BBQ served with passion.
A franchise filled with purpose.
Award-winning pit-to-plate BBQ. Real Pitmasters at every location.
Resilient performance across shifting market conditions, paired with a genuine commitment to giving back and leading with kindness in every community we serve. Becoming a Sonny’s BBQ franchisee is more than a strong business opportunity—it’s a chance to join a brand dedicated to using the goodness of BBQ to do more good in the world.
Key Sales Metrics
Smokin’ Sales
*The average annual sales for the Franchised Restaurants for the calendar year 2025. 38 Restaurants (45%) reported attaining or exceeding this average. This information is found in Item 19 of the Sonny’s Franchise Company Franchise Disclosure Document dated May 15, 2026. Your results may differ. There is no assurance that you will earn as much.
Revenue Streams
- Lunch & Dinner
- Dine-In
- Takeout
- Drive-Thru
- Catering
- Third-Party Delivery
- Online Ordering
- In-Store Merchandise
$4,256,740**
Top 25% average annual sales**
**The top 25% average annual sales for the Franchised Restaurants with a drive-thru for the calendar year 2025. This information is found in Item 19 of the Sonny’s Franchise Company Franchise Disclosure Document dated May 15, 2026. Your results may differ. There is no assurance that you will earn as much.
Your journey begins here
The Path to the Pit
We have an 8-step process to take you from your initial inquiry about becoming a Sonny’s BBQ franchisee all the way through your restaurant’s grand opening.
04. Send Franchise Disclosure Document
Complete required paperwork, background check and get to know our brand
07. Approval
This is the final step in our approval process to become a Sonny’s franchisee
