form8k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 16, 2008

SONIC CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
0-18859
73-1371046
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
300 Johnny Bench Drive
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  
73104
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  
(Zip Code)

(405) 225-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 17, 2008 Sonic Corp. (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing the fourth quarter and fiscal year results for 2008. The information in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99 is furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02.



Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)  Exhibits.

99  Press Release, dated October 17, 2008, announcing the fourth quarter and  fiscal year results for  2008.


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


 
REGISTRANT:
   
 
SONIC CORP.
   
Date: October 17, 2008
By: /s/ Stephen C. Vaughan
 
Stephen C. Vaughan,
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


 

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.
Description
Press Release, dated October 17, 2008, announcing fourth quarter and fiscal year results for 2008.