Drive-in Restaurant

Company Website: www.sonicdrivein.com

2009 Rank (Entrepreneur.com): 4

Total Investment: $1.2M-3.2M

Franchising Website: www.sonicdrivein.com/business/franchise/index.jsp

Business Established: 1954

Franchising Since: 1959

Franchise fee: $45K

Ongoing royalty fee: 1-5%

Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable

In-House Financing: No

# Units Worldwide: 3500+

Net Worth Required: $1M

Liquid Assets Required: $1M