\")\\]\n\n- [Official website](http:\/\/www.aw.ca\/)\n- [A\\&W Canada radio jingle from the late 1960s (MP3)](http:\/\/www.radiowest.ca\/sound\/a&w.mp3)\n\n| [v](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template:Companies_based_in_Metro_Vancouver \"Template:Companies based in Metro Vancouver\") [t](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Template_talk:Companies_based_in_Metro_Vancouver \"Template talk:Companies based in Metro Vancouver\") [e](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:EditPage\/Template:Companies_based_in_Metro_Vancouver \"Special:EditPage\/Template:Companies based in Metro Vancouver\")Companies based in [Metro Vancouver](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Metro_Vancouver_Regional_District \"Metro Vancouver Regional District\") |   |\n|---|---|\n| Active | [49th Parallel Coffee 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Boilerpipe Text	Canadian fast food restaurant chain A&W is a fast-food restaurant chain in Canada , franchised by A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. [ 5 ] The company was initially a subsidiary of the U.S.-based A&W Restaurants chain, with the subsidiary opening its first franchise in Winnipeg in 1956. In 1972, Unilever acquired A&W's Canadian operations, leading to the subsidiary's separation from the U.S.-based company. [ 6 ] In 1995, a Canadian management group made up of A&W franchisees took ownership of the chain from Unilever. [ 7 ] A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. is a publicly traded company headquartered in North Vancouver . As of 2022, [update] A&W was Canada's second-largest fast-food hamburger chain, with 1,029 franchises, after McDonald's . [ 8 ] The first Canadian A&W restaurant opened in Winnipeg , Manitoba , in 1956. [ 9 ] It spread across Canada with over 200 locations in the next ten years. [ 10 ] The Canadian restaurants were part of the American chain until 1972 when they were sold to Unilever . In 1975, facing competition from the growing Canadian operations of McDonald's, the company launched an advertising campaign starring an orange-clad mascot, The Great Root Bear . The bear and the tuba jingle that accompanied him became a long-running campaign (the tune, entitled "Ba-Dum, Ba-Dum", was released as a single by Attic Records , credited to "Major Ursus", a play on Ursa Major or "great bear"). The famous Canadian composer and B.C. Hall of Fame winner Robert Buckley helped compose the song. The mascot was so successful that he was eventually adopted as the mascot by the American A&W chain as well. The famous tuba jingle was played by famed Vancouver jazz, classical and session trombonist Sharman King. In the early 1980s, the drive-in style of restaurant was phased out. It was replaced with a modern, pastel-coloured fast food outlet which included marginally healthier options. While the chain continued to open some standalone restaurants, A&W also aggressively pursued shopping mall locations, and as a result A&Ws are still commonly found in Canadian malls of various sizes. Management buyout and retro theming (1995–2001) [ edit ] In 1995, the chain was bought from Unilever by senior management. During 1997 and 1998, Drew Carey served as a spokesperson for the chain, appearing in TV ads alongside the Great Root Bear; he was dismissed (with legal action ensuing) after a November 1998 episode of The Drew Carey Show featured Carey eating at a McDonald's location in China . [ 11 ] A standalone A&W restaurant with bright orange and yellow exterior in Stratford, Ontario , in 2007 By the end of the 1990s, marketing and products began to take on a more retro approach. Former menu items, such as the Burger Family, were reintroduced, and marketing became more targeted toward the baby boomer generation. The Great Root Bear and (in English Canada) the "ba-dum ba-dum" theme were also retired from most advertising (the tuba theme is still used in French-language ads). A new restaurant design was introduced, featuring a bright orange and yellow exterior, reminiscent of the 1950s, while the interior is decorated with memorabilia associated with the same period. Existing restaurants were renovated to match the new style. Meanwhile, with malls in decline, A&W began to focus on opening new standalone restaurants, particularly in smaller markets where McDonald's was often the only major hamburger chain. The last drive-in style restaurant closed in 2000, in Langley, British Columbia . [ 12 ] Stock market listing and "Good Food" focus (2002–present) [ edit ] On February 15, 2002, the A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund was listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange . The initial public offering was 8.34 million units at $ 10 each. The fund owns the A&W trademarks in Canada and licenses them to A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. Revenue is generated by charging a three percent royalty on gross sales of each restaurant. Television advertisements are filmed at locations in the Fraser Valley . In June 2006, A&W celebrated 50 years in Canada. [ 7 ] Some Quebec A&W locations were co-branded with Dunkin' Donuts until Dunkin' Donuts closed most locations in Quebec. A standalone A&W restaurant in Tottenham, Ontario , in 2022 Two new restaurant concepts were introduced in the fall of 2009. The new standalone restaurant design is ultra modern but with some architectural markings reminiscent of the design in the earlier buildings erect from A&W back in time. There is also a new separate format for urban (i.e., downtown) locations, where some of the baby-boomer aspects are scaled back in favour of a more modern