A&W Canada
Canada’s A&W, a separate company with its own Burger Family and a Beyond Meat first.
About A&W Canada
A&W opened its first Canadian restaurant in Winnipeg in 1956 as part of the American chain, but in 1972 the Canadian business was sold off and has run independently ever since. The root beer and orange logo are shared; almost everything else, from ownership to the menu, is its own.
The heart of the menu is the Burger Family, sized from a single Mama to a three-patty Grandpa, with the Teen Burger as the family favourite. In 2018 A&W Canada became one of the first big burger chains anywhere to sell Beyond Meat’s plant-based burger nationally, which sold so well that restaurants briefly ran out.
More than 1,000 restaurants across Canada. Not the same company as the American A&W.
Burger menu
Signature burgers first. Only burgers and sandwiches, no sides.Where to find A&W Canada
980 locations on the map in 3 countries. Tap a pin for directions.Loading the map…
- Canada 951
- Malaysia 1
- United States 1
Locations as mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers, updated October 2026. The count can trail the chain’s own figures; check the chain’s store finder before you travel. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
If you like A&W Canada
Chains whose signature burgers are built the same way.- Nation's Giant Hamburgers (United States, since 1952). The East Bay diner chain known for giant burgers and pie. Also built on beef and bacon.
- Shake Shack (United States, since 2004). A hot dog cart in a New York park that turned into a global burger chain. Also built on beef and bacon.
- Hardee's (United States, since 1960). Biscuits in the morning, Thickburgers the rest of the day. Also built on beef and bacon.
- Jack in the Box (United States, since 1951). A drive-thru that sells more tacos than burgers and still makes a great Sourdough Jack. Also built on beef and bacon.
Not affiliated with A&W Canada. Trademarks and logos belong to their owners. Descriptions are my own; nutrition figures come from the chain’s published information.