
Why Multi-Unit Entrepreneurs Invest in SONIC
Nik Bhakta, owner of hundreds of restaurants, opens up about why he continues to open
Read moreOwn 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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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.
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.*
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.
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.
“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.”
Nik Bhakta, owner of hundreds of restaurants, opens up about why he continues to open
Read moreIn recognition of her exemplary leadership, innovation and the success of SONIC Drive-In, LATINA Style.
Read moreIn a year where eating in your car became cool again, the classic brand kept evolving.
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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.