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Sonic Set To Open Latest Long Island Drive-In This Fall
The spot, which is located inside a shopping center in Shirley, is expected to bring 30 to 40 jobs to the area, a spokeswoman said.
SHIRLEY, NY — Sonic's latest drive-in location is slated to open on Long Island in the fall, a spokeswoman for the company said on Monday.
The drive-in, which is under construction at the southwest corner of Montauk Highway and Revilo Ave in Shirley, will be operated as a franchise, according to Alejandra Iraheta. The owner has plans to employ about 30 to 40 employees at the location, she said.
Signs that advertise the hiring process can be seen around the property.
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The fast-food chain restaurant is not only famous for its car-side service, but an array of burgers, specialty hot dogs, fries, slushes, and shakes. The prototype for Sonic opened in 1953 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, according to the company's website.
"Back then, Sonic revolutionized the ordering process by using curbside speakers that allowed customers to place food orders without ever leaving their cars. This technology spawned the slogan 'Service at the Speed of Sound,' which translated to one word: Sonic. Troy Smith Sr. aptly changed the name from Top Hat to Sonic Drive-In in 1959," the website stated.
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