Tag: Cliff Hudson

SONIC Drive-In sizes up with the Biggie Cheese

Oklahoma City, OK  (RestaurantNews.com)  SONIC® Drive-In is beefing up the menu with the Biggie Cheese, a new cheeseburger piled high with double the beef and triple the cheese to prove that size does matter when it come to satisfying those…
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SONIC’s New BBLT is Bringing Home the Bacon, and Then Some

All that matters is the B in BLT, so America’s Drive-In® adds 50-percent more to this classic Oklahoma City, OK  (RestaurantNews.com)  There’s never too much of a good thing when it comes to bacon. That’s why SONIC® Drive-In added a…
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Inspire Brands Completes Acquisition of Sonic Corp.

Atlanta, GA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Inspire Brands, Inc. (“Inspire”) has announced the completion of its $2.3 billion acquisition of Sonic Corp. (“Sonic”). With the acquisition of Sonic, Inspire now encompasses more than 8,300 restaurants and generates annual systemwide sales in excess of…
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Sonic to be Acquired by Inspire Brands for $2.3 Billion

Sonic Corp. and Inspire Brands, Inc. have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Inspire will acquire Sonic for $43.50 per share in cash in a transaction valued at approximately $2.3 billion including the assumption of Sonic’s net debt.…
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SONIC Bolsters Leadership Team with Executive Announcement

Advancements include four promotions and two new hires Oklahoma City, OK  (RestaurantNews.com)  SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) announced five new appointments to its officer ranks, including: Christie Hale as vice president of internal audit, Johnny Jones as vice president of development, Matt…
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Sonic Appoints Chief Brand Officer

Board of Directors approves increase to dividend program Oklahoma City, OK  (RestaurantNews.com)  Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced the appointment of Jose A. Dueñas as executive vice president and chief brand officer. Dueñas will be…
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SONIC’s New Dunked Ultimate Chicken Sandwich Sauces Up Chicken Lineup

America’s Drive-In adds on to innovative menu Oklahoma City, OK  (RestaurantNews.com)  SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) is adding to its robust chicken lineup with the introduction of the all-new Dunked Ultimate Chicken Sandwich featuring an innovative blend of bold flavors to…
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Back by Popular Demand, SONIC Welcomes Pretzel Dogs to Hot Dog Lineup

America’s Drive-In Tempts Guests with a Twist to a Classic Oklahoma City, OK  (RestaurantNews.com)  SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) is bringing back a fun twist on everyone’s favorite summertime snack by reintroducing two delicious Pretzel Dogs for a limited time. With…
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SONIC Refranchising Initiative Adds New Franchisee to System

Multi-concept franchisee, Let’s Shake, buys San Antonio drive-ins Oklahoma City, OK  (RestaurantNews.com)  Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants, announced multi-brand franchise organization Let’s Shake, led by restaurant industry veteran Sunil Dharod, purchased 53 SONIC Drive-Ins…
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Sonic Chief Marketing Officer Departs

Oklahoma City, OK  (RestaurantNews.com)  Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ:SONC), the nation’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that Todd Smith, president and chief marketing officer, will resign from the position effective March 9, 2017. Smith will serve in a transition role…
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Sonic Taps Company Veteran to Lead Company-Owned Restaurants

Christina Bell Vaughan Appointed President of Sonic Restaurants, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK  (RestaurantNews.com)  Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants, announced the appointment of Christina Bell Vaughan as president of Sonic Restaurants, Inc. (SRI), the company’s…
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SONIC, America’s Drive-In, Strengthens Franchise Development Team

Bob Franke and Thomas Kessler Bring Decades of Experience to Support SONIC’s Growth Oklahoma City, OK  (RestaurantNews.com)  SONIC (NASDAQ: SONC) today announced the expansion of its franchise development team with two additions to its management team: Bob Franke, senior vice…
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Will Assume the Title of President Oklahoma City, OK  (RestaurantNews.com)  Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that Scott McLain, the company’s President, will resign from the position effective…
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Cliff Hudson, chief executive officer of Sonic Corp., talks about the company’s menu expansion and growth strategy. He speaks with Sara Eisen and Tom Keene on Bloomberg Television’s “Surveillance.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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Announces Date for Third Quarter Fiscal 2012 Earnings Call Oklahoma City, OK  (RestaurantNews.com)  Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants, has announced that estimated system-wide same-store sales for the fiscal third quarter, which ended May 31,…
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Cliff Hudson, Sonic Chairman & CEO, offers the real story on price pressures from the front-line. Sonic is the country’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
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