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Sonic America’s Drive-In (Inspire Brands, Inc.)

Actively expanding in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia

About the Company

Drive-in eatery. SONIC revolutionized the ordering process by using curbside speakers that allowed customers to place food orders without ever leaving their cars. Made-to-order American classics, signature menu items, speedy service from friendly Carhops and heaping helpings of fun and personality.

Last updated: March 25, 2020

Current Locations
3,500
Franchised
Publicly Traded
HQ Address
300 Johnny Bench Dr, Oklahoma City, OK,
Website
https://www.sonicdrivein.com

Expansion Plans

WILL NOT CONSIDER INLINE SPACES. Sonic locations can be developed on less than one acre of land - also has flexibility and ability to build concepts on odd-shaped and smaller lots. Shopping center pad locations are ideal. Standard layout contains 16-24 canopy stalls with 10-20 employee and patio customer parking (26-44 total parks). Prefers to have stores at least 5 miles apart in the first phase of development. Land size of 30-45,000 Square Feet if stand alone parking. Can decrease by 5000-10,00SF if Pad with Reciprocal Parking. Preferred Sites: Regional/Community/Neighborhood Shopping center out parcels at the far corner of a signalized intersection. Bold signage, drive thru permitted. Sonic Indoor Dining Model: Approx 131'W x 213' D; 14-16 Dining stalls with drive-thru; 14-16 employee/patio parks. Sonic Traditional Drive-thru model: Approx 108'W x 262' D; 14-16 dining stalls w drive thru; 14-16 employee/patio parks. Sonic mall/airport Model: Approx 22'W x 25' D; pass-thru door; full dessert line behind service counter. Sonic Conversion Model: Existing kitchen, dining area and restrooms utilized. Square footage will vary. Sonic Traditional Drive-In Specs: Approx 108'W x 262' D or 131'W x 213'D. Our flexible footprint is adaptable for many different size lots.

Desired size
1,500 to 2,500 sq ft
12 Month Expansion Plans
25
24 Month Expansion Plans
50
Preferred Property Types
Freestanding
Expanding in
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia
Demographic Range
3 miles
Min Population
20,000
Min Income
$50,000
Traffic Count
20,000
Preferred Cotenants
Wal-Mart, Target, Lowe's, Home Depot, grocery stores, schools, hospitals.

 

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