Sonic Drive-In Overview
Sonic Drive-in is the largest franchised group of drive-in restaurants in the United States. With over 3,500 drive-ins, Sonic serves almost 3 million diners a day. Sonic started in 1953 as the Top Hat Drive-In with a menu of hamburgers and cold root beer. In 1959, the drive-in renamed itself to Sonic, which refers to the speaker system used to transmit orders from the car to the restaurant at the speed of sound.
Sonic Drive-in is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sonic boasts over 398,000 drink combinations, which makes the drink menu the most extensive of any fast food menus. They also have an award-winning menu with unique menu options like toaster sandwiches on thick Texas-style toast. Sonic has a commitment to education and uses proceeds from their Limeade drinks to support education in the communities where their franchises are located.
Sonic Drive-In Job Information
Sonic Drive-in is a franchise with benefits varying from location to location. 401(k) packages are available to qualified employees, as are some health benefits. Additionally, there are life insurance plans, dental, vision and prescription benefit packages to those employees that qualify. Some employees may be eligible for tuition assistance. Employees get discounts on food and vacation days.