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Cision Canada
5 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
MEDIA ALERT - VISIT A&W ON BURGERS TO BEAT MS DAY, AUGUST 21, IN SUPPORT OF MS CANADA Français
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 14, 2025 /CNW/ - A&W Burgers to Beat MS Day is back on Thursday, August 21 to support Canadians living with and affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). Since its inception, A&W's Burgers to Beat MS Day has raised more than $21.7 million in support of groundbreaking MS research and a variety of MS Canada support programs for people living with and affected by MS. A&W Canada will donate $2 from every Teen Burger® sold on August 21 st via dine-in, take-out, drive-thru or the A&W mobile app to MS Canada. Supporters can also participate in the lead up to Burgers to Beat MS Day by rounding-up your bill with any purchase at an A&W restaurant, donating online at or through the A&W mobile app. What: Champion A&W Burgers to Beat MS Day by ordering a Teen Burger to help raise critical funds for MS research. $2 from every Teen Burger sold across Canada on August 21 will be donated to MS Canada. Where: A&W Restaurants; visit to find a restaurant near you. When: Thursday, August 21, 2025; all day from open to close. Why: Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world. There are more than 90,000 Canadians living with MS and on average 12 Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day. Show your support for Canadians affected by MS and help raise funds for MS research and support programs. How: Canadians can order a Teen Burger via dine-in, take-out, drive-thru or through the A&W mobile app. Donations can also be made when ordering A&W on the UberEats app. Show your support online and help raise awareness by posting on social media using #BurgersToBeatMS and tagging @AWCanada and @mscanadaofficial. About A&W Canada A&W is proud to be a Canadian company – 100% Canadian owned and operated, and one of the most trusted brands in the country. We believe in helping our customers take small, simple actions for the good of people and the planet. From serving 100% grass-fed beef, to offering reusables, and fundraising in support of Canadians living with multiple sclerosis, we strive to make a positive impact in all the communities we operate in across Canada. Home of Canada's Best Tasting Burgers, we serve Canadians coast to coast with over 1,070 restaurants across the country. For more information, please visit About MS Canada At MS Canada, we are inspired by the vision of a world free of multiple sclerosis. We focus on support, advocacy and research that will positively impact the lives of people living with, and affected by MS. For over 75 years, we have been a trusted connection for the MS community to valuable resources and programs needed on their unique MS journey. We advocate for policy change that removes barriers and improves the well-being of persons affected by MS in Canada. We invest in life-changing research that will advance treatment and care, enhance well-being, help to understand and halt disease progression, and ultimately prevent MS. For more information visit About multiple sclerosis (MS) Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world. On average, 12 Canadians are diagnosed every day. MS is a neurological disease of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord). Most people are diagnosed with MS between the ages of 20 and 49. MS is a continuous disease process that progresses through different stages over time, and everyone experiences it differently as severity, symptoms and response to treatment can vary from one person to the next. The unpredictable, episodic yet progressive nature of MS makes it particularly challenging to maintain an adequate quality of life. SOURCE A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.
Global News
08-08-2025
- Health
- Global News
Jess Moskaluke launches Burgers to Beat MS campaign in Saskatoon
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Saskatchewan-born country star Jess Moskaluke helped kick off the 17th annual Burgers to Beat MS campaign on Thursday, drawing fans and supporters to the 8th Street A&W location in Saskatoon. The event is teeing up the nationwide campaign on Aug. 21, which aims to raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that hits close to Moskaluke's heart. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Sign up for weekly health newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'I sadly lost my father to multiple sclerosis just after my 16th birthday,' said Moskaluke. The campaign will see $2 from every Teen Burger sold on Aug. 21 donated to MS research and support programs across Canada. 'Those funds are helping people right here in Saskatchewan, advancing treatments and also programming. To help people live their life better day to day,' said Nicole Tiller, an event attendee who has been living with MS since 2012. Story continues below advertisement Watch the video above for the full story.
