The SONIC Drive-In Story and the Winterringer Family History
SONIC Drive-In, founded by Troy Smith and originally named Top Hat Drive-In, began in 1953 as a hamburger and root beer stand in Shawnee, Oklahoma. SONIC’s introduction and unique use of curbside speakers allowed Guests to place food orders without ever leaving their cars. This innovation spawned the slogan, “Service with the Speed of Sound” and a new name in 1959: SONIC Drive-In.
Brian’s grandfather O.K. Winterringer was Troy Smith’s landlord and his attorney who wrote the first franchise agreement in 1959. Brian’s father, Jim Winterringer, also a Shawnee attorney, helped shaped SONIC corporate in the 1970’s. Brian and his brother John joined the family business Wintco, Inc. in the 1980’s. Brian’s wife, Candice, joined in 2017.
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Organized by States and Regions, browse our drive-in locations in Oklahoma, Texas, and Idaho. Being on the Wintco team offers you lots of options and great places to live and work. Our mission is to deliver a unique, delicious, and delightful customer experience. We do this with great employees in great locations.
PO Box 1809 / 1106 N. Harrison
Shawnee
OK
74802-1809
(405) 275-0881
Oklahoma Drive-Ins | Store Name | Street | City | ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw | 7500 Choctaw Rd | Choctaw | OK |
| El Reno | 1120 W. Sunset Dr. | El Reno | OK |
| Harrah, 23rd St | 20190 N. E. 23rd St. | Harrah | OK |
| Harrah, Harrah Rd | 3140 S. Harrah | Harrah | OK |
| Mannford | 100 W. Trower | Mannford | OK |
| Midwest City | 217 S. Air Depot | Midwest City | OK | Norman/Hwy 9 | 4344 Sonic Dr. | Norman | OK |
| OKC, 39th Street | 4216 N.W. 39th St. | OKC | OK |
| Shawnee, Highland | 450 N. Harrison Ave. | Shawnee | OK |
| Shawnee, Kickapoo | 2131 N. Kickapoo | Shawnee | OK |
| Shawnee, I-40 | 4625 N. Kickapoo | Shawnee | OK |
| Shawnee, 45th | 4439 N. Harrison Ave. | Shawnee | OK |
Texas Drive-Ins | Store Name | Street | City | ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 1615 Highway 24 | Commerce | TX |
| Center | 715 Teneha | Center | TX |
| Nacogdoches, North | 2903 North St | Nacogdoches | TX |
| Nacogdoches, South | 3419 South St | Nacogdoches | TX |
| Rusk | 435 N. Dickinson Dr. | Rusk | TX |
Idaho Drive-Ins | Store Name | Street | City | ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise, Broadway | 2145 S. Broadway | Boise | ID |
| Boise, Orchard | 851 N. Orchard St. | Boise | ID |
| Twin Falls | 431 Blue Lakes Blvd. N | Twin Falls | ID |
| Location # | Location Name | Text Message | Click to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4687 | Boise, Orchard | 15F1021 | Apply Online |
| 4890 | Twin Falls | 15F1022 | Apply Online |
| 5023 | Boise, Broadway | 15F1023 | Apply Online |
| Location # | Location Name | Text Message | Click to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1602 | OKC, 39th Street | 15F1001 | Apply Online |
| 1945 | El Reno | 15F1005 | Apply Online |
| 2167 | Harrah, 23rd St | 15F1006 | Apply Online |
| 2465 | Midwest City, Air Depot | 15F1007 | Apply Online |
| 2528 | Mannford | 15F1008 | Apply Online |
| 2848 | Shawnee, Highland | 15F1009 | Apply Online |
| 2939 | Shawnee, Kickapoo | 15F1010 | Apply Online |
| 3936 | Harrah, Harrah Rd | 15F1011 | Apply Online |
| 4115 | Shawnee, I-40 | 15F1012 | Apply Online |
| 5082 | Norman/Hwy 9 | 15F1013 | Apply Online |
| 5116 | Choctaw/I-40 | 15F1014 | Apply Online |
| 5323 | Shawnee, Harrison/45th | 15F1015 | Apply Online |
| Location # | Location Name | Text Message | Click to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1722 | Commerce | 15F1016 | Apply Online |
| 1759 | Center | 15F1017 | Apply Online |
| 2590 | Nacogdoches, North | 15F1018 | Apply Online |
| 3329 | Nacogdoches, South | 15F1019 | Apply Online |
| 3735 | Rusk | 15F1020 | Apply Online |
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