Guernsey Sonic Adds Four New Restaurants in Arkansas, Marking a New Chapter in Nationwide Growth

Guernsey Sonic is growing again, this time with the acquisition of four new Sonic Drive-In locations in Paris, Mena, Waldron, and Booneville, Arkansas. These additions bring our total to more than 128 restaurants across nine states, and represent a key step in our continued expansion across the region.

With these new locations, we're not just increasing our footprint, we're building on momentum, strengthening local communities, and investing in the people who power our restaurants every day.

“This isn’t just about adding locations—it’s about building something bigger,” said Mike James, Founder of Guernsey Holdings and Managing Director of Guernsey. “Every new store is a chance to create jobs, energize communities, and show what the Guernsey team is capable of.”

These new drive-ins are the latest in a long line of strategic moves for Guernsey Sonic, which currently operates restaurants in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Illinois, Idaho, Washington, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Oregon. Each opening reflects a larger commitment to long-term growth and operational excellence across all markets.

What sets Guernsey apart isn’t just scale, it’s purpose. Every acquisition represents an opportunity to support strong local teams, deliver on Sonic’s promise of fast, friendly service, and serve guests with the menu favorites they know and love.

“We’re not slowing down—we’re just getting started,” said Jacques Grondin, President of Guernsey. “These Arkansas locations are the next chapter in our growth story, and we’re hitting the ground running with great teams already in place. We’re excited to invest, elevate, and make a lasting impact.”

As Guernsey Sonic continues to grow, our focus remains steady: create meaningful opportunities for our team members, deliver unmatched guest experiences, and lead with purpose in every market we serve.

More locations. More jobs. More communities reached.

Guernsey Sonic is growing and the best is yet to come!