Sonic Drive-In

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

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Initial investment

$699,000

$3,371,000

Initial franchise fee

$45,000

Royalty fee

5.00%

Advertising fee

4.40%

Revenue (AUV)

vs.

for

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Operating Profit

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for

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Franchised units

3195

-1%

(

-37

)

-1%

(

-37

)

vs. 2 years ago

Company-owned units

326

Total units

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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Sonic Drive-In

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Revenue

- COGS

Gross Profit

- Labor costs

- Other costs

Operating Profit

Sales : Investment ratio

Investment Payback

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COMPETITORS OF

Sonic Drive-In

Franchise

3195

-1%

No growth

$45,000

$699,000

$3,371,000

Undisclosed

n.a.

$35,000

$1,274,000

$1,778,000

Undisclosed

$40,000

$857,000

$2,235,000

Undisclosed

$40,000

$1,338,000

$3,677,000

Undisclosed

n.a.

$30,000

$546,000

$2,868,000

Undisclosed

$25,000

$173,000

$472,000

Undisclosed

106

43%

$40,000

$1,140,000

$2,755,000

Undisclosed

133%

$40,000

$401,000

$739,000

Undisclosed

193

$50,000

$509,000

$1,695,000

Undisclosed

-12%

$50,000

$509,000

$1,695,000

Undisclosed