SONIC Drive-In Crew from Knoxville, Tenn., Wins 2017 National Training Competition
October 05 2017 - 12:13PM
Business Wire
Knoxville drive-in recognized as the best crew
in the country at SONIC's annual Convention
The SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC) crew at 3307 North Broadway
in Knoxville, Tenn., took home the championship title and gold
medals at this year’s annual DR PEPPER SONIC GAMES competition. The
nine-month training competition puts drive-in crews through a
series of trainings, quizzes and challenging team and individual
competitions in search of the top SONIC crew. The Knoxville crew
competed against 11 other outstanding drive-in teams from across
the country at the national finals during the 2017 SONIC National
Convention in Denver, Colo., where the winners were recognized and
celebrated by thousands of SONIC attendees.
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The SONIC® Drive-In crew at 3307 North
Broadway in Knoxville, Tenn., took home the championship title and
gold medals at this year’s annual DR PEPPER SONIC GAMES competition
in Denver, Colo. (Photo: Business Wire)
“The Knoxville crew is an impressive group who brought a level
of enthusiasm and commitment that impressed the judges,” said Diane
Prem, vice president of operation services at SONIC. “Over the past
24 years the Games has grown into a competition that demands
exceptional operational execution, accuracy and customer service.
The Knoxville crew delivered on every task and training obstacle to
an astounding degree of perfection, and we’re proud to award them
the gold medal in 2017.”
Since its inception in 1993, SONIC Drive-In crews have competed
in the DR PEPPER SONIC GAMES year after year to test their limits,
expand their expertise in areas including food and drink
preparation, food delivery and overall customer service. Crews from
2,870 drive-ins across the country participated in the 2017
competition.
“We are very proud of the dedication, hard work and commitment
that our crew showed throughout this year’s Games. It is no
surprise that they were able to bring home the gold with their
performance,” said Johnathan Brown, general manager, SD-Holdings
Missouri. "The DR PEPPER SONIC GAMES is a great opportunity that
encourages all SONIC crews to continue to improve their customer
service skills and training at the drive-in. I know our crew can’t
wait to take this win back home to the drive-in and better serve
our Knoxville guests.”
For the 2017 DR PEPPER SONIC GAMES the drive-in crew from
Summertown, Tenn., took home the silver medal and the bronze medal
was awarded to the Eustace, Texas, drive-in crew.
“Over the past 24 years Dr Pepper has been a proud sponsor of
the DR PEPPER SONIC GAMES,” Blaine Wood, director of sales for Dr
Pepper. “The Knoxville crew worked extremely hard to claim the gold
medal and their enthusiasm for the Games makes this a rewarding
partnership for us. We’re honored to be a part of SONIC’s continued
commitment to delivering a wonderful guest experience at the
drive-in.”
About SONIC®, America's
Drive-In®
SONIC, America's Drive-In is the nation's largest drive-in
restaurant chain serving approximately 3 million customers every
day. Nearly 94 percent of SONIC's 3,500 drive-in locations are
owned and operated by local business men and women. For 64 years,
SONIC has delighted guests with signature menu items, 1.3 million
drink combinations and friendly service by iconic Carhops. Since
the 2009 launch of SONIC's Limeades for Learning philanthropic
campaign in partnership with DonorsChoose.org, SONIC has donated
$8.5 million to public school teachers nationwide to fund essential
learning materials and innovative teaching resources to inspire
creativity and learning in today's youth. To learn more about Sonic
Corp. (NASDAQ/NM: SONC), please visit sonicdrivein.com and please
visit or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. To learn more about
SONIC's Limeades for Learning initiative, please visit
LimeadesforLearning.com.
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