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5 days ago
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Dickey's Barbecue Partners with Toast For Charity to Launch Dickey's x Toast For Charity Internship Program with Exclusive Scholarship Opportunity for DFW Students
New collaboration provides hands-on marketing experience and educational support to college students Dickey's Barbecue Partners with Toast For Charity to Launch Dickey's x Toast For Charity Internship Program with Exclusive Scholarship Opportunity for DFW Students Dallas, TX, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is excited to announce its new partnership with Toast For Charity, a Dallas-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth from underserved communities. The Dickey's x Toast For Charity Internship Program offers college students the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in retail marketing and communications with the Dickey's brand, while also receiving support for their educational journey through an exclusive scholarship. The internship program is open to college students, including participants in Toast For Charity's annual M.A.D. Pitch Competition. As part of this collaboration, Toast For Charity will award a scholarship to one select student from their pitch competition, further enhancing their educational opportunities. Applications for the M.A.D. Pitch Competition will open from June 19 to September 12, with the competition taking place on November 8, 2025. 'We are thrilled to partner with Toast For Charity to offer this internship opportunity to college students in our community,' said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue. 'At Dickey's, we are deeply committed to giving back, and this program is a reflection of our dedication to nurturing the next generation of leaders in both the restaurant and marketing industries.' 'Creating pathways for young talent to grow and learn in our industry is crucial to ensuring the future of retail marketing,' said Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey's Capital Group. 'Through this partnership with Toast For Charity, we're not just offering internships – we're giving students the tools and experiences they need to unlock their full potential.' Kinyana McCoy, Dickey's Retail Marketing Manager and Savannah State University alumna, shared her excitement for the program's impact: 'As a proud graduate of Savannah State University, I am especially excited about this internship program. It not only provides students with invaluable marketing experience but also strengthens the connection between Dickey's and the local community.' This internship program reflects Dickey's ongoing commitment to fostering educational growth, community engagement, and opportunity for young talent. Dickey's is proud to support local students and looks forward to expanding this initiative for future generations. About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Founded in 1941 by the Dickey family, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is the world's largest barbecue concept and continues as a third-generation family-run business. For more than 80 years, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has served millions with its signature Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ Slow-smoked over hickory wood-burning pits, Dickey's barbecued meats are paired with a variety of Southern sides. Committed to authentic barbecue, Dickey's never takes shortcuts — because real barbecue can't be rushed. With more than 866 restaurants across eight concepts in the U.S. and several countries, Dickey's Barbecue Franchise and Dickey's Restaurant Brands continue to grow under the leadership of Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey's Capital Group, and Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Dickey's has been recognized on Newsweek's 2022 "America's Favorite Restaurant Chains" list, Nation's Restaurant News 2024 top fast-casual brands for value, and USA Today's 2021 Readers' Choice Awards. The brand has also ranked in the Top 20 of Fast Casual's 'Top 100 Movers and Shakers' for four of the past five years. Additional accolades include Entrepreneur's Top 500 Franchise and Hospitality Technology's Industry Heroes list. The brand has been featured by Fox News, Forbes, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, and People Magazine. For more information, visit For franchise opportunities, visit Attachment Dickey's Barbecue Partners with Toast For Charity to Launch Dickey's x Toast For Charity Internship Program with Exclusive Scholarship Opportunity for DFW Students CONTACT: Louisa Garrett Dickey's Barbecue Pit lgarrett@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Allegations of Ethical Violations Lead to Call for Disqualification of Counsel in Dickey's Restaurants Litigation
Dallas, TX, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Lynn, Pinker, Hurst & Schwegmann has filed a motion to disqualify the Zarco law firm from acting as counsel in a matter involving Dickey's Restaurants, Inc in the United States District Court Northern District Of Illinois Eastern Division. The challenge cites alleged egregious and intentional violations of Rules 4.2, 8.4, and 3.7 of the American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct. The motion centers around the Zarco firm leading a coordinated and unwarranted attack on Dickey's Restaurants to the firm's financial benefit. Allegations include Zarco coordinating and funding baseless litigation by disgruntled franchisees, driving negative publicity, and encouraging franchisees to violate their agreements. Based on information, it is believed that the firm has spent money to attempt to induce franchisees to hire the firm to file unfounded claims. The federal court motion to disqualify Zarco includes accusations that Zarco sued a former Dickey's employee to attempt to force the former employee to testify against Dickey's to get out of the lawsuit. On April 11, 2025, Zarco attorneys reportedly encouraged a client to contact the individual directly, demanding he contact the firm and 'work with us.' This contact is alleged to be a violation of ethical rules and tantamount to witness tampering. Click here to listen to the audio file from filed motion transcript. The complaint further states that the firm subpoenaed the individual for an arbitration trial but then refused to call them to testify, aiming instead to coerce them into changing their testimony privately. These actions are described as professional misconduct aimed at gaining an unfair advantage and threatening the integrity of the legal process. The motion case is: 1:25-cv-02166 Document #: 30. Lynn, Pinker, Hurst, & Schwegmann Media Contact: Monica Cordova monica@ CONTACT: Louisa Garrett lgarrett@
Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
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Dickey's Barbecue Puts Franchisee Success in the Spotlight: Addressing Industry Challenges and Highlighting Opportunities
Dallas, TX, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to recent industry-wide challenges, Dickey's Barbecue Pit addresses concerns regarding franchisee satisfaction. Amidst macroeconomic pressures, geopolitical instability, and shifting consumer spending, Dickey's acknowledges the complexities of the current restaurant franchise landscape and outlines strategies for continued success. Despite unprecedented obstacles, Dickey's emphasizes the importance of analyzing empirical evidence and understanding franchise system intricacies. Consistency and brand integrity remain paramount, with all locations upholding the same great taste. Concerns about supplier costs are mitigated by collective purchasing power and proprietary products, ensuring both quality and favorable pricing. Strategic partnerships with national distributors further guarantee product integrity, food safety, and efficient recall procedures. 'Using specific suppliers ensures product consistency and integrity, which is fundamental to the Dickey's brand,' says Dickey's CEO Laura Dickey. 'By leveraging group purchasing power, we are able to secure prices that are generally better than market, providing significant savings for our owner-operators and ensuring built-in food safety mechanisms concerning recalls and liability issues' Key to franchisee success is active participation and adherence to the established business model. Dickey's highlights that franchisees who engage fully in operational management, reinvest in their business and community, and comply with model requirements experience long-term profitability. Successful franchisees typically have 25-year agreements with profitable sales transactions. 'At Dickey's, we are committed to evolving and adapting, as evidenced during the pandemic when additional revenue streams were created for our owner-operators through new concepts,' said Ms. Dickey. 'Responsiveness and flexibility are key to our partnerships with owner-operators and their success.' Instances of franchisee non-compliance leading to business failure are addressed, with the emphasis placed on adherence to proven models. Dickey's acknowledges that deviating from successful practices can result in operational difficulties, and business failure, underscoring the importance of partnership and mutual respect. 'Surround yourself with great people, save for a rainy day, and take ownership of your success. As a franchisee, you control your own destiny. Success or failure is up to you,' said Josh Wise, Dickey's multi-unit franchisee from Newark, Ohio. 'Dickey's has given me the opportunity to follow my dream, create something unique, and make a lasting impact in my community. For anyone looking to be their own boss, franchising is the way to do it.' Looking to the future, Dickey's sees promising recovery trends, including sales growth, increased customer transactions, and robust franchise sales. Evidence-based optimism and demonstrated resilience during challenging periods, such as the recent pandemic, highlight the strength of the business model and digital infrastructure. A commitment to continuous evolution and adaptation, including strategic pivots and development of supplementary revenue streams, ensures the longevity and success of the partnership with owner-operators. 'At Dickey's, we are committed to evolving and adapting, as evidenced during the pandemic when additional revenue streams were created for our owner-operators through new concepts,' said Ms. Dickey. 'Responsiveness and flexibility are key to our partnerships with owner-operators and their success.' 'Dickey's felt like the perfect fit—a family-owned franchise with a rich legacy and delicious barbecue,' said Nidhi Bhatt, Dickey's Franchisee in Brooksville, Florida. 'The training I received from Dickey's was transformative. It gave me the tools and confidence to run the business independently, Having my husband's support has been invaluable, but I'm proud to say I now run the business independently. It's rewarding to show my kids what's possible with hard work and determination.' More than one hundred Dickey's Franchisees share their personal experiences with the brand in their own words in articles and video testimonials here . About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Founded in 1941 by the Dickey family, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is the world's largest barbecue concept and continues as a third-generation family-run business. For more than 80 years, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has served millions with its signature Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ Slow-smoked over hickory wood-burning pits, Dickey's barbecued meats are paired with a variety of Southern sides. Committed to authentic barbecue, Dickey's never takes shortcuts — because real barbecue can't be rushed. With more than 866 restaurants across eight concepts in the U.S. and several countries, Dickey's Barbecue Franchise and Dickey's Restaurant Brands continue to grow under the leadership of Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey's Capital Group, and Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Dickey's has been recognized on Newsweek's 2022 'America's Favorite Restaurant Chains' list, Nation's Restaurant News 2024 top fast-casual brands for value, and USA Today's 2021 Readers' Choice Awards. The brand has also ranked in the Top 20 of Fast Casual's 'Top 100 Movers and Shakers' for four of the past five years. Additional accolades include Entrepreneur's Top 500 Franchise and Hospitality Technology's Industry Heroes list. The brand has been featured by Fox News, Forbes, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, and People Magazine. For more information, visit . For franchise opportunities, visit .
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dickey's Barbecue Puts Franchisee Success in the Spotlight: Addressing Industry Challenges and Highlighting Opportunities
Dallas, TX, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to recent industry-wide challenges, Dickey's Barbecue Pit addresses concerns regarding franchisee satisfaction. Amidst macroeconomic pressures, geopolitical instability, and shifting consumer spending, Dickey's acknowledges the complexities of the current restaurant franchise landscape and outlines strategies for continued success. Despite unprecedented obstacles, Dickey's emphasizes the importance of analyzing empirical evidence and understanding franchise system intricacies. Consistency and brand integrity remain paramount, with all locations upholding the same great taste. Concerns about supplier costs are mitigated by collective purchasing power and proprietary products, ensuring both quality and favorable pricing. Strategic partnerships with national distributors further guarantee product integrity, food safety, and efficient recall procedures. 'Using specific suppliers ensures product consistency and integrity, which is fundamental to the Dickey's brand,' says Dickey's CEO Laura Dickey. 'By leveraging group purchasing power, we are able to secure prices that are generally better than market, providing significant savings for our owner-operators and ensuring built-in food safety mechanisms concerning recalls and liability issues' Key to franchisee success is active participation and adherence to the established business model. Dickey's highlights that franchisees who engage fully in operational management, reinvest in their business and community, and comply with model requirements experience long-term profitability. Successful franchisees typically have 25-year agreements with profitable sales transactions. 'At Dickey's, we are committed to evolving and adapting, as evidenced during the pandemic when additional revenue streams were created for our owner-operators through new concepts,' said Ms. Dickey. 'Responsiveness and flexibility are key to our partnerships with owner-operators and their success.' Instances of franchisee non-compliance leading to business failure are addressed, with the emphasis placed on adherence to proven models. Dickey's acknowledges that deviating from successful practices can result in operational difficulties, and business failure, underscoring the importance of partnership and mutual respect. 'Surround yourself with great people, save for a rainy day, and take ownership of your success. As a franchisee, you control your own destiny. Success or failure is up to you,' said Josh Wise, Dickey's multi-unit franchisee from Newark, Ohio. 'Dickey's has given me the opportunity to follow my dream, create something unique, and make a lasting impact in my community. For anyone looking to be their own boss, franchising is the way to do it.' Looking to the future, Dickey's sees promising recovery trends, including sales growth, increased customer transactions, and robust franchise sales. Evidence-based optimism and demonstrated resilience during challenging periods, such as the recent pandemic, highlight the strength of the business model and digital infrastructure. A commitment to continuous evolution and adaptation, including strategic pivots and development of supplementary revenue streams, ensures the longevity and success of the partnership with owner-operators. 'At Dickey's, we are committed to evolving and adapting, as evidenced during the pandemic when additional revenue streams were created for our owner-operators through new concepts,' said Ms. Dickey. 'Responsiveness and flexibility are key to our partnerships with owner-operators and their success.' 'Dickey's felt like the perfect fit—a family-owned franchise with a rich legacy and delicious barbecue,' said Nidhi Bhatt, Dickey's Franchisee in Brooksville, Florida. 'The training I received from Dickey's was transformative. It gave me the tools and confidence to run the business independently, Having my husband's support has been invaluable, but I'm proud to say I now run the business independently. It's rewarding to show my kids what's possible with hard work and determination.' More than one hundred Dickey's Franchisees share their personal experiences with the brand in their own words in articles and video testimonials here. About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Founded in 1941 by the Dickey family, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is the world's largest barbecue concept and continues as a third-generation family-run business. For more than 80 years, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has served millions with its signature Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ Slow-smoked over hickory wood-burning pits, Dickey's barbecued meats are paired with a variety of Southern sides. Committed to authentic barbecue, Dickey's never takes shortcuts — because real barbecue can't be rushed. With more than 866 restaurants across eight concepts in the U.S. and several countries, Dickey's Barbecue Franchise and Dickey's Restaurant Brands continue to grow under the leadership of Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey's Capital Group, and Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Dickey's has been recognized on Newsweek's 2022 "America's Favorite Restaurant Chains" list, Nation's Restaurant News 2024 top fast-casual brands for value, and USA Today's 2021 Readers' Choice Awards. The brand has also ranked in the Top 20 of Fast Casual's 'Top 100 Movers and Shakers' for four of the past five years. Additional accolades include Entrepreneur's Top 500 Franchise and Hospitality Technology's Industry Heroes list. The brand has been featured by Fox News, Forbes, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, and People Magazine. For more information, visit For franchise opportunities, visit CONTACT: Louisa Garrett Dickey's Barbecue Pit lgarrett@ in to access your portfolio
