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Dickey's Barbecue Pit CEO Laura Rea Dickey talks Supply Chain Crunch

### Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurant CEO, [Laura Rea Dickey](https://www.laurareadickey.com/), says her labor force is down about 12% due to open positions “across the board”, including management and positions in the corporate office. -Fox Business Varney & Co

Labor shortage is being experienced everywhere; however, California is feeling the strain more than most. With over 550 locations, we have a labor shortage between 10-12% in the labor force across the company. CEO, Laura Rea Dickey combats the shortage by sharing job posts with people directly to try to reach out and hire individuals. The company has always paid above average minimum wage; however, there have been additional adjustments to add stronger benefits such as better health care options. Health care benefits have been extended to hourly employees instead of just on the management level; however, there is still the shortage percentage in the double digits. Now, this has been a common occurrence in many industries, especially experienced due to the pandemic. A major cause for this, according to Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurant CEO, has been healthcare or lack thereof. The struggle of the labor shortage has been felt exponentially; however, that has not stopped the barbecue chain from serving up delicious BBQ to its loyal customers. In fact, despite the labor shortage, Dickey’s Barbecue has seen an uptick in sales and [expansion](https://franchise.dickeys.com/blog/dickeys-restaurant-brands-closes-out-robust-growth-year-with-record-sales/). You can watch the entire segment of Laura Rea Dickey on Fox Business right [here](https://video.foxbusiness.com/v/6293384273001#sp=show-clips). 

“Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants getting creative to solve worker shortage problem” 

## World’s largest barbecue concept donates $7,500 grant for tactical robot to better protect local first-responders from high-risk situations

NEWARK, Ohio (March 21, 2022) – [The Dickey Foundation](https://www.thedickeyfoundation.org/) – the charitable arm of [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/) – is dedicated to being an active member of the communities it serves. 

On Wednesday, March 23 at 11:30 a.m. at Newark Police Headquarters (39 S. Fourth St., Newark, Ohio 43055), The Dickey Foundation will present a grant of $7,500 to help the Newark Police Department obtain a tactical robot that will keep its first responders safe during high-risk situations such as hostage rescues, armed and barricaded subjects, suspicious items and more.

In 2021, more than 70% of the Newark Police Department’s callouts involved a barricade or wanted person. With this new technology, the department will be able to safely communicate with individuals and transport mission-critical equipment.

“The Dickey Foundation is proud to give back to those in our local communities who put their lives at risk every day for our protection,” said [Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.laurareadickey.com/) “We hope the Foundation donation helps inspire others to give and help support the police officers in their communities.”

To learn more, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dickeys). Download the [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit app](https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app) from the [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dickeys-barbecue-pit/id1288151925?mt=8) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olodickeysapp).</P>

**About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.**
<br>[Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story), the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by the Dickey family. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests in 44 states Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why our name isn’t BBQ. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers eight slow-smoked meats and 12 wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. Dickey’s Barbecue 550 locations across the United States and eight other countries.</P>
 
Dickey’s was named to Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains list and USA Today 2021 readers’ choice awards. Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, been named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur and named to Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in Nation’s Restaurant News, was recognized by Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers list and honored by Dallas Business Journal. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine and QSR Magazine. Dickey’s Barbecue is part of Dickey’s Restaurant Brands which has more than 700 restaurants nationwide including brands Wing Boss, Trailer Birds, Big Deal Burger and bbqathome.com. DRB is led by CEO Roland Dickey Jr. For more information, visit [www.dickeys.com](http://www.dickeys.com/).

