Fast-food chain with retro flair (5)

I believe the answer is:

sonic

(Other definitions for sonic that I've seen before include "Boom of jet aircraft" , "Employing sound" , "Involving sound waves, say a boom" , "Producing sound" , "Using waves" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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