Sonic Drive-In

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Founded

1953

Started franchising

1959

Sub industry
Burger

Drive-in fast-food restaurant franchise known for its burgers, hot dogs, and iconic carhop service, offering a wide range of menu options.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Initial investment

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$669,000
 - 
$3,141,000

Initial franchise fee

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$15,000

Royalty fee

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5.00%

Advertising fee

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4.15%

Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

Operating Profit

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Undisclosed

Franchised units

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3144

+
-2%
(
-77
)
-2%
(
-77
)

vs. 2 years ago

Company-owned units

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317

Total units

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3461

UNITS

This is how many units the franchise has in total

Franchised units
Company-owned units
Total units

2025

3144

317

3461

3195

326

3521

3221

325

3546

PROFITABILITY

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Operating Profit

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Undisclosed

Sales : Investment ratio

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Undisclosed

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Investment Payback

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Undisclosed

n.a.

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COMPETITORS OF

Sonic Drive-In

Franchise
Units
Growth
Initial fee
Investment
Revenue (AUV)
Gross Profit

3144

+
-2%
-2%
No growth

$15,000

$669,000

-

$3,141,000

Undisclosed

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Home based franchise

Passive investment opportunity

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