Sonic Drive-In

$SDINF500 #105
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryHamburgers
Locations3,412
Franchisee Count3,195
Franchise Fee$15,000
Item 7 Low$670,200
Item 7 Midpoint$1,596,550
Item 7 High$2,522,900
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund3.3%
Sold Not Open12
ParentInspire Brands, Inc.
Founded1950
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business75
Began Franchising1974
HQAtlanta, GA
Executives6
LinksWeb
Main Phone(678) 514-4100
FDD IssuedMarch 26, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Sonic Franchising LLC grants franchises for restaurants that feature drive-in restaurant food and drinks and related items operating under the Sonic brand and system. Franchisees operate Sonic Restaurants at Traditional Drive-In locations, Non-Drive-In Locations, or Non-Traditional Locations, serving made-to-order food, specialty drinks, and ice cream treats.

Sonic Franchising LLC is a Delaware limited liability company formed in 2011 and is a subsidiary of Inspire Brands. Key executives include CEO Paul J. Brown and President John Kelly.

Sonic Franchising LLC grants franchises for restaurants that feature drive-in restaurant food and drinks and related items operating under the Sonic brand and system. Franchisees operate Sonic Restaurants at Traditional Drive-In locations, Non-Drive-In Locations, or Non-Traditional Locations, serving made-to-order food, specialty drinks, and ice cream treats.

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