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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

Texas-style barbecue restaurant signs development agreement to add five more locations
 
DALLAS (Dec. 6, 2021) – [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/) is growing at a rapid pace as the world’s largest barbecue franchise continues its development push in the Northeast.
 
Dickey’s announced today that the company has signed a multi-unit area development agreement with Prosper Food Corporation. CEO and President John Malinconico led the negotiations for Prosper Food and recently signed the agreement to develop five Dickey’s multi-unit franchise locations over the next seven years. Malinconico is an accomplished entrepreneur with a background as a Commercial Banker/Underwriter. Prosper Food purchased its first existing Dickey’s location back in October in Centereach, N.Y. The company also has plans to develop another four variations of Dickey’s throughout Suffolk County, N.Y.
 
“Right off the bat we knew Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was the ideal, long-time partner to help accelerate our business growth plans,” said Malinconico. “The flexibility offered in terms of various operational formats, including traditional stand-alone stores, virtual locations and food trucks, will allow us to flourish in this dynamic and ever-evolving industry. We’re excited to develop multiple locations in partnership with the experts in Texas-style barbecue over the next few years across the Suffolk County territory.”
  
“We’re thrilled to have Prosper Food join our family of brands,” said [Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey's Capital Group](https://www.dickeys.com/company/meet-our-team). “John is an incredibly talented and experienced businessman, and we’re proud to welcome him to the Dickey’s Franchise family. We look forward to partnering together to introduce more fans to Dickey’s Legit. Texas. Barbecue™ as we continue to expand the brand in the Northeast.”

About Prosper Food Corporation
Founded in 2021, Prosper Food Corporation is the recognized developer for Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and Related Virtual Restaurant Brands in Suffolk County, N.Y. With help of its investors, Prosper Food will continue to strategically build-out the Suffolk County territory with the trusted concept of Legit. Texas. Barbecue. Not only can fans enjoy Dickey’s slow-smoked meats, savory sides and desserts on site, customers can also order directly from Dickeys.com, mobile app or any of our various food delivery partners (Grub Hub, Door Dash, Uber Eats etc.). Our #1 focus is our customers with the goal of delivering great Texas-style barbecue across the region.

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/). 
 


Dickey’s Executes Multi-Unit Franchise Deal in Suffolk County, N.Y. 

Grant will provide new radio and communication equipment
 
DALLAS (Dec. 2, 2021) – On Monday, December 6 at 11:30 a.m. at Wortham Fire Department (105 S 2nd St, Wortham, TX), [the Dickey Foundation](https://www.thedickeyfoundation.org/) will present new radio and communication equipment to the Wortham Police Department. 

The Dickey Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, awards grants to provide first responders with critical personal protective equipment (PPE), safety gear and equipment they need to help make their job easier and, more importantly, safer.

“The Dickey Foundation is all about giving back to first responders who put their lives on the line every day while serving our communities,” 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.”

The donation is valued at more than $5,000 and The Dickey Foundation is proud that they can support local first responders by providing them with critically important communication equipment.  
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 from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

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 international locations in the UAE and Japan. Dickey’s Restaurant brands have over 550 locations nationwide. 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](https://www.laurareadickey.com/), 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/). 


The Dickey Foundation Awards Grant to Wortham Police Department

Grants will provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to first responders of Florida

DALLAS (Nov. 30, 2021) – The Dickey Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, awards grants to provide first responders with critical protective equipment and safety gear they need to help make their job easier and, more importantly, safer.

On Tuesday, November 30 at 11:30 a.m. the Dickey Foundation along with local Owner/Operator Wendy Williams will award the Midway Fire Department with 5 sets of bunker gear. This will take place at the Dickey’s Gulf Breeze location (1480 Tiger Park Lane, Shop C, Gulf Breeze, FL).

Additionally, on Wednesday, December 1 at 11:30 a.m. the Dickey Foundation along with local Owner/Operator Sam Zaghariet will award the Panama City Beach Police Department with 7 sets of protective armor for 7 of their female patrol officers. This will take place at the Panama City Beach Police Department (17115 Panama City Beach Pkwy., Panama City Beach, FL).

“Having protective armor and gear is imperative for our first responders to do their jobs and stay safe,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We’re excited that Dickey’s Owner/Operators Wendy Williams and Sam Zaghariet helped orchestrate these grants to stay connected with their local communities. Moreover, this is what the Foundation is all about, recognizing the needs of first responders and ensuring they have the proper equipment to safely and effectively help the community where they live and work.”

The donations have a combined value of more than $20,000 and The Dickey Foundation is proud that they can support local first responders by providing them with critically important protective armor and gear.
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.

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 international locations in the UAE and Japan. Dickey’s Restaurant brands have over 550 locations nationwide. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, was named a Top 500 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. 


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The Dickey Foundation Awards Two Grants to Support Florida First Responders

(Kerrville, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Kerrville is throwing a smokin’ hot barbecue celebration on Friday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In honor of the event, Dickey’s will be serving $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches.
“We offer hot off the pit meats that just melt in your mouth,” said Dickey’s Barbecue local owner Tom Freeman. “We have pride and passion towards to art of great barbecue.”
The grand opening will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Customers will enjoy mouthwatering barbecue and three lucky winners will win free BBQ for an entire year!
This store is located on the south side of Junction Highway, also known as Main Street, between Walmart and HEB grocery store. For more information on this barbecue restaurant check them out on Facebook or call the store at 830-792-0757.

Dickey’s in Kerrville Serves Pit Smoked Sandwiches for $1

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