Sonic Drive-In

Burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, breakfast, ice cream, beverages

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About

Founded

1953

Franchising Since

1959 (62 Years)

Corporate Address

300 Johnny Bench Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Leadership

Claudia San Pedro, President

Parent Company

Inspire Brands

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment ⓘ

$1,242,200 - $3,537,700

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

$1,000,000 - $2,000,000

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

$500,000 - $1,000,000

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

$45,000 - $45,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

2-5%

Ad Royalty Fee

0.9%

Financing Options

Sonic Drive-In has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Support Options

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops

Newsletter

Meetings & Conventions

Toll-Free Line

Grand Opening

Online Support

Security & Safety Procedures

Field Operations

Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising

Ad Templates

National Media

Regional Advertising

Social Media

SEO

Email Marketing

Loyalty Program/App

On-The-Job Training:

400 hours

Classroom Training:

24 hours

Additional Training:

At existing franchise location

Number of Employees Required to Run:

Sonic Drive-In is ranked #4 in the Franchise 500!

Bio

Sonic first opened in 1953 as Top Hat Drive-In in Shawnee, Oklahoma, with Troy Smith Sr. at the helm. He later partnered with Charlie Pappe and they began franchising in 1959 under the Sonic Drive-In name. Sonic's car-hops deliver burger, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, tater tots, onion rings, fries, drinks, desserts and breakfast to customers.

Cost

Initial Investment: Low - $1,242,200 High - $3,537,700

Units

+0.3%+12 UNITS (1 Year) +2.1%++74 UNITS (3 Years)

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

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Updated: October 18th, 2020

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Sonic Drive-In

Burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, breakfast, ice cream, beverages

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Founded

Franchising Since

Corporate Address

Leadership

Parent Company

Initial Investment ⓘ

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

Ongoing Royalty Fee

Ad Royalty Fee

Ongoing Support

Marketing Support

On-The-Job Training:

Classroom Training:

Additional Training:

Number of Employees Required to Run:

Sonic Drive-In is ranked #4 in the Franchise 500!

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

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Franchise Articles

#4 on the Franchise 500: How Sonic Drive-In Uses Artificial Intelligence to Improve Customer Service

To Get the Most of Your Team, Treat Them As More Than Just Employees

The Top 11 Companies in the Franchise 500, Ranked From Cheapest to Most Expensive

What Preschools Get Right and Franchisors Get Wrong

Why Emerging Franchisors Need a Virtual (Assistant) Army For Growth

Free On-Demand Webinar: 3 Myths & Truths of Owning a Franchise

Free On-Demand Webinar: How to Overcome the Five Mental Pitfalls of Running a Franchise

Free On-Demand Webinar: 3 Essential Steps for Becoming a Wealthy Franchisee

What Franchisors Need to Know When Hiring a Marketing Agency

Disclaimer

The Franchise 500 is not intended to endorse, advertise, or recommend any particular franchise. It is solely a research tool you can use to compare franchise operations. Entrepreneur stresses that you should always conduct your own independent investigation before investing money in a franchise.

Updated: October 18th, 2020

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Founded

Franchising Since

Corporate Address

Leadership

Parent Company

Initial Investment ⓘ

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

Ongoing Royalty Fee

Ad Royalty Fee

Ongoing Support

Marketing Support

On-The-Job Training:

Classroom Training:

Additional Training:

Number of Employees Required to Run:

Sonic Drive-In is ranked #4 in the Franchise 500!

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Related Franchises

Franchise Articles

Disclaimer

The Franchise 500 is not intended to endorse, advertise, or recommend any particular franchise. It is solely a research tool you can use to compare franchise operations. Entrepreneur stresses that you should always conduct your own independent investigation before investing money in a franchise.

Updated: October 18th, 2020

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