look. On November 21, 2013, the chain opened its 800th location in downtown Montreal . [ 13 ] The company's advertising also shifted to a focus on animal welfare, such as chicken and beef raised without antibiotics. In February 2018, Susan Senecal became the company's chief executive officer . [ 14 ] In June 2018, A&W announced that they were replacing plastic straws in their locations with paper ones, becoming the first fast food chain in North America to make the switch. [ 15 ] In 2019, senior executives from A&W, presenting at a conference organized by LabourWatch, were recorded sharing the anti-union measures that the franchisor allegedly takes when made aware of potential unionization activity at any franchisee or corporate-owned locations. Nancy Wuttunee, the Vice President, People Potential and Mike Atkinson, then-Regional Vice President, Eastern Canada, divulged that A&W's Home Office keeps a "'watch list' of franchises that are 'high risk for unionizing'" and that, when alerted of potential unionization efforts, Wuttunee described that the company has a “fire drill” reaction, which is "a rapid-response 'crisis management process' for responding to things that 'worry us.'" News of the presentation was released by PressProgress (a left-wing news site launched by the Broadbent Institute , a social democratic think tank in Canada). [ 16 ] Some local politicians in Toronto , where the conference took place, criticized the company and its executives' remarks, including Toronto City Councillor Gord Perks who tweeted "Hey [A&W Canada], I'm never buying from you again, and I will tell as many people as I can to avoid you too. Canadians have a constitutional right to bargain collectively. Leave Canada." [ 17 ] A&W continues to grow its number of locations within the province of Ontario and Atkinson is now the dedicated Vice President, Ontario. [ 18 ] On July 22, 2024, the company announced via press release that A&W Food Services of Canada and the A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund "have agreed to a strategic combination," which will lead to a new publicly traded QSR franchisor entitled A&W Food Services NewCo. The transaction is expected to close in October 2024, pending approval of the TSX and regulatory approval under the Competition Act (Canada). [ 19 ] Apart from the namesake brand of root beer , the A&W menu is focused on "The Burger Family", a lineup of hamburgers introduced by the U.S. A&W chain in the early 1960s, mostly discontinued in the 1980s in favour of a more standard menu, [ 20 ] then reintroduced in Canada and expanded upon beginning in the late 1990s. Displays of "The Burger Family" outside an A&W in Morinville , Alberta in 2022 The original Burger Family lineup consists of the Baby, Mama, Teen, and Papa burgers. They are still sold today along with other burgers named after other family members: [ 21 ] Baby Burger : small beef patty (1.6 ounces (45 g)), ketchup, unseeded hamburger bun, (optional) cheese slice Mama Burger : regular beef patty (3 ounces (85 g)), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, Teen Sauce, sesame seed bun, (optional) cheese slice Teen Burger : regular beef patty (3 ounces (85 g)), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, bacon, Teen Sauce, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun, cheese slice Papa Burger : two regular beef patties (6 ounces (170 g) total), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, Teen Sauce, sesame seed bun, (optional) cheese slice Grandpa Burger : three regular beef patties (9 ounces (260 g) total), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, Teen Sauce, sesame seed bun, (optional) cheese slice An Uncle Burger, french fries, and root beer in Okanagan , British Columbia in February 2011 Uncle Burger : large beef patty (5 ounces (140 g)), red onion slice, pickles, ketchup, Chubby mayo, Uncle Sauce, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun, cheese slice x2 Double Teen Burger regular beef patty (3 ounces (85 g)×2), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, bacon, Teen Sauce, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun, cheese slice Discontinued members of the Burger Family include the Grandma Burger , a prime rib burger topped with caramelized onions and horseradish sauce ; and the Sirloin Burger Twins , which were a pair of sliders . Another 1960s-era offering, Chubby Chicken , returned to the menu shortly after the reintroduction of the Burger Family. Chubby burgers are breaded all white-meat chicken breasts. There are three varieties offered: The Original Chubby Burger which is made on sesame seed bun, and comes with Chubby Mayo (Hellmann's Mayo), and lettuce. The Spicy Habanero Chicken Burger is made on a seeded bun with a spicy chicken portion, and comes with jalapeño aioli, lettuce and tomato. BLT Chubby Burger is made on a 7-grain bun, and comes with Chubby Mayo (Hellmann's Mayo), two slices of bacon, lettuce, and tomato. These can be ordered by themselves, or in combos. They also offer all white-meat chicken strips which come in either 3 or 5, by themselves, or in combos. The chicken strips may also be ordered in wraps such as the "Chipotle Chicken wrap" and the "Bacon Ranch wrap". Some locations used to offer fried chicken bone-in pieces however, the bone in chicken was discontinued as an optional item in 2020. In 2012, A&W introduced its first value burger, the Buddy Burger, and its double patty variant, the Double Buddy burger. Both can be ordered with or without cheese. The release of the Buddy burger made A&W more competitive against McDonald's , who already had value burgers like the McDouble . In 2015, A&W