Dickey’s Barbecue Pit - Franchise

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Join the largest barbecue franchise in the world! Our smokin’ hot franchise has been treating guests to Legit.Texas.Barbecue barbecue since 1941. If you’re looking to diversify your portfolio or looking to retire and start a business, we’re seeking passionate entrepreneurs to join our award winning franchise.

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2025

	Minimum Cash Required	$100,000
	Year Founded	1941
	Training & Support	Yes

Available In These States:

We are currently accepting inquiries in ALL States

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit - Franchise

Your Best Barbecue Franchise Opportunity

Homegrown and Family Owned

In 1941, Travis Dickey started cooking traditional hickory-smoked barbecue in Dallas, Texas. Today, Dickey’s has grown into an international BBQ franchise with over 550 locations across the U.S. and eight countries. We are expanding into prime territories worldwide.

Join the Dickey’s Family

Dickey’s is seeking passionate investors to join the family. With unmatched support, your franchise will be up and running quickly. Share our love for great barbecue and Texas hospitality.

We Believe In Better Barbecue

With eight decades of experience and over 30 years in franchising, Dickey’s has perfected fast-casual barbecue. Our barbecue is slow-smoked daily by Pit Masters, and our sides are made from original recipes. Enjoy an authentic, craft barbecue experience.

We’re a Franchisee Favorite

Recognized by top industry publications, Dickey’s has earned awards from Franchise Direct, Entrepreneur, and Fast Casual, including Top 100 Movers & Shakers and the Top Food Franchise of 2020.

Press & Awards

Fast Casual: Top 100 Movers & Shakers 2024
Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2024
Franchise Direct: Top 100 Franchises, Global Award 2021
D Magazine: Top 500 CEO's

Carve Out Your Piece of the Best Barbecue Franchise

We’re ready to help you start your own Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchise and serve the best barbecue in the industry.

Smokin’ Franchise Brand

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is a beloved brand with over 80 years of experience in authentic, slow-smoked barbecue. From a small family business in Dallas, Texas, we’ve grown into an international franchise with a loyal following and over 550 locations worldwide.

Our brand is recognized for offering franchisees robust support and the opportunity to be part of a trusted, family-owned business. We treat every franchisee like family, providing the resources needed to succeed in the fast-casual barbecue industry.

Why Dickey’s?

Dickey’s offers eight streams of revenue, including dine-in, delivery, catering, and more. As the largest fast-casual barbecue franchise globally, we combine classic recipes with cutting-edge technology to help franchisees thrive. Our Barbecue University ensures you’re fully trained to run a successful business.

With protected territories and an efficient footprint of about 1,500 sq ft, Dickey’s gives you a unique competitive edge.

Qualifications for Franchise Owners

Ideal franchise owners are motivated, hardworking, and passionate about barbecue. We look for individuals eager to embrace our commitment to quality and hospitality. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or new to the franchise world, if you’re driven to succeed, you can thrive as a Dickey’s franchisee.

14 Mar, 2016 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Announces Three-Store Development Agreement in Northern California

20 