A&W; Restaurants is a hospitality company focusing on fast food, root beer beverages, and drive-in services. Founded in 1919 by Roy Allen in Lodi, California, the company has grown to become a global brand with the world's number-one selling root beer. The secret formula for A&W; Root Beer, acquired from a pharmacist in Arizona, remains a proprietary blend of herbs, spices, bark, and berries.
Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, A&W; Restaurants has expanded to 35,160 employees with an annual revenue of $99.4 million under the leadership of CEO Kevin Bazner. The company takes pride in its roots and innovation as one of the first drive-in establishments featuring "tray-boys" for curbside service. With a long history of success and growth, A&W; Restaurants continues to be an industry leader in the fast-food and beverage sector.
