Sonic Drive-In

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Founded

1950

Started franchising

1974

Industry
Food & Beverage
franchises
Sub industry
Burger
franchises

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

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Initial investment

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$699,000
 - 
$3,371,000

Initial franchise fee

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$45,000

Royalty fee

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5.00%

Advertising fee

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4.40%

Revenue (AUV)

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Sales : Investment ratio

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Investment Payback

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Franchised units

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3195

+
-1%
(
-37
)
-1%
(
-37
)

vs. 2 years ago

Company-owned units

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326

Total units

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3521

UNITS

This is how many units the franchise has in total

Franchised units
Company-owned units
Total units

2024

3195

326

3521

3221

325

3546

3232

320

3552

PROFITABILITY

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COMPETITORS OF

Sonic Drive-In

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Units
Growth
Initial fee
Investment
Revenue (AUV)
Gross Profit

3195

+
-1%
-1%
No growth

$45,000

$699,000

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$3,371,000

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