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28-05-2025
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$5 Brisket Sandwich + Free Side for Rewards Members Today Only
Celebrate the Slow-Smoked Tradition of Texas Brisket on May 28 with Unbeatable Deals from Dickey's Barbecue $5 Brisket Sandwich + Free Side for Rewards Members Today Only Dallas, TX, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dickey's Barbecue, the world's largest barbecue concept, is bringing the heat this National Brisket Day, Wednesday, May 28, with two mouthwatering offers designed to delight barbecue lovers nationwide. Known for its authentic, slow-smoked Texas-style brisket, Dickey's is celebrating its signature meat with a $5 Brisket Sandwich available to all guests and a free Signature side for Big Yellow Cup Rewards members. National Brisket Day Offers Promotion 1 – $5 Texas Brisket Sandwich for EveryoneFor one day only, guests can enjoy Dickey's famous Texas Brisket Sandwich for just $5 – a tender, smoky classic that's slow-smoked to perfection and piled high on a toasted bun. This deal is valid in-store, online at and through the Dickey's App, limited to one per transaction. Promotion 2 – Free Signature Side for Big Yellow Cup Rewards MembersLoyalty has its rewards. All registered Big Yellow Cup Rewards members will receive a free small Signature Side – the perfect complement to that $5 brisket sandwich. Guests can redeem this offer any time within 7 days of National Brisket Day. 'Brisket is at the heart of who we are. It's the recipe that built Dickey's and made us a trusted name in barbecue,' said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 'National Brisket Day is our chance to honor our roots and say thank you to the guests who continue to support real, slow-smoked barbecue. We're excited to offer unbeatable deals and a taste of true Texas flavor.' Founded in 1941, Dickey's has earned its reputation by smoking all meats on-site, using hickory wood and time-honored techniques passed down through generations. Brisket, in particular, remains the crown jewel of the menu. 'We've built a legacy on brisket – how we smoke it, serve it and share it,' said Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey's Capital Group. 'We're proud to celebrate National Brisket Day with a bold offer that brings more folks to the pit. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time guest, this is the perfect time to experience authentic Texas barbecue.' Join the Big Yellow Cup Rewards Program To make the most of future deals, guests are encouraged to join the Big Yellow Cup Rewards Program via the Dickey's App or online. Members earn points on every purchase and receive access to exclusive offers, promotions, and surprises throughout the year. For more information or to order online, visit About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Founded in 1941 by the Dickey family, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is the world's largest barbecue concept and continues as a third-generation family-run business. For more than 80 years, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has served millions with its signature Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ Slow-smoked over hickory wood-burning pits, Dickey's barbecued meats are paired with a variety of Southern sides. Committed to authentic barbecue, Dickey's never takes shortcuts — because real barbecue can't be rushed. With more than 866 restaurants across eight concepts in the U.S. and several countries, Dickey's Barbecue Franchise and Dickey's Restaurant Brands continue to grow under the leadership of Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey's Capital Group, and Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Dickey's has been recognized on Newsweek's 2022 "America's Favorite Restaurant Chains" list, Nation's Restaurant News 2024 top fast-casual brands for value, and USA Today's 2021 Readers' Choice Awards. The brand has also ranked in the Top 20 of Fast Casual's 'Top 100 Movers and Shakers' for four of the past five years. Additional accolades include Entrepreneur's Top 500 Franchise and Hospitality Technology's Industry Heroes list. The brand has been featured by Fox News, Forbes, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, and People Magazine. For more information, visit For franchise opportunities, visit Attachment $5 Brisket Sandwich + Free Side for Rewards Members Today Only CONTACT: Louisa Garrett Dickey's Barbecue Pit lgarrett@