Cision Canada
24-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
A&W FOOD SERVICES OF CANADA INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER RESULTS FOR FISCAL 2025
VANCOUVER, BC, July 24, 2025 /CNW/ - A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. (TSX: AW) ("A&W", "Food Services", "we" or "our") today announced its financial results for the 12 and 24-week periods ended June 15, 2025. All references to "Q2 2025" are to Food Services' 12-week period ended June 15, 2025, to "YTD 2025" are to Food Services' 24-week period ended June 15, 2025, to "Q2 2024" are to Food Services' 12-week period ended June 16, 2024 and to "YTD 2024" are to Food Services' 24-week period ended June 16, 2024. The fiscal 2025 year is 52 weeks and ends December 28, 2025 ("Fiscal 2025"). "We are pleased to report a stronger second quarter for A&W," announced Susan Senecal, Chief Executive Officer. "We successfully opened 4 new restaurants and achieved 3.4% System Sales Growth (i) and Same Store Sales Growth (i) of 1.6%. The growth in Same Store Sales was driven by increases in both average check and guest counts, reflecting the success of our marketing campaigns, including a two-week Canada-wide Teen Burger promotion." Ms. Senecal added, "We continue to be pleased with the performance of our value offerings and marketing initiatives, which have effectively appealed to the needs of our guests today. A significant highlight of the quarter was the launch of A&W Rewards, our new loyalty program, on April 22nd. A&W Rewards provides guests with access to offers, discounts and free rewards, only available on the mobile app, giving them even more reasons to visit A&W." Q2 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS For Q2 2025, compared to Q2 2024 SUMMARY OF RESULTS (unaudited, in thousands of Canadian $) Q2 2025 Q2 2024 YTD 2025 YTD 2024 Financial Summary Revenue from franchising 62,988 58,620 118,914 112,046 Revenue from corporate restaurants 5,789 5,701 10,996 11,056 Total revenue 68,777 64,321 129,910 123,102 Operating costs (36,041) (32,571) (69,967) (62,118) General and administrative expenses (11,116) (11,633) (22,010) (22,816) Royalty expense - (12,965) - (24,518) Net finance expense (3,665) (349) (7,534) (834) Loss on interest rate swap (757) - (757) - Amortization of deferred gain - 881 - 1,761 Share of income from associates - 2,869 - 5,444 Income before income taxes 17,198 10,553 29,642 20,021 Income tax expense (4,672) (1,758) (7,859) (3,716) Net income 12,526 8,795 21,783 16,305 Net cash generated from operating activities 4,794 6,288 5,301 18,099 Other Metrics System Sales (i) 452,291 437,309 849,215 826,578 System Sales Growth (i) 3.4 % 1.6 % 2.7 % 1.8 % Same Store Sales Growth (i) 1.6 % 0.3 % 1.1 % 0.5 % Net annual restaurant unit growth (ii) 1.9 % 1.3 % 1.9 % 1.3 % Adjusted EBITDA (i) 25,485 21,513 44,921 40,865 (i) System Sales, System Sales Growth, Same Store Sales Growth, and Adjusted EBITDA are non-IFRS financial measures, non-IFRS ratios and supplementary financial measures. Please see the "Non-IFRS Measures" section of this news release for further details. (ii) Net annual restaurant unit growth reflects the percent increase in A&W restaurants at the ending of the reporting period as compared to the end of the prior year comparable reporting period on a trailing 4 quarter basis. On October 17, 2024, A&W completed a transaction (the "Transaction") in which Food Services indirectly acquired the trademarks used in the A&W business in Canada through the acquisition of all of the units of A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") which it did not already own. Due to the Transaction, the financial results for Q2 2025 are not directly comparable to the financial results for Q2 2024. For further information regarding the Transaction, please refer to Food Services Q2 2025 Management Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A"), Food Services Annual MD&A for the 52-week period ended December 29, 2024 and the Fund's management information circular dated August 29, 2024 available on the Fund's SEDAR+ profile at Q2 2025 Results Compared to Q2 2024 Total revenue increased by $4.5M which was driven by the opening of more turnkey A&W restaurants and the 3.4% increase in System Sales (i). The System Sales Growth (i) of 3.4% reflects an increase in the number of A&W restaurants and positive Same Store Sales Growth. Revenue from service fees, contributions to the NAF and revenue generated from the distribution of food and supplies fluctuate with the movement in System Sales and as such, were up quarter over quarter. The increase in service fee revenue also reflects the continuing migration of A&W restaurants from a 2.5% to a 3.5% service fee rate, leading to a higher weighted average service fee rate in Q2 2025 versus Q2 2024. Same Store Sales Growth (i) for Q2 2025 was 1.6%, due to an increase in both average cheque size and guest counts. The increase in average cheque size is partly attributed to industry-wide