An American invention, root beer remains a staple soft drink in the U.S. Large brands, such as Coca-Cola–owned Barq’s (est. 1898) and top-selling A&W (est. 1919), have kept it a favorite since ...

Visitors can also enjoy burgers, ice cream, floats and other snacks. The last day of the 2024 season was Sept. 1. The family business opened as an A&W Root Beer Stand in 1957.

Fancy a frosty root beer float? Plan to get into an A&W restaurant on Aug. 6 for a free one. The giveaway is to observe National Root Beer Float Day, while also benefiting disabled veterans.

LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A&W, America's oldest franchised restaurant chain, is bulking up its annual National Root Beer Float Day promotion this August 6th with a nationwide ...

Sipping on a root beer float can transport you to simpler times. Getting wistful? Celebrate National Root Beer Float Day on Tuesday. The creation of the simple concoction of root beer and vanilla ...

While you're not likely to find a parade or a huge celebration happening in your town, we know where you can at least score free root beer floats — if you're strong enough to lift one. A&W is ...

Starting this month, anyone aged 100 or older will receive free root beer floats for life. This generous offer is great news for the roughly 108,000 Americans who meet the age requirement. A&W's ...