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A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has opened its 700th restaurant in Penticton, British Columbia, the company has announced. The company opened 20 new restaurants in 2008 and plans to add another 24 in 2009, continuing its strong performance and ongoing growth despite Canada’s recessionary economy.
“I am very proud to officially open our 700th restaurant today,” said president and CEO Paul Hollands. “We are extremely grateful to Canadians for sharing their experiences and memories with A&W at restaurants all across the country for more than 50 years.”
To mark the occasion of the 700th opening, Hollands was joined in a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Penticton franchisee Byron Gliege; municipal and provincial government representatives; local business and community leaders and, of course, the Great A&W Root Bear.
