Question 1

How many Sonic Drive-In franchise locations are there?

Accepted Answer

Sonic Drive-In currently has 3,461 total units, including 3,144 franchised locations and 317 company-owned locations.

Question 2

Is the Sonic Drive-In franchise system growing or shrinking?

Accepted Answer

Sonic Drive-In has experienced negative net growth of -1.7% over the past year, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.8%.

Question 3

What is the franchise vs. company-owned ratio for Sonic Drive-In?

Accepted Answer

Sonic Drive-In has a franchise ratio of 91%, meaning 91% of all units are franchisee-owned. This is a heavily franchised system.

Question 4

How many Sonic Drive-In franchise units have opened and closed recently?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent reporting year (2024), Sonic Drive-In had 30 units opened and 80 units closed.