Sonic Overview
- Year Founded
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1953
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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5,041
- Latest Deal Type
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Debt
- Financing Rounds
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7
- Investments
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2
Sonic General Information
Description
Operator of a chain of drive-in restaurants specialized in serving fast food. The company offers quick-serve food and desserts including hamburgers and french fries, onion rings, corn dogs and chili dogs, and a breakfast toaster, enabling access to a wide range of food products consumed on the go.
Contact Information
Website
www.sonicdrivein.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 300 Johnny Bench Drive
- Oklahoma City, OK 73104
- United States
Corporate Office
- 300 Johnny Bench Drive
- Oklahoma City, OK 73104
- United States
Sonic Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Sonic Comparisons
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Sonic Competitors (33)
One of Sonic’s 33 competitors is Denny's, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Spartanburg, SC.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denny's | Formerly PE-Backed | Spartanburg, SC | ||||
| Domino's Pizza Brasil | Private Equity-Backed | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | ||||
| El Pollo Loco Holdings | Formerly PE-Backed | Costa Mesa, CA | ||||
| Wendy's International | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Dublin, OH | ||||
| Pizza Hut Deutschland | Corporation | Berlin, Germany |
Sonic Patents
Sonic Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-2024027302-A | Low-level wind information providing system and low-level wind information providing method | Pending | 17-Aug-2022 | ||
| JP-2022038040-A | Separation device and observation device | Pending | 26-Aug-2020 | ||
| JP-2021018201-A | Low layer wind information providing system | Active | 23-Jul-2019 | ||
| US-20190331818-A1 | Multichannel streamer cable | Inactive | 25-Apr-2018 | ||
| JP-2019191010-A | Multichannel streamer cable | Active | 25-Apr-2018 | G01V1/247 |
Sonic Signals
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Sonic Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Sonic Investments (2)
Sonic’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Sonic (24 Restaurants in the Houston Area and Surrounding Markets). The deal was made on 13-Aug-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic (24 Restaurants in the Houston Area and Surrounding Markets) | 13-Aug-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Buildings and Property | ||
| Sonic (9 franchised restaurants and 7 parcels of real estates) | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property |
Sonic FAQs
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When was Sonic founded?
Sonic was founded in 1953.
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Where is Sonic headquartered?
Sonic is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK.
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What is the size of Sonic?
Sonic has 5,041 total employees.
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What industry is Sonic in?
Sonic’s primary industry is Restaurants and Bars.
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Is Sonic a private or public company?
Sonic is a Private company.
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What is Sonic’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Sonic is .
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How much funding has Sonic raised over time?
Sonic has raised $16M.
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Who are Sonic’s investors?
Carrac Capital Partners and Starboard Capital Partners have invested in Sonic.
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Who are Sonic’s competitors?
Denny's, Domino's Pizza Brasil, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Wendy's International, and Pizza Hut Deutschland are some of the 33 competitors of Sonic.
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When was Sonic acquired?
Sonic was acquired on 18-Nov-2021.
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