Does Sonic Drive-In pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sonic Drive-In employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sonic Drive-In. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sonic Drive-In?

38% of Sonic Drive-In employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sonic Drive-In 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sonic Drive-In?

CarHop (36) , Assistant Manager (34) , Sonic Carhop (31) , Crew Member (27) , Cook (19) , General Manager (13) , Car Hop (9) , Crew Leader (8) , Line Cook (8) , Manager (8) , Associate Manager (7) , Restaurant General Manager (5) , Crew Member/Carhop (4) , Skating Carhop (4) , Cashier (3)

What are the pros of working at Sonic Drive-In according to real employee reviews?

"free food sometimes and discounts" ((in 13 reviews)); "Flexible hours and plenty of overtime" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great managers" ((in 12 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and good tips." ((in 12 reviews)); "If you like fast pace work, then it's great Employee meal and drink Tips Sometimes really good coworkers" ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sonic Drive-In according to real employee reviews?

"its hot by the fryer and low pay" ((in 32 reviews)); "•very poor management" ((in 16 reviews)); "dirty, crazy workflow, low pay" ((in 4 reviews)); "Lack of professionalism, bad training and questionable hires." ((in 3 reviews)); "Disorganized upper management focused on maximizing their own salaries" ((in 2 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Sonic Drive-In locations?

Houston , Edmond , Oklahoma City , Corpus Christi , Dallas , Fort Worth , Las Vegas , Wichita , Waterloo , Flagstaff , Tempe , Duncan , Kernersville , Austin , Eagle Pass , Killeen , Fayetteville , Memphis , Murfreesboro , Nashville , Menifee , Conifer , Vancouver , Manhattan , Derby , Winter Haven , Columbia , Augusta , Millville , Atmore

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Sonic Drive-In reviews

3.2

38% would recommend to a friend

(336 total reviews)

Jerry Stanfill

58% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (336 reviews)

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Sonic Drive-In has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 336 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sonic Drive-In employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

336 reviews

4.0

Jul 15, 2024

no

Cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

free food sometimes and discounts

Cons

its hot by the fryer and low pay

3.0

Jul 12, 2024

Average Fast-food/Restaurant Work Environment

Team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Co-workers were great and Sonic has some unique positions for a variety of people. Can also make tips if car-hopping in the right time/location!

Cons

Leadership was out of touch (pay, work/life balance etc.), but it all boils down to who your immediate managers/boss(es) are --like most fast-food locations.

1.0

Jul 10, 2024

Little Work to Life balance

Second assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Tips, relatively easy work, friendly environment, somewhat adjustable schedule

Cons

Once you climb the ladder, they will work you to death

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