Troy Smith

American businessman (1922–2009)

Troy Nuel Smith Sr. (May 26, 1922 – October 26, 2009) was an American businessman who founded Sonic Drive-In, a fast-food restaurant chain based in Oklahoma City that recreates the drive-in diner feel of the 1950s, complete with carhops who usually wear roller skates.2

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Born May 26, 1922, died Oct 26, 2009.1

About

By the time of Smith's death in 2009, the chain had 3,600 restaurants in 42 U.S. states.

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Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedSeminole High School3

Smith was born on May 26, 1922, in Oilton, Creek County, Oklahoma, to Leslie and Myrtle Smith. His father was an oil field worker and moved his family to Econtucka, Seminole County, where he worked the Deep Rock Oil Co. Troy graduated Seminole High School in 1940, married Dollie Twiggs March 18, 1941, and in December 1942 enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.

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Career

Occupation: entrepreneur.5

Personal life

  • CitizenshipUnited States6

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