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The Motley Fool January 4, 2008 Todd Wenning	Happy Hour at Sonic Sonic reported generally positive first-quarter results; the stock was up as much as 5% in after-hours trading.
The Motley Fool June 26, 2008 Ryan Fuhrmann	Stick With Fast Food Share performance of fast food chains such as McDonald's, Burger King, and Yum! Brands are firmly ahead of the S&P over the past year.
The Motley Fool March 23, 2005 Jeff Hwang	Super Sonic Sonic posts strong second-quarter results and sees a brighter second half.
The Motley Fool October 13, 2004 Phil Wohl	Sonic Supersizes The drive-in restaurant chain extends hours and reaps the benefits. If you're looking to invest in a double-digit sales and earnings grower with fresh ideas, Sonic would be a solid choice.
The Motley Fool June 22, 2006 Jim Mueller	Sonic Charges Ahead At-the-car credit card use isn't the only way Sonic is ringing up more sales. With Sonic apparently firing on all cylinders and buying back shares, the current pullback in price might represent a decent entry point.
The Motley Fool March 12, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Chubby Checkers Staying tried and true to burgers, Checkers earns some serious dough.
The Motley Fool June 19, 2007 Anders Bylund	Foolish Forecast: Sonic Boom? The drive-in fast food chain is set to report its third-quarter 2007 earnings shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to find.
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The Motley Fool September 21, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Getting Fat on Hamburgers Business is sizzling for burger purveyors, but is there value to be found in their stocks?
The Motley Fool September 13, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Be Careful With This Burrito CKE Restaurants has a hot burrito product, but is having trouble meeting earnings expectations.
The Motley Fool April 23, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Checkers' Crowning Achievement The fast-food chain delivers and investors "gotta eat!"
The Motley Fool January 5, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Can Sonic Still Boom? Does the burger chain's valuation already reflect its fast growth? Though not a huge bargain, the company's margins, ROIC, and above-average growth makes paying up for quality a little easier to stomach.
The Motley Fool May 21, 2004 W.D. Crotty	It's National Burger Month! With sales at hamburger chains soaring, it's worth taking a look at the burger stocks.
The Motley Fool January 5, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Sonic's Tasty Prospects Wise investors may want to consider ordering up some Sonic shares.
The Motley Fool March 29, 2007 David Lee Smith	Sonic Skates to Solid Quarter Looking beneath Sonic's justifiable special items yields better-than-expected results for investors.
The Motley Fool July 23, 2007 Tim Beyers	Fool on the Street: Sonic Gains Weight More debt, less stock. You call that a diet? Sonic has super-sized plans for its retro style drive-in restaurants.
The Motley Fool June 22, 2007 Anders Bylund	Sonic Up in the Air Sonic is a company in flux right now. An upgraded and fast-growing store system, some harsh market conditions, and the start of the crucial summer season -- how will it all add up for investors?
The Motley Fool July 23, 2004 Seth Jayson	McDonald's Healthy Profits While the fast-food chain's healthier attitude has the firm running strong, it's trickier to decide whether shareholders will continue to be rewarded by management's plans for debt pay-downs and share repurchases.
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The Motley Fool July 6, 2004 Phil Wohl	Not Totally Entertained Total Entertainment Restaurant's earnings for the second quarter fall short.
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The Motley Fool May 16, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Checkers Driving at a Sale? The drive-through restaurant's board says it's exploring alternatives like acquisitions and significant share repurchases. The news has sent the stock up roughly 13%.
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The Motley Fool March 17, 2006 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Sonic's Siren Calls Over the past six months, the burger joint has grown its sales by 13% year over year, while holding its cost of goods sold to a 10% increase, and growing selling, general, and administrative expenses by only 11%. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool October 19, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Lovin' McDonald's Value Price The latest earnings report shows a company that's getting better.
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