Sonic Drive-In
Oklahoma City, OK
Sonic Drive-In, a classic name in the food and restaurant industry, requires a significant investment ranging from $1,070,000 to $3,530,000. The franchise fee is $45,000 with liquid capital of $500,000 required. Founded in 1953 and modeled as a franchise since 1959, Sonic operates over 3,547 units, achieving a modest growth rate of 2.1% over the past five years. Franchisees benefit from Sonic’s established brand and comprehensive support system, suitable for entrepreneurs passionate about fast food.
FIC Score
out of 100
Investment Range
$669K – $3.1M
Franchise Fee
$45K
Total Units
3,547
5-Year Growth
+2.1%
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About the Sonic Drive-In Franchise Opportunity
The Sonic Drive-In franchise is a Food & Restaurant franchising opportunity founded in 1953 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK. With over 3,547 franchise units, Sonic Drive-In is one of the recognized brands in the food & restaurant sector available to prospective franchisees.
The total investment required to become a Sonic Drive-In franchisee ranges from $669K to $3.1M. The initial franchise fee is $45K. Prospective franchise owners must have a minimum of $500K in liquid capital. Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee of 5%.
The Franchise Information Center has assigned Sonic Drive-In a FIC Score of 88.3 out of 100, ranking it #71 among all franchises. This proprietary franchise score evaluates three core dimensions: scalability (89.5/100), franchisor support quality (87.5/100), and unit economics (87.9/100).
Sonic Drive-In has demonstrated 2.1% unit growth over the past 5 years, reflecting strong demand for this franchise opportunity among investors and entrepreneurs entering franchising.
The Franchise Information Center provides free consultations to help you evaluate whether the Sonic Drive-In franchise is the right franchising investment for your goals, budget, and market. Our expert franchise brokers work directly with franchisors on your behalf — at no cost to you.
Sonic Drive-In
FIC 88.3 · #71
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