How 2 fast casuals mastered training to enhance customer experience

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Training can range from a couple hundred dollars to several thousand annually per employee based on the type of restaurant, location and management style of…

Dickey's to open 100th California location

February 11, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has inked a multi-store agreement, which will result in the brand's 100th California location.

Video: Why, how data drives Dickey's BBQ

Dickey's BBQ CEO Roland Dickey Jr., discusses his three-prong approach to the guest experience and the chain's use of technology.

Proceeds for potato chip sales will benefit Dickey's new foundation

February 5, 2015

The Barbecue, Boots & Badges foundation will provide funding and resources to law enforcement, firefighters and their families.

Dickey's opening restaurants in Florida, California, Pennsylvania

January 7, 2015

The barbecue brand is closing in on 500 units.

Dickey's opens two new restaurants in Florida, California

December 16, 2014

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants announced it will open two new units on Dec. 18, one on the Florida Panhandle and the other in California.

Dickey's, franchisee reach settlement in Utah lye burn case

December 15, 2014

While terms of the settlement are confidential, a joint statement issued by the three parties indicated that the claims were resolved amicably and measures…

Stampede Stew now 'On the Menu' at Dickey's Barbecue Pit

December 8, 2014

Stampede Stew was the winner of TNT's 'On the Menu' cooking competition, which gives home cooks the chance to whip up new dishes to be featured on the menus of…

Dickey's in the spotlight for cooking competition show

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Dickey's will be the latest brand featured in TNT's cooking competition show "On the Menu." The winning dish will debut as an LTO the day after the episode…

Dickey's locations set to open in Alabama, Pennsylvania and California

November 18, 2014

Opening celebrations for all three new restaurants will include pulled pork sandwiches offered for $2, gift card and merchandise giveaways.

Dickey's opens new restaurants in Texas and Wyoming

November 14, 2014

Both restaurants opened on Nov. 13 with three-day celebrations featuring giveaways.

Dickey's opens units in California, Texas

November 10, 2014

Dickey's continues to strengthen its presence in Texas and California with the opening of three new restaurants.

Dickey's ramping up holiday offerings with online ordering

November 7, 2014

The day before Thanksgiving is the biggest sales day of the year for Dickey's, with a more than 80 percent increase for the 2013 holiday season.

Dickey's opens in Kansas, West Virginia

October 27, 2014

Both new restaurants are owned by multiunit operators who plan to open additional locations.

Dickey's opening three new units this week

October 8, 2014

Dickey's will open three new units in California, Georgia and Indiana on Oct. 9.

Dickey's opens near Travis AFB and in Vegas

September 30, 2014

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants will open two new restaurants on Oct. 2, one at Gateway Courtyard 1586 Gateway Boulevard, Suite C-7 in Fairfield, California…

Dickey's opens in Natchitoches, Louisiana

September 26, 2014

Dickey's opened its newest unit at 936 University Parkway in Natchitoches, Louisiana, on Sept. 25.

Dickey's opens units in Texas, Nebraska

September 24, 2014

The openings will be marked with gift card and merchandise giveaways, and pulled pork barbecue sandwiches offered for $2 each.

Dickey's opens first Cheyenne, Wyoming unit

September 23, 2014

Dickey's announced the opening of its first restaurant in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The new unit will open on Sept. 25 at 1400 Dell Range Boulevard, Suite 085A.

Dickey's rolls past $6 million mark in catering sales

September 12, 2014

Catering is responsible for 15 percent of overall sales for Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants.