Sonic

Franchise Information

Source: File #136562

FDD Issued: Mar 25, 2024

Extracted: Feb 21, 2026

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

$45,000

Royalty

5.0%

Ad Fund: 3.25%

Total Investment

$699K - $3.37M

Outlet Information

Total Outlets

3,521

Franchised

3,195

Company-Owned

326

Opened (Last Year)

+24

Closed (Last Year)

-49

Churn Breakdown (Last Year)

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Reacquired

Item 19 (Financial Performance)

Disclosed

Figures are in thousands. 2023 Fiscal Year data for Total of Company Drive-Ins a...

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Avg Unit Volume

$1,586,000

Median

$1,492,000

Highest

$4,622,000

Lowest

$331,000

% Achieving Avg

44.0%

Sample Size

3,458 units

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