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First A&W Root Beer
During a WWI Vetrans parade the first A&W Root Beer is sold, by its creator Roy Allen. -
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A&W History
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First Logo
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First Restaraunt Chain Opens
Allen bought out his partner Frank Wright in order to be the sole owner of A&W. He then began the first franchised restaurant chain. A&W was exclusively sold here. -
Over 170 Restaurants
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Over 450 Restaurants
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New Logo
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Roy Allen Retires, Sells the Business to Gene Hurtz
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Mug Root Beer Founded (Rival Companies)
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New Logo
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New Logo
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A&W Sold in Stores For the First Time
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Sugar Free A&W Root Beer Introduced
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Adopt the Great Root Bear as a Trade Character
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A&W Cream Soda is Introduced
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Sugar Free A&W Becomes Diet A&W
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New Logo
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New Logo
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A&W Acquired by YUM, Brands, Inc.
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90th Anniversary, Current Logo
