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Dickey's latest franchise deal marks brand's entry into 44th state

The development agreement includes five new stores in Florida and five in Hawaii.

February 23, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is slated to expand into its 44th state with a recently executed deal for Hawaii, according to a company press release.

Owner/Operator Jack Chubb, who owns Dickey's locations in Sarasota and Wesley Chapel, Florida, will open the first Hawaii store by late 2016. The development agreement includes five new stores in Florida and five in Hawaii.

"The new stores in Hawaii are our first venture as a company beyond the continental United States, and we look forward to further expansion overseas in the future," said CEO Roland Dickey Jr.

A former hospital administrator, Chubb retired from his 34-year executive career and decided to become a business owner. He spent most of his research time at his local Dickey's Barbecue Pit , and realized the barbecue chain was the right opportunity for his next career move.

"I love providing a great guest experience, and my favorite thing is to see the guests' faces light up when they eat at Dickey's," said Chubb. "Barbecue invokes great memories for most people, and I am happy to provide that experience in my stores and excited to bring it to Hawaii."