In June of 1919, A&W co-founder Roy W. Allen opened his first Root Beer stand in Lodi, California, during a homecoming celebration for World War I veterans.
Today, A&W lives on as America’s oldest franchised restaurant chain, and we’re celebrating our 105th birthday with an unbelievable deal more than a century in the making.
Free Root Beer Floats for everyone over 100. For life. Forever.
It’s our way of saying thanks to the fans who’ve been making memories with us since day one.
Just stop by any US A&W location to get your free Root Beer Float—a frosty mug filled with our world-famous Made Fresh Root Beer and creamy vanilla soft serve—from now until the end of time.*
*Terms & conditions apply
105 years young & badder than ever
Our friend Baddiewinkle, the original "granfluencer," helped us throw a promo kickoff party with a couple All American heroes: WWII veterans Hazel Calloway, 104, and Glendell Bennet, 100.
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FAQ
A&W Restaurant franchises are independently operated and may or may not require identification. We encourage you to bring a valid form of ID just in case.
No. Guests over 100 can order their Free Small Root Beer Float by mentioning the promotion at the front counter or drive-thru.
No purchase is necessary.
Nope! This is a lifetime program.
Official Disclaimer
No purchase necessary. "Offer" of one (1) small Root Beer Float for no charge ($0.00) is limited to dine-in or drive-thru guests of One Hundred (100) years old or older ("Eligible Guest") only. Proof of age of Eligible Guest may be required and varies by restaurant. Only available at participating restaurants. Offer redemption is limited to once per week per Eligible Guest. Eligible Guest must be present to redeem Offer.