Third-Generation Franchisee Group Celebrates 50 Years of SONIC: “A family legacy we’re honored to continue”

For Jared Ervin, SONIC is more than just a brand – it’s a family tradition. “In 1975, my grandparents opened their first SONIC with my parents in Grapevine, Texas. 50 years later, we’re still carrying on what they started half a century ago. It’s in our blood.”

As a third-generation franchisee, Jared grew up watching his father lead their family restaurants. At 15, he joined his dad at work. “SONIC has been my first and only job – and I wouldn’t have it any other way.” By his early 20s, Jared was regularly traveling to help open new locations. “It was around that time I had a conversation with my dad and told him, ‘This is what I want to do with my life.’ It’s been full speed ahead ever since.”

Today, Jared operates 20 SONICs across the Dallas-Fort Worth area for the Ervin Group. “We are a true family-operated business, with my siblings and I working as partners alongside our dad, Rick. I oversee the day-to-day operations of our restaurants, while my brother and sister manage the administrative and accounting work in-house. Together, we’ve seen a lot of change: hand-written tickets have become touch-screen monitors, and parking now includes order ahead.” 

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