The Dickey Foundation Makes Donation to Newark Police Department

Free products, exclusive discounts, and more – just in time for Christmas

DALLAS (Dec. 1, 2021) – ‘Tis the season to give your loved ones the gift that keeps on giving – the gift of restaurant-quality cuts of meat, premium pre-cooked sides and desserts. Barbecue At Home by Dickey’s is giving away free products, exclusive discounts, and more during its 10 Days of Christmas giveaway! 
Beginning December 3 through December 13, barbecue enthusiasts from across the U.S. will have the ability to visit BarbecueAtHome.com and select from an array of free products, exclusive discounts, and more each day – that will feature craft sausages, premium quality meats, and unique rubs and spices that are shipped right to their door.
“We are happy to offer some incredible deals during our 10 Days of Christmas giveaway,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “What better way to celebrate the holidays with family and friends than by enjoying quality barbecue this holiday season in the comfort of your own home.”
Barbecue At Home by Dickey’s offers artisan seasonings and rubs and Texas-inspired barbecue products. And don’t forget its chef-curated offerings, delicious meat gift boxes, butcher-selected steaks, and Southern sides made from family recipes and backed with 80 years of barbecue experience.

To learn more, follow Barbecue At Home on Facebook and Instagram. Join the Barbecue At Home E-Club here to receive information on new products, recipes, and promotions.

About Barbecue at Home by Dickey’s
Created by the world’s largest barbecue concept – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Barbecue At Home allows barbecue enthusiasts from all over the U.S. to have craft sausages, premium quality meats, and unique rubs and spices shipped right to their door. Barbecue At Home offers a selection of recipes, the best meat gift boxes, merchandise, and custom creations from the culinary mind of James Beard honorary Executive Chef Phil Butler. For more information, visit barbecueathome.com.
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with three international locations in the UAE, Singapore, and Tokyo and operates over 550 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com. 


Barbecue At Home Offering More Exclusive Deals This Holiday Season

DALLAS (Nov. 16, 2021) – [Barbecue At Home](https://barbecueathome.com/) by Dickey’s is giving barbecue fans unfettered access to restaurant-quality cuts of meat, premium pre-cooked sides and desserts with the ultimate deals this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 
Barbecue At Home is offering the biggest discounts of the year including: 20% off orders over $100 (using code: BF20OFF) and 25% off orders over $200 (using code: BF25OFF) from 11/21-11/29/21. These discounts may not be redeemed with other offers. 
There are also daily deals the week of Black Friday (11/21-11/27): 
•	Sunday: BOGO 50% off chicken thighs (limit 2) 
•	Monday: BOGO 50% off pork tenderloin (limit 2) 
•	Tuesday: Free spice on orders over $75 
•	Wednesday: 10% off chef curated boxes
•	Thursday: $10 off apron 
•	Friday: Save $15 off 
•	Saturday: 2 free sausages on orders over $100

The Cyber Monday sale consists of 2 FREE Filet Mignons on orders over $100 (using code: CYBERFILET) (limit 1 per order). All these offerings and more are available for purchase at [BarbecueAtHome.com](BarbecueAtHome.com) and will be shipped straight to your doorstep.
“We are thrilled to offer these incredible discounts this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so that family and friends can come together to enjoy restaurant-quality food this holiday season,” said [Laura Rea Dickey](https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Hxgk35z-HXBsrmsK_medl_21_A4Nofi3Vw1Y686RXS9KBhqwdthk0zIYQDS2wg11EJ6xMNB26rh4lHy79-CmZNcXBlMsTmFK7vzBXp3Qb6FaM_geou8Ris6OU4toYVQW65sVjzMDs97S8SqHpVneAOYFphoKvOTCmwmKaYT1ZztmlZS_peZfkTCxvbthGAjw), CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
To learn more, follow Barbecue At Home on [Facebook](lhttps://www.facebook.com/DickeysAtHome/) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dickeysathome/). Join the Barbecue At Home E-Club [here](https://barbecueathome.com/pages/eclub-sign-up?_pos=1&_sid=b9727d1ed&_ss=r) to receive information on new products, recipes, and promotions.

