Sonic

Franchise Information

Source: File #212223

FDD Issued: Mar 27, 2025

Extracted: Dec 23, 2025

Franchisor Details

Name: Sonic Franchising LLC

Parent: Inspire Brands, Inc.

Address: Three Glenlake Parkway NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30328

Phone: (678) 514-4100

Website: www.sonicdrivein.com

Franchising Since: 1974

Industry & Qualifications

Industry

Food & Beverage

Franchise Fee

$15,200 - $17,600

Royalty

5.0%

Ad Fund: 2.58%

Total Investment

$669K - $3.14M

Outlet Information

Total Outlets

3,461

Franchised

3,144

Company-Owned

317

Opened (Last Year)

+34

Closed (Last Year)

-94

Churn Breakdown (Last Year)

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Ceased Ops

Transfers

334

Reacquired

Item 19 (Financial Performance)

Disclosed

Data covers 2024 fiscal year (Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024). Excludes 30 new resta...

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Avg Unit Volume

$1,587,024

Median

$1,500,713

Top 25% Avg

$2,398,950

Bottom 25% Avg

$935,705

Highest

$4,838,846

Lowest

$282,129

% Achieving Avg

43.0%

Sample Size

3,086 units

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