Sonic Drive-In Company Culture
Sonic Drive-In Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.3/5
Sonic Drive-In's Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
COffice Culture
C-Environment
C-Diversity
DExecutive Team
DSonic Drive-In CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
J Hudson
52 /100
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Diversity at Sonic Drive-In
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Sonic Drive-In have rated Environment, Office Culture, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Sonic Drive-In
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Sonic Drive-In have rated Environment, Office Culture, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Sonic Drive-In eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-49
Sonic Drive-In employees are -49% more likely to recommend Sonic Drive-In as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passives |
| 69% | Detractors |
Working at Sonic Drive-In
Working at Sonic Drive-In is rated below average by 1926 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sonic Drive-In employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Sonic Drive-In’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Sonic Drive-In was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sonic Drive-In
F
Overall Company Culture at Sonic Drive-In is rated F
Last updated today
Bottom
5%
Sonic Drive-In ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Sonic Drive-In Employee Reviews
Out of 1583 Sonic Drive-In employee reviews, 53% were positive. The remaining 47% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sonic Drive-In improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 53% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 47% |
Positive Reviews From Sonic Drive-In Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Willingness to grow and learn is amazing
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Very leading and cooperative .
- What do you like best about your company?The food is a Texas tradition!
Constructive Feedback From Sonic Drive-In Employees
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?Everything needs some improvement and restoration
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?communication and doing what they say they are gonna do
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Maturity, inter, exaction, respect, each other, and the customers
Sonic Drive-In Company Information
Sonic Drive-In Mission, Vision & Values
Sonic Drive-In Mission Statement
To become America’s most-loved restaurant brand.
Sonic Drive-In Values
- Respect for everyone
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Relationships as a way of life.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sonicdrivein.com |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SONC |
Sonic Drive-In Competitors
Sonic Drive-In competitors include Dairy Queen, Krispy Kreme, BurgerFi, and Brinker International. Sonic Drive-In ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sonic Drive-In compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Sonic Drive-In Employees
1926 employees at Sonic Drive-In have reviewed Sonic Drive-In across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 1926 Sonic Drive-In employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sonic Drive-In are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Sonic Drive-In, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sonic Drive-In are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 1926 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Sonic Drive-In are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sonic Drive-In believe the environment at Sonic Drive-In is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sonic Drive-In is extremely fast. About 73% of the employees at Sonic Drive-In work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sonic Drive-In are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Sonic Drive-In employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Sonic Drive-In report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Sonic Drive-In have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
60% of Sonic Drive-In employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Sonic Drive-In employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
38% of Sonic Drive-In employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Sonic Drive-In employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
61% of Sonic Drive-In employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Joining Sonic Drive-In - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sonic Drive-In is that the company was prepared on their first day. Sonic Drive-In employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Sonic Drive-In KPIs and OKRs
At Sonic Drive-In 83% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Sonic Drive-In's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 24 Sonic Drive-In employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 15 have said yes.
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Sonic Drive-In CEO & Leadership
Sonic Drive-In CEO - J Hudson
52 /100
J’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting J in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. J Hudson’s employees rank Sonic Drive-In in the Bottom 45% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 35% for Office Culture, and in the Bottom 30% for Environment. Hudson is generally unpopular with Sonic Drive-In employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the HR department, and by employees in the Customer Success department and African American/Black employees. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Sonic Drive-In’s competitors, J Hudson ranks below both Dairy Queen CEO Troy Bader and Brinker International CEO Wyman Roberts.
Sonic Drive-In Leadership
The Sonic Drive-In Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO J Hudson, Senior VP, General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary Paige Bass, and Executive VP and Chief Development & Strategy Officer John Budd III
J Hudson CEO / President
J Hudson serves as the CEO / President of Sonic Drive-In.
Paige Bass Senior VP, General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary
Ms. Paige S. Bass has been Senior Vice President of Sonic Corp. since October 2014 and has been its General Counsel... read more
John Budd III Executive VP and Chief Development & Strategy Officer
Mr. John H. Budd, III has been the Chief Development and Strategy Officer at Sonic Corp. since August 26, 2013 and its... read more
Susan Thronson Independent Director
Ms. Susan E. Thronson has served on the Board of Sonic Corp. since April 2015. Ms. Thronson served as Senior Vice... read more
Michelle Britten VP & Chief Accounting Officer
Ms. Michelle E. Britten has been Chief Accounting Officer of Sonic Corp. since January 2016 and is Vice President since... read more
Lori I. Abou Habib VP & Chief Marketing Officer
Ms. Lori I. Abou Habib has been Chief Marketing Officer of Sonic Corp. since June 15, 2017 and also has been its Vice... read more
E. Edward Saroch Senior Vice President of Franchise Relations
Mr. E. Edward Saroch, also known as Eddie, has been Senior Vice President of Franchise Relations at Sonic Corp. since... read more
Andrew Ritger Jr. Senior Vice President of Development
Mr. Andrew G. Ritger Jr., also known as Drew, has been Senior Vice President of Development at Sonic Corp. since July... read more
Sonic Drive-In Salaries
How much does Sonic Drive-In pay?
How much do people at Sonic Drive-In get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sonic Drive-In is $131,248, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $131,300, or $63 per hour.
At Sonic Drive-In, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $234,273 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $37,310 annually. Average Sonic Drive-In salaries by department include: Business Development at $157,956, Marketing at $109,138, Communications at $100,563, and Operations at $102,112. Half of Sonic Drive-In salaries are above $131,300.
872 employees at Sonic Drive-In rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 2600 ratings) while 848 employees at Sonic Drive-In rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 862 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Sonic Drive-In employees include job titles like Developer, Receptionist, and CS Rep. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Sonic Drive-In employees.
Last updated 2 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $100k | $100k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $129k | $129k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $176k | $176k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $247k | $247k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $275k | $275k | 100th Percentile |
$131,248*
Average Compensation
$131,300*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Sonic Drive-In Salaries by City
Sonic Drive-In Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Sonic Drive-In
Diverse employees at Sonic Drive-In score the company 53/100 across various culture categories, placing Sonic Drive-In in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sonic Drive-In across various culture dimensions.
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Sonic Drive-In Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Sonic Drive-In PTO
Sonic Drive-In's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 77% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Sonic Drive-In's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 37% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Sonic Drive-In's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Candidates By Department
Executive | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Kissimmee | 100% |
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Sonic Drive-In Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Sonic Drive-In's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Sonic Drive-In? Employees are not so happy at Sonic Drive-In and rate their office perks as neutral. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Sonic Drive-In employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 33% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Sonic Drive-In?
Sales
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult25%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult25%
Does Not Offer Internships50%
Answered by 4 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sonic Drive-In
Who is the CEO of Sonic Drive-In?
Sonic Drive-In CEO is J Hudson, their score by employees is 52
What is Sonic Drive-In eNPS?
The eNPS for Sonic Drive-In is -49
What is Sonic Drive-In revenue?
Sonic Drive-In revenue is $477M
What is the salary for Accounting Manager in Sonic Drive-In?
Accounting Manager average salary in the US is 116k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Sonic Drive-In?
The average salaries for Operations in Sonic Drive-In is 102k
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