A&W Restaurants Ranked Among the Top Franchises In Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500®

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January 28, 2025 // Franchising.com // LEXINGTON, Ky.– A&W Restaurants was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®. This marks the sixth time A&W Restaurants was named to this prestigious list, ranking for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

“Another year recognized in Entrepreneur’s ranking is a notable achievement that wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication, passion and hard work from our franchise partners,” said Kevin Bazner, CEO of A&W Restaurants. “This prestigious award is a testament to our brand’s franchise strength and our ability to grow, evolve and raise the bar. We’ll keep this momentum going throughout 2025 and make good on our promise to deliver high quality products, exceptional service and the iconic All American experience our guests love.”

Achieving placement on the annual Entrepreneur Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry and is recognized as an invaluable resource and research tool for potential franchisees. In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace the editorial team researches and assesses several factors, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.

“The Franchise 500 is more than a list. It’s really a collection of life-changing opportunities, featuring strong and resilient brands that future franchisees will be proud to be a part of,” says Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine. “This year’s honorees represent the bold ideas, operational excellence, and adaptability that make franchising a cornerstone of entrepreneurial success.”

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