SONIC to Open New Drive-In in Downtown Danbury Next Week

DANBURY, CT — Fast food fans with the hankering for a blue raspberry slush or cherry limeade with their chili cheese Coney hot dogs are in luck. SONIC Drive-In is opening on White Street directly across from the Western Connecticut State University campus.

The throw-back to 1950s American car culture is famous for its roller-skating wait staff and its "totchos" — tater tot nachos. Corporate parent Inspire Brands, which also owns Buffalo Wild Wings and Arby's, is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK.

In celebration of the grand opening, the Danbury SONIC will offer a free SONIC Corn Dog to every guest on Thursday, July 21, while supplies last.

The classic car-hop restaurant currently can be found in just five Connecticut locations, in Manchester, Milford, New Milford, Bristol and Wallingford. The new SONIC Danbury location will serve guests from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week.

In addition to a drive-thru, the Danbury SONIC will offer walk-up counter service with dining and patio seating, online and mobile ordering through the SONIC App. Home delivery is also an option, through select third-party partners. When using the SONIC App, guests can take advantage of the benefits and discounts available exclusively to app users, including monthly offers, half price drinks and slushes all day, and half price SONIC Cheeseburgers every Tuesday night.

The Danbury SONIC location is owned and operated by franchise partner Mir Sabbir Ahmed, who also owns the SONIC in Milford. The Danbury SONIC will look to employ around 40 local workers, with select roles still available. Those interested in joining the Danbury SONIC team are may still apply online here.

"We’re so excited to open this new SONIC location as we introduce our signature menu and fast and friendly service to the Danbury community," said Ahmed. "We’re located in close proximity to the Danbury courthouse, Danbury Hospital and Western Connecticut State University, allowing us to provide a new mealtime option for students, workers and downtown residents."

SONIC also donates a portion of drink, slush and shake sales to support local public education through the brand’s Limeades for Learning initiative. Since 2009, SONIC has donated more than $20 million to funding local classrooms, according to a news release.