SONIC® Drive-In Celebrates Opening of First Rhode Island Location
26 October 2015 - 10:55PM
Business Wire
America’s Drive-In Enters 45th State with
Smithfield Area Location
SONIC, America’s Drive-In®, is celebrating the opening of its
first Rhode Island drive-in location on Monday, October 26, 2015.
Whether it’s to delight in experiencing SONIC for the first time,
or to merely enjoy the delicious Real Ice Cream Shakes and Premium
Beef Hot Dogs, the Rhode Island community is invited to celebrate
and dive into a new flavor experience with SONIC.
The new Smithfield SONIC is conveniently located at 393 Putnam
Pike by Route 44. The drive-in will be open from 7 a.m. until
midnight seven days a week.
“We are thrilled to be the first franchisees to bring the SONIC
experience to Rhode Island,” said Bob Bowen, franchisee of the new
drive-in. “The drive-in will feature an indoor dining room to
accommodate up to 70 guests, a double drive-thru and a drive-in
area with 12 parking stalls for cars to pull in, offering our fans
many ways to enjoy SONIC.”
The location already has eager customers arriving hoping to get
their first taste of SONIC’s signature menu offerings. Once open,
SONIC guests have the privilege of enjoying their breakfast, lunch
and dinner favorites all day. SONIC’s customizable options and
various made-to-order combinations make it the perfect place to
satisfy all cravings.
Rhode Island is the 45th state for the expanding brand, with the
Smithfield location being the first to open in the state. Plans to
bring two additional drive-ins to Rhode Island are in motion as
well, with both drive-ins expected to open in the next few years.
The swiftly growing brand plans to open an additional 50 to 60 new
franchise locations across the nation within the next year.
“Our expansion into our 45th state proves that SONIC has grown
far beyond the regional player it once was; this opening is not
only a milestone but also a stepping stone toward our goal of
having a SONIC Drive-In convenient to all guests in the U.S.,” said
Drew Ritger, senior vice president of development at SONIC. “SONIC
is expanding rapidly through franchise partnerships like this one
in Rhode Island, and we are constantly looking for new
entrepreneurs interested in becoming a part of a different kind of
restaurant concept.”
There are still many opportunities for SONIC to expand through
strategic franchise partnerships like this one in New England
including Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire and Vermont. SONIC offers franchisees flexibility with
multiple drive-in formats, including the indoor dining offering
especially suited to colder climates. Individuals interested in
pursuing a SONIC franchise are encouraged to visit
sonicfranchises.com for more information on qualifications and
brand support.
About SONIC, America’s
Drive-In
SONIC, America’s Drive-In, is the nation's largest drive-in
restaurant chain serving more than 3 million customers every day.
Nearly 90 percent of SONIC’s 3,500 drive-in locations are owned and
operated by local businessmen and women. Over the past 60 years,
SONIC has delighted guests with signature menu items, more than 1.3
million drink combinations and friendly service by iconic Carhops.
To learn more about Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ/NM: SONC), please
visit sonicdrivein.com or follow us on Facebook and
Twitter.
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