Chain: Dickey's Barbecue Pit

100-Store Deal Taking Dickey’s to Southern California

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. struck a 100-store development deal in the southern half of California. This is the largest development deal for the 72-year-old franchise known for its slow-smoked Texas barbecue. “We have a proven business model coupled with an exciting growth proposition that is attracting larger development deals,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., president and CEO […]

Dickey’s Barbecue Unveils Cornbread Sandwiches

Dickey’s Barbecue is spicing up the new year with new menu items. The fast-casual chain known for slow-smoked Texas barbecue is bringing the heat with a Spicy Chicken Cornbread Sandwich along with a Sweet Pork Cornbread Sandwich. Both are additions to the menu for a limited time. “The new buttery cornbread buns are an exciting […]

Dickey’s Barbecue, Texas Pete Partner for New Menu Items

Dickey’s Barbecue is adding some heat to its menu thanks to a new partnership with Texas Pete Hot Sauce. In 2014, the barbecue chain will team up with the hot sauce brand for new menu items. “We’re excited about our partnership with Texas Pete,” says Roland Dickey Jr, president and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants […]

Dickey’s Partners with Hope for the Brave

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. announced a partnership with Hope for the Brave, a North Texas organization focused on building awareness and facilitating collaborations in housing, healthcare, education, and employment for veterans re-entering the community.  Dickey’s Barbecue will be giving 10 percent of all sales of local whole meats and holiday meals to Hope for the […]

Dickey’s Beefs Up Catering Sales

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. beefed up catering sales efforts by introducing a national catering hotline. The Dickey’s Barbecue national hotline announced sales from this new channel have surged over the $5 million mark and continue to break monthly sales records, making Dickey’s one of the number one barbecue catering service in the nation.   “Catering […]

Dickey’s Barbecue Brings In First-Ever CIO

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants announced Brian Maupin as the company’s first chief information officer. The former AT&T executive was selected for the newly created role to lead Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants to the front of the restaurant industry through technology innovations and advanced analytical techniques. “We are excited to have Brian as part of our leadership team,” […]

Dickey’s Multiunit Franchisee Debuts Fourth Utah Location

On Thursday, August 29, at 11 a.m., the new Dickey’s inLehi, Utah, will open its doors for local barbecue fans. The first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a Dickey’s gift card fully loaded with up to $50. “Dickey’s authentic pit-smoked barbecue will be a new favorite for the […]

Dickey’s Ribs Theme of New Campaign

Ribs are the backbone of any barbecue restaurant and the best ribs are messy. Dickey’s Barbecue thinks that’s a great social media campaign to let customers show their saucier sides. Extra napkins may be needed, but #DickeysAllOverYourFace is a campaign to encourage customers to fully enjoy their barbecue, especially Dickey’s fall-off-the-bone ribs.   “There is […]

Moms Show Their Love for Barbecue on Mother’s Day

Dickey’s Barbecue announced record Mother’s Day sales, with year-over-year sales up a full 25 percent. The company also reported the best system-wide sales for a Sunday in the 72-year history of the rapidly growing barbecue concept. “Mother’s Day has always been a great day in sales, but not traditionally our strongest Sunday,” says Roland Dickey […]

Dickey’s Barbecue Named Fastest-Growing Fast Casual

Dickey’s Barbecue was recently named the Fastest Growing Restaurant Chain by Technomic’s Top 500 Annual Report. Dickey’s outpaced many larger fast casual restaurant chains to seize the title. “Our brand is on fire across the nation,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., president and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. “We have a proven concept with exceptional […]

Dickey’s Barbecue Chain Hops on Easter Meal Deals

Dickey’s Barbecue is turning up the heat on this year’s Easter excitement. The fast casual barbecue restaurant chain is offering complete meals and new whole meat options just in time to hop things up for Easter. “Our Barbecue Honey Ham was a major hit during last year’s holiday season,” says Roland Dickey, Jr. president and […]

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 it is a great-tasting, hearty meal,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., president and […]

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 customers to order and pay from restaurant websites and mobile apps, so that they can “Skip […]

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 celebration. “There are so many wonderful people in this community, and we […]

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-over-year sales.  "We had an overwhelmingly postive response to our expanded […]

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's the No. 1 barbecue catering service in the nation. "Our national catering hotline had an […]