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Toronto Pearson and Uber Eats enhance variety, ease of use for airport travellers

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2021 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson and Uber Eats today announced an expanded offering that now allows travellers and airport workers to order Starbucks and pick it up when it's ready using the Uber Eats appfor iOS or Android .

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TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2021 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson and Uber Eats today announced an expanded offering that now allows travellers and airport workers to order Starbucks and pick it up when it's ready using the Uber Eats appfor iOS or Android .
The Uber Eats app now automatically detects when a user is at Toronto Pearson and brings up a screen that lets them know food is available for pickup at the airport.
Today's announcement marks the latest evolution in a world's-first partnership between Toronto Pearson and Uber Eats, originally announced in 2019.
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority is the operator of Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Canada's largest airport and a vital connector of people, businesses and goods.

A&W Restaurants Named One of the 17 Best Restaurant Franchising Deals by QSR Magazine

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Friday, October 1, 2021

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LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A&W Restaurants, the 500-plus unit classic American restaurant franchise, has been recognized by QSR Magazine as one of the country's top 17 deals in restaurant franchising.

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LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A&W Restaurants, the 500-plus unit classic American restaurant franchise, has been recognized by QSR Magazine as one of the country's top 17 deals in restaurant franchising.
QSR cites the brand's franchise board, outstanding accommodations for franchisees and a collaborative marketing team in its September rankings.
QSR's ranking points out that A&W is 100% owned by franchisees, and a board of franchisees oversee operations and corporate decision-making.
This has shown consumers and prospective owners that A&W has no intentions to sell its brand to a larger entity.

A&W Canada Reveals the Most Generous Cities in Canada as Mealshare Donations Surpass 650,000 meals

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

A&W Canada and Mealshare first announced the national partnership in February 2021, with a goal of sharing 1,000,000 meals this year.

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A&W Canada and Mealshare first announced the national partnership in February 2021, with a goal of sharing 1,000,000 meals this year.
With over 1,000 A&W restaurants across Canada, Canadians have been showing their support through participating in Mealshare Monday.
"It's our goal to ensure every child has access to healthy meals, and we won't stop until that's happened."
Now, the organization has expanded to 1200+ restaurants across Canada and partnering with A&W Canada is the next milestone for the organization.

Christine Sinclair, A&W Canada and the MS Society of Canada Announce $1.4 Million Raised for Canadians Living With Multiple Sclerosis Through 13th Annual Burgers to Beat MS

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

The 13th annual A&W Canada Burgers to Beat MS Day, in partnership with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada , raised $1.4 million in support of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS).

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The 13th annual A&W Canada Burgers to Beat MS Day, in partnership with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada , raised $1.4 million in support of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS).
On Thursday, August 19th, every A&W restaurant location across Canada contributed to making this year's Burgers to Beat MS Day such a success.
On this day, $2 from every A&W Teen Burger sold across Canada went towards helping people living with MS.
In 13 years, this initiative has raised more than $17 million, making A&W the single largest annual corporate fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada.

Chicago Real Estate Developer Puts Fizz into A&W’s Growth Strategy with Plans for Five Restaurants

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Monday, August 30, 2021

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LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After spending more than 30 years helping restaurant companies find sites and build locations in Chicago, local real estate developer Lee Fry Companies, Inc. is turning the tables and operating its own A&W restaurants.

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Founded in 1919, A&W is Americas oldest franchise restaurant chain and the only one solely owned by franchisees.
A&W CEO Kevin Bazner personally worked with Fry and DiMauro on their plans, including visiting Chicago to inspect potential sites.
Bazner said the Midwest, including Chicago, is A&Ws sweet spot, since many of the brands early locations were opened there.
We see opportunity to open a significant number of restaurants in the Chicago area over the next several years, he added.

Beyond Meat® Expands Partnership With A&W Canada To Launch Plant-Based Chicken Nuggets Nationwide for a Limited Time Starting August 9

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

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Beyond Meat and A&W Canada first partnered in 2018 to introduce the popular Beyond Meat Burger to Canadian consumers, earning recognition from burger enthusiasts nationwide.

