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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
6 facts about Oʻahu's new SONIC Drive-In coming soon
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Get ready, Kapolei! SONIC Drive-In is making its Oʻahu debut. Known for its retro vibes, roller-skating carhops and thousands of drink combos, the fast-food chain has officially broken ground on its first Oʻahu location. Set to open in early 2026, SONIC Kapolei will bring its curbside service, signature menu and community-focused mission to the corner of Fort Barrette Road and Kapolei Parkway. Here's what was able to find out about the restaurant chain. This isn't your typical drive-thru. At SONIC, you park, order from your car and wait while a carhop, often on roller skates, brings your food right to you. It's a style of service that feels like a throwback, but it's designed for today's busy lives. Think burgers, tots and slushes without ever leaving your seat. SONIC is famous for its Cherry Limeade, Cajun fries and footlong chili cheese coneys, but the menu doesn't stop there. You'll find crispy chicken sandwiches, breakfast burritos and more than 1.5 million drink combinations. And in Hawaiʻi, you'll also get the exclusive 'Only in Hawaiʻi' Teri Burger; it's a local-style twist you won't find anywhere else. On April 25, a local kahuna (Hawaiian priest) led a traditional blessing on the site to honor the land and all those working to build SONIC Kapolei. 'It's our kuleana to respect the ʻāina and the community we're joining,' said Takeo Prather, head of development for SONIC Hawaiʻi. SONIC Kapolei is expected to create more than 100 new jobs that will include cooks, carhops and managers. That's a big boost for the area and a chance for local residents to join a national brand with a strong local focus. Through its Limeades for Learning® program, SONIC donates a portion of every Drink, Slush, Blast and Shake sold to help local schools. Since 2009, the brand has given over $30 million to public education. That mission will continue on Oʻahu. With opening day set for early 2026, SONIC fans have some time to prepare and build up an appetite. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 You can click to learn more about SONIC. Until then, you might want to start thinking about your perfect drink combo. Or better yet, two. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SONIC Drive-In to open first Oʻahu location in Kapolei
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (KHON2) — Construction on Oʻahu's first SONIC Drive-In has begun at the corner of Fort Barrette Road and Kapolei Parkway, with an expected opening time of early 2026. SONIC's classic curbside drive-in style and roller-skating car hops will be in full swing at the new Kapolei location, with over 100 jobs expected to be created as a result. 6 facts about Oʻahu's new SONIC Drive-In coming soon The construction broke ground on April 25, featuring a kahuna's blessing, SONIC franchisees, employees and contractors. 53% of income on housing? Inside Hawaiʻi's budget-busting reality 'We introduced the SONIC brand to Hawaiʻi with the opening of the state's first location on Maui in 2023 with the opening of SONIC Kahului,' said Head of Development for SONIC Hawaiʻi Takeo Prather. 'We're excited to bring the nostalgic dining experience and iconic SONIC menu, featuring our 'Only in Hawaiʻi' Teri Burger to Oʻahu. As with our Maui location, we're eager to partner with local schools, groups and leaders to ensure that SONIC Kapolei has the same positive community impact.'The restaurant features hundreds of thousands of flavors and drink combinations, including limeades, burgers, hot dogs and more. The no. 1 degree major in Hawaiʻi might surprise you In addition to iconic flavors, SONIC is also committed to supporting Oʻahu's public education and throughout the country with their Limeades for Learning initiative, where a percentage of all drink and shake sales is donated to local schools in the community. 7 things to know about an economic opportunity coming to Maui Since 2009, SONIC has donated over $30 million to local classrooms, making SONIC one of the largest supporters of public education in the nation. SONIC was founded in 1953 and is the largest drive-in restaurant in the U.S. For more information about the restaurant, visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
