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Calling All Educators! SONIC is Rewarding You with a Week of Freebies

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Educators enrolled in SONIC Teachers’ Circle program will receive exclusive rewards January 16-19

School is back in session, and SONIC® is honoring the dedicated educators who shape the future of our communities with a week of free food and drinks. From January 16 – January 19, teachers, faculty or staff at a K-12 school or degree-granting university can enjoy a special offer each day through the SONIC Teachers’ Circle program*, available in the SONIC App.

SONIC is proud to express its appreciation for the tireless efforts of educators as they inspire children throughout the year. The multi-day celebration aims to show gratitude and provide a small token of appreciation as they start a new semester. Each day, Teachers’ Circle members will receive a new food or drink reward, which can be redeemed with any app or online purchase**:

  • Tuesday, January 16th: Free Large Drink or Slush
  • Wednesday, January 17th: Free Regular Breakfast Burrito
  • Thursday, January 18th: Free Small Cold Brew
  • Friday, January 19th: Free French Toast Sticks

Any teacher, faculty, or staff at a K-12 school or degree-granting university can sign up for Teachers’ Circle by creating a SONIC account on the app or online, and verifying your teacher status within your profile to start receiving special, exclusive rewards.

Guests can join SONIC in supporting teachers and local public schools by ordering their favorite Drink at the drive-in. SONIC donates a portion of proceeds every time guests purchase a Drink, Slush, Blast or Shake to the SONIC Foundation, which is used to support public education through the SONIC Limeades for Learning® initiative.*** Since 2009, SONIC has donated more than $27 million to funding local classrooms, becoming one of the largest programs to support public education in the U.S.

*To join SONIC Teachers’ Circle, download the SONIC App, create an account, open your account settings by tapping the profile icon in the top left of the app, then tap “Account,” then select “I’m a Teacher” and provide your information. open your account settings by tapping your profile icon on the bottom left of the app, then tap your name to open account settings. Under “Account,” select “I’m A Teacher” and provide your information to sign up. The program is available to educators employed by K-12 schools and colleges/universities in the United States. Once verified, Teachers’ Circle members will receive exclusive discounts and offers within the app, only available to teachers.

**Each reward is valid one time only with any purchase made online or in the SONIC App as a registered user. Free Large Drink or Slush with Purchase reward valid only on January 16 (excludes SONIC Rechargers with Red Bull®, coffee and cold brew); Free Regular Breakfast Burrito with Purchase reward valid only on January 17; Free Small Cold Brew with Purchase reward valid only on January 18; Free French Toast Sticks with Purchase reward valid through January 21. Add-ins cost extra. Not valid with Combos, delivery or any other offers. Mobile ordering available only at select locations; hours may vary.

***SONIC donates a portion of every Drink, Slush, Blast or Shake purchase to the SONIC Foundation, which is used to support local schools across the communities SONIC serves through partners like DonorsChoose. The SONIC Foundation is a division of the Inspire Brands Foundation. For more information about the SONIC Foundation, visit foundation.sonicdrivein.com.