Sonic is a fast-food chain with a diverse menu that includes hot dogs, burgers and a variety of desserts. Nearly all of the restaurant’s locations across the U.S. are franchised.

The company uses the drive-in as a unique business model. At most Sonic Drive-Ins, a customer drives into a covered drive-in stall, orders through an intercom speaker system, and has the food delivered by a carhop, who is often on roller skates. Other Sonic locations also have indoor seating for those wishing to dine in.
In September 2018, Inspire Brands, the owner of Buffalo Wild Wings, Arby’s and Dunkin’, purchased Sonic Drive-In for $2.3 billion. Though the Oklahoma-based chain has only domestic units, the company is looking to expand internationally.
Company Statistics
Global Sales: $5,533,582,239US Units: 3,521International Units: 0Total Units: 3,521Percent Franchised: 91%% International Units: 0%US Franchised Units: 3,195International Franchised Units: 0Sales Growth %: 0.6%Unit Growth %: -0.8%