Thursday, October 9, 2008 --- 3:35 p.m.

(OKLAHOMA CITY) – Famous for its Cherry Limeades and friendly Carhop service, SONIC®, America’s Drive-In®, is opening the first Madison-area., drive-in in mid-January. The SONIC Drive-In will be located at 6413 University Ave in Middleton, Wis. Additional SONIC Drive-Ins will be developed in the Madison-area over the next several years.

SONIC’s unique dining experience lets guests order at the push of a button, receive made-when-you-order meals from a smiling Carhop and eat, all in the comfort of their own vehicle.

“We are thrilled to bring SONIC to Middleton,” said Brad Bailey and Paul Frautschi operating partners for the Middleton, Wis., SONIC Drive-In. “We are looking forward to serving the residents of Middleton and the surrounding area and delivering the fun Carhop service SONIC Drive-Ins are known for across the country.”

SONIC, which specializes in made-when-you-order fast food, is known for its specialty menu items and personal service. Unique drink combinations make SONIC Your Ultimate Drink Stop!Ò SONIC’s slow-melting ice helps drinks stay cool and keeps them cooled longer while maintaining flavor.

The Middleton SONIC will be open from 6 a.m. - 11 p.m., seven days a week, giving residents and students the opportunity to drive-in and start their day with a delicious breakfast, whether it be the Extra-Long Cheese Coney or Breakfast Toaster Sandwich. SONIC’s full menu is available all day, giving guests the option of eating breakfast for dinner or ordering a SONIC Blast in the morning.

Favorites include TOASTER® Sandwiches (sandwiches served on thick Texas Toast), Extra-Long Cheese Coneys (hot dogs with chili and cheese), fresh hamburgers, handfresh-made Onion Rings, Tater Tots and a variety of Ffrozen Favorites® treats and Fountain Favorites® drinks. SONIC’s ever-growing menu is full of options to satisfy every taste, such as Real Fruit Smoothies.

The drive-in is currently accepting resumes and applications. To apply for job opportunities, visit http://madison.jobing.com and search SONIC Drive-In or e-mail boomwisconsinhr@tds.net.

SONIC, America’s Drive-In (NASDAQ/NM: SONC) started as a hamburger and root beer stand in 1953 in Shawnee, Okla., called Top Hat Drive-In, and then changed its name to SONIC in 1959. The first drive-in to adopt the SONIC name is still serving customers in Stillwater, Okla. As the nation’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants, SONIC has more than 3,400 drive-ins coast to coast. More than a million customers eat at SONIC every day; and with more drink combinations than any other quick-service restaurant – more than 168,000 – SONIC is Your Ultimate Drink StopÒ. For more information about Sonic Corp. and its subsidiaries, visit SONIC at www.sonicdrivein.com.