SONIC® DRIVE-IN


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Locations: UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA, GEORGIA

SONIC Drive-In Introduces New Trick or Treat Blast that Combines the Best Pieces from Your Halloween Haul

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 2, 2023

Get ready to scream for the Halloween season’s most delicious treat, available exclusively at SONIC® Drive-In locations!

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  • Get ready to scream for the Halloween season’s most delicious treat, available exclusively at SONIC® Drive-In locations!
  • The all-new Trick or Treat Blast features three fan-favorites – HEATH, M&M’S® Minis and OREO® Cookie Pieces – mixed with creamy soft serve.
  • The Trick or Treat Blast is creeping into drive-ins nationwide October 2 through December 31, while supplies last.
  • Powered by the SONIC Foundation, SONIC donates a portion of all drink, slush, blast and shake sales to support public education through the SONIC Limeades for Learning initiative.

SONIC Introduces New Savory Mashup with Bacon Peppercorn Ranch Grilled Cheese Burger

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 21, 2023

SONIC® Drive-In makes it easy for guests to have the best of both worlds with its latest Grilled Cheese Burger offering.

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  • SONIC® Drive-In makes it easy for guests to have the best of both worlds with its latest Grilled Cheese Burger offering.
  • The new Bacon Peppercorn Ranch Grilled Cheese Burger takes the brand’s popular entrée mashup to the next level of flavor, and is available for a limited time at SONIC locations nationwide beginning August 21.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230821281795/en/
    SONIC Introduces New Savory Mashup with Bacon Peppercorn Ranch Grilled Cheese Burger (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Bacon Peppercorn Ranch Grilled Cheese Burger will satisfy any craving by combining a 100% all-beef seasoned patty, melty American cheese and buttery Texas toast, with hickory smoked bacon and creamy peppercorn ranch.
  • For guests seeking great value, the Bacon Peppercorn Ranch Grilled Cheese Burger can be purchased with a small order of tots or fries for only $3.99.

Here's to You, Teach! SONIC Drive-In Applauds Educators with Week of Rewards

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 17, 2023

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    “Educators give their all each day as they shape and inspire the minds of our kids.
  • Providing teachers and faculty with a week of special SONIC rewards is our small way of saying thanks as they start a new school year,” said Kim Lewis, Vice President of Brand Experience for SONIC.
  • *Each reward is valid one time only with any purchase made online or in the SONIC App as a registered user.
  • **SONIC donates a portion of every Drink, Slush, and Shake purchase to the SONIC Foundation, which is used to support local schools across the communities SONIC serves through partners like DonorsChoose.

SONIC Drive-In to Partner with Reese’s Book Club and Donate $1 Million to Support Public School Classrooms in August

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 7, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230807533642/en/
    SONIC Drive-In to Partner with Reese’s Book Club and Donate $1 Million to Support Public School Classrooms in August (Photo: Business Wire)
    Starting Wednesday, August 9, in partnership with Reese’s Book Club, the SONIC Foundation will provide up to $100,000 to match donations to classroom projects requesting books at Equity Focus Schools in celebration of Book Lovers’ Day.
  • Every public donation made on that day to reading-related projects on the DonorsChoose platform will receive a dollar-for-dollar match from Reese’s Book Club and the SONIC Foundation, while funding lasts.
  • Every public donation made starting that day to projects submitted by teachers in SONIC markets will receive a 50% boost from the SONIC Foundation, while funding lasts.
  • ** Since 2009, SONIC has donated more than $26 million to funding local classrooms, becoming one of the largest programs in the U.S. to support public education.

SONIC Reimagines a Beloved Party Snack with New Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 31, 2023

SONIC® Drive-In is once again bringing craveable innovation to the drive-in with the new Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites.

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  • SONIC® Drive-In is once again bringing craveable innovation to the drive-in with the new Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230731200730/en/
    SONIC® Drive-In introduces new Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The SONIC Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites boast a mouthwatering combination of tender, juicy chicken blended with zesty buffalo sauce and melty cheddar cheese on the inside, with a crispy, golden-brown wrapper on the outside that delivers an irresistible crunch.
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip Bites are also available in packs of five and seven to satisfy any appetite.

