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A&W Rootbeer

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One hot day in June of 1919 in Lodi, California an entrepreneur named Roy Allen mixed up a batch of creamy root beer and sold the first frosty mug of this delightful beverage for one nickel. Now, more than seventy years later, A&W Root Beer® is the world's number one selling root beer and is still mixed fresh daily and sold at hundreds of A&W® restaurants.

Allen purchased the formula for his root beer from a pharmacist in Arizona. To this day, the unique blend of herbs, spices, barks and berries remains a proprietary secret.

With the success of his first root beer stand in Lodi, Allen soon opened a second stand in nearby Sacramento. It was there that what is thought to be the country's first "drive-in" featuring "tray-boys" for curb side service, opened up.

In 1922 Allen took on a partner, Frank Wright, an employee from his original Lodi location. The two partners combined their initials - "A" for Allen and "W" for Wright and formally named the beverage, A&W Root Beer®. Three units were opened in Sacramento, then on to other northern and central California locations and to the states of Texas and Utah.

What does "A&W®" stand for?
A&W® was named after its founder, Roy Allen, and his partner,
Frank Wright. The two met when Mr. Wright was an employee in the original A&W® location in Lodi, California.

How old is A&W®?
The first delicious mug of A&W Root Beer® was sold in
Lodi, California in 1919.

Are A&W® All American Food® (the restaurants) and A&W Root Beer® (the beverage) owned by the same company?
No, A&W® All American Food® restaurants are owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. A&W® restaurants are the only establishment licensed to serve real draft A&W Root Beer®. A&W Root Beer® is owned by a subsidiary of Cadbury Schweppes, PLC bottling company.

Does A&W® have a mascot?
Yes, A&W®'s mascot is the Great Root Bear®.
He first came to A&W® in the 1970's.

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Offers & Discounts
Product / Description		Discounts	Expiration
	10% Off w/ USF Student ID 10% off your meal with valid USF student ID. Can't be combined with additional purchases or other offers/discounts.	10% Off	Never