How Much Does a Sonic Franchise Cost?
2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data
Sonic Franchise Fee
Initial Franchise Fee
$11,250
Sonic Total Investment Breakdown
Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Sonic franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).
Franchise Fee
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Real Estate
$0
Equipment & Assets
$0
Training
$0
Working Capital & Reserves
$0
Other Costs
$0
Core
$0
Developing
$0
New
$0
How Does Sonic Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?
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Sonic Min
$316,000
Food & Beverage Median Min
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Sonic Max
$696,000
Food & Beverage Median Max
Investment Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Sonic franchise fee?
The Sonic franchise fee is $11,250, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.
How much does a Sonic franchise owner make?
Sonic franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,500,713 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Sonic franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.
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