A&W Root Beer

By chasewilliams

  • 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

  • First Logo

    First Logo

  • 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

  • Over 450 Restaurants

  • New Logo

    New Logo

  • Roy Allen Retires, Sells the Business to Gene Hurtz

  • Mug Root Beer Founded (Rival Companies)

    Mug Root Beer Founded (Rival Companies)

  • New Logo

    New Logo

  • New Logo

    New Logo

  • A&W Sold in Stores For the First Time

  • Sugar Free A&W Root Beer Introduced

  • Adopt the Great Root Bear as a Trade Character

    Adopt the Great Root Bear as a Trade Character

  • A&W Cream Soda is Introduced

    A&W Cream Soda is Introduced

  • Sugar Free A&W Becomes Diet A&W

    Sugar Free A&W Becomes Diet A&W

  • New Logo

    New Logo

  • New Logo

    New Logo

  • A&W Acquired by YUM, Brands, Inc.

    A&W Acquired by YUM, Brands, Inc.

  • 90th Anniversary, Current Logo

    90th Anniversary, Current Logo

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