9 Canadian Fast Food Chains That We Need In The US - Tasting Table

Canadian quick-service favorites include poutine, BeaverTails, and Hawaiian pizza, alongside homegrown fast food chains. Some Canadian brands have expanded into the United States, while others remain Canadian staples. A&W appears on the list despite U.S. origins because the Canadian arm was sold in 1972 and has since operated as Canadian-owned and headquartered in North Vancouver, British Columbia. A&W differentiates itself through quality claims such as grass-fed beef without hormones or steroids, onion rings made fresh daily, and root beer served on tap. The chain also emphasizes chicken prepared without the use of antibiotics, reinforcing a quality-focused approach.

"You might be confused as to why A&W made the list of Canadian fast food chains when there definitely are locations in the United States. However, while the first A&W location was founded in Sacramento, California back in 1923, the Canadian arm of the chain was actually sold in 1972. Since then, A&W has proudly touted itself as Canadian-owned and operated, with headquarters in North Vancouver, British Columbia."

"One of the ways Canada's A&W sets itself apart from other fast food chains (including its American counterpart) is its overall quality. All burgers are made from grass-fed beef without hormones or steroids, all onion rings are made fresh every day, and the iconic root beer is still available on tap for thirsty customers."

"The chain also uses chicken prepared without the us"

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