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Sonic Drive-In Retention Score

Sonic Drive-In is in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 31% of employees would not leave Sonic Drive-In if they were offered a job for more money while 41% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 54% of Sonic Drive-In's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 46% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

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Where This Score Ranks Sonic Drive-In's Retention

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In the Bottom 5% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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6th place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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F51 / 100

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Who Ranks Sonic Drive-In's Retention the Highest?

Tenure - 5 to 10 Years 99/100

Tenure - Less than 1 Year 67/100

Department - Design 64/100

Who Ranks Sonic Drive-In's Retention the Lowest?

Department - HR 31/100

Department - Finance 43/100

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 43/100

Sonic Drive-In Retention At a Glance

Sonic Drive-In's Retention score is rated a "F" by 1902 employees. The category helps understand Sonic Drive-In's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Sonic Drive-In's Retention score has remained steady at 51/100. Sonic Drive-In ranks in 6th place versus 5 competitors which include Dairy Queen, Krispy Kreme, Brinker International, BurgerFi, and Burger King. The Design and Marketing departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the HR and Finance departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Sonic Drive-In's Retention score is in the Bottom 5% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably.

Sonic Drive-In's Retention Trendline

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How Sonic Drive-In's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	36%
No	64%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

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How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	41%
No	59%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	37%
Once a month	21%
Once a quarter	10%
Once a year	0%
Never	32%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	58%
No	42%

Do you approve of the job your executive team is doing at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	54%
No	46%

Do Your Company Leaders Do What They Should to Retain You as an Employee?

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	19%
Secure Enough	31%
Neutral	6%
Insecure	13%
Very Insecure	31%

How secure do you feel your job is at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	86%
No	14%

Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	29%
Once a week	35%
Once a month	6%
Once a quarter	6%
Never	24%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	44%
No	56%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	65%
No	35%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	31%
No	69%

Would you turn down a job offer today, for slightly more money?

Answer	Percent
Yes	65%
No	35%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Sonic Drive-In's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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Sonic Drive-In ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

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