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A&W Restaurants offers free root beer floats on National Root Beer Float Day
National Root Beer Float Day is celebrated every year on Aug. 6 and one restaurant chain is offering customers a sweet deal on the day.
A&W Restaurants said in a July 30 news release that customers can visit participating locations from 2-8 p.m. local time today and get a free small root beer float, no purchase necessary. The company says its root beer float is made fresh with its signature root beer and rich, creamy vanilla soft serve.
Additionally, the company has partnered with Disabled American Veterans, a nonprofit that provides resources and services to veterans and their families. Customers are encouraged to make a voluntary donation or purchase a commemorative, limited-edition collector's mug.
Every dollar raised through donations and mug sales directly benefits DAV, helping veterans access healthcare, employment assistance, and transportation to medical appointments, among other services, according to A&W Restaurants.
The mugs are available through Aug. 6 and will cost $10. This year's mug features Rooty the Great Root Bear, A&W's mascot.
"National Root Beer Float Day is one of our favorite days of the year, because not only do we love putting smiles on our guests' faces with free treats, but we proudly give back to the people who have bravely served our country," said Betsy Schmandt, CEO and President of A&W Restaurants, in a news release.
To find an A&W location near you and to learn more about National Root Beer Float Day, customers can visit
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How many A&W locations are there?
According to the chain, it operates over 850 locations across 35 U.S. states and Asia, of which over 600 are single-brand A&Ws and 230 are co-branded with KFC or Long John Silver's.
The chain is known for its root beer, which it says is based on the original 1919 recipe and made fresh in each restaurant with real cane sugar, water, and a proprietary blend of herbs, bark, spices, and berries served in a frosty mug.
A&W's food menu features items such as burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, cheese curds, and French fries, among other items.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
