Sonic Drive-In built in Bensalem? - Page 2 - PhillyBlog

llama_in_space · #11 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 04:50 PM

I don't know why i'm so excited!! :P

their drive-thru looks massive.

cerberus413 · #12 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MarketStEl

Because In-n-Out doesn't franchise -- all its stores are company-owned -- and the company doesn't want to stretch its (largely family) management too thin.

Ergo, they stick to their home markets in California and Nevada.

Buck up -- try Five Guys as consolation until Sonic opens. Or are there no Five Guys up in the northeast 'burbs?

Nope....no 5 guys up here

I will wait for Sonic to open.

PhillyPhilly215 · #13 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 10:25 AM

When does this glorious gift from heaven plan to open?!?!

bltst2 · #14 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MarketStEl

Because In-n-Out doesn't franchise -- all its stores are company-owned -- and the company doesn't want to stretch its (largely family) management too thin.

Ergo, they stick to their home markets in California and Nevada.

Buck up -- try Five Guys as consolation until Sonic opens. Or are there no Five Guys up in the northeast 'burbs?

Its actually more related to the fact that they do not freeze the meat. No distribution on the East coast so no stores...

The first Sonic will actually be in Limerick..Bensalem and beyond a bit later. I'm friends with one of the franchise owners, so far only in Lancaster County but they appear to be expanding quickly.

PhillyPhilly215 · #15 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 11:23 AM

...To make a short story long, the first Sonic in the Philadelphia SMSA will open Wednesday (6/11) at 37 W. Ridge Pike in Royersford.
The eatery has 25 drive-in stalls, two walk-up ordering stations and a drive-through.
The drive-in opens at 6 a.m. with breakfast, and the full menu is available all day.
More are on the way. I just spoke to Patrick Lim, who with his father, Jaime, owns the franchise for Lower Bucks and Camden County as well as rights for sites in Philadelphia. The Lims, hoping for 10 Sonics, just broke ground on their first store at 1525 Street Rd. in Bensalem (between the Texas Roadhouse and the Golden Corral, speaking of chains); it should be open in mid-August. Their next is up for November in Levittown Shopping Center, joining Home Depot, Walmart and Ross. They're looking for sites in the Far Northeast, plus Audubon, Clementon and Voorhees.
Don Welsh, the franchisee opening in Royersford, has a location planned for December next to the Redner's in Oxford, Chester County, and hopes to open next year in Pottstown, Malvern and Oaks. Welsh also has two in Lancaster and Morgantown.

mozzer · #16 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 01:37 PM

So is this why Sonic has been advertising for years in the Philly ad market?

PhillyPhilly215 · #17 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mozzer

So is this why Sonic has been advertising for years in the Philly ad market?

I always wondered that...I just thought it was a tease! haha

bltst2 · #18 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PhillyPhilly215

...To make a short story long, the first Sonic in the Philadelphia SMSA will open Wednesday (6/11) at 37 W. Ridge Pike in Royersford.
The eatery has 25 drive-in stalls, two walk-up ordering stations and a drive-through.
The drive-in opens at 6 a.m. with breakfast, and the full menu is available all day.
More are on the way. I just spoke to Patrick Lim, who with his father, Jaime, owns the franchise for Lower Bucks and Camden County as well as rights for sites in Philadelphia. The Lims, hoping for 10 Sonics, just broke ground on their first store at 1525 Street Rd. in Bensalem (between the Texas Roadhouse and the Golden Corral, speaking of chains); it should be open in mid-August. Their next is up for November in Levittown Shopping Center, joining Home Depot, Walmart and Ross. They're looking for sites in the Far Northeast, plus Audubon, Clementon and Voorhees.
Don Welsh, the franchisee opening in Royersford, has a location planned for December next to the Redner's in Oxford, Chester County, and hopes to open next year in Pottstown, Malvern and Oaks. Welsh also has two in Lancaster and Morgantown.

You should reference your posts....
http://blogs.phillynews.com/inquirer...ic_coming.html

cerberus413 · #19 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PhillyPhilly215

I always wondered that...I just thought it was a tease! haha

It was a tease....and now I will be happy to drive up there to get some grub! I wonder how Nifty Fifties will fare against a areal drive in burger joint?

PhillyPhilly215 · #20 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cerberus413

It was a tease....and now I will be happy to drive up there to get some grub! I wonder how Nifty Fifties will fare against a areal drive in burger joint?

SONIC HERE I COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!