inflation affecting goods, services, and labour. The increase in guest counts was largely driven by the success of our marketing campaigns, including a two-week nation-wide Teen Burger promotion that ran during Q2 2025. Income before income taxes increased by $6.6 million largely as a result of the cessation of the royalty expense following the completion of the Transaction and secondarily by an increase in revenue and decrease in general and administrative expenses, partially offset by an increase in operating costs and net finance expense as well as the cessation of the income from associates and amortization of deferred gain following completion of the Transaction. Food Services reported net income of $12.5 million in Q2 2025 compared to net income of $8.8 million in Q2 2024 due to the factors discussed above which were partially offset by a $2.9 million increase in income tax expense due to an increase in taxable income which is largely due to the cessation of the royalty expense. The amortization of deferred gain and income from associates recognized in Q2 2024 were not taxable and therefore diluted the effective tax rate in Q2 2024. Food Services reported net income per diluted share of $0.50 in Q2 2025 versus net income per diluted share of $0.58 in Q2 2024 due to the increase in the weighted average number of shares outstanding from 9.5 million in Q2 2024 to 24.1 million in Q2 2025 as a result of the Transaction and the issuance of stock-based compensation, partially offset by the increase in income attributable to shareholders of Food Services. In order to improve comparability of net income per share, the number of shares used to calculate the net income per share for Q2 2024, has been adjusted to reflect the equivalent number of common shares of Food Services that were outstanding after the reorganization that was undertaken as part of the Transaction. Adjusted EBITDA (i) increased by $4.0 million largely due to the increase in revenue and decrease in general and administration expenses, partially offset by increased operating costs (excluding depreciation and other items included in general and administration expenses and operating costs that are added back for the purposes of calculating Adjusted EBITDA). Adjusted EBITDA Margin (i) increased from 33.4% in Q2 2024 to 37.1% in Q2 2025 due to the increase in Adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by the increase in revenue. On June 2, 2025 Food Services declared a cash dividend of $0.480 per share and is committed to maintaining that level of dividends for the foreseeable future. YTD 2025 Results Compared to YTD 2024 Total revenue increased by $6.8M which was driven by the opening of more turnkey A&W restaurants and the 2.7% increase in System Sales (i). The System Sales Growth (i) of 2.7% reflects an increase in the number of A&W restaurants and YTD 2025 Same Store Sales Growth (i) of 1.1% that is attributable to an increase in the average cheque size, partially offset by a slight decline in same store guest counts. The slight decrease in guest counts in certain geographical regions that experienced severe weather conditions in Q1 2025 was partially offset by positive guest count growth in Q2 2025 that was largely driven by the success of our marketing campaigns. Income before income taxes increased by $9.6 million largely as a result of: the cessation of the royalty expense following the completion of the Transaction, an increase in revenue and a decrease in general and administrative expenses. These increases were partially offset by an increase in operating costs and net finance expense as well as the cessation of the income from associates and amortization of deferred gain following completion of the Transaction. Food Services reported net income of $21.8 million in YTD 2025 compared to net income of $16.3 million in YTD 2024 due to the factors discussed above and a $4.1 million increase in income tax expense due to an increase in taxable income which is largely due to the cessation of the royalty expense. The amortization of deferred gain and income from associates recognized in YTD 2024 were not taxable and therefore diluted the effective tax rate in YTD 2024. Food Services reported net income per diluted share of $0.88 in YTD 2025 versus net income per diluted share of $1.08 in YTD 2024 due to the increase in the weighted average number of shares outstanding from 9.5 million in YTD 2024 to 24.0 million in YTD 2025 as a result of the Transaction and the issuance of stock-based compensation, partially offset by the increase in income attributable to shareholders of Food Services. In order to improve comparability of net income per share, the number of shares used to calculate the net income per share for YTD 2024, has been adjusted to reflect the equivalent number of common shares of Food Services that were outstanding after the reorganization that was undertaken as part of the Transaction. Adjusted EBITDA (i) increased by $4.1 million largely due to the increase in