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Beyond Meat and A&W Canada first partnered in 2018 to introduce the popular Beyond Meat Burger to Canadian consumers, earning recognition from burger enthusiasts nationwide.
Beyond Meat Nuggets couldnt come at a more perfect time, said Deanna Jurgens, Chief Growth Officer, Beyond Meat.
Following the success of our partnership on the Beyond Burger, were proud to be working with A&W Canada to debut Beyond Meat Nuggets in Canada.
Starting August 9, consumers can find Beyond Meat Nuggets in all A&W Canada locations nationwide for a limited time, while supplies last.

A&W Canada Partners with Christine Sinclair for the 13th Annual Burgers to Beat MS Campaign to Help Take On Multiple Sclerosis

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

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Together, we can make a difference for people, like my mom, who live with MS and whoneed support now!"

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Together, we can make a difference for people, like my mom, who live with MS and whoneed support now!"
This will be the 13th anniversary, and we want to continue the momentum of raising awareness and important funds for the MS Society."
A&W will be donating $2 from every Teen Burger sold on Burgers to Beat MS Day on Thursday, August 19th, to the MS Society.
Editor's Note:Your local A&W restaurant, MS Society of Canada chapter and/or other Burgers to Beat MS partners may send you additional details about the campaign.

A&W Franchise Restaurants Achieve Ninth Straight Year of Comp Sales Growth

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Monday, March 1, 2021

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LEXINGTON, Ky., March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Same-store sales at A&Ws U.S. single-brand franchised restaurants grew 9.7% last year, marking the ninth straight year of annual comp-sales growth.

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LEXINGTON, Ky., March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Same-store sales at A&Ws U.S. single-brand franchised restaurants grew 9.7% last year, marking the ninth straight year of annual comp-sales growth.
Last years trend is continuing, with January same-store sales up 20%, making it the best single month of sales growth since 2011.
If you look across the burger chain landscape, its hard to find any other players experiencing this level of consistent growth, said Chief Executive Kevin Bazner.
A&W, with more than 900 restaurants in Asia and the U.S., was struggling when a franchise group bought it in 2011 from YUM!

Christine Sinclair, A&W Canada and the MS Society of Canada Announce Gold Medal Results for First-Ever Take Out Burgers to Beat MS Day

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

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In 12 years, the annual Burgers to Beat MS campaign has raised more than $16 million, making A&W the single largest annual corporate fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada.

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In 12 years, the annual Burgers to Beat MS campaign has raised more than $16 million, making A&W the single largest annual corporate fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada.
On Thursday, August 20th, A&W hosted its first-ever Take Out Burgers to Beat MS Day at restaurants across Canada nearly 1,000 locations by donating $2 from every Teen Burger sold on the day to the MS Society of Canada.
Editor's Note:Your local A&W restaurant, MS Society of Canada chapter and/or otherBurgers to Beat MSpartners may send you additional details about the campaign results.
Susan Senecal, Pamela Valentine and other A&W and MS Society of Canada spokespeople are available for interviews upon request.

Win a Year of Free Floats for You and a Friend in A&W Restaurants’ National Root Beer Float Day Sweepstakes

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

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LEXINGTON, Ky., July 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Root Beer Float Day, the annual celebration of the frothy, all-American summertime treat, is quickly approaching, as is the deadline to enter A&W Restaurants Float-a-Friend sweepstakes.

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LEXINGTON, Ky., July 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Root Beer Float Day, the annual celebration of the frothy, all-American summertime treat, is quickly approaching, as is the deadline to enter A&W Restaurants Float-a-Friend sweepstakes.
To mark National Root Beer Float Day, August 6, A&W is giving away a years worth of floats to 10 randomly selected winners and their friends.
Root Beer lovers are encouraged to Float-A-Friend by nominating someone in their life who deserves free floats.
Enter by 10:00 p.m. on August 6, 2020 at https://bit.ly/floatafriend20 or on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #FloatAFriend.