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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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sales
60 %

of sales come from beverages,

snacks, and frozen

 

tech
1 M+

mobile app users on our

loyalty app 

 

growth
$2.29 M

average gross sales for top 1/3 of traditional franchised restaurants**

 


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.

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Take advantage of the limited-time incentives and invest in Sonic Drive-in Franchise to own a brand driving the quick service restaurant industry forward.

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.*

 

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With 60% of sales coming from beverages, snacks, and frozen items, Sonic Drive-in Franchise offers a profitable opportunity for franchise owners.

WHAT MAKES SONIC DRIVE-IN BURGER FRANCHISE SO SPECIAL?

 

Join Sonic Drive-in Franchise and be part of a spectacular experience, leveraging an adaptable model and industry-leading 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.

 

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How One Can Achieve Success in Owning a SONIC Drive-In Franchise

Hear from the People Who Know SONIC Best

Seth Wolken, Multi-Unit Franchisee in Chicago

“What we are seeing is incremental visits and higher sales. SONIC is a great brand with great people.”

- Seth Wolken, Multi-Unit Franchisee in Chicago

Rick Timmons, Multi-Unit Franchisee in Utah and Idaho

“Our franchisor’s management style is very focused on involvement from franchisees and working together as a team.”

- Rick Timmons, Multi-Unit Franchisee in Utah and Idaho

Max Gelwix, Multi-Unit Franchisee in California

“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.”

- Max Gelwix, Multi-Unit Franchisee in California

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2023–2025 Incentives

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Franchise Blog & News

The future looks brighter than ever for SONIC, with its unique business model, diverse menu, proven demand, and a brand positioned for exponential growth for years to come.

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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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Connect with SONIC today to learn more about the limited-time incentives and significant opportunities for new store development commitments from 2022 to 2025. Fill out the form below and embark on your journey with this thriving franchise.

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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.