Sonic Drive In RestaurantsDrive-in restaurantBackground
Founded: 1954 Franchising since: 1959
Sonic Drive In Restaurants began when Troy Smith purchased the Top Hat Drive-In, a root beer stand in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He expanded from there and teamed up with Charlie Pappe. They introduced the Sonic name and began franchising in 1959. At Sonic Drive In locations, patrons order hamburgers, fries, chicken, breakfast items, specialty drinks, desserts and more curbside in their cars from a speaker box.
Franchisor has 200 employee(s) Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees Outside the U.S.: Australia/new zealand, Canada Exclusive territories available. Territory size: Varies by market Special Programs Sonic puts new franchisees in contact with established franchisees who can offer them information and support. Costs and Fees
Type of Financing Available
Qualifications Net worth requirement: $1M Cash liquidity requirement: $1M Business Experience:
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Franchise 500® rank:
#4 (2009); #6 (2008); #8 (2007); #13 (2006); #6 (2005); Ranked #1 in category in: 2007; 2006; 2005; Fastest-Growing Franchises: #29 (2009); #26 (2008); #52 (2007); #46 (2006); #28 (2005); America's Top Global Franchises: #4 (2009); #8 (2008); #8 (2007); #17 (2006); #17 (2005); Related Franchises
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