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Business Wire
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
SONIC Celebrates National Hot Dog Month with Dog Days of Summer App Deals
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hot dog fans, rejoice – July just got a whole lot tastier! To celebrate National Hot Dog Month, SONIC is rolling out Dog Days of Summer, a month-long lineup of mouthwatering hot dog deals available exclusively in the SONIC® App. From July 1-31, app users can access exclusive weekly offers on three fan-favorite hot dog classics*: $1 Corn Dog $2 All-American Dog $3 Footlong Quarter Pound Coney Each deal can be redeemed once per week and refreshes every Monday – so guests can keep coming back for more flavor and savings, all month long. From the golden crunch of a classic Corn Dog, to the All-American Dog topped with ketchup, mustard, relish and diced onions, to the Footlong Quarter Pound Coney smothered in warm chili and melty cheddar cheese – there's a perfect pick for every hot dog craving during the dog days of summer. Download the SONIC App today to unlock these exclusive deals and enjoy half-price drinks anytime when ordering ahead with rewards.** *At participating locations for a limited time. Offer available only in the SONIC App. Tax/add-ons cost extra. Not valid with any other discounts, offers/coupons or delivery. ** Reward is valid for half price Drinks and Slushes when you order and redeem online or in the SONIC App as a registered user. Add-ins cost extra. Excludes Mini size, Water, Coffee, Cold Brew Iced Coffee, SONIC ® Rechargers with Red Bull ®, Flavorista Favorites, Combos and Wacky Pack ® Kids Meals. Discount based on menu price; limited time only. Not valid with Combos, delivery or any other offers. Mobile ordering available only at select locations; hours may vary.
Business Wire
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Now This Is a Big Dill! SONIC and Grillo's Pickles Drop a Pickle-Packed Meal with a Special Surprise
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SONIC® Drive-In is bringing bold, briny flavor to the table with a new limited-time collaboration that puts pickles front and center. In partnership with Grillo's Pickles, SONIC is unveiling the SONIC x Grillo's Pickles Big Dill Meal for the ultimate pickle lover. Available at SONIC locations nationwide starting June 30. Every item in the meal delivers the unmistakable crisp, clean and garden-fresh flavor of Grillo's. The pickle-themed lineup includes: SONIC x Grillo's Pickles Big Dill Double & Triple SONIC Smasher TM: A larger-than-life take on the beloved Double SONIC Smasher, featuring hand-smashed Angus beef. Each burger is layered with two slices of melty American cheese, dill pickle-seasoned crispy cucumbers, dilly ranch, Grillo's Pickle Chips and fresh lettuce, all served on a pillowy soft potato bun. The Big Dill Double SONIC Smasher starts at $7.49*, while the Big Dill Triple SONIC Smasher is available starting at $8.49* for those with an even bigger appetite. SONIC x Grillo's Pickles Picklerita Slush: A refreshingly tart and sweet slush made with a bold blend of pickle juice and tart lime, Pickle Juice Flavor Bubbles and topped with a Grillo's Pickle Chip. The Picklerita Slush starts at just $3.99* for a 20 oz. SONIC x Grillo's Pickles Seasoned Tots or Groovy Fries: Choose from crispy, golden classic SONIC Tots or Groovy Fries covered in Grillo's Pickle seasoning for a bright, tangy flavor twist that satisfies pickle and snack cravings, starting at $2.99* for a medium. 'Pickle-flavored menu items are trending, but not all pickle meals are created equal,' said Barb Williams, Vice President of Marketing and Strategy at SONIC. 'We've been innovating in pickles since 2018, so pickles are kind of our thing. We've done slushes, we've done burgers – and now, with help from our friends at Grillo's, we're taking our pickle obsession to the next level. It's our most craveable pickle lineup yet — crafted for pickle lovers, by pickle lovers. Every item in the Big Dill Meal is curated to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience and showcase what we do best: bold, unexpected and unapologetically pickle-forward flavor.' As a special surprise for the guests who order the full Big Dill Meal, they'll receive a complimentary pickle-scented car air freshener, depicting the iconic Grillo's mascot, 'Sam-Sam the Pickle Man,' to bring a whiff of dill to every drive, while supplies last.** The partnership also includes limited-edition Sam-Sam packaging, plus an exclusive pickle-inspired merch drop on June 30 at that features hats, tees, and a nugget ice maker. For every pickle merch item purchased, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to support public education through the SONIC Foundation.*** 'We're pumped to partner with SONIC on a fun new menu collaboration,' said Mark Luker, Chief Marketing Officer of Grillo's Pickles. 'We encourage fans of both brands to Live Free, Eat Pickles and enjoy the Big Dill Meal.' *Tax not included. **Quantities are limited, with up to 250 air fresheners distributed per participating SONIC location. ***100% of net proceeds from merchandise benefit the SONIC Foundation, a division of the Inspire Brands Foundation. For more information about the SONIC Foundation, visit About SONIC Drive-In SONIC, a leader in food and beverage innovation, was founded in 1953 and now has more than 3,400 restaurants in 47 states. SONIC is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit and For people who want freshness, Grillo's is the pickle company that is changing the game. That's because Grillo's uses only clean, garden-fresh ingredients to make deliciously simple foods that deliver all the crunchy, tangy, satisfying flavor you've been searching for, with none of the junk. How do we do it? Our products are made cold, shipped cold and consumed cold. You get an incredible crunch and we never have to mess with artificial preservatives. In fact, the only thing traditional about us is our 100-year-old family recipe. The rest? It's fresh. Grillo's offers mouthwatering bites nationwide with their selection of spears, chips, wholes and Pickle de Gallo. For more information, visit or contact grillos@
CBS News
03-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Two women charged in alleged human trafficking ring at Metro Detroit massage parlors
