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Let’s Get Grilling! SONIC Brings the Vibes of Summer to the Drive-In with New SONIC ® Griller Cheeseburger and Red Bull® Summer Edition Juneberry Slush

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These seasonal, bold flavors are available nationwide for a limited time

SONIC® Drive-In is announcing an early start to the summer by bringing the char-grilled flavor of a backyard cookout to the drive-in with the new SONIC Griller. Offering a twist on the classic SONIC Cheeseburger with a bold, smokey flavor, the SONIC Griller is available for a limited time at SONIC locations nationwide starting May 1, though SONIC App users can enjoy exclusive, early access to this savory creation starting April 24.*

Made with a 100% pure beef, seasoned, and char-grill glazed patty, the new SONIC Griller is everything you’d expect from a backyard burger, without having to fire up the grill! The burger comes layered with two slices of melty American cheese, hickory smoked bacon, a tangy SONIC Comeback Sauce, chopped lettuce and ripe tomatoes served on a toasted bakery bun. Guests can order the SONIC Griller solo or enjoy it as part of a combo meal at participating SONIC locations through June 25, while supplies last.**

“As every good grill master knows, the perfect cheeseburger is a labor of love and takes the perfect amount of heat to sear the juicy burger patty and lock in that char-grilled, smoky flavor. We’ve taken this same approach with the SONIC Griller to deliver a bold backyard flavor straight from the grill,” said Mackenzie Gibson, Vice President of Culinary & Menu Innovation at SONIC. “It captures the char-grill flavor that’s so authentic to backyard grilling, and the creamy SONIC Comeback Sauce combines mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire, and more for a cheeseburger that’s uniquely SONIC!”

Red Bull® Summer Edition Juneberry Slush

In addition to introducing the new cheeseburger, SONIC is partnering with Red Bull® for the fifth year in a row with the return of Red Bull® Slushes*** – this year featuring the refreshing new Red Bull® Summer Edition Juneberry Slush. For the first time ever, SONIC guests can cool off after a hot summer day with the taste of Juneberry, featuring notes of Cherry, Red Berry, Juneberry, and Red Grape, with a slightly floral finish. Red Bull ® Slushes are only available for the summertime, and guests can get them for half-price when they order using the SONIC App!

In addition to getting half-price drinks and slushes any time they order in the app, SONIC App users can take advantage of half-price classic SONIC Cheeseburgers on Tuesday nights,**** and exclusive monthly rewards and offers.

*Mobile ordering and Order Ahead available only at select locations; hours may vary.

**The SONIC Griller is priced starting at $5.89, and can be substituted in a classic SONIC Cheeseburger combo meal for a $1.00 upcharge. Prices vary by location. Tax not included. See menu or app for more details.

***Not recommended for Children, Pregnant or Nursing Women, and Persons Sensitive to Caffeine. Each Medium Red Bull® Slush Contains 40mg of Caffeine.

****Includes single-patty SONIC® Cheeseburgers (approx. ¼ lb. precooked) only; excludes double-patty Cheeseburgers, limited-time-only Cheeseburgers, Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburgers and Jr. Burgers. Offer valid only while supplies last. Discount based on menu price. Mobile ordering available only at select locations; hours may vary. Add-Ins cost extra. Not good with Combos, delivery or any other offers. Only at participating SONIC® Drive-Ins. Discount based on menu price; add-ons cost extra.