Sonic Drive-Thru Gets Redesigned

By | February 13, 2022
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Sonic unveils new drive-in design as part of brand makeover

From NRN Jul2020 – Sonic Drive-In’s new drive-in area has brighter colors, wider car docks, and a covered patio with lawn games

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Sonic Drive-In has unveiled a new drive-in design with an updated, wider layout for car docks and the drive-thru lane, a new kitchen layout built for efficiency, and an aesthetic makeover. Dubbing their new drive-thru look “Delight,” the summertime aesthetic, red and blue color palette, and new neon cherry sign on each newly designed Sonic Drive-In (a nod to the brand’s iconic cherry limeade), are the latest steps in a brand refresh encouraged by the chain’s parent company, Inspire Brands, which has owned Sonic since the end of 2018.

“Last year we focused our attention on memorializing who we were as a brand and who our consumer is,” Sonic president Claudia San Pedro said. “Our purpose is to be the little oasis in everyone’s daily routine[…] We wanted to physically showcase how summertime is a feeling and a mindset in the classic drive-in experience […] and we were able to achieve that with bright colors, mood, and a mid-century airy feel.”

Related: Sonic Drive-In now allows customers to find locations and menu items with new Amazon Alexa skill

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Author: Retail Systems

Craig Allen Keefner is an influential figure in the self-service technology industry, best known for his leadership in kiosks, digital signage, and retail automation. Based in Denver, Colorado, Keefner has managed the Kiosk Industry Group (Kiosk Manufacturer Association) since 2014, supporting self-service professionals and overseeing projects in kiosks, point-of-sale systems, thin client technology, and related fields.​ Over his career, Keefner has served in various executive and managerial roles—including as owner and CEO of pioneering kiosk and retail tech companies, as well as managing key industry websites such as kioskindustry.org and thinclient.org. His experience also includes significant contributions to the deployment and advancement of interactive technology in healthcare, retail, and smart cities.​ Keefner holds a BA from the University of Tulsa and has earned credentials in electronics and technology from institutions like the Missouri Institute of Technology and DeVry. Often recognized as “Mr. Kiosk,” he is noted for his expertise, industry advocacy, and innovation in digital self-service solutions