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A&W Restaurants, Inc. is a franchisor of fast-food restaurants distinguished by its freshly made root beer, frosty mugs and 1/3 lb double burgers. read more
A&W Restaurants Company Culture
A&W Restaurants Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
A&W Restaurants' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A-Retention
A-Outlook
A-Environment
B+Work Culture
B+A&W Restaurants CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Kevin Bazner
76 /100
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Diversity at A&W Restaurants
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at A&W Restaurants have rated CEO Rating, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at A&W Restaurants
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at A&W Restaurants have rated Team, Work Culture, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
A&W Restaurants eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
24
A&W Restaurants employees are 24% more likely to recommend A&W Restaurants as a great place to work
| 53% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 29% | Detractors |
Working at A&W Restaurants
Working at A&W Restaurants is rated highly by 305 employees, across various culture dimensions. A&W Restaurants employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Retention, and Outlook categories, putting A&W Restaurants’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Lexington, KY. See below in detail how working at A&W Restaurants was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at A&W Restaurants
B
Overall Company Culture at A&W Restaurants is rated B
Last updated 14 days ago
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A&W Restaurants ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
A&W Restaurants Employee Reviews
Out of 101 A&W Restaurants employee reviews, 77% were positive. The remaining 23% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping A&W Restaurants improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 77% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 23% |
Positive Reviews From A&W Restaurants Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The really check your whole personality
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Healthcare and insurance is the best
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Cooperation is establish if the team has strong leaderhip
Constructive Feedback From A&W Restaurants Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Normally there are alot of backed up orders in rushes and food getting handed out to the wrong people during rushes or when there are trainees. Trainees arent as monitered as they should be during when they first start.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Needs better management structure and leaders who are old enough to run a business
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication . At least not to disrespect the team
A&W Restaurants Company Information
A&W Restaurants Company Overview
A&W Restaurants, Inc. is a franchisor of fast-food restaurants distinguished by its freshly made root beer, frosty mugs and 1/3 lb double burgers.
A&W Restaurants was founded in 1919 and its current CEO is Kevin Bazner. Since its inception 107 years ago, A&W Restaurants has grown to 1001 employees.
A&W Restaurants Mission, Vision & Values
A&W Restaurants Mission & Values
To make A&W the #1 burger choice of the Baby Boomers and thefastest growing and most successful burger business in Canada.”
| Headquarter | 1648 McGrathiana Parkway, Suite 380 Lexington, KY 40511 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.awrestaurants.com |
| Founding Date | 1919 |
| Tel | 8592190019 |
| Company Status | Private |
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A&W Restaurants Competitors
A&W Restaurants competitors include Culver's Restaurants, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Wendy's, and Dairy Queen. A&W Restaurants ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how A&W Restaurants compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A&W Restaurants Employees
A&W Restaurants has 1001 employees. 305 employees at A&W Restaurants have reviewed A&W Restaurants across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 14 days ago.
Overall, the 305 A&W Restaurants employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at A&W Restaurants are not very pleased with their total compensation at A&W Restaurants, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at A&W Restaurants are generally satisfied with their team. 305 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at A&W Restaurants are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at A&W Restaurants believe the environment at A&W Restaurants is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at A&W Restaurants is comfortably fast. About 77% of the employees at A&W Restaurants work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at A&W Restaurants are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining A&W Restaurants - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining A&W Restaurants is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. A&W Restaurants employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
A&W Restaurants KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of A&W Restaurants' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 A&W Restaurants employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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A&W Restaurants CEO & Leadership
A&W Restaurants CEO - Kevin Bazner
76 /100
Kevin’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Lexington, KY. A&W Restaurants’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Female employees, employees with Entry Level experience, and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, employees in the Sales department, Male employees, and employees in the Product department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to A&W Restaurants’s competitors, Kevin Bazner ranks right above Culver's Restaurants CEO Craig Culver. Under Bazner’s leadership, A&W Restaurants employee respondents are most happy about their Retention and the company’s Outlook. Perks And Benefits and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where A&W Restaurants could stand to see real improvement.
A&W Restaurants Leadership
The A&W Restaurants Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Kevin Bazner, Vice President, Marketing Sarah Blasi, and President and COO Paul Martino
Kevin Bazner CEO / President
Kevin Bazner serves as the CEO / President of A&W Restaurants.
Sarah Blasi Vice President, Marketing
Sarah Blasi serves as the Vice President, Marketing of A&W Restaurants, Inc.. Sarah started at A&W Restaurants, Inc. in... read more
Paul Martino President and COO
Paul Martino serves as the President and COO of A&W Restaurants.
Sarah Mueller SVP, Marketing & Development
Sarah Mueller serves as the SVP, Marketing & Development of A&W Restaurants.
Bill Fry SR. Vice President Restaurant Support Services & Supply Chain
Bill Fry serves as the SR. Vice President Restaurant Support Services & Supply Chain of A&W Restaurants.
leanna blair General Manager
leanna blair serves as the General Manager of A&W Restaurants.
Justin Collister General Manager and Franchisee Trainer
Justin Collister serves as the General Manager and Franchisee Trainer of A&W Restaurants.
Shari Dansingburg General Manager
Shari Dansingburg serves as the General Manager of A&W Restaurants.
Marissa Edwards General Manager
Marissa Edwards serves as the General Manager of A&W Restaurants.
A&W Restaurants Salaries
How much does A&W Restaurants pay?
How much do people at A&W Restaurants get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at A&W Restaurants is $118,220, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,636, or $57 per hour.
At A&W Restaurants, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $204,403 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,535 annually. Average A&W Restaurants salaries by department include: Marketing at $104,429, Admin at $57,608, Business Development at $113,254, and HR at $111,866. Half of A&W Restaurants salaries are above $119,636.
82 employees at A&W Restaurants rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 242 ratings) while 78 employees at A&W Restaurants rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 82 ratings).
Salaries contributed from A&W Restaurants employees include job titles like Financial Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from A&W Restaurants employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $222k | $222k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $238k | $238k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $281k | $281k | 100th Percentile |
$118,220*
Average Compensation
$119,636*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
A&W Restaurants Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at A&W Restaurants
Diverse employees at A&W Restaurants score the company 74/100 across various culture categories, placing A&W Restaurants in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at A&W Restaurants across various culture dimensions.
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A&W Restaurants Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
A&W Restaurants PTO
A&W Restaurants' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. A&W Restaurants' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding A&W Restaurants
What is A&W Restaurants address?
A&W Restaurants location is at 1648 McGrathiana Parkway, Suite 380
Who is the CEO of A&W Restaurants?
A&W Restaurants CEO is Kevin Bazner, their score by employees is 76
What is A&W Restaurants eNPS?
The eNPS for A&W Restaurants is 24
What is the salary for Group Product Manager in A&W Restaurants?
Group Product Manager average salary in the US is 183k
What are the salaries in the Product in A&W Restaurants?
The average salaries for Product in A&W Restaurants is 151k
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