revenue and decrease in general and administration expenses, partially offset by increased operating costs (excluding depreciation and other items included in general and administration expenses and operating costs that are added back for the purposes of calculating Adjusted EBITDA). Adjusted EBITDA Margin (i) increased from 33.2% in YTD 2024 to 34.6% in YTD 2025 due to the increase in Adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by the increase in revenue. Full quarterly results are available on Food Services' SEDAR+ profile at 2025 OUTLOOK Food Services' annual financial guidance for Fiscal 2025, along with its underlying assumptions, remains consistent with the ranges announced on May 2, 2025: Adjusted EBITDA (i) to be between $96 million and $101 million ($93.5 million in Fiscal 2024, Income before income taxes of $50.0 million in Fiscal 2024); Total A&W restaurants to be between 1,085 and 1,100 by the end of Fiscal 2025 (1,073 by end of Fiscal 2024); Annual System Sales Growth (i) of 1.5% - 4.5% (0.8% in Fiscal 2024); and Annual Same Store Sales Growth (i) of 0.0% - 3.0% (-0.6% in Fiscal 2024). (i) System Sales Growth, Adjusted EBITDA and Same Store Sales Growth are non-IFRS financial measures, non-IFRS ratios and supplementary financial measures. Please see the "Non-IFRS Measures" section of this news release for further details. CONFERENCE CALL A&W will hold a conference call to discuss its Q2 2025 results on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time (4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). The call will be webcast live and may be accessed at Participants who wish to ask questions or are unable to join via webcast may dial-in by calling toll-free 1-800-549-8228 and by quoting the conference ID "74497" when prompted by the operator. For those unable to participate in the live call, a replay will be made available for one year at NON-IFRS MEASURES This news release makes references to certain non-IFRS measures. These measures are provided as additional information to complement those IFRS measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management's perspective. Food Services believes that disclosing these non-IFRS measures provides readers of this news release with important information regarding Food Services' financial performance. By considering these measures in combination with IFRS measures, Food Services believes that readers are provided with additional and more useful information about Food Services than readers would have if they simply considered IFRS measures alone. We use non-IFRS financial measures including "System Sales", "EBITDA", and "Adjusted EBITDA"; the non-IFRS ratios of "System Sales Growth" and "Adjusted EBITDA Margin" and non-IFRS supplementary financial measures such as "Same Store Sales Growth". These non-IFRS measures, ratios and supplementary financial measures are used to provide investors with supplemental measures of our operating performance and thus highlight trends in our core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on IFRS measures. We believe that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-IFRS measures and industry metrics in the evaluation of issuers. A&W's management also uses non-IFRS measures and industry metrics to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period, to prepare annual operating budgets and forecasts and to determine components of management compensation. The non-IFRS measures reported by Food Services do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and Food Services' method of calculating these measures may differ from those of other issuers or companies and may not be comparable to similar measures used by other issuers or companies. Accordingly, these measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under IFRS. Certain information, including definitions, about non-IFRS financial measures, non-IFRS ratios, and supplementary financial measures is found in Food Services Q2 2025 MD&A (and, in the case of Fiscal 2024 results, in Food Services Q4 2024 MD&A) and is incorporated by reference. This information is found in the sections entitled "How We Assess the Performance of our Business", "Non-IFRS Measures" and "Selected Financial Information" of the Q2 2025 MD&A (and, in the case of Fiscal 2024 results, in Food Services Q4 2024 MD&A) which is available on Food Services' SEDAR+ profile at Reconciliations for each non-IFRS financial measure can be found below. Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to Income before income taxes: Q2 2025 Q2 2024 YTD 2025 YTD 2024 Income before income taxes 17,198 10,553 29,642 20,021 Depreciation of plant, equipment, intangible assets and right-of-use assets 1,624 1,411 3,182 2,751 Amortization of deferred gain - (881) - (1,761) Net finance expense 3,665 349 7,534 834 EBITDA 22,487 11,432 40,358 21,845 Adjustments to EBITDA: Income before taxes attributable to non-controlling interest in A&W Beverages (516) (462) (1,012) (785) Royalty expense - 12,965 0 24,518 Share of income from associates - (2,869) 0 (5,444) Net loss on disposal of plant and equipment - - 23 - Unrealized (gain) loss on foreign exchange 1 11 (7) 19 Unrealized loss in interest rate swap 757 - 757 - Stock-based compensation 528 - 598 - Net income impacts created on a deficit related to the NAF 2,373 - 4,344 - Recovery of capitalized costs (448) - (758) (111) Start up net losses on Pret 303 436 618 823 Adjusted EBITDA 25,485 21,513 44,921 40,865 FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION Certain statements in this news release contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws in Canada. The words "anticipates", "believes", "budgets", "could", "estimates", "expects", "forecasts", "intends", "may", "might", "plans", "projects", "schedule", "should", "will", "would", "outlook" and similar expressions are often intended to identify forward-looking information, although not all forward-looking information contains these identifying words. The forward-looking information in this news release includes but is not limited to: the expectations that Food Services will continue to pay dividends at the current level; A&W Rewards' ability to drive guest counts; and Food Services' 2025 outlook. The forward-looking information, including the 2025 outlook, is based on assumptions that management considered reasonable at the time it was prepared, which assumptions include, but are not limited to: there are no changes in availability of experienced management and hourly employees; there are no material changes in government regulations concerning menu labelling and disclosure and drive-thru restrictions; no incidences of food borne illness; no material changes in competition; no material impact to supply chain availability, cost of inputs or franchisee ability to operate because of the actual or threatened tariffs; no material impact to consumer discretionary spending due to changes in economic conditions including economic recession or changes in the rate of inflation or deflation, employment rates and household debt, political uncertainty, interest rates, currency exchange rates, derivative and commodity prices or actual or threatened tariffs; no material increases in food and labour costs; the continued availability of quality raw materials; continued additional franchise sales and maintenance of franchise operations; A&W is able to maintain and grow the current system of franchises; Suncor being able to execute their development plan to open new A&W restaurants in their Petro-Canada retail locations; A&W is able to locate new retail sites in desirable locations; A&W is able to obtain qualified operators to become A&W or Pret franchisees; existing franchisees are able to successfully operate and grow their businesses and maintain profitability; no material impact from new or increased sales taxes upon gross sales; continued ability to preserve intellectual property; no material litigation from suppliers, franchisees, key partners or guests at A&W or Pret restaurants; Food Services can continue to comply with its obligations under its credit arrangements; the projections for the A&W business provided by management are accurate; and A&W will be successful in executing on its business strategies and such strategies will achieve their intended results. Inherent in forward-looking information are risks and uncertainties beyond management's or Food Services' ability to predict or control that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. The forward-looking information in this news release is subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors including, among others, the risks identified in Food Services' Q2 2025 MD&A and Food Services' annual information form for the period ended December 29, 2024, ("AIF") under the heading " Risk Factors". The Q2 2025 MD&A and AIF are both available on Food Services' SEDAR+ profile at Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to Food Services or that are currently not considered to be material also may impair Food Services' business. All forward-looking information in this news release is qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement and, except as required by law, Food Services undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking information as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date hereof. INVESTOR COMMUNICATIONS For important updates and information regarding A&W, including the timing of future earnings calls, visit A&W's investor relations website at A&W uses this website as a primary channel for disclosing key information to its investors. ABOUT FOOD SERVICES A&W is a publicly traded company and is the second largest quick-service hamburger restaurant chain in Canada. Operating coast-to-coast, A&W restaurants feature famous trade-marked menu items such as The Burger Family®, Chubby Chicken® and A&W Root Beer®. A&W's shares are listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada under the trading symbol "AW".
