A&W Restaurants

Pioneers in the Industry

Established in 1919, A&W has been a pioneer in the fast-food industry. It all started when Roy W. Allen opened a roadside root beer stand in Lodi, CA. From there, Allen partnered with Frank Wright, and together they coined the name A&W, which has become synonymous with root beer ever since. Then, in 1926 A&W began franchising with a system that has expanded internationally. After a whole century, A&W® Root Beer remains the most popular in its category among consumers.

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Made Fresh Root Beer Magic

Rooty studies the secret caffeine-free recipe from 1919.

Rooty rounds up the best ingredients like real cane sugar.

illustration showing how Rooty stirs & stirs & stirs & <em>STIRS</em>.

Rooty stirs & stirs & stirs & STIRS.

Rooty adds juuuust the right amount of fizz.

Rooty fills a big frosty glass mug to the tippy-tip-top.

Time for a taste test. PERFECT!

FAQs

A&W Facts

A&W stands for our founders, Roy Allen and Frank Wright.

A&W was purchased by a group of domestic and international franchise partners in 2011. All A&W restaurants are 100% franchisee-owned-and-operated.

Our signature A&W Root Beer is still made fresh in our restaurants with real cane sugar and a proprietary blend of herbs, bark, spices, and berries. Best enjoyed in an iconic frosty mug.

Yes! Dale Mulder, an A&W franchise partner in Lansing, Michigan, created the Bacon Cheeseburger in 1963. Mulder later served as A&W’s president and chairman.

Prices & Locations

All A&W restaurants are individually owned and operated, so pricing may vary slightly by location. Contact your local A&W directly to confirm pricing information.

Visit awrestaurants.com/find-a-location to find an A&W Restaurant near you. We hope to see you soon!

Deals & Official Merchandise

Join Rooty’s Mug Club at awrestaurants.com/deals to receive exclusive coupon offers via email or text message. Subscribers also get a free small Root Beer Float coupon on their birthday every year, sneak peeks at upcoming menu items, and more!

Select A&W restaurants may offer mugs and merchandise for purchase, but this will vary. We recommend contacting your local A&W directly to confirm merchandise availability.

Franchising & Careers

Visit awfranchising.com to learn more about franchise opportunities with A&W Restaurants.

All A&W Restaurants are individually owned and operated. Please contact your local A&W directly to confirm available employment opportunities.

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National Root Beer Float Day

Every August 6th, A&W celebrates National Root Beer Float Day with FREE Root Beer Floats at our U.S. restaurants. All we ask for in return is a suggested donation to our pals at DAV (Disabled American Veterans). A&W has supported our nation’s military service people since our founding in 1919, raising over $1 million for veterans charities.