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Sonic Corp. Company Profile
Keeping the drive-in burger joint alive sounds like a good idea to this company. Sonic Corp. operates the largest chain of quick-service drive-ins in the US, with more than 3,500 locations in Texas and more than 35 other mostly Southern states. The eateries offer a menu of hamburgers, chili cheese hot dogs (Coneys), onion rings, and tater tots, along with breakfast burritos, wrap sandwiches, and frozen desserts. Most locations offer drive-thru service and some have indoor seating. The company operates and has a majority interest in about 490 of the restaurants, while the rest are operated by franchisees.
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Premarket roundup: Apple, US Bancorp
AP - Mon 9:42 am ET
Ahead of the Bell: Sonic upgraded on share price
AP - Mon 9:10 am ET
Sonic upgraded by Wedbush Morgan
Briefing.com - Mon 8:48 am ET
High Unemployment Impacts Particular Restaurant Sector Stock Valuations To Differing Degrees According To Industry Expert
Wall Street Transcript - Fri Nov 27
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Contact Information
Address: 300 Johnny Bench Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone:405-225-5000
Fax:405-280-7696
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:August
Revenue (2009):718.80 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):(-10.70%)
Employees (2009):350
Employee Growth (1 yr):(-98.40%)
Key People
Chairman and CEO: J. Clifford (Cliff) Hudson
President, Sonic Corp. and Sonic Industries: W. Scott McLain
COO: Michael A. (Mike) Perry
Industry Information
Sector: Services
Industry: Restaurants
Top Competitors
Burger King Holdings, Inc. (bkc)
McDonald's Corporation (mcd)
Whataburger Restaurants LP
 


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