Iconic All-American Restaurant Chain Plans to Open 3 More Locations–Here's Where
Iconic All-American Restaurant Chain Plans to Open 3 More Locations–Here's Where originally appeared on Parade.
A&W Restaurants, the 105-year-old all-American-style restaurant chain, announced that it has plans to expand and open up at least three more stores in the near future.
The exciting news comes a little over one week after A&W, which now operates over 850 locations worldwide, debuted its newest storefront and its first in the city of Darlington, S.C., on June 4. But it won't be the last grand opening the state sees, as A&W said it wants to open at least three more in the area "over the next few years."
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The news of A&W's expansion is the shimmer of light in the dark tunnel of bad news from several other legendary franchises struggling financially and have either filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy or announced mass closures.
"A&W Restaurants has become part of communities across the country by serving classic all-American food and offering a welcoming, hometown experience," CEO and president of A&W Restaurants Betsy Schmandt said in a June 12 statement, adding, "We're committed to helping franchise owners build something lasting, something they can be proud to pass down for generations."
As for where exactly the chain wants to open up shop, it may be too early to tell as A&W is still seeking potential franchise partners. That said, the company is eyeing the capital city of Columbia and other areas nearby.
"We see tremendous potential in Columbia and its neighboring cities, where passionate, community-driven entrepreneurs can help us continue our legacy of bringing people together," the exec concluded.
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