Sonic

Sonic Drive-In is a fast-food restaurant chain that began in Shawnee, Oklahoma, in 1953. Founded by Troy N. Smith Sr., it started as a walk-up root beer stand and evolved into a drive-in restaurant featuring a speaker system for ordering and carhops for delivery. This innovative model laid the foundation for Sonic's growth and popularity. Sonic is known for its quick service and diverse menu, which includes signature burgers like the SuperSONIC Bacon Cheeseburger, hot dogs such as the Chili Cheese Coney, and a variety of sandwiches and salads. They also offer all-day breakfast items, refreshing drinks like slushes and milkshakes, and classic sides including fries and onion rings. The chain targets families and individuals seeking convenient and affordable meal options, emphasizing the ease of their drive-in service. Today, Sonic Drive-In is one of the largest fast-food chains in the U.S., with numerous locations and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Telecommunications Santa Rosa, United States Founded 1994 ~324 employees

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Employees
324
+0.6% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$463K
Revenue ~$150M
12-month attrition
7.5%
Tech: 0%
H1B filings, FY2025
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
17
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Sonic went from 295 employees in Jul 2023 to 324 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 11 people joined, 8 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other141
Operations61
Sales37
Success36
Engineering32
Marketing7
HR6
Finance4

Salaries at Sonic

All salaries

8 salary profiles in India

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering1

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How many employees does Sonic have?

Sonic has about 324 employees, up 0.6% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Sonic sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Sonic filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

What is Sonic's revenue per employee?

Sonic makes about $463K in revenue per employee, based on $150M annual revenue and 324 employees.

How much does Sonic pay?

6figr has 8 salary profiles for Sonic in India and 6 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Sonic salaries page. See Sonic salaries in India

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.