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History
SONIC^®, America's Drive-In^® (NASDAQ: SONC) is the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants. SONIC started as a hamburger and root beer stand in 1953 in Shawnee, Okla., called Top Hat Drive-In, and then changed its name to SONIC in 1959. The first drive-in to adopt the SONIC name is still serving customers in Stillwater, Okla. More than a million customers eat at SONIC every day.

Number of Drive-Ins
SONIC has more than 3,500 drive-ins coast to coast.

Headquarters
300 Johnny Bench Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
www.sonicdrivein.com
(405) 225-5000

Sales
$1,125,000 average unit sales (2008 fiscal year)

Carhops
Personal Carhop service is one of the many reasons customers enjoy visiting SONIC. Frequently seen spinning by on roller skates, smiling Carhops personally deliver orders right to the customers' car. What's more, Carhops check back to ensure a quality experience. Each customer receives a mint with a drink, dessert, or meal purchase - a tradition started by company founder Troy Smith Sr. to remind customers they are worth a mint at SONIC.

Menu
SONIC's award-winning menu offers a variety of unique menu items made after you order. Unique menu items include TOASTER^® Sandwiches (made with thick Texas Toast), Ex-Long Chili Cheese Coneys, Onion Rings, Tater Tots and a plethora of drink and dessert choices, such as Cherry Limeades or Premi-YUM!^® Cream Pie Shakes. SONIC has more than 168,000 drink combinations, making it Your Ultimate Drink Stop!^®

For more information, contact Sarah Ferguson at (816) 423-6061 or sferguson@barkleyus.com.