May 20, 2013

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Dickey's Gets Into March Mania with Monday Promo

Dickey’s Barbecue is rolling out its own version of March Mania. Every Monday in March, the nation’s largest barbecue franchise is offering its most popular sandwich, the Westerner, for only $5.

“Our mouthwatering Westerner is one of our most popular menu items because...

Jeff Forrester Named VP of Purchasing, R&D at Dickey's

Jeff Forrester has been named vice president of purchasing and research and development for Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, the nation's largest barbecue franchise.

"I enjoy working with manufacturers to develop products that differentiate Dickey's from other restaurant...

OLO Receives $5M in Funding from PayPal

OLO, the fastest-growing digital commerce engine for restaurants, announced a $5 million dollar Series B financing from PayPal and existing investors. 

The New York–based company is hiring as it aggressively scales operations for a breakout year in 2013.

OLO allows...

Dickey’s Gets Social for the Super Bowl

Down. Set. Eat. Dickey’s Barbecue is ready to tackle game day catering with Tailgate Packs and social media contests that will get everyone in the game. Kicking off Tuesday, January 22 and running through Thursday, January 31, the barbecue brand known for fast casual pit smoked barbecue is...

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Serves Up $1 Pulled-Pork Sandwiches

Dickey’s franchise owners Peggy and Joe Anicka have enjoyed serving the Commerce Township, Michigan, community slow, pit-smoked barbecue.

On Friday, January 25, Dickey's will be offering $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in honor of its grand-opening...

Dickey's Barbecue Brings in Record Thanksgiving Sales

Dickey's Barbecue is kickin' up its heels to celebrate record sales this holiday season. The rapidly expanding national barbecue chain broke systemwide sales records with more than $2 million in sales from November 19 to November 23.

This represent a 45 percent increase in year-...

Dickey's Barbecue Cooks Up Online Ordering

Ordering your favorite barbecue just got easier. Dickey's Barbecue, the world's largest barbecue franchise, is allowing customers to skip lines during busy times and order online.

Dickey's Rolls Out New Barbecue Honey Ham

Dickey's Barbecue, the largest barbecue franchise in the country, has rolled out a new lean, spiral cut ham that is glazed to perfection with a combination of sweet golden honey and Dickey's signature hickory smoke.

Amid Economic Uncertainty, Dickey's Continues Expanding

While the national economy is in recovery mode, Dickey’s Barbecue is accelerating growth. 

With the pedal to the metal, the world’s largest barbecue chain is actively seeking energetic and talented potential employees to take the company to the next level. 

Dickey's Barbecue Catering Hotline Hits Record Sales

Not many 1-year-olds make $2.6 million. 

But, after just one year, the national catering hotline for Dickey's Barbecue hit that sales mark with a 58 percent year-over-year sales increase.

The hotline, 1-866-BARBECUE, continues to break monthly sales records, making Dickey...

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“Growth has killed many brands.”

Those words, from Corner Bakery Café’s CEO Mike Hislop, sum up a problem that several quick-serve CEOs face: Expanding a business is a natural desire for most executives, but growing it beyond one or two stores without compromising its...

Charity, Brand are Ties that Bind

From May 18–20, Firehouse Subs hosted the annual Firehouse Subs Men’s Doubles Tennis Tournament, which featured hot subs, face painting and bounce houses for children, and tennis matches played by nationally ranked players.

The tournament is an integral part of the Firehouse...

Dickey’s Named Top Franchise Option for Military Vets

Dickey's Barbecue is pleased to announce it has made G.I. Jobs magazine's Military Friendly Franchise list for 2012.

"We are honored to be ranked on this list,” says Roland Dickey Jr., president. “Our veterans provide a tremendous...

Dickey’s Pins Down Winner of Pinterest Contest

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants announced that Jamelyn Pulse of The Colony is the winner of its Pinterest contest, Smokin' Pin Wins. The world's largest barbecue franchise launched its Pinterest brand page earlier this year and fired up the contest asking Dickey's...

Dickey's Rib Ticklin' Barbecue Is Heading To Naugatuck

Dickey's Barbecue is heading to Naugatuck. Franchise owners, Mark and Donna Ferrari, are excited to be bringing hickory smoked meats to their community.

"There isn't anything like Dickey's in the area,"...

Dickey's Big Yellow Cup Stays Green

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants announced company-wide environmentally conscious initiatives in honor of Earth Day 2012. Starting with its signature Big Yellow Cup, which has always been eco-friendly, Dickey's makes environmental contributions a company...

Dickey’s Targets Five States for Strategic Growth

Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced today that as part of a strategic growth plan, it is seeking to expand in communities throughout Washington, Georgia, Wisconsin, Nevada, and Indiana. The world's largest barbecue franchise is actively looking for qualified franchisee candidates to grow the...

Dickey's Barbecue Expands Across Minnesota

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is building momentum in Minnesota. Minnesota is Dickey's fastest growing market with 12 stores open and five more set to open in the coming months.

"We've only been in the Minnesota market for a short time period and have seen explosive growth and...

Have a Knee Slappin' Family Friendly Time at Dickey's

Dickey's Barbecue has always been a family affair. Since 1941, the world's largest barbecue franchise has offered free kids' meals every Sunday and affordable family packs designed to bring the whole family together for dinner. The restaurant chain known for its lip smackin', rib...