Sonic

Inspire Brands CEO Paul Brown is in no hurry to make another acquisition

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 11, 2022

The cofounder of the Dunkin’ and Arby’s owner also tempered expectations for an initial public offering, at least right now.

Leadership

Inspire Brands names Frank Sickelsmith chief development officer

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2022

The owner of Arby’s, Sonic and Dunkin’ is bringing in the former Autogrill executive to help speed its international growth.

Leadership

As the 2022 Restaurant Leader of the Year, Sonic’s Claudia San Pedro looks ahead

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 08, 2022

The onetime public servant will take the stage Tuesday at the Restaurant Leadership Conference to share her thinking on the issues and opportunities facing the business.

Leadership

Sonic's Claudia San Pedro named 2022 Restaurant Leader of the Year

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 07, 2022

The one-time Oklahoma state official was honored by Restaurant Business for leading the 69-year-old drive-in brand to new heights, before and during the pandemic.

Leadership

For Sonic President Claudia San Pedro, it’s not just about selling hamburgers

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2022

San Pedro took an unusual route to her current role. But the lessons she’s learned along the way have helped the burger chain succeed and earned her a place among nominees for Restaurant Business Restaurant Leader of the Year.

Premium

Food

Menu launches off to a slow start in the new year

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2022

Taste Tracker: Chipotle abd Smoothie King tap into health; Wienerschnitzel, Crumbl and Pinkbox invite indulgence; Taco Bell tests chicken wings and the Patty Melt returns to Sonic.

Technology

Inspire Brands opens its new delivery and takeout kitchen

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2021

Alliance Kitchen offers items from Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, Jimmy John’s, Arby’s and Rusty Taco and is designed to save on labor and equipment costs.

Financing