piloted the new Chicken Buddy burger at some select locations. It was successful and was added to the value menu permanently in 2016. [ 22 ] Buddy Burger : one or two small beef patties (1.6 ounces (45 g)), mustard, ketchup, Teen Sauce, grilled onions, unseeded hamburger bun; available in double or single patty versions, and with cheese or without cheese. Chicken Buddy Burger : one or two breaded chicken patties, mayonnaise, pickles, unseeded hamburger bun; value burgers, available in double or single patty versions A&W launched a revamped version of their breakfast offering in the summer of 2014. In addition to the Bacon N' Egger (called Chef-d'œuf in Quebec ), Sausage N' Egger , and Classic Bacon N' Eggs , they launched several new items including The All-Canadian Special and pancakes. Customers can choose to have their breakfast sandwiches made with either English muffins or with buns. In 2017, A&W announced that it would offer their breakfast sandwiches as part of an All-Day Breakfast Menu to compete with McDonald's . In July 2018, A&W locations began serving Beyond Meat 's vegan Beyond Burger. [ 23 ] The chain had a shortage of the Beyond Burger in August 2018, but announced that all locations would receive stock by October 2018. [ 24 ] In 2019 A&W expanded its Beyond Meat offerings with the release of the Beyond Meat Sausage N' Egger. [ 25 ] Beyond Meat Burger : Beyond Meat patty, mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, red onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun, A&W seasoning Beyond Meat Sausage N' Egger : Beyond Meat sausage patty, margarine, egg, cheddar cheese, English muffin Glasses of A&W Root Beer in British Columbia, 2010 A&W also sells their Mozza Burger , which is not part of the burger family nor the value menu. It consists of a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, bacon, mozzarella cheese, and their special Mozza sauce on a sesame seed bun. Discontinued offerings include Bone-in Chubby Chicken (sold in 2-3 piece combos, buckets of 10, with a "family box" of fries/onion rings, and a side of potato salad/coleslaw (also discontinued options)), discontinued members of the Burger Family: Grandma Burger, a prime rib burger topped with caramelized onions and horseradish sauce; and the Sirloin Burger Twins, which were a pair of sliders, the Veggie Deluxe ( veggie burger with mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles), traditional hot dogs , and the Whistle Dog (topped with cheese and bacon). [ 26 ] The ketchup and mustard served at A&W location are processed by French's at their Ontario facility and use only Canadian ingredients. [ 27 ] The Whistle Dog, a hot dog dressed with cheese, bacon and relish, was available in Canada, but was discontinued at the end of 2016; the regular hot dog was similarly discontinued. In July 2022, all Canadian A&W locations brought back the Whistle Dog for a limited time. [ 28 ] Divergences with A&W (Great American Brand) [ edit ] The Canadian menu diverges significantly from their international counterparts franchised through A Great American Brand. This divergence is due to the brand's separate management and ownership. The only Burger Family product available by name in U.S. locations is the Papa Burger. The Papa Burger differs significantly between Canada and the U.S. Notable products on the U.S. menu not available in Canada include deep-fried cheese curds and soft serve -based products such as sundaes . [ 29 ] The chicken and eggs served at A&W are from hens who lived in enriched cages and were fed a vegetarian diet, as chickens are omnivores . [ 30 ] Antibiotics are only used in the company's animals when medically necessary, and those animals are taken out of production. [ 31 ] Moreover, A&W claimed to be trying to use 100% open housing by 2021. [ 32 ] [ needs update ] A&W has also announced plans for their meat production to meet Global Animal Partnership 's level 2 certification, but did not provide a timeline. [ 33 ] The A&W trademarks are owned by A&W Trade Marks Limited Partnership. [ 34 ] The Partnership licenses the trademarks to A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. in exchange for a royalty of 3% of the sales of A&W restaurants in Canada. A&W Food Services owns ~21% of A&W Trade Marks Inc. which is the sole general partner in the Partnership, while the rest is owned by A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund. [ 35 ]
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In 1972, [Unilever](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unilever "Unilever") acquired A\&W's Canadian operations, leading to the subsidiary's separation from the U.S.-based company.[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-6) In 1995, a Canadian management group made up of A\&W franchisees took ownership of the chain from Unilever.[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-history-7) A\&W Food Services of Canada Inc. is a publicly traded company headquartered in [North Vancouver](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Vancouver_$city$ "North Vancouver (city)"). As of 2022,[\[update\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A%26W_$Canada$&action=edit) A\&W was Canada's second-largest fast-food hamburger chain, with 1,029 franchises, after [McDonald's](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald%27s_Canada "McDonald's Canada").[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-8) ## History \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A%26W_$Canada$&action=edit&section=1 "Edit section: History")\] The first Canadian A\&W restaurant opened in [Winnipeg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg "Winnipeg"), [Manitoba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manitoba "Manitoba"), in 1956.