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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).

**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 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.
 
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

Football season is upon us! Therefore, tailgaters around the country are gathering to cheer on their favorite teams amongst friends, delicious food like Dickeys Barbecue, cold drinks, opened hatchbacks and lowered truck tailgates. For all those DIYers, venues, colleges and other organizations hosting a tailgate party, there are several things you can do to impress your friends and fellow tailgaters. Be sure to download our app now!

Ready to find out what they are? Read on to find out the three best ways you can host an unforgettable tailgate party. 
 
1)	Have plenty of delicious food and beverages on hand.
Food and Football go hand and hand. When you’re looking for something hearty, delicious, and affordable you’ll want to check out one of Dickey’s Barbecue Pits Big Yellow Boxes. These barbecue boxes feed up to 12 people, are convenient and only cost $8.00 per serving. Dickey’s offers five different varieties of the Big Yellow Box so you’ll be sure to find something for everyone. 

•	Pulled Pork Party Pack ($85) – Four pounds of pulled pork, large cabbage slaw, large barbecue beans, large potato salad, 12 buttery rolls, pickles, onions and Dickey’s Barbecue Sauce.
•	Classic Sandwich Party Pack ($99) – 12 Classic Sandwiches, large Caesar salad, large potato salad, pickles, onions and Dickey’s Barbecue Sauce. 
•	Original Party Pack ($110) – Two pounds of brisket, two pounds of pulled pork, large cabbage slaw, large potato salad, large barbecue beans, pickles, onions and Dickey’s Barbecue Sauce.
•	Wings and Ribs Party Pack ($115) – 18 ribs, 24 wings with choice of sauce, large mac and cheese, large cabbage slaw, 12 buttery rolls, Dickey’s Barbecue Sauce and ranch dressing.
•	Texas Brisket Party Pack ($155) – Four pounds of brisket, choice of three large sides, 12 buttery rolls, pickles, onions, and Dickey’s Barbecue Sauce.

Also, you’ll need plenty of delicious beverages on hand to please your guests. You can set up a few coolers, one for iced down beer and another for bottled water, sweet tea and lemonade, that by the way is available for purchase at Dickey’s too! 

2) You Can Never Have Enough Activities
From bags (cornhole) to beer pong to bocce ball, you can never have enough activities at a tailgate event. When was the last time you were at a tailgate, and you weren’t watching or participating in a game? Plan one or more of these fun activities to keep a healthy level of competition that all sports fans enjoy.
3) Make a Pump-up Playlist
The playlist you choose will obviously depend on the type of audience you typically draw. However, you know that a “pump up” list is sure to get everyone psyched for the game! Mix it up with a few classic game day songs and crowd favorites! Of course, you may want to play the game audio while it’s on or you can always spin some tracks during commercials, breaks and timeouts to keep the crowd entertained!

To learn more, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Download the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

3 Ways to Celebrate Football Season with Dickey’s Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™

We all know the holidays can get stressful when the intention of the season is to relax and be with your family. It can be hard to relax when you have a meal to cook for a family of ten plus, need to pick up members from the airport and have relatives to entertain on top of everything else your normal week entails. That’s why Dickey’s wants to make your holiday the easiest it’s ever been with our easy to order Holiday Feast. The best thing to ever happen to holiday meals comes with a holiday meat of your choice which includes Cajun fried or smoked turkey and for your non-bird loving family members, a barbecue honey ham. Along with a holiday meat, the meal includes sides to make both Uncle Dan and Cousin Ethel happy like green beans with bacon, baked potato casserole and cornbread dressing. To top off the meal, you get gravy and a dozen of Dickey’s famous rolls.&nbsp;
You can make this Thanksgiving the holiday you deserve by ordering online right now <a href="http://order.dickeys.com/">here</a>. Now that heating up your holiday meal(<a href="https://orders-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/public/DickeysFeasts-HeatingInstructions.pdf" target="_blank">click here for heating instructions</a>) is the only thing left on your plate(pun intended), think of all the things you can do on Wednesday and Thursday now!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Heating Instructions For Your Holiday Meals

At Dickey’s, we are a purpose-driven business. We start every morning off with a company-wide charge call, and state our purpose - “at Dickey’s, we are here to serve competition quality barbecue to as many folks as we can. We are here to expand the family. We here to do both well and good in the communities in which we do business.”
Being purpose-driven has absolutely contributed to our success as a brand and a business. We use our purpose as a measuring stick for every initiative we undertake and the business decisions we make. &nbsp;Our purpose is also what compels me to write this post. I believe in the power of private industry to better communities. I believe that restaurants are a third space for folks to gather. I believe by breaking bread together you can find unity. &nbsp;
We must be aware, respectful, and conscientious of current events as a business and a brand. We must also not commercialize current events, the tragic death of George Floyd, the current protests, or the calls for change. I also do not want to send a message of silence as complacent acceptance for any form of racism, inequality, or injustice. So I will say this.
At Dickey’s, we believe in bringing people and communities together through the power of breaking bread. Breaking bread is both symbolically and literally an act of unity and healing. We take that seriously. Unfortunately, right outside of our dining rooms in streets across America, there is pain and frustration, dividing a country founded on the noble and unifying beliefs of liberty and justice for all.
May we use our dinner tables as a place to come together. May we encourage healing, justice, and kindness as we serve our neighborhoods and communities with full hearts. In this way, Dickey's shall forever remain a place for communities to break bread together. This is my prayer for us all. Please pray it with me.&nbsp;
We are pausing our organic efforts on social media to respectfully give the space for a more important conversation to take place. May this conversation lead us to justice, compassion, and inclusion. You are welcome at our table. We love the communities in which we have the privilege to do business and serve guests. We encourage you to love your neighbor.&nbsp;
 
Sincerely,
Laura Rea Dickey
CEO Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc

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