IN 1924, FRANK STEWART set out to create the world’s creamiest, best tasting root beer. Together with the chemist, blending 20 different extracts of roots, herbs, or berries, their special blend became an immediate hit! To supplement his teacher’s salary, Frank opened his first restaurant in Mansfield OH . Over the years, juicy hamburgers, frankfurters, tasty french fries with toppings, local specialties or desserts were added to the menu. Many franchises opened up, mostly as car-hops throughout the United States.