SONIC Crew in Alabama Wins National Training Competition
23 September 2016 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Hazel Green SONIC team recognized as the best
in the nation at SONIC's annual Convention
The SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) crew of the SONIC Drive-In on
Highway 231 in Hazel Green took home the gold medal at this year's
annual DR PEPPER SONIC GAMES, a nine-month competition and training
program recognizing the best SONIC Drive-In crews across the
country. The Hazel Green team competed against eleven other
finalist teams at the national finals during the recent 2016 SONIC
Convention in Nashville, Tenn., where the gold-medal crew was
celebrated by thousands of SONIC employees.
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"The Hazel Green crew really delivered in this competition,
exemplifying the dedication, professionalism and attitude we aim
for at SONIC. This is the drive-in crew’s first time to the Final
12 stage of the competition, all under the leadership of one
inspiring manager who has taken other drive-ins five times prior,
so we are very pleased to award them the gold medal this year,”
said Rachael Kelly-Marcus, senior director of learning and
development for SONIC. “Every year the DR PEPPER SONIC GAMES
competition raises the bar, with all Final 12 teams giving their
best in accuracy, food quality, operational execution and terrific
guest service. This winning crew went above and beyond, showing the
judges remarkable mastery of their training and an impressive
energy for the SONIC culture."
For the past 23 years, SONIC Drive-In crews have competed in the
DR PEPPER SONIC GAMES to test their expertise in areas including
food and drink preparation and food delivery. This year's
competition spanned nine months and involved more than 20 thousand
crew members from 2,950 SONIC Drive-Ins from around the nation.
“Our crew showed great dedication and worked extremely hard in
the GAMES, and we are all proud to be the gold-medal winners this
year,” said Hazel Green franchisee Robert Rubel. "The DR PEPPER
SONIC GAMES offer an incredible opportunity to train and motivate
our crew members, and we can’t wait to take this enthusiasm and
momentum back to our drive-in to better serve our guests.”
“Dr Pepper® has been a proud sponsor of the DR PEPPER SONIC
GAMES for more than 20 years. This winning crew worked extremely
hard to get here, and their enthusiasm for the process makes this a
rewarding partnership for us. We are honored to be a part of
SONIC’s commitment to making every guest experience memorable,”
said Blaine Wood, director of sales for Dr Pepper.
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 business men and women. Over more than 60 years,
SONIC has delighted guests with signature menu items, more than 1.3
million drink combinations and friendly service by iconic Carhops.
Since the 2009 launch of SONIC's Limeades for
Learning philanthropic campaign in partnership
with DonorsChoose.org, SONIC has donated more than $6
million to public school teachers nationwide to fund essential
learning materials and innovative teaching resources to inspire
creativity and learning. In May 2016, SONIC significantly increased
its financial commitment to Limeades for Learning, pledging $15
million to the cause through 2021. To learn more about Sonic
Corp. (NASDAQ/NM: SONC), please visit sonicdrivein.com
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Limeades for Learning initiative, please visit
Limeadesforlearning.com.
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