Here’s what’s set to fill the former Sonic Drive-In in Cherry Valley
By Kevin Haas
Rock River Current
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CHERRY VALLEY — Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: A new Starbucks is coming to town.
The latest location for the national coffee chain is a former Sonic Drive-In at 2137 S. Perryville Road, which is near Menards and across from the CherryVale Mall.
Village Administrator Jim Claeyssen said Starbucks is remodeling the building for its future drive-thru, which will loop around the building similar to its layout as Sonic. There is no set timeline for construction or a timeframe for opening.
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The new Starbucks is one of four in various stages of development in the region.
A Starbucks at State and Main streets in downtown Rockford is expected to open later this month. A Starbucks is under construction on Mulford Road just north of Casey’s in Rockford. Last week, Belvidere City Council members approved plans to raze Dodge Lanes for a new Starbucks and Chipotle.
There are five Starbucks in the city of Rockford, not including the two on the way. There are also two Starbucks in Loves Park, three in Machesney Park and one in Belvidere.
There are more than 40,000 Starbucks worldwide in more than 80 countries, according to Statista research.
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The Sonic Drive-In in Cherry Valley has been closed since late 2021.
Another area Sonic in Loves Park closed in late 2023. However, plans are taking shape to reopen that Sonic with a new franchise owner.
This article is by Kevin Haas. Email him at khaas@rockrivercurrent.com or follow him on X at @KevinMHaas or Instagram @thekevinhaas and Threads @thekevinhaas
