Sonic

Franchisee Contacts Former Franchisees

Franchise Information

Source: File #1497881305

FDD Issued: Mar 26, 2026

Extracted: Apr 12, 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

$15,250 - $17,650

Royalty

5.0%

Ad Fund: 90.0%

Total Investment

$670K - $2.52M

Outlet Information

Total Outlets

3,412

Franchised

3,120

Company-Owned

292

Opened (Last Year)

+32

Closed (Last Year)

-58

Churn Breakdown (Last Year)

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Ceased Ops

Transfers

100

Reacquired

Item 19 (Financial Performance)

Disclosed

AUV is the same as annual Gross Sales. Excludes restaurants open less than full...

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Avg Unit Volume

$1,552,145

Median

$1,465,090

Top 25% Avg

$2,332,093

Bottom 25% Avg

$919,629

Highest

$4,800,647

Lowest

$255,308

% Achieving Avg

44.0%

Sample Size

3,057 units

Legal History

Litigation: Yes

See Item 3

Bankruptcy: Yes

See Item 4

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