Why Multi-Unit Entrepreneurs Invest in SONIC
Nik Bhakta, owner of hundreds of restaurants, opens up about why he continues to open
Read more FOR THE FIRST 12 MONTHS, THE SONIC DRIVE-IN BURGER FRANCHISE CHARGES 1% ROYALTIES
Own the brand driving QSR forward. For a limited time, we are offering significant incentives for new store development for 2023–2025.*
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BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECTACULAR
You know SONIC, but you’ve never seen us quite like this. With an adaptable model, industry-leading technology, and pent-up demand in markets nationwide, SONIC Drive-in Franchise offers multi-unit franchise owners like you a path to limitless possibilities.
THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO INVEST IN SONIC
With our new development incentives, opening your first store in 2023 will get you 0% royalty for the first 12 months for New and Developing Markets and 1% royalty for the first 12 months for Core Markets, with additional royalty discounts throughout the 3rd year. All new openings through 2025 will receive $30,000 of the $45,000 Initial License Fee credited via royalty.*
WHAT MAKES SONIC DRIVE-IN BURGER FRANCHISE SO SPECIAL?
Maximize Multiple Dayparts: Delight guests all day with breakfast, lunch, afternoon, dinner, and evening items.
Flexible Footprints: Build the model that’s best for your community with five footprints to choose from.
Investment in Tech: Drive revenue and streamline operations with industry-leading QSR technology.
WHAT IT TAKES TO OWN A SONIC DRIVE-IN BURGER FRANCHISE
We’re looking for experienced franchisees with the finances and know-how to build out their market. See if you qualify for drive-in burger franchise ownership.
Hear from the People Who Know SONIC Best
“What we are seeing is incremental visits and higher sales. SONIC is a great brand with great people.”
“Our franchisor’s management style is very focused on involvement from franchisees and working together as a team.”
“I love the direction of the brand. It’s investing in automation, it’s investing in the customer experience, it supports its franchisees at a lot of different levels and a lot of different disciplines.”
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2023–2025 Incentives
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For a limited time, we are offering significant incentives for new store development commitments for 2023–2025. To receive more information, please fill out the form below.