fy08_8k082108.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): August 15, 2008

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


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

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


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Item 5.02             Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

(b)            On August 15, 2008, V. Todd Townsend's employment with the Company terminated. Mr. Townsend served as Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of the Company. 

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: August 20, 2008
By: /s/ Stephen C. Vaughan
 
Stephen C. Vaughan,
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer