(UDPATE: This story has been updated to include new and corrected information.)

Big news on the fast food front — The Burn has learned that the SONIC Drive-In restaurant chain is planning their first Loudoun County location. It will be in Aldie in the very southernmost part of the county in a new shopping center being built there.

The Burn had been chasing rumors for several weeks and got the official word this morning.

“A SONIC Drive-In is slated to open in Aldie, Va., by the end of next year, at the intersection of Gum Springs Rd. and Braddock Rd,” said Johnny Jones, SONIC’s Vice President of Development and Construction, in an email to The Burn. “We will provide additional information as we near the grand opening.”

When a SONIC is coming is probably the top question The Burn receives from readers. Today’s news comes just a little over a month after news broke about a SONIC coming to Manassas, the first Northern Virginia location announced for the popular brand. (See original story here.)

Of course, we asked if there were plans for a SONIC up closer to Ashburn and surrounding communities.

“At this time, SONIC Drive-In does not have confirmed plans to open a new location in Ashburn, Va.,” Jones wrote. “However, we are constantly evaluating opportunities to expand in new markets to meet consumer demand, and our goal is to have a SONIC Drive-In convenient to all customers. We think Ashburn would make a great market for SONIC.”

The Burn agrees with Mr. Jones.