# Sonic Drive-In - QSR Chain Profile

> Source: https://qsr.pro/chains/sonic
> Publisher: QSR Pro
> Last content update: 2026-07-03T16:41:58.665264+00:00


Drive-in restaurant chain with carhop service

Drive-in restaurant chain with carhop service

## Chain facts

- Founded: 1953
- Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Segment: burger

## Recorded metrics

- 2019 us unit count: 3441 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2020 us unit count: 3479 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2021 us unit count: 3507 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2022 us unit count: 3511 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2023 us unit count: 3483 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 unit count: 3500 — Company reports
- 2024 system sales: 4800000000 — Industry reports
- 2024 auv: 1400000 — Franchise reports
- 2024 us unit count: 3448 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment max: 1128000 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment min: 423000 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 royalty rate: 5 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 digital sales pct: 22 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 drive thru seconds: 330 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 loyalty penetration pct: 20 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 us unit count: 3504 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 global unit count: 3500 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 franchised pct: 90 — QSR Pro estimates

[Sonic Drive-In franchise cost guide](https://qsr.pro/franchise-costs/sonic)