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===Sonic Spam Messages===

====2020 Lawsuit====

==== 2020 Lawsuit ====

https://www.classaction.org/news/sonic-drive-in-hit-with-class-action-in-oklahoma-over-alleged-spam-texts (2020)

On October 21, Plaintiff Danny Collins filed a class action lawsuit against Sonic, alleging the company repeatedly sent her advertising messages even after opting out by replying "Stop". The Plantiff seeks $500 or $1500 for each unsolicited marketing messages sent to consumers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rizzi |first=Corrado |date=22 October 2020 |title=Sonic Drive-In Hit with Class Action in Oklahoma Over Alleged Spam Texts |url=https://www.classaction.org/news/sonic-drive-in-hit-with-class-action-in-oklahoma-over-alleged-spam-texts |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=ClassAction}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 October 2020 |title=Sonic TCPA Lawsuit & Fast Food Telemarketing Violations |url=https://thelyonfirm.com/blog/sonic-tcpa-lawsuit/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=The Lyon Firm}}</ref> As of March 2026, the case is still in progress.

[[File:Plantiff Messages in Sonic 2020 Lawsuit.png|thumb|Plaintiff Messages in Sonic 2020 Lawsuit]]

====2023 Lawsuit====

https://www.classaction.org/news/class-action-alleges-sonic-drive-in-sent-illegal-spam-texts ~~2023~~

On January 11, a customer from Florida filed a class action lawsuit over unsolicited marketing text sent by the company. Since July 1, 2021 till December 2022, the plaintiff received marketing messages without prior consent, with one of the messages reading;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mehorter |first=Kelly |date=13 January 2023 |title=Class Action Alleges Sonic Drive-In Sent Illegal Spam Texts |url=https://www.classaction.org/news/class-action-alleges-sonic-drive-in-sent-illegal-spam-texts |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=ClassAction}}</ref><blockquote>Today only at SONIC: $0.99 Small Mozzarella Sticks! Deal

auto-applies in the app & at participating drive-ins 12/15. Lmt

5. +tax. Txt STOP to end</blockquote>As of May 2026, the case is still in progress.

==== 2025 Lawsuit ====

On March 4, a lawsuit was filed against Sonic for sending marketing text to customers without consent. The plaintiff claimed he was on the registry to not receive marketing text, however on March 6, 11, 13, 15, and 20, the company sent him marketing messages. Additionally, the plaintiff claims to have never had any business relationships with them.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Landis |first=Blake |date=6 March 2025 |title=FROM CORN DOGS TO COURTROOMS: Sonic’s Texts Might Cost More Than a Combo Meal |url=https://natlawreview.com/article/corn-dogs-courtrooms-sonics-texts-might-cost-more-combo-meal |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=The National Law Review}}</ref> The lawsuit was dismissed on September 29, 2025.

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 ===Sonic Spam Messages===
-====2020 Lawsuit====
+==== 2020 Lawsuit ====
-https://www.classaction.org/news/sonic-drive-in-hit-with-class-action-in-oklahoma-over-alleged-spam-texts (2020)
+On October 21, Plaintiff Danny Collins filed a class action lawsuit against Sonic, alleging the company repeatedly sent her advertising messages even after opting out by replying "Stop". The Plantiff seeks $500 or $1500 for each unsolicited marketing messages sent to consumers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rizzi |first=Corrado |date=22 October 2020 |title=Sonic Drive-In Hit with Class Action in Oklahoma Over Alleged Spam Texts |url=https://www.classaction.org/news/sonic-drive-in-hit-with-class-action-in-oklahoma-over-alleged-spam-texts |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=ClassAction}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 October 2020 |title=Sonic TCPA Lawsuit & Fast Food Telemarketing Violations |url=https://thelyonfirm.com/blog/sonic-tcpa-lawsuit/ |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=The Lyon Firm}}</ref> As of March 2026, the case is still in progress.
+[[File:Plantiff Messages in Sonic 2020 Lawsuit.png|thumb|Plaintiff Messages in Sonic 2020 Lawsuit]]
 ====2023 Lawsuit====
-https://www.classaction.org/news/class-action-alleges-sonic-drive-in-sent-illegal-spam-texts 2023
+On January 11, a customer from Florida filed a class action lawsuit over unsolicited marketing text sent by the company. Since July 1, 2021 till December 2022, the plaintiff received marketing messages without prior consent, with one of the messages reading;<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mehorter |first=Kelly |date=13 January 2023 |title=Class Action Alleges Sonic Drive-In Sent Illegal Spam Texts |url=https://www.classaction.org/news/class-action-alleges-sonic-drive-in-sent-illegal-spam-texts |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=ClassAction}}</ref><blockquote>Today only at SONIC: $0.99 Small Mozzarella Sticks! Deal
+auto-applies in the app & at participating drive-ins 12/15. Lmt
+. +tax. Txt STOP to end</blockquote>As of May 2026, the case is still in progress.
+==== 2025 Lawsuit ====
+On March 4, a lawsuit was filed against Sonic for sending marketing text to customers without consent. The plaintiff claimed he was on the registry to not receive marketing text, however on March 6, 11, 13, 15, and 20, the company sent him marketing messages. Additionally, the plaintiff claims to have never had any business relationships with them.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Landis |first=Blake |date=6 March 2025 |title=FROM CORN DOGS TO COURTROOMS: Sonic’s Texts Might Cost More Than a Combo Meal |url=https://natlawreview.com/article/corn-dogs-courtrooms-sonics-texts-might-cost-more-combo-meal |url-status=live |access-date=16 March 2026 |website=The National Law Review}}</ref> The lawsuit was dismissed on September 29, 2025.
 ==Products==