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