Two women are facing human trafficking related charges after an investigation of sexual services provided at Metro Detroit massage parlors. Runping "Lisa" Huang, 61, is charged with human trafficking enterprise-forced labor, human trafficking enterprise-commercial sexual activity, prostitution-accepting earnings, and transporting person for the purpose of prostitution. Chunxiu "Eva" Xu, 47, is charged with human trafficking enterprise-forced labor and transporting person for the purpose of prostitution. Their arraignment hearings both took place on May 31 in the 46th District Court. Huang is being held in the Oakland County Jail on a $50,000 cash or surety bond. Xu is being held in the Oakland County Jail on a $150,000 cash or surety bond. The sixth-month investigation by the South Oakland Narcotics Intelligence Consortium (SONIC) began with a confidential tip and wrapped up May 28. Police from Novi, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills and Shelby Township assisted with the apprehension of what was said at the time to be three people. The prosecutor related in her press release that the SONIC Task Force checked on the circumstances at several massage parlors during the investigation. "Victims reported they were ordered to provide sexual services and made to work 12-hour days, seven days a week. Victims did not speak English, had no access to transportation, and allegedly were made to turn over earnings," the report said. As a result of the investigation, detectives identified three people believed to be responsible for managing and profiting from the criminal enterprise and took them into custody. The circumstances of the third person who was said to be taken into custody have not been reported. This case is part of a long-range effort to coordinate investigations and hold suspects accountable for human trafficking activity, the prosecutor's office related. Oakland County has presented 27 such cases since last November on such charges. "For too long human trafficking festered in the shadows of our communities while victims were fearful of being treated like criminals," McDonald said in her statement. "Law enforcement is working together to attack this problem with an unprecedented urgency. We will keep fighting to hold traffickers accountable and free victims."
CBS News
02-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Human trafficking ring busted in Oakland County, 3 arrested, police say
Three people have been taken into custody in a suspected human trafficking and money laundering operation involving several locations in Southeast Michigan, according to a report from the West Bloomfield Police Department. The sixth-month investigation by the South Oakland Narcotics Intelligence Consortium (SONIC) wrapped up Wednesday. The sites involved several massage parlor sites operating in Novi, Farmington and Livonia. "The investigation revealed that female victims were allegedly being coerced into performing commercial sex acts under the pretense of operating as legitimate massage services," the police department report said. "Detectives determined that the women, many of which had been transported from out of state, were allegedly being forced to work under exploitative conditions." As a result of the investigation, SONIC detectives identified three people believed to be responsible for managing and profiting from the criminal enterprise. Those three have since been taken into custody. The investigation was conducted through the coordination of the Novi Police Department, West Bloomfield Police Department, Farmington Hills Police Department, Farmington Hills Police Directed Patrol Unit, Shelby Township Police Department, Common Ground, Care House of Oakland County and the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.
Miami Herald
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Sonic ‘Tops' Its Summer Menu With 3 Sweet New Drink Offers
Sonic Drive-In's latest summer menu update is like the cherry on top of a sundae. On Tuesday, just about a week after the chain debuted its all-new Cheesy Garlic Pepperoni Bites and confirmed it would be bringing back two of its most "frequently requested" seasonal items (its Watermelon and Lemonberry Slushies), Sonic unveiled another menu innovation: Sweet Topped Lemonades. The drink menu newcomer is said to be available in three flavors, all of which feature a base of "all-natural lemonade" that's topped off with a "layer of velvety cold foam." Related: Sonic's Highly-Anticipated New Slush Is Officially Here-and It Comes With a Big Surprise According to a spokesperson for the brand, Sonic's Sweet Topped Lemonades will be offered in three flavors, at least to start, including Classic, Strawberry and Blueberry Lavender Lemonade. The Classic Sweet Topped Lemonade is described as a "tart all-natural lemonade" that's been dressed up with a "velvety sweet cold foam." Its Strawberry Lemonade variety takes that same lemonade base and adds "real fruit Strawberries" for an even summery version of the new bev. While the Blueberry Lavender version mixes the tart lemonade with a "Blueberry Lavender flavor" for those feeling a little more experimental. Sonic's new twist on its lemonade doesn't just expand its menu but helps students grow; as the company said, "each lemonade purchased helps fund local classrooms through SONIC's Limeades for Learning initiative," which helps support public education programs, schools, classrooms and teachers here in the U.S. Not only that, but the beloved drive-in is also teaming up with First Book, which provides books and other learning resources to children in need, to distribute some "100,000 books to students in need." To really drive home the initiative, Sonic has also partnered with three bestselling authors to help "bring the sips + summer reads combo to life," including Say You'll Remember Me author Abby Jimenez, Sounds Like Love writer Ashley Poston and The Paradise Problem author Christina Lauren. "This partnership isn't just about the ultimate summer sip; it's about fueling a lifelong love ofreading," Stuart Brown, executive director of the Inspire Brands Foundation, said in a statement. "SONIC donates a portion of every drink purchase back to support local schools, each Sweet Topped Lemonade helps get local students the resources they need through the SONIC Foundation's Limeades for Learning® initiative. Together with these celebrated authors, we're making it easier for students across the country to turn the page toward a brighter future." The new Sweet Topped Lemonades are currently available to order in the app, with the official nationwide rollout slated for Monday, June 2. Next:Popular Chain Launches "Sour Power" Drink Menu for a Limited Time Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