About Barbecue at Home by Dickey’s
Created by the world’s largest barbecue concept – [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=gY9VudKwW0F7b-8dBEoziU8GmKUBVEnqS-z4GeH-gGEMfHdNJqKR51sWzE5ztKvyBii_4HIfOBEeZD43_X9VTBbGSxr_oKi_LHqWJHwL1ZU=) – Barbecue At Home allows barbecue enthusiasts from all over the U.S. to have craft sausages, premium quality meats, and unique rubs and spices shipped right to their door. Barbecue At Home offers a selection of recipes, the best meat gift boxes, merchandise, and custom creations from the culinary mind of James Beard honorary Executive Chef Phil Butler. For more information, visit [barbecueathome.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=yRuTNlsTPqXSMZpCf_f9M6urlmjTLw8AYOTgwlhP3kAHngYosH1Pse5GI06GEcBPXvS9jw2JYYUfPQAYy9ROFPOT-3Wla3aKlRhI5tzQueU=).
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
[Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story)., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with three international locations in the UAE, Singapore, and Tokyo and operates over 550 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit [www.dickeys.com](www.dickeys.com). 


Barbecue At Home Announces Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals

### Heat-and-serve Complete Feast, Dinner Feast and ready-to-serve Holiday Big Yellow Box now available

DALLAS (Nov. 22, 2021) – The holidays are for spending quality time with friends and family, which is why [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](http://www.dickeys.com/) is taking the hassle out of cooking this holiday season with three delicious options, the [Complete Feast](https://www.dickeys.com/quote/holiday), [Dinner Feast](https://www.dickeys.com/quote/holiday), and [Holiday Big Yellow Box](https://www.dickeys.com/quote/holiday)! 

The world’s largest barbecue concept is now offering two festive heat-and-serve packages that are perfect for holiday gatherings. Starting at $115, Dickey’s Complete Feast feeds 10 to 12 and includes a choice of Spiral Cut Ham, Smoked Turkey, Cajun Fried Turkey, Peppercorn Garlic Prime Rib or traditional Prime Rib, cornbread dressing, gravy, baked potato casserole, green beans with bacon, a dozen buttery rolls and a dessert. The Dinner Feast starts at $92 and serves 8 to 10. It comes with a choice of the same proteins, cornbread dressing, gravy, a dozen buttery rolls and a dessert.  

This year, barbecue lovers can also have Dickey’s already cooked and ready-to-serve Holiday Big Yellow Box, which starts at $125 and feeds up to 12. The box includes 4 pounds of sliced turkey and large servings of baked potato casserole, green beans, cornbread dressing and a dozen buttery rolls. Dickey’s also has a la carte options for meats and family sides.

“The holidays are a joyous time when families and friends create new, special memories with one another,” said [Laura Rea Dickey](https://www.laurareadickey.com/), CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “That’s why we want to keep our guests out of the kitchen and encourage them to enjoy a stress-free meal around the dinner table. Trust us, we’ve been perfecting holiday items for over 80 years!” 

Fans can order Dickey’s holiday offerings while supplies last online at [dickeys.com](http://www.dickeys.com/), through [the Dickey’s App](https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app) or by calling their local Dickey’s. 
 
To learn more about Dickey’s, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dickeys). Download the [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app) app from the [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dickeys-barbecue-pit/id1288151925?mt=8) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olodickeysapp).

About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
[Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story), the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. Dickey’s has over 550 locations across the United States and six other countries and is on track to have over 600 locations by the end of 2021.
 
In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, was named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur in 2018 and was named to Hospitality Technology Industry Heroes in 2021. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in 2020 by Nation’s Restaurant News and was recognized as one of the top 25 industry leaders on Fast Casual’s 2020 Top 100 Movers and Shakers list, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal and QSR Magazine. For more information, visit [www.dickeys.com](http://www.dickeys.com/). 



‘Tis the Season for a Festive Holiday Feast from Dickey’s

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  <strong>Happy Throwback Thursday!</strong>
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<p style="text-align: center;">
  <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Old-Central-Photo1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-671" alt="Old Central Photo" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Old-Central-Photo1-300x223.jpg" width="406" height="287"></a>
</p>In 1941, Travis Dickey opened the first Dickey's Barbecue Pit just north of downtown Dallas, Texas. Space on the restaurant's sign was rented out to Dr. Pepper to help pay the start-up costs for
the restaurant. The menu was limited to beef brisket, pit hams, barbecue beans, potato chips, beer, bottled milk and sodas.

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