Sonic Drive-In
We operate drive-in restaurants serving made-to-order food and drinks for guests looking for quick, convenient meals from their car or in the restaurant. Our menu features burgers, chicken sandwiches and wings, hot dogs, onion rings, tater tots, breakfast items, ice cream treats, slushes, and specialty fountain drinks like cherry limeades and SONIC Blasts. Most locations are free-standing drive-ins with covered parking stalls, drive-thru service, and sometimes patio or indoor seating, where customers can order through a speaker and have food delivered to their car. We also serve guests in non-traditional locations such as convenience stores, travel plazas, military bases, schools, airports, and entertainment venues, with menus that may focus on core items. We keep the full menu available all day at most locations to serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack occasions.
Your franchise match score
Fast Food
Brand highlights
- CEO
- HeadquartersThree Glenlake Parkway, Atlanta, GA, 30328
- Year founded2011
- Year started franchising1974
- IndustryFast Food
- Locations open3522 (-66 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$1,242,200 - $3,537,700
- Franchise fee$45,000
- Royalty5.0% (Maximum) of Gross Sales Traditional and 4% of Gross Sales Non-Traditional
- Brand fund0.90% of Gross Sales
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
Learn more about the Fast Food industry:
Fast food franchises are a staple of the food industry, offering quick and convenient dining options. This sector is highly competitive but offers significant potential for high-volume sales.
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2021-03-25
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Location data
| Total locations | 3522 |
| Franchise locations | 3251 |
| Corporate locations | 271 |
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