[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-9) It spread across Canada with over 200 locations in the next ten years.[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-10) The Canadian restaurants were part of the American chain until 1972 when they were sold to [Unilever](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unilever "Unilever"). In 1975, facing competition from the growing Canadian operations of McDonald's, the company launched an advertising campaign starring an orange-clad mascot, [The Great Root Bear](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Root_Bear "The Great Root Bear"). The bear and the tuba jingle that accompanied him became a long-running campaign (the tune, entitled "Ba-Dum, Ba-Dum", was released as a single by [Attic Records](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attic_Records_$Canada$ "Attic Records (Canada)"), credited to "Major Ursus", a play on [Ursa Major](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ursa_Major "Ursa Major") or "great bear"). The famous Canadian composer and B.C. Hall of Fame winner Robert Buckley helped compose the song. The mascot was so successful that he was eventually adopted as the mascot by the American A\&W chain as well. The famous tuba jingle was played by famed Vancouver jazz, classical and session trombonist Sharman King. In the early 1980s, the drive-in style of restaurant was phased out. It was replaced with a modern, pastel-coloured fast food outlet which included marginally healthier options. While the chain continued to open some standalone restaurants, A\&W also aggressively pursued [shopping mall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopping_mall "Shopping mall") locations, and as a result A\&Ws are still commonly found in Canadian malls of various sizes. ### Management buyout and retro theming (1995–2001) \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A%26W_$Canada$&action=edit&section=2 "Edit section: Management buyout and retro theming (1995–2001)")\] In 1995, the chain was bought from Unilever by senior management. During 1997 and 1998, [Drew Carey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drew_Carey "Drew Carey") served as a spokesperson for the chain, appearing in TV ads alongside the Great Root Bear; he was dismissed (with legal action ensuing) after a November 1998 [episode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_High_Road_to_China_$The_Drew_Carey_Show$ "The High Road to China (The Drew Carey Show)") of [The Drew Carey Show](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Drew_Carey_Show "The Drew Carey Show") featured Carey eating at a McDonald's location in [China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China "China").[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-11) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6d/Canadian_aandw_ne.JPG/250px-Canadian_aandw_ne.JPG)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Canadian_aandw_ne.JPG) A standalone A\&W restaurant with bright orange and yellow exterior in [Stratford, Ontario](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratford,_Ontario "Stratford, Ontario"), in 2007 By the end of the 1990s, marketing and products began to take on a more [retro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retro "Retro") approach. Former menu items, such as the Burger Family, were reintroduced, and marketing became more targeted toward the [baby boomer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_boomer "Baby boomer") generation. The Great Root Bear and (in English Canada) the "ba-dum ba-dum" theme were also retired from most advertising (the tuba theme is still used in French-language ads). A new restaurant design was introduced, featuring a bright orange and yellow exterior, reminiscent of the 1950s, while the interior is decorated with memorabilia associated with the same period. Existing restaurants were renovated to match the new style. Meanwhile, with malls in decline, A\&W began to focus on opening new standalone restaurants, particularly in smaller markets where McDonald's was often the only major hamburger chain. The last drive-in style restaurant closed in 2000, in [Langley, British Columbia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langley,_British_Columbia_$city$ "Langley, British Columbia (city)").[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-12) ### Stock market listing and "Good Food" focus (2002–present) \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A%26W_$Canada$&action=edit&section=3 "Edit section: Stock market listing and \"Good Food\" focus (2002–present)")\] On February 15, 2002, the A\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund was listed on the [Toronto Stock Exchange](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Stock_Exchange "Toronto Stock Exchange"). The [initial public offering](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Initial_public_offering "Initial public offering") was 8.34 million units at [\$](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_dollar "Canadian dollar")10 each. The fund owns the A\&W trademarks in Canada and licenses them to A\&W Food Services of Canada Inc. Revenue is generated by charging a three percent royalty on gross sales of each restaurant. Television advertisements are filmed at locations in the [Fraser Valley](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraser_Valley "Fraser Valley"). In June 2006, A\&W celebrated 50 years in Canada.