SONIC Drive-In Partners with Today’s Hottest Musical Artists to Showcase Their Favorite Drink Remixes

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 17, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230717217920/en/
    JP Saxe, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson and Metro Boomin share their favorite SONIC drink customizations to beat the heat this summer (Photo: Business Wire)
    Craving strawberries in your soft drink or NERDS® Candy in your Slush?
  • Now, we're partnering with these talented artists to showcase their favorite ways to customize their drinks at SONIC.
  • Powered by the SONIC Foundation, SONIC donates a portion of all drink, slush and shake sales to support public education through the SONIC Limeades for Learning initiative.
  • **SONIC donates a portion of every Drink, Slush, and Shake purchase to the SONIC Foundation, which is used to support local schools across the communities SONIC serves through partners like DonorsChoose.

SONIC Brings a Tropical Oasis to the Drive-In with New Aloha Slushes

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The tropical flavors of Hawai’i have arrived on the mainland as SONIC® Drive-In introduces new Aloha Slushes.

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  • The tropical flavors of Hawai’i have arrived on the mainland as SONIC® Drive-In introduces new Aloha Slushes.
  • Available in two flavors – Polynesian Punch and Tropical Colada – these refreshing treats offer a taste of paradise with every sip!
  • The Aloha Slushes start at $2.19 for a medium, and guests can try both flavors for half-price when they order in the app.
  • SONIC donates a portion of all drink, slush and shake sales, including the Aloha Slushes, to support local public education through the brand’s Limeades for Learning® initiative.

Chill Out This Summer With SONIC Drive-In's New Strawberry Shortcake Snowball Slush FloatTM

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 22, 2023

SONIC® Drive-In is introducing a sweet new way to chill out this summer with the launch of its Strawberry Shortcake Snowball Slush FloatTM.

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  • SONIC® Drive-In is introducing a sweet new way to chill out this summer with the launch of its Strawberry Shortcake Snowball Slush FloatTM.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230522005479/en/
    SONIC's Strawberry Shortcake Snowball Slush Float (Photo: Business Wire)
    Leaning into the strawberry shortcake flavor trend in a way that’s uniquely SONIC, the Strawberry Shortcake Snowball Slush FloatTM features a blend of real strawberries and a sweet shortcake flavor all swirled into SONIC's signature icy Slush.
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    “So many guests remember the feeling of enjoying a strawberry shortcake in the summertime, and our new Strawberry Shortcake Snowball Slush FloatTM is reminiscent of that, but with an innovative twist,” said Mackenzie Gibson, Vice President of Culinary & Menu Innovation at SONIC.
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    SONIC also donates a portion of all drink, slush and shake sales, including the Strawberry Shortcake Snowball Slush FloatTM to support local public education through the brand’s Limeades for Learning initiative.

SONIC Drive-In to Partner with Sheryl Lee Ralph for Teacher Appreciation Week and Donate $1.5 Million to Support Public Schools on May 9

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 4, 2023

For Teacher Appreciation Week, SONIC® Drive-In is supporting public school teachers by teaming up with award-winning actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph, to help educators get the materials they need in the classroom.

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  • For Teacher Appreciation Week, SONIC® Drive-In is supporting public school teachers by teaming up with award-winning actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph, to help educators get the materials they need in the classroom.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230504005240/en/
    SONIC Drive-In is partnering with award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph in support of Teacher Appreciation Week along with a $1.5 million donation to DonorsChoose.
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    On Tuesday, May 9, the SONIC Foundation will match 50% of each public donation to teachers’ requests on DonorsChoose, up to $1.5 million.
  • SONIC fans and guests can visit DonorsChoose.org , where thousands of teachers have posted requests seeking support to engage students with classroom resources.

SONIC Drive-In Gets Fired Up for Spring with New BBQ Chip Seasoned Tots

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

SONIC® Drive-In is taking classic Tots to a bold new place with the new limited-time BBQ Chip Seasoned Tots.

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  • SONIC® Drive-In is taking classic Tots to a bold new place with the new limited-time BBQ Chip Seasoned Tots.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230221005026/en/
    With a perfectly crispy exterior, warm and soft interior and a bold BBQ chip flavor, new SONIC BBQ Chip Seasoned Tots are the perfect afternoon snack or complement to your favorite SONIC burger, coney or sandwich.
  • “Our new BBQ Chip Seasoned Tots are a tasty twist on the classic SONIC Tots with the crispy, tangy and salty goodness of a BBQ potato chip – taking our Tots to a whole new level!”
    With a perfectly crispy exterior, warm and soft interior and a bold BBQ chip flavor, new SONIC BBQ Chip Seasoned Tots are the perfect afternoon snack or complement to your favorite SONIC burger, coney or sandwich.
  • Guests can order BBQ Chip Seasoned Tots starting at $2.59** at SONIC® Drive-In locations from February 27 through April 30, while supplies last.