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Sonic Drive-In

Sonic says no to Riverhead because approvals took too long, according to developer

by Dec 1, 2022
“The years to collectively procure all necessary project approvals exceeded their limits,” developer Marc Kitchhoff told RiverheadLOCAL. The original application was filed in 2015. It gained final site plan approval last month.

Sonic franchise backed out of Riverhead plan, but property owner hopes to lure the popular restaurant back

by Nov 5, 2020
The owner of a site off Route 58 where a Sonic restaurant was planned is seeking site approvals even though he says the popular drive-in franchise backed out of a long-term lease.“We’re doing our best to bring them back," the applicant's attorney said.

Plans for Sonic Drive-In Riverhead location move forward

by Jan 9, 2016
Plans for a Sonic Drive-In restaurant on Route 58 and Osborn Avenue cleared a key hurdle at the Riverhead Planning Board Thursday night.

Sonic Drive-In restaurant plans Riverhead location on Route 58, public hearing to be scheduled

by Nov 30, 2015
Sonic Drive-In, the popular fast-food restaurant known for its unique “carhop” service, has proposed a location in Riverhead at the intersection of Route 58 and Osborn Avenue.