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

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## 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.

HOKUS POKUS

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.

[![Screenshot_2025-09-17_at_12.56.29-removebg-preview.png](https://cms-www-dickeys-com-staging.s3.amazonaws.com/Screenshot_2025_09_17_at_12_56_29_removebg_preview_bd68bdc5e5.png)](https://www.dickeys.com/quote/everyday?type=carryout)


“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

### “Since this city hosts the State Fair of Texas, it’s no wonder Dallas barbecue joints go over the top with their ’cue.” -Texas Monthly 

Click [here](https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/best-bbq-dallas/) to see Texas Monthy’s list of favorite barbecue spots in Dallas. Among the top favorites: Dickey’s Barbecue. Our very first location, first opened in 1941 (right in the heart of Dallas), is one of the longest standing establishments of the city still in operation. As a Dallas classic, Dickey’s Barbecue has been harboring traditional barbecue values for the past 80 years. We’ve expanded all through Dallas and surrounding Texas cities, but we didn’t stop there. Not only are we a Dallas favorite, we’ve expanded our Texas Barbecue reach to over 550 locations in 44 states and we even have international Dickey’s Barbecue Pits set up in 8 different countries. We are the best spot for barbecue in Texas and possibly anywhere, but don’t take our word for it! Stop in and see for yourself just why we are the largest barbecue restaurant chain in the world and in Texas Monthly’s top favorites. 

Get your [Legit. Texas. Barbecue.](https://www.dickeys.com/quote/everyday) today!


Texas Monthly: Where to Eat Barbecue in Dallas: Dickey’s Barbecue

World’s largest barbecue concept and virtual brands offering free items each day USA wins gold
 
DALLAS (Jan. 13, 2022) – [Dickey’s Restaurant Brands](https://dickeysrestaurantbrands.com/) including [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/), [Wing Boss](https://www.wingboss.com/), [Big Deal Burger](https://www.bigdealburgerco.com/) and [Trailer Birds](https://www.trailerbirds.com/) are heating things up with a limited-time promotion to celebrate the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. 

From February 5 through February 20, new and existing Dickey’s loyalty program members, and email subscribers from virtual brands Wing Boss, Big Deal Burger and Trailer Birds will receive a coupon for a complimentary item each day the United States wins a gold medal.  

Promotion details include:
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
•	Loyalty program members will receive a FREE sandwich each day the United States wins a gold medal. 
•	Members will receive a code via email which is valid for either a chicken, turkey, polish kielbasa, or pulled pork sandwich. 
•	Each code must be redeemed online at participating Dickey’s locations.  

Wing Boss, Big Deal Burger and Trailer Birds
•	For each day the U.S. wins a gold medal, email subscribers will receive a FREE:
o	Wing Boss: (1) Six-piece Pit-Smoked Wings with your choice of sauce
o	Big Deal Burger: (1) Single with Cheese Big Deal Burger
o	Trailer Birds: (1) Hot Chicken Sandwich
•	Subscribers will receive code via email, which must be redeemed online at participating locations. 
 
“We’ve been waiting patiently for the start of this year’s Winter games after the success of our Summer of Gold Loyalty promotion we launched during the Summer Games,” said [Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc](https://www.laurareadickey.com/). “We look forward to bringing the excitement and national pride into our restaurants, by offering our customers the opportunity to enjoy some Legit. Texas. Barbecue. and other delicious items from our virtual brands, on us, each time an American athlete wins a gold medal!”

To learn more, follow Dickey’s Franchise 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 700 locations across the United States and six other countries.
 
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/). 


Dickey’s Restaurant Brands Celebrates the Return of the Winter Games

Click [here](https://video.foxbusiness.com/v/6291318916001#sp=show-clips) to watch Dickey’s Barbecue CEO, Laura Rea Dickey speak on long-term effects of labor shortage and “unprecedentedly high prices in protein across the board”. During this time of increased pricing and a vast labor shortage, Laura Rea Dickey credits the depth of the Dickey’s Barbecue menu for its ability to weather the storm better than competitors. The company’s CEO says that in past, there has been a usual trend of a “reduction of demand and price in Q1” that has not been experienced in 2022 thus far. With many of the Dickey’s Barbecue menu items being affected by supply shortages and price increases, some by 16%, Laura Rea Dickey says a shift toward other menu items has had to occur, despite costs of goods being up all around. Laura Rea Dickey also speaks on the struggle of finding good workers during this labor shortage to serve the patient crowds of loyal customers; however, Dickey’s Barbecue has been heavily recruiting and providing support to locations to continue to serve up Legit. Texas. Barbecue. Watch the entire [FOX Business segment here](https://video.foxbusiness.com/v/6291318916001#sp=show-clips) and [find a store](https://www.dickeys.com/locations) near you for some delicious barbecue. 

Restaurants Currently Feeling Long-Term Effects of Labor Shortage: Dickey's Barbecue Pit CEO, Laura Rea Dickey

Mr. Dickey shows off a smokin’ hot recipe that could spice up any backyard barbecue. Watch the Fox Good Day Dallas clip <a href="http://www.myfoxdfw.com/video?clipId=9054799&amp;autostart=true">here</a>.

Mr. Dickey on Fox Good Day Dallas

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