Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is an American family-owned barbecue restaurant chain based in Dallas, Texas,[2][3][4][5] and is a subsidiary of Dickey's Capital Group.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit
TypePrivate
IndustryFast-casual Restaurant chain
Founded1941 (1941) in Dallas, Texas
FounderTravis Dickey
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
,
U.S.
Number of locations
457 (May 2020)[1]
Area served
United States
United Arab Emirates
Key people
Laura Rea Dickey (CEO)
ProductsSlow smoked meats
OwnersDickey family
ParentDickey's Capital Group
Websitewww.dickeys.com

Since Travis Dickey established the restaurant in 1941,[6] it has become the largest barbecue franchise in the United States.[7]

History

In 1941, Travis Dickey founded Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Dallas, Texas (Original location: 4610 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX, which is still in operation as of 2017[8]). The restaurant began franchising in 1994.[9][10] Roland Dickey Jr. was appointed CEO of the restaurant chain in 2006.[11] Technomic named Dickey’s Barbecue Pit the "Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the country" in 2012.[12] That year, QSR Magazine included Dickey's Barbecue Pit on its list of "Best Franchise Deals."[13]

Dickey's Barbecue Pit established its Barbecue, Boots & Badges Foundation, a charity foundation for law enforcement officers and firefighters, in November 2014.[14] Fast Casual included the restaurant on its list of "Top 100 Movers and Shakers: Restaurants" in May 2014.[15] A noticeable event in Dickey's Barbecue Pit's history was when Lonzo Ball was once seen holding a Dickey's "Big Yellow Cup" in an interview with NBA legend Isiah Thomas.

In 2015, Ernst & Young recognized Roland Dickey Jr. as Entrepreneur Of The Year Award Winner in the Southwest Region.[16]

In 2017, Laura Rea Dickey was named Chief Executive Officer of Dickey's Barbecue Pit, and falls under the umbrella of Dickey's Capital Group, the parent company of the Dickey's Barbecue Pit brand.[17]

In 2018, the company opened its first international location at the Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.[18]

Key people

Operations

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is a fast-casual restaurant that serves beef brisket, pulled pork, pork ribs, Polish sausage, spicy cheddar sausage, hot link and chicken.[9][20] The restaurant chain smokes its meat on-site over hickory wood-burning pits.[21] Additionally, Dickey's Barbecue Pit serves home-style sides including fried okra, jalapeno beans, green beans with bacon, waffle iron fries, barbecue beans, Caesar or garden salad, macaroni and cheese, corn on cob, and onion tanglers.[21] The same recipes have been used since the restaurant was established in 1941.[21]

Franchising

The restaurant began franchising in 1994.[9] By January 2017, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Franchise had more than 483 restaurant locations in 43 states.[22] The restaurant hosts "Barbecue U," an intensive, three-week session for franchise owners and operators.[11] Dickey's Barbecue Pit customizes franchise restaurants based on location.

Dickey's differentiates its franchise from other restaurant franchise companies by offering what it calls "six revenue streams", listing them as: Dine-In, Catering, Online Ordering, Outside Delivery, Retail Items, and Holiday Meals.[23]

See also

References
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  2. Godin, Eileen (November 20, 2014). "Dickey's Barbecue Pit makes mouths water in Plains Township". Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  3. Sorich, Sonya (January 7, 2015). "Dickey's Barbecue Pit opening Rocklin restaurant". Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  4. Tanyeri, Dana. "Q&A with Richard Phillips, Vice President of Development, Dickey's Barbecue Pit". Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  5. Abril, Danielle (January 23, 2014). "Dickey's to open 100 locations in southern California". Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  6. "Lincoln's fourth Dickey's Barbecue Pit opening Thursday". February 18, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  7. "Dickey's Barbecue Brings in Record Thanksgiving Sales". December 14, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  8. "Dickey's Barbecue Pit Calls For Artwork Submissions to Be Featured as a Mural on Original Location". November 14, 2016. Archived from the original on November 19, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  9. Brown, Andrea (May 30, 2014). "Dickey's Barbecue Pit does brisket, smoked meats right". Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  10. "Dickey's Barbecue Pit". Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  11. Spaeth, Merrie. "Dickey's Texas Barbecue Aims to Conquer the Country". Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  12. Maze, Jonathan (July 22, 2013). "Technomic: 2012 Was A Good Year For Restaurants". Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  13. Smith, Daniel P. (July 2012). "2012's Best Franchise Deals". Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  14. "Dickey's New Charity Benefits Police Officers, Firefighters". February 9, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  15. "Top 100: Restaurants – Dickey's Barbecue Pit". February 2, 2015. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  16. "Dickey's CEO named Southwest Region Entrepreneur Of The Year". July 2, 2015. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  17. "Dickey's Reorganizes Executive Team". Nation's Restaurant News. January 3, 2017. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  18. "Dickey's Barbecue Pit now open at Yas Mall". Abu Dhabi Confidential. October 22, 2018.
  19. Luna, Nancy (Mar 27, 2019). "Dickey's promotes Jay Rooney to new CFO role". Nation's Restaurant News. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  20. Freedman, Brian (July 16, 2014). "Dickey's Barbecue Pit, or, when local chefs do great things to national chains". Archived from the original on July 16, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  21. Foster, Drew (August 26, 2014). "Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens in Kennewick Aug. 28". Retrieved March 5, 2015.
  22. Ruggless, Ron (January 24, 2017). "The Power List 2017: Roland Dickey Jr". Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  23. "Dickey's BBQ Franchise". June 26, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
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