HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – SONIC® announced on Thursday that its highly anticipated O‘ahu location is set to open in mid-May, in Kapolei.
Located at 5001 Kapolei Parkway, this will mark the brand’s first drive-in restaurant on the island.
The brand first introduced its one-of-a-kind dining experience to the islands in 2023 with the opening of SONIC® Kahului on Maui and is now expanding its presence to serve the O‘ahu community.
Construction officially began following a groundbreaking and blessing ceremony held last April.
“We’ve felt so much excitement from the Hawai‘i community since opening on Maui, and we’re honored to continue growing on O‘ahu with the new Kapolei location,” said Takeo Prather, Head of Growth and Development for SONIC® Hawai‘i. “The opening of this location has been a long time coming, and we’re looking forward to welcoming families, friends, and neighbors to come together, enjoy fun local flavors alongside SONIC® classics, and create new memories with us.”
Locally owned and operated, the Kapolei drive-in will bring SONIC’s classic curbside experience to life, featuring five drive-in stalls with nostalgic roller-skating carhops delivering made-to-order favorites directly to guests’ vehicles. The location will also include a convenient double drive-thru lane and patio seating.
While bringing the timeless SONIC® experience and the brand’s signature drinks, burgers, and craveable favorites, the restaurant will also showcase exclusive “Only in Hawai‘i” menu offerings, including the Teriyaki Smasher featuring two Angus beef patties layered with cheese, Aloha Shoyu Da Yaki sauce, Teriyaki mayo, lettuce, tomato and onion.
The new SONIC is expected to create more than 100 jobs in the local community. Those interested in joining the team can apply for positions by clicking here.
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