A&W is America’s first franchised quick service restaurant (QSR) chain and it celebrates its 100th birthday this year (2019). The A&W chain in Malaysia is the oldest  QSR restaurant franchise in Malaysia. The first A & W outlet opened in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in 1963. 

A&W currently has 47 outlets in Malaysia. The Master franchise for A&W Malaysia is held by Inter Mark Resources Sdn  Bhd (IMR). IMR bought over the franchise from KUB Malaysia Bhd in July 2018 for MYR34 million. www.nst.com.my. George Ang, CEO of IMR and A&W Malaysia, wants to make A&W exciting again for Malaysians. It is not going to be easy. A&W grew up with the baby boomers and their children but the new Gen Zee now is an entirely different market. Maybe A&W will introduce its own Boba tea? 

Who is George Ang?

He is one of the founders of Revenue Valley Sdn Bhd which according to Bernama (17 March 2019) operates the Manhattan Fish Market (home-grown brand), Tony Roma’s and NY Steak Shack in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. In January 2012 Equiti Nasional Berhad (Equinas), a government-linked private equity fund management company.  acquired 87.56% in Revenue Valley Sdn Bhd for MYR 64.70 million from George Ang and partners. George Ang continued to manage the brands under Revenue Valley. www.thestar.com.my