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The American Fast Food Chain That's More Beloved By Our Northern Neighbors In Canada
If you've ever gone on a road trip through Canada, you've probably passed by dozens of A&W locations –- and if you're lucky, popped in for a Teen Burger. Unlike in the United States, where the brand is just one of many fast-food burger chains, A&W is a big deal in Canada. Despite having only a fraction of the United States' population, Canada has more than twice as many A&W locations. Known for its ice-cold root beer, a lawsuit over aged vanilla in bottled soda, and an orange-sweater-clad bear mascot, Rooty, A&W is one of the most popular fast food chains in Canada, with approximately 1,050 nationwide, making it almost as ubiquitous as McDonald's, which has just over 1,400 stores across the country. Canucks love A&W, and for good reason –- the Canadian locations are all Canadian-owned and tastes delicious. Thanks to the 2025 trade war between the United States and Canada, A&W has become even more popular up north. Canadians have shared their love for A&W online and encouraged others to embrace the chain as an alternative to American fast food burger chains like McDonald's and Wendy's. After all, it's well documented on Reddit that A&W tastes better up North. Read more: Ranking Fast Food Burgers From Worst To Best, According To Reddit To understand why A&W in Canada is different from the United States, you need to know its history. The fast food chain can trace its beginnings to 1919, when Roy W. Allen started a roadside root beer stand in Lodi, California. In 1922, Allen teamed up with his root beer stand employee, Frank Wright, and A&W was born, becoming one of the first franchised fast food restaurant pioneers in the United States in 1926. The company continued to expand both domestically and internationally, arriving in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1956. However, in 1972, Unilever purchased all of the Canadian franchises, officially separating A&W Canada from its U.S. and other international locations. So, while you'll find ice-cold root beer and Rooty's smiling face at locations on both sides of the border, A&W Canada is essentially a completely different entity, with unique menu items that you won't find stateside, like poutine, Canada's unofficial national dish and the cult-favorite Mozza Burger, which is topped with bacon and real mozzarella cheese. In addition to burgers and chicken, A&W in Canada offers an extensive breakfast menu. The brand has also been vocal about using grass- or vegetarian-fed beef, pork, and chicken -- all of which are humanely raised on local family farms (or select, quality ranches), which may explain why their signature burgers allegedly taste better than the American versions. This is undoubtedly the case with the Teen Burger, an ultra-juicy bacon and cheese burger made with cheddar cheese and something called "teen sauce" (a mayo that's well seasoned with a punch of mustard), which has been called "pretty much the perfect fast food burger" (per Reddit). Strong words that may require a trip over the border. Want more food knowledge? Sign up to our free newsletter where we're helping thousands of foodies, like you, become culinary masters, one email at a time. Read the original article on Food Republic.
Cision Canada
12-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Introducing the Steakhouse Teen Burger™, a sweet and smoky twist on A&W's iconic Teen Burger
For a limited time, the Canadian Classic is all dressed up for barbecue season. VANCOUVER, BC, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ - A&W is introducing a new limited-time offer you won't want to miss: meet the new Steakhouse Teen Burger. Crafted with a mouthwatering sweet and savoury twist, this new recipe creates a bold experience for all Teen Burger lovers. This irresistible steakhouse-inspired burger also comes in its equally tasty sidekick, the Steakhouse Buddy Burger™, for just $4.99. Introducing a Steakhouse Twist to the Teen Burger Enjoy the sweet and smoky notes of bacon jam, the rich creaminess of peppercorn aioli, and the fresh bite of arugula, all working in harmony with the Teen Burger's classic ingredients: real cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, and of course, A&W's juicy grass-fed beef raised without hormones or steroids. A Winning Teen! A&W explored over 50 recipes of the A&W classic, such as the Everything Bagel Teen Burger, Cacio e Pepe Teen Burger, and even a Chocolate Teen Burger. These ideas were shared with over 700 Canadian burger lovers where the recipes were ranked by craveability. The Steakhouse Teen Burger emerged as the top craveable recipe by burger lovers. The A&W Menu Development team worked on bringing this winning recipe to life by sourcing the quality ingredients that would embody steakhouse flavours. "Bacon jam offers sweet and smoky notes, so we kept that as our hero ingredient in this new Steakhouse Teen Burger recipe," says Karan Suri, Senior Director, Innovation at A&W. "It pairs beautifully with the savoury depth of the new peppercorn aioli and the vibrant, peppery crunch of the fresh arugula that we added. These ingredients are going to bring that true steakhouse taste to our guests." Burger lovers ranked this as their favourite new Teen Burger concept, and now you can try it for yourself! Get the new Steakhouse Teen Burger*, available for a limited time at A&W Restaurants or through the A&W mobile app. And try the new Steakhouse Buddy Burger* for just $4.99. *Not available in Quebec. About A&W Canada A&W is Canada's original burger chain with over 1,070+ restaurants that are proudly Canadian-owned and operated. Home of The Burger Family, we are known for delicious classics like the Teen Burger, hand-battered Onion Rings and A&W Root Beer. You can enjoy our craveworthy burgers, breakfasts and beverages at one of our restaurants across the country. For more information, please visit
