Roy W. Allen
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Roy W. Allen was an American entrepreneur who is best known for being a founder and namesake for A&W Root Beer and A&W Restaurants.
Roy W. Allen
Lodi, California
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Lodi is a city in San Joaquin County, California, United States, in the center portion of California's Central Valley. The population was 66,348 at the 2020 census.
Roy W. Allen
…had allegedly perfected a mix for root beer. Intrigued by the prospect, Allen eventually purchased that recipe. He then opened a stand to sell it at Lodi, California in June 1919, originally charging 5¢. The first mugs of the drinks were sold to returning soldiers from the First World War. During that era, Prohibition…
Lodi Arch
Signs point the way to various vineyards in Lodi, California
Lodi the birthplace of A&W Root Beer since 1919
Collectables at the A&W restaurant in Lodi, California