FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, March 13, 2023
BBR Congratulates Employees on Multiple Awards Recognizing Excellence
Newton, Kansas – BBR Investments, a Sonic Drive-In franchisee, is thrilled to announce that its exceptional employees across 17 locations in Kansas have been recognized with multiple prestigious awards at our 21st annual employee awards banquet held on Saturday, March 11, 2023. These accolades, including “Store of the Year,” “Top Sales Increase,” and “Lowest Controllable Costs,” highlight the outstanding achievements, dedication, and exemplary performance of BBR’s exceptional workforce.
The Highest Net Sales Increase award recognizes the Sonic Drive-In location who achieved the most significant increase in net sales during a specific period. It acknowledges their outstanding efforts in driving customer traffic, increasing customer loyalty, and implementing successful marketing strategies that resulted in substantial revenue growth.
- Concordia: Austin Kibler-Deyoe
- Larned: Lisa Mead
- Derby: Brandon Mcallister
The Highest Net Profit Increase award honors the Sonic Drive-In location who demonstrated exceptional financial management skills and operational efficiency, leading to a remarkable surge in net profit. This category focuses on recognizing the ability to control costs, optimize resources, and improve overall profitability while maintaining the highest standards of customer service.
- Concordia: Austin Kibler-Deyoe
- Derby: Brandon Mcallister
- Russell: Aaron Acheson
The Highest Ticket Count Increase award celebrates the Sonic Drive-In location with the most remarkable increase in ticket count – the number of orders served during a specific period. It recognizes their ability to attract and serve a higher volume of customers, delivering a superior drive-in experience that encourages repeat visits and word-of-mouth referrals.
- Concordia: Austin Kibler-Deyoe
- Eureka: Kelly Drake
- Larned: Lisa Mead
The Best Food Cost Variance award acknowledges the Sonic Drive-In location who demonstrated exceptional control over food costs and inventory management. By maintaining an optimal balance between quality and cost, they successfully minimized waste and achieved an impressive variance between the actual food costs and the budgeted food costs.
- Larned: Lisa Mead
- Derby: Brandon Mcallister
- Beloit: Tiffany Bockover
The Best Mystery Shop Scores award goes to the Sonic Drive-In location who consistently received the highest scores in mystery shopper evaluations. Mystery shoppers visit the restaurant anonymously to assess various aspects of the dining experience, including service, cleanliness, and overall customer satisfaction. This award highlights the location’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and upholding Sonic Drive-In’s brand standards.
- Goodland: Cynthia Kibler
- Russell: Aaron Acheson
- Newton #2: Jessi Cain
The Best Food Safety Score award recognizes the Sonic Drive-In location who prioritizes food safety protocols and consistently maintains the highest standards of hygiene and sanitation in their restaurant. This category emphasizes the franchisee’s dedication to ensuring that all food handling practices adhere to local health regulations, safeguarding the health and well-being of customers and staff alike.
- 1st: Beloit: Tiffany Bockover
- 2nd (tie): Eureka: Kelly Drake
- 2nd (tie): Russell: Aaron Acheson
- 3rd: South Hutch: Liza Jeffers
“Kari and I are incredibly proud of our partners and team members who have been honored with these prestigious awards. Their hard work, dedication, and exceptional performance have been the driving force behind our company. These accolades not only reflect their outstanding achievements but also highlight the collective effort and commitment of our entire team.”
— Rick Benard
BBR extends its sincere congratulations to all the employees and locations that have been recognized with these awards. Their exceptional achievements are a testament to their unwavering dedication, hard work, and commitment to delivering exceptional results.
About BBR Investments:
BBR is a company specializing in Sonic Drive-Ins. We are in existence today only by surrounding ourselves with hard working, self-motivated, honest people. When you succeed, we succeed! At Sonic, people are our business and fast food is the product of our people. BBR started with a single store in 2000 and has grown to 17 stores with over 500 employees by 2021.
Our Mission:
- To ensure each customer receives fast, friendly service.
- To maintain a clean and comfortable restaurant for our crew and customers.
- To ensure that all customers and crew are treated with respect.
- To thank each customer for the opportunity to serve them.
For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
BBR Investments LLC
316-283-0975
www.bbrsonics.com