Sonic Drive-In
Sonic Drive-In
300 Johnny Bench Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
800#: (800) 569-6656
Tel: (405) 280-7654
Fax: (405) 290-7404
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.sonicdrivein.com
Contact: Mr. David Vernon, VP Franchise Sales
SONIC DRIVE-INS offer made-to-order hamburgers and other sandwiches, and feature signature items, such as extra-long cheese coneys, hand-breaded onion rings, tater tots, fountain favorites, including cherry limeades, slushes and a full ice-cream dessert menu.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1953
First Franchise: 1959
Franchise Units: 2,426
Company-Owned Units: 623
Total Units: 3,049
Distribution:
U.S. -- 3042;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 7
-North America -- Operations in 30 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 739 In TX, 234 in OK, 191 TN
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 185
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 5, 2, 2, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,IL,IN,OR,VA,WA,DC (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 35 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,450 SF; FS
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Encourage Conversion: No
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $500K
Total Investment: $700K-2.3MM
Average Total Investment: $1,500.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $1MM
Fees:
-Franchise: $30K
-Average Franchise Fee: $30.0K
-Royalty: 1-5%
-Average Royalty: 3.0%
-Advertising: 4%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 210
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 1 Week Oklahoma City, OK; 11 Weeks at Local Market.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: SW, SE, West, Midwest
Canada: No
Overseas: Mexico, Puerto Rico
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