Sonic
Sonic Drive-In is a quick-service restaurant brand that serves made-to-order burgers, chicken sandwiches and wings, hot dogs, breakfast items, sides like onion rings and tater tots, and a wide range of frozen treats and fountain drinks. We serve customers who want convenient, familiar fast food with plenty of variety, including our signature cherry limeades, slushes, and SONIC Blast treats. Our restaurants are built around drive-in service, where guests order from their cars and food is delivered by a carhop, often directly to the vehicle. Many locations also include drive-thru service, patio seating, and in some cases indoor seating or counter service. We typically serve the full menu all day, giving guests the flexibility to order breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks whenever they want.
Your franchise match score
Fast Food
Brand highlights
- CEOPaul J. Brown
- HeadquartersThree Glenlake Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA, 30328
- Year founded2011
- Year started franchising1974
- IndustryFast Food
- Locations open3461 (-91 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$1,676,000 - $3,140,900
- Franchise fee$15,000
- Royalty5% of Gross Sales
- Brand fund0.90% of Gross Sales
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-03-27
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| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about Sonic, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the Sonic franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a Sonic franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Sonic franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Sonic. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Sonic provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 3461 |
| Franchise locations | 3144 |
| Corporate locations | 317 |
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