A&W marketing leader's diverse background plays role in brand strategy

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace, chats with Amanda Potts, vice president of…

A&W Restaurants to expand in Columbia, South Carolina, neighboring cities

June 13, 2025

A&W Restaurants has plans to expand the brand's presence across Columbia, South Carolina and into neighboring cities, including Darlington, according to a…

A&W Restaurants to expand Memphis presence

April 14, 2025

A&W Restaurants plans to expand the brand's presence in Memphis, Tennessee and into the neighboring city of Millington, according to a press release.

A&W Restaurants names Amanda Potts VP of marketing, innovation

March 17, 2025

A&W Restaurants has named Amanda Potts as its VP of marketing and innovation. Potts, a seasoned marketing professional with more than 20 years of…

Wisconsin's root beer baroness: How Deanne Wells' A&W Restaurants thrive in small towns

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Deanne Wells has six A&W units in smalls towns in Wisconsin. She's paving the way for small-town franchisees to live and work in their respective communities.

A&W Restaurants names Betsy Schmandt CEO, president

March 4, 2025

A&W Restaurants has named Betsy Schmandt chief executive officer and president. Schmandt takes over the role from former CEO Kevin Bazner, who will…

A&W names VP of franchise development, design

January 21, 2025

A&W Restaurants has named Meredeth Jones as the brand's VP of franchise development and design, according to a press release.

A&W to grow Wisconsin footprint

November 15, 2024

A&W Restaurants plans to grow its footprint in Wisconsin with three to five locations in Milwaukee and two to four in Madison over the next five years…

A&W ends Q3 with 3 restaurant openings, 2 development deals

November 14, 2024

A&W Restaurants ended the third quarter with three restaurants opening, two franchise agreements awarded and an increase in sales, according to a press…

QSRNext session delves into QSR delivery

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

A #QSRNext session will explore innovative delivery strategies and the cutting-edge technology making it happen.

A&W Restaurants gives centenarians free Root Beer Floats for life

June 10, 2024

A&W Restaurants is celebrated its 105th birthday with a sweet offering. The brand is giving anyone aged 100 or over free Root Beet Floats for life…

A&W leverages PAR Data Central's Enterprise Reporting & Analytics module

March 27, 2024

A&W Restaurants has selected ParTech Inc.'s PAR Data Central's for Enterprise Reporting and Analytics to leverage solutions to drive growth and innovations…

QSRweb’s Top 10 most-clicked news in 2023

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

QSR dining remains a mainstay due to its lower price point and ease of service. We took a look at the top news stories over the past 12 months, and here's what…

A&W Canada launches One Cup reusable cup program

October 16, 2023

A&W Canada has launched a reusable cup program dubbed "A&W One Cup." Unlike traditional reusable cup programs, the 'A&W One Cup' stands out for its…

A&W opens location in South Carolina Walmart

February 13, 2023

A&W Restaurants has opened a location in the Rock Hill, South Carolina, Walmart. The unit is owned and operated by multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees…

A&W to expand Wisconsin footprint

December 28, 2022

A&W Restaurants will open in Altoona, Wisconsin, on Jan. 10. The restaurant is owned by Dee and John Wells, who also own two other A&W locations…

Retention crucial to restaurants' success

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurants have been fighting recruitment and retention issues for the past three years. Once you've got a great employee, how do you keep him or her? This…

A&W to expand presence in Illinois

September 29, 2022

A&W Restaurants will open a location in Belleville, Illinois, on Oct. 10. The opening is part of a four-unit deal with franchisees Jim Sprill and Jim…

A&W inks multi-unit deal for Kansas

August 23, 2022

A&W Restaurants has signed a three-unit development deal with father and son team Bud and Stan Keim in Kansas. The first two units will be built in…

A&W Restaurants partner with Jolt for tech suite

August 17, 2022

A&W Restaurants has partnered with Jolt Software for checklist, employee communication and content management tools, according to a press release.