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Restaurants

Is A&W Canada Canadian?

Verdict Canadian owned & made

Legally separate from the American A&W chain since 1972. A&W Canada is a Canadian company with no ownership link to the US operation.

What this verdict means

The company is Canadian-owned and the product is manufactured in Canada. Both the profits and the jobs stay here. This is the strongest version of a Canadian purchase.

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Origin panel

Brand
A&W Canada
Parent company
A&W Revenue Royalties / A&W Food Services of Canada
Headquarters
North Vancouver, BC
Where it's made
Canada
Category
Restaurants

Last checked 2026-08-27

Unverified — awaiting source review