Ed's Bear (A&W Restaurants) is a famous American fast food chain and the first successful franchise chain, founded in 1919 by Roy Allen and Frank Wright (A&W It was founded by Roy Allen and Frank Wright (A&W) in 1919, and is known for its unique drink, Lagerloo. Ed's Bear offers fast food items such as burgers, French fries and hot dogs, and its chain stores are located all over the world.