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Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
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 More news: Krispy Kreme's Pumpkin Spice Menu: See the doughnuts, lattes coming in August 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@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: A&W Restaurants giving away free root beer floats: Here's why
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Burger King fans rejoice after fast food chain announces the return of beloved summer menu item
Burger King fans are excited to get their hands on its famous Frozen Cotton Candy Cloud beverages. The burger chain's fan-favorite drink is returning to participating locations nationwide on Monday, July 14, due to popular demand. The icy blue drink made its debut last year and instantly became 'the most popular frozen beverage' on the menu in years. Burger King's announcement on Instagram was flooded with comments from eager fans who are glad the drink is 'finally' coming back. 'OMG!!! Finally!!! Dreams do come true!!,' an Instagram user wrote, adding they hope it will cost $1.99. 'They need to make these permanent they're the best drink burger king ever had,' an Instagrammer wrote on a post created by Snackolator. With approximately 19,000 restaurants worldwide, the drink's return is one of many offers restaurant chains are competing against in the 2025 summer fast food war. Prices for small, medium and large sized Clouds start at $1.49, $1.79 and $2.29, with the option to added a cold foam cloud topping for an additional 70 to 80 cents. Frozen Cotton Candy Cloud beverages debuted at Burger King in April 2024 The cotton candy-flavored treat is not the only offering dropping at participating Burger King restaurants next week. The restaurant chain is also bringing back its classic iced coffee and debuting its all-new Mango Peach Lemonade. Fans can also enjoy Burger King's new BBQ Brisket Whopper, the offering to kick off its new 'Whopper by You' platform. The platform is designed for fans looking to dream up and submit ideas for Whopper creations. 'As the brand known for "Have It Your Way," we want to continue letting our Guests tell us what they want – and when it comes to our iconic Whopper sandwich, they have a lot of ideas,' said Joel Yashinsky, Chief Marketing Officer, Burger King US&C. The platform could potentially lure in fans who aren't afraid to get in touch and express their creative sides. Burger King also threw shots at McDonald's earlier this year after the chain announced it would extend operating hours at restaurants. It comes as the chain has been fighting to boost dwindling sales. Burger King has suffered financial difficulties since 2008 and mass closures Burger King's fall began in the 2000s, as franchisees started closing underperforming restaurants. Sales declined after the recession in 2008, and its profits have yet to return to its prime. Franchisee TOMS King filed for bankruptcy in January 2023 and received bids from companies wanting to purchase 82 of 90 restaurants. Meridian Restaurants Unlimited quietly closed and sold 70 Burger Kings after filing for bankruptcy protection two months after TOMS King. This year appears to be no different for Burger King, which suffered a 1.3 percent sales decline in this year's first quarter. Its financial difficulties also come while facing a lawsuit alleging its ads exaggerated the size of Whoppers. McDonald's, a prime competitor and the world's largest fast food chain, has also been struggling for many quarters, including a 3.6 percent sales dive in the first quarter of this year.
