A&W Restaurants, Inc. is a chain of fast-foo restaurants, distinguished by its draft root beer and root beer floats. It is a fast food franchise company in the United States and Canada, serving a typical fast food menu of hamburgers and french fries, as well as hot dogs. A number of its outlets are drive-in restaurants with carhops. The company name was taken from the last name initials of partners Roy Allen and Frank Wright. The chain is currently owned by Yum! Brands.