SONIC’s 2015 Troy Smith Hall of Fame Award Goes to Long-Time Louisiana Franchisee
October 01 2015 - 7:55AM
Business Wire
Ted Kergan receives SONIC’s most prestigious
award
SONIC® Drive-In (NASDAQ: SONC), the nation’s largest chain of
drive-in restaurants, presented the Troy Smith Hall of Fame Award
to franchisee Ted Kergan of Lafayette, La.-based Kergan Brothers
Inc. at the 2015 SONIC Convention in Kansas City, Mo., earlier this
month. Named after SONIC’s founder, the Troy Smith Hall of Fame
Award is SONIC’s most prestigious award, and is given to a
franchisee that has worked with SONIC for a noteworthy duration and
has made a significant contribution in terms of leadership, growth,
positive influence and brand image.
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Cliff Hudson, Ann Kergan and Ted Kergan
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“Ted is well-respected among his franchisee peers in SONIC and
he is a source of great leadership and inspiration to his fellow
franchisees, colleagues and partners,” said Clifford Hudson, CEO of
Sonic Corp. “Ted’s character and integrity define him, and his
generous spirit, development of others and successfully confronting
adversity captures the spirit of a Troy Smith Hall of Fame Award
recipient. He has helped develop the brand over the years and
helped make it what it is today.”
Kergan Brothers, Inc. owns and operates 54 SONIC Drive-Ins in
the Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Acadiana and New Orleans markets in
Louisiana. Kergan works with his team to continually push toward
the goal of providing his guests with an amazing SONIC
experience.
“To be recognized for this prestigious award is very humbling
and emotional for me because I am now placed in the same category
with fellow franchisees who have taught me a lot about the
business,” said Ted Kergan, chief executive officer of Kergan
Brothers, Inc. “Troy Smith was among my SONIC mentors and I am
delighted to receive the award named for a man I both respected and
admired.”
Kergan gives back to the SONIC brand by serving in numerous
capacities including membership on the executive committee of
SONIC’s franchisee advisory council. Kergan and his team give back
to the communities by working with more than 250 schools across the
state of Louisiana and volunteering with non-profit organizations
including the Boys & Girls Club and American Cancer
Society.
About SONIC, America’s
Drive-In
SONIC, America’s Drive-In, is the nation's largest drive-in
restaurant chain serving more than 3 million customers every day.
Nearly 90 percent of SONIC’s 3,500 drive-in locations are owned and
operated by local business men and women. Over the past 60 years,
SONIC has delighted guests with signature menu items, more than 1.3
million drink combinations and friendly service by iconic Carhops.
To learn more about Sonic Corp. (NASDAQ/NM: SONC), please
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