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 Sonic Drive-In franchise charges 0% 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 a 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 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 through the 3rd year. All new openings through 2025 will receive a $30,000 of the $45,000 Initial License Fee credited via royalty.*
What Makes SONIC 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 5 footprints to choose from.
Investment in Tech: Drive revenue and streamline operations with industry-leading QSR technology.
What it Takes to Own a SONIC
We’re looking for experienced franchisees with the finances and know-how to build out their market. See if you qualify for 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
Franchise Blog & News
SONIC’s Claudia San Pedro Named LATINA Executive of 2020
In recognition of her exemplary leadership, innovation and the success of SONIC Drive-In, LATINA Style.
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In a year where eating in your car became cool again, the classic brand kept evolving.
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