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SONIC Drive-In Gets Fired Up for Spring with New BBQ Chip Seasoned Tots

Enjoy the beloved chip in Tot form, available for a limited time starting February 20 for SONIC App users

original With a perfectly crispy exterior, warm and soft interior and a bold BBQ chip flavor, new SONIC BBQ Chip Seasoned Tots are the perfect afternoon snack or complement to your favorite SONIC burger, coney or sandwich. (Photo: Business Wire)

With a perfectly crispy exterior, warm and soft interior and a bold BBQ chip flavor, new SONIC BBQ Chip Seasoned Tots are the perfect afternoon snack or complement to your favorite SONIC burger, coney or sandwich. (Photo: Business Wire)

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SONIC® Drive-In is taking classic Tots to a bold new place with the new limited-time BBQ Chip Seasoned Tots. Crafted with a pop of sweet and savory BBQ chip-flavored seasoning, these mouthwatering Tots will be available at SONIC locations nationwide starting February 27, but SONIC App users can enjoy an early taste beginning February 20.*

“At SONIC, we love combining different flavors and textures to create unique, craveable items,” said Mackenzie Gibson, Vice President of Culinary & Menu Innovation at SONIC. “Our new BBQ Chip Seasoned Tots are a tasty twist on the classic SONIC Tots with the crispy, tangy and salty goodness of a BBQ potato chip – taking our Tots to a whole new level!”

With a perfectly crispy exterior, warm and soft interior and a bold BBQ chip flavor, new SONIC BBQ Chip Seasoned Tots are the perfect afternoon snack or complement to your favorite SONIC burger, coney or sandwich. Guests can order BBQ Chip Seasoned Tots starting at $2.59** at SONIC® Drive-In locations from February 27 through April 30, while supplies last.

SONIC App members can also enjoy half-price drinks and slushes any time they order in the App, half-price SONIC Cheeseburgers on Tuesday nights,*** and exclusive monthly rewards and offers.

*Mobile ordering and Order Ahead available only at select locations; hours may vary.
**Tax not included. See menu or app for more details.
***Get half-price SONIC Cheeseburgers on Tuesdays after 5 p.m. when you order online or in the SONIC App as a registered user. Includes single-patty SONIC Cheeseburgers (approx. ¼ lb. precooked) only. Discount based on menu price; add-ons cost extra. Not good with Combos, delivery or any other offers.

About SONIC® Drive-In

SONIC, founded in 1953, is the largest drive-in restaurant brand in the United States with more than 3,500 restaurants in 47 states. Served by the brand’s iconic Carhops, the drive-in’s expansive, award-winning menu offers unique breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack and drink options for the whole family. SONIC is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information visit SonicDriveIn.com and InspireBrands.com.

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