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title: "SONIC Serves up Southwestern Comfort with New Twisted Texan Cheeseburger and Footlong Quarter Pound Coney"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/ac4b5d6a-b4c4-41dc-b3df-c18f1c294a6e
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20210503_sonic_serves_up_southwestern_comfort_with_new_twisted_texan_cheeseburger_an.html
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
published: 2021-05-03T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:33:15.635Z
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# SONIC Serves up Southwestern Comfort with New Twisted Texan Cheeseburger and Footlong Quarter Pound Coney

**TL;DR:** SONIC Drive-In introduced two new menu items, the Twisted Texan Cheeseburger and Footlong Quarter Pound Coney. The items are available at SONIC from May 3 through May 30 for $3.99 each.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-05-03. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20210503_sonic_serves_up_southwestern_comfort_with_new_twisted_texan_cheeseburger_an.html).*

## Story

SONIC® Drive-In puts a tasty Southwestern twist on two of its classic menu items to create the new Twisted Texan Cheeseburger and Footlong Quarter Pound Coney.

The Twisted Texan Cheeseburger starts with a 100% pure beef patty and is topped with SONIC’s steaming hot Signature chili, melty American cheese and deliciously crispy onion strings, all layered on a toasted bakery bun.

The Twisted Texan Footlong Quarter Pound Coney puts a spin on another iconic SONIC menu item, piling SONIC’s Signature chili, melty cheddar cheese and crispy onion strings on a footlong, quarter-pound* coney in a warm, bakery bun.

“Warm, melty cheese and chili are spun together with crispy onion strings to take two familiar favorites, SONIC’s classic Cheeseburger and Footlong Quarter Pound Coney, to a whole new level of comfort with a Texan twist,” said Scott Uehlein, Vice President of Product Innovation and Development for SONIC. “Every mouthwatering bite will blow guests away with this unique celebration of Southwestern flavors.”

For $3.99** each, the Twisted Texan Cheeseburger and Footlong Quarter Pound Coney are only available at SONIC from May 3 through May 30. Try one for half-price with your reward online or in the SONIC App.***

Guests can place an order online or in the SONIC App for contactless payment and ordering.

*Tax Not Included. See Menu Or App For Details. At Participating Sonic® Drive-ins From May 3, 2021 Until May 30, 2021.***

**Reward Is Valid For One Half Price Twisted Texan Cheeseburger Or Twisted Texan Footlong Quarter Pound Coney When You Order Online Or In The Sonic App. Add-ons Cost Extra. One Per Customer. Not Good In Conjunction With Any Other Offers, Rewards, Or Delivery. Offer Good For A Limited Time Only At Participating Sonic® Drive-ins. Order Ahead Available Only At Select Locations; Hours May Vary. Reward Is Valid May 3 Through May 30,2021. No Cash Value. Copies, Sale, Or Internet Distribution Or Auction Prohibited.***

SONIC, America's Drive-In is the nation's largest drive-in restaurant chain serving more than 3 million customers every day. Nearly 90 percent of SONIC's 3,500 drive-in locations are owned and operated by local business men and women. Over more than 60 years, SONIC has delighted guests with signature menu items, more than 1.3 million drink combinations and friendly service by iconic Carhops.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- menu pricing (topic)
- new menu items (topic)
- Sonic (company)
- Sonic Drive-In (company)
- southwestern comfort food (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20210503_sonic_serves_up_southwestern_comfort_with_new_twisted_texan_cheeseburger_an.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/ac4b5d6a-b4c4-41dc-b3df-c18f1c294a6e).