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Sonic Drive-In is offering Corn Dogs for only $0.50 each all day on Thursday, May 19!

<a href="https://www.sonicdrivein.com/deals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sonic Drive-In</a> is offering Corn Dogs for only $0.50 each all day on Thursday, May 19!

Each corn dog is $0.50 not including tax and the offer is valid all day on 5/19/22. As always, this offer is for participating locations only.

This deal will automatically apply to your order according to their app and the e-mail sent to reward members on May 19, 2022. Not valid with Combos, delivery or any other offers.

<a href="https://www.sonicdrivein.com/deals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See their app</a> for details once the offer is available.

* 1/2 price Sonic Cheeseburgers every Tuesday after 5 pm when you order online or in the Sonic app.

* Get 1/2 price drinks and slushes from 2-4 pm each day at participating locations

* Get 1/2 price drinks and slushes all day when you order online or in the Sonic app

* More deals when you text DRIVEIN to 876642

See all the deals <a href="https://www.sonicdrivein.com/deals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on their website.</a>

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