SONIC’s new Reitz Union location will hold a Grand Opening on October 28

Press release from SONIC and the University of Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — SONIC today announced it will host the grand opening of its newest Gainesville location on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The new SONIC is located at the University of Florida’s Reitz Union at 655 Reitz Union Drive. During the celebration, guests will be able to spin the prize wheel for a chance to win exclusive SONIC-branded swag, while supplies last, no purchase necessary. 

At 1:30 p.m., the University of Florida and its foodservice partner Florida Fresh Dining, part of Chartwells Higher Education, will kick off the grand opening with an official ribbon-cutting. 

The restaurant is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Guests can place their orders at the counter, through a kiosk, or via Transact Mobile Ordering. The full menu offered at the new location can be found here. 

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome SONIC to campus,” said Brandi Renton, Vice President for Business Affairs at the University of Florida. “SONIC brings an exciting new dining experience to the Reitz Union that captures the energy and variety of campus life, giving students even more options to enjoy their favorite meals, drinks, and slushes right in the heart of Gator Nation.” 

With hundreds of thousands of craveable flavors and drink combinations, including shakes, burgers, corn dogs, and more, SONIC’s expansive, award-winning menu offers made-to-order and customizable breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack options to delight the campus community.