[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-history-7) Some [Quebec](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec "Quebec") A\&W locations were co-branded with [Dunkin' Donuts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkin%27_Donuts "Dunkin' Donuts") until Dunkin' Donuts closed most locations in Quebec. [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/A%26W_Tottenham_Ontario_%2852362226574%29.jpg/250px-A%26W_Tottenham_Ontario_%2852362226574%29.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:A%26W_Tottenham_Ontario_$52362226574$.jpg) A standalone A\&W restaurant in [Tottenham, Ontario](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tottenham,_Ontario "Tottenham, Ontario"), in 2022 Two new restaurant concepts were introduced in the fall of 2009. The new standalone restaurant design is ultra modern but with some architectural markings reminiscent of the design in the earlier buildings erect from A\&W back in time. There is also a new separate format for urban (i.e., downtown) locations, where some of the baby-boomer aspects are scaled back in favour of a more modern look. On November 21, 2013, the chain opened its 800th location in [downtown Montreal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downtown_Montreal "Downtown Montreal").[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-800th-13) The company's advertising also shifted to a focus on animal welfare, such as chicken and beef raised without antibiotics. In February 2018, Susan Senecal became the company's [chief executive officer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_executive_officer "Chief executive officer").[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-14) In June 2018, A\&W announced that they were replacing plastic [straws](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_straw "Drinking straw") in their locations with paper ones, becoming the first fast food chain in North America to make the switch.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-15) In 2019, senior executives from A\&W, presenting at a conference organized by LabourWatch, were recorded sharing the anti-union measures that the franchisor allegedly takes when made aware of potential unionization activity at any franchisee or corporate-owned locations. Nancy Wuttunee, the Vice President, People Potential and Mike Atkinson, then-Regional Vice President, Eastern Canada, divulged that A\&W's Home Office keeps a "'watch list' of franchises that are 'high risk for unionizing'" and that, when alerted of potential unionization efforts, Wuttunee described that the company has a “fire drill” reaction, which is "a rapid-response 'crisis management process' for responding to things that 'worry us.'" News of the presentation was released by [PressProgress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PressProgress "PressProgress") (a left-wing news site launched by the [Broadbent Institute](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadbent_Institute "Broadbent Institute"), a social democratic think tank in Canada).[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-16) Some local politicians in [Toronto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto "Toronto"), where the conference took place, criticized the company and its executives' remarks, including Toronto City Councillor [Gord Perks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gord_Perks "Gord Perks") who tweeted "Hey \[A\&W Canada\], I'm never buying from you again, and I will tell as many people as I can to avoid you too. Canadians have a constitutional right to bargain collectively. Leave Canada."[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-17) A\&W continues to grow its number of locations within the province of Ontario and Atkinson is now the dedicated Vice President, Ontario.[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-18) On July 22, 2024, the company announced via press release that A\&W Food Services of Canada and the A\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund "have agreed to a strategic combination," which will lead to a new publicly traded QSR franchisor entitled A\&W Food Services NewCo. The transaction is expected to close in October 2024, pending approval of the TSX and regulatory approval under the Competition Act (Canada).[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-19) ## Products \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A%26W_$Canada$&action=edit&section=4 "Edit section: Products")\] Apart from the [namesake brand of root beer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_Root_Beer "A&W Root Beer"), the A\&W menu is focused on "The Burger Family", a lineup of [hamburgers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburger "Hamburger") introduced by the U.S. A\&W chain in the early 1960s, mostly discontinued in the 1980s in favour of a more standard menu,[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-20) then reintroduced in Canada and expanded upon beginning in the late 1990s. ### The Burger Family \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A%26W_$Canada$&action=edit&section=5 "Edit section: The Burger Family")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/A%26W_Burger_Family_Statues_Morinville_2022.jpg/250px-A%26W_Burger_Family_Statues_Morinville_2022.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:A%26W_Burger_Family_Statues_Morinville_2022.jpg) Displays of "The Burger Family" outside an A\&W in [Morinville](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morinville "Morinville"), Alberta in 2022 The original Burger Family lineup consists of the Baby, Mama, Teen, and Papa burgers. They are still sold today along with other burgers named after other family members:[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-21) - Baby Burger: small beef [patty](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patty "Patty") (1.6 ounces (45 g)), ketchup, unseeded hamburger bun, (optional) cheese slice - Mama Burger: regular beef patty (3 ounces (85 g)), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, Teen Sauce, sesame seed bun, (optional) cheese slice - Teen Burger: regular beef patty (3 ounces (85 g)), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, bacon, Teen Sauce, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun, cheese slice - Papa Burger: two regular beef patties (6 ounces (170 g) total), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, Teen Sauce, sesame seed bun, (optional) cheese slice - Grandpa Burger: three regular beef patties (9 ounces (260 g) total), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, Teen Sauce, sesame seed bun, (optional) cheese slice [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/40/Okanagan_Wine_Trip_%285595989323%29.jpg/250px-Okanagan_Wine_Trip_%285595989323%29.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Okanagan_Wine_Trip_$5595989323$.jpg) An Uncle Burger, french fries, and root beer in [Okanagan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okanagan "Okanagan"), British Columbia in February 2011 - Uncle Burger: large beef patty (5 ounces (140 g)), red onion slice, pickles, ketchup, Chubby mayo, Uncle Sauce, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun, cheese slice x2 - Double Teen Burger regular beef patty (3 ounces (85 g)×2), onion slice, pickles, ketchup, mustard, bacon, Teen Sauce, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun, cheese slice Discontinued members of the Burger Family include the Grandma Burger, a [prime rib](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_rib "Prime rib") burger topped with caramelized onions and [horseradish sauce](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseradish_sauce "Horseradish sauce"); and the Sirloin Burger Twins, which were a pair of [sliders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slider_$sandwich$ "Slider (sandwich)"). ### Chubby Chicken \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A%26W_$Canada$&action=edit&section=6 "Edit section: Chubby Chicken")\] Another 1960s-era offering, Chubby Chicken, returned to the menu shortly after the reintroduction of the Burger Family. Chubby burgers are breaded all white-meat chicken breasts. There are three varieties offered: - The Original Chubby Burger which is made on sesame seed bun, and comes with Chubby Mayo (Hellmann's Mayo), and lettuce. - The Spicy Habanero Chicken Burger is made on a seeded bun with a spicy chicken portion, and comes with jalapeño aioli, lettuce and tomato. - BLT Chubby Burger is made on a 7-grain bun, and comes with Chubby Mayo (Hellmann's Mayo), two slices of bacon, lettuce, and tomato. These can be ordered by themselves, or in combos. They also offer all white-meat chicken strips which come in either 3 or 5, by themselves, or in combos. The chicken strips may also be ordered in wraps such as the "Chipotle Chicken wrap" and the "Bacon Ranch wrap". Some locations used to offer [fried chicken](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fried_chicken "Fried chicken") bone-in pieces however, the bone in chicken was discontinued as an optional item in 2020. ### Value Menu \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A%26W_$Canada$&action=edit&section=7 "Edit section: Value Menu")\] In 2012, A\&W introduced its first value burger, the Buddy Burger, and its double patty variant, the Double Buddy burger. Both can be ordered with or without cheese. The release of the Buddy burger made A\&W more competitive against [McDonald's](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald%27s_Canada "McDonald's Canada"), who already had value burgers like the [McDouble](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDouble "McDouble"). In 2015, A\&W piloted the new Chicken Buddy burger at some select locations. It was successful and was added to the value menu permanently in 2016.[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-22) - Buddy Burger: one or two small beef patties (1.6 ounces (45 g)), mustard, ketchup, Teen Sauce, grilled onions, unseeded hamburger bun; available in double or single patty versions, and with cheese or without cheese. - Chicken Buddy Burger: one or two breaded chicken patties, mayonnaise, pickles, unseeded hamburger bun; value burgers, available in double or single patty versions ### Breakfast \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A%26W_$Canada$&action=edit&section=8 "Edit section: Breakfast")\] A\&W launched a revamped version of their breakfast offering in the summer of 2014. In addition to the Bacon N' Egger (called Chef-d'œuf in [Quebec](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec "Quebec")), Sausage N' Egger, and Classic Bacon N' Eggs, they launched several new items including The All-Canadian Special and pancakes. Customers can choose to have their breakfast sandwiches made with either English muffins or with buns. In 2017, A\&W announced that it would offer their breakfast sandwiches as part of an All-Day Breakfast Menu to compete with [McDonald's](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald%27s_Canada "McDonald's Canada"). ### Beyond Meat \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A%26W_$Canada$&action=edit&section=9 "Edit section: Beyond Meat")\] In July 2018, A\&W locations began serving [Beyond Meat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Meat "Beyond Meat")'s vegan Beyond Burger.[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-23) The chain had a shortage of the Beyond Burger in August 2018, but announced that all locations would receive stock by October 2018.[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-24) In 2019 A\&W expanded its Beyond Meat offerings with the release of the Beyond Meat Sausage N' Egger.[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-25) - Beyond Meat Burger: Beyond Meat patty, mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, red onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato, sesame seed bun, A\&W seasoning - Beyond Meat Sausage N' Egger: Beyond Meat sausage patty, margarine, egg, cheddar cheese, English muffin ### Other products \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A%26W_$Canada$&action=edit&section=10 "Edit section: Other products")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/A%26Wrootbeer.JPG/250px-A%26Wrootbeer.JPG)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:A%26Wrootbeer.JPG) Glasses of [A\&W Root Beer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_Root_Beer "A&W Root Beer") in British Columbia, 2010 A\&W also sells their Mozza Burger, which is not part of the burger family nor the value menu. It consists of a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, bacon, mozzarella cheese, and their special Mozza sauce on a sesame seed bun. Discontinued offerings include Bone-in Chubby Chicken (sold in 2-3 piece combos, buckets of 10, with a "family box" of fries/onion rings, and a side of potato salad/coleslaw (also discontinued options)), discontinued members of the Burger Family: Grandma Burger, a prime rib burger topped with caramelized onions and horseradish sauce; and the Sirloin Burger Twins, which were a pair of sliders, the Veggie Deluxe ([veggie burger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veggie_burger "Veggie burger") with mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles), traditional [hot dogs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_dog "Hot dog"), and the Whistle Dog (topped with cheese and bacon).[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-26) The ketchup and mustard served at A\&W location are processed by [French's](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French%27s "French's") at their Ontario facility and use only Canadian ingredients.[\[27\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-27) The Whistle Dog, a hot dog dressed with cheese, bacon and relish, was available in Canada, but was discontinued at the end of 2016; the regular hot dog was similarly discontinued. In July 2022, all Canadian A\&W locations brought back the Whistle Dog for a limited time.[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-28) ### Divergences with A\&W (Great American Brand) \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A%26W_$Canada$&action=edit&section=11 "Edit section: Divergences with A&W (Great American Brand)")\] The Canadian menu diverges significantly from their international counterparts franchised through A Great American Brand. This divergence is due to the brand's separate management and ownership. The only Burger Family product available by name in U.S. locations is the Papa Burger. The Papa Burger differs significantly between Canada and the U.S. Notable products on the U.S. menu not available in Canada include deep-fried [cheese curds](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheese_curds "Cheese curds") and [soft serve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_serve "Soft serve")\-based products such as [sundaes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sundae "Sundae").[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-29) ## Animal welfare \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A%26W_$Canada$&action=edit&section=12 "Edit section: Animal welfare")\] The chicken and eggs served at A\&W are from hens who lived in [enriched cages](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enriched_cages "Enriched cages") and were fed a vegetarian diet, as chickens are [omnivores](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omnivores "Omnivores").[\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-30) Antibiotics are only used in the company's animals when medically necessary, and those animals are taken out of production.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-31) Moreover, A\&W claimed to be trying to use 100% open housing by 2021.[\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-32)\[[needs update](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Dates_and_numbers#Chronological_items "Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Dates and numbers")\] A\&W has also announced plans for their meat production to meet [Global Animal Partnership](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Animal_Partnership "Global Animal Partnership")'s level 2 certification, but did not provide a timeline.[\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-33) ## Trademark \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A%26W_$Canada$&action=edit&section=13 "Edit section: Trademark")\] The A\&W [trademarks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trademark "Trademark") are owned by A\&W Trade Marks Limited Partnership.[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-34) The Partnership licenses the trademarks to A\&W Food Services of Canada Inc. in exchange for a royalty of 3% of the sales of A\&W restaurants in Canada. A\&W Food Services owns ~21% of A\&W Trade Marks Inc. which is the sole general partner in the Partnership, while the rest is owned by A\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund.[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_note-35) ## See also \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A%26W_$Canada$&action=edit&section=14 "Edit section: See also")\] - [List of hamburger restaurants](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hamburger_restaurants "List of hamburger restaurants") ## References \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A%26W_$Canada$&action=edit&section=15 "Edit section: References")\] 1. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_ref-1) ["A\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund - Quick Facts"](https://www.awincomefund.ca/aboutaw/facts). Quick Facts. Retrieved 2022-08-07. 2. ^ [*a](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_ref-2020Q4_2-0) [b](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_ref-2020Q4_2-1) ["A\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund Announces Fourth Quarter 2020 Results and Increase to the Distribution Rate"](http://awincomefund.mediaroom.com/2021-02-17-A-W-Revenue-Royalties-Income-Fund-Announces-Fourth-Quarter-2020-Results-and-Increase-to-the-Distribution-Rate). News Release Archive. Retrieved 2021-05-27. 3. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_ref-3)* ["A\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund \> Our History"](https://www.awincomefund.ca/aboutaw/history#:~:text=With%20national%20system%20sales%20of,and%20employs%20approximately%2020,000%20employees.). awincomefund.ca. Retrieved 2021-05-27. 4. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_ref-4) ["A\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund \> About the Fund"](http://www.awincomefund.ca/aboutfund/). awincomefund.ca. Retrieved 2018-09-28. 5. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_ref-BusinessweekOverview_5-0) ["Company Overview of A\&W Food Services of Canada Inc"](https://archive.today/20140113104958/http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=24133). [Businessweek](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Businessweek "Businessweek"). Archived from [the original](http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=24133) on January 13, 2014. Retrieved January 12, 2014. 6. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_ref-6) ["Our History in Canada"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141026234041/http://www.awincomefund.ca/aboutaw/history.asp). A\&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund. Archived from the original on October 26, 2014. 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[^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_ref-8)* ["McDonald's Systemwide Restaurants (2021)"](https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/content/dam/gwscorp/assets/investors/financial-information/Supplemental-Information/Restaurants%20by%20Country%202021.pdf) (PDF). 9. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_ref-9) ["Restaurant chain celebrates 50 years of rings, root beer"](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/restaurant-chain-celebrates-50-years-of-rings-root-beer-1.597888). CBC News. June 13, 2006. Retrieved October 26, 2014. 10. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_ref-10) [Introducing Fast Food to Canada](https://awincomefund.ca/aboutaw/history), retrieved March 31, 2024 11. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_ref-11) Ryan, Joal (January 13, 1999). ["Drew Carey's Ill-Timed Big Mac Attack"](http://ca.eonline.com/news/37575/drew-carey-s-ill-timed-big-mac-attack). [EOnline.com](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E! "E!"). Retrieved January 13, 2013. Note that this source [incorrectly](http://www.thefreelibrary.com/A%26W+Restaurants,+Inc.+Statement.-a053553935) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140312014423/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/A%26W+Restaurants,+Inc.+Statement.-a053553935) 2014-03-12 at the [Wayback Machine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayback_Machine "Wayback Machine") implies that Carey was a spokesperson for the independently owned American A\&W chain. 12. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_ref-12) Claxton, Matthew (September 8, 2011). ["'Dub' cruised"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141027001308/http://www.langleyadvance.com/news/dub-cruised-1.474398). Langley Advance. Archived from [the original](http://www.langleyadvance.com/news/dub-cruised-1.474398) on October 27, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2014. 13. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_ref-800th_13-0) ["A\&W Canada opens its 800th restaurant, downtown Montréal"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141027055810/http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1266805/a-w-canada-opens-its-800th-restaurant-downtown-montreal) (Press release). Montreal, Quebec: CNW Group. November 22, 2013. Archived from [the original](http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1266805/a-w-canada-opens-its-800th-restaurant-downtown-montreal) on October 27, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2014. 14. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_ref-14) Sagan, Aleksandra (13 May 2018). ["Meet A\&W's first female CEO"](https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/2018/05/13/aw-ceo-susan-senecal/). Vancouver is Awesome. Retrieved 13 May 2018. 15. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%26W_$Canada$#cite_ref-15) Hernandez, Jon (8 June 2018). 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