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Dickey's offers franchise discount to first-time owners

January 3, 2020

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants is encouraging new beginnings for restaurant-curious entrepreneurs looking to expand their business opportunities in the new decade. First-time Dickey's franchisees will receive a discount on their royalty fees during their first six months if they sign for a store anytime during the month of January.

"2019 was an unprecedented year for us and there really is no better time to join the Dickey's family," CEO Laura Rea Dickey, said in a company press release. "As we enter our 79th year in operations, I look forward to advancing our proprietary back-of-house technology and exciting new menu developments."

Dickey's Barbecue Pit offers franchisees six revenue streams:Dine In

• Catering.
• Online ordering.
• Outside delivery.
• Holiday meals
• Retail items.

"As a family-owned franchisor, we always look for someone who shares our values and passions, because together we're not just building a business, we're building a legacy," Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey's Capital Group, said in the release. "If you're a first-time franchisee, then you'll want to partner with an established brand that has a deep history of industry experience and resources to help you navigate the new waters of being a business owner.”

Dickey's was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey and operates over 500 locations in 44 states.