You’ll start your SONIC journey by submitting your response to our online contact form.
Our franchise development team will set up an appointment with you to learn more about you and your qualifications and see if you meet our franchise requirements.
We’ll give you the opportunity to review our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and ask us any questions you may have about our franchise system.
You’ll be furnished with the franchise application form to fill out and submit.
On this exciting day, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the members of our franchise team and connect with our other franchisees.
Here, you’ll pay us the initial franchise fee, sign the franchise agreement and officially become a SONIC franchise owner.
We’ll support you as you go through the process of selecting the ideal location for your SONIC franchise.
Upon completion of our premium franchise training program, you’ll be fully equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to run your SONIC franchise.
The exciting day has come for you to officially open up your drive-in franchise to the public!
This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state.
(#)* Average Gross Sales for total of Company Drive-Ins and Franchise Drive-Ins for 2022 as reported in our FDD issued March 24, 2023, as amended May 24, 2023. 1,523 (or 44%) of the Total Company Drive-Ins and Franchise Drive-Ins (3,452) attained or exceeded this average during 2022. Some restaurants have sold or earned this amount. Your individual results may differ. There is no assurance that you’ll sell or earn as much. See our FDD for more information.
This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state.
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