The company became famous in the United States for its “frosty mugs,” where the mug would be kept in the freezer prior to being filled with RB and served to the customer.

In 1963, A&W made Malaysian history when it became the first fast food restaurant to open in the country. This was followed in 1965 with the first Drive-in restaurant in Petaling Jaya. Currently, A&W operates a total of 53 outlets around the country.