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A&W Root Beer was originally created by Roy Allen in 1919 in Lodi, California. It was later popularized by the A&W Root Beer stand that was established in 1922 in Sacramento, California, by Roy Allen and his partner, Frank Wright. The brand was known for its distinctive root beer flavor and became a staple of American diners and fast food restaurants.

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Originally, A&W root beer drinks sold for five cents. Outside Canada, the rights to the A&W brand are owned by Dr Pepper Snapple Group, which in turn licenses the brand to the similarly named U.S.-based restaurant chain; A&W products are distributed via various U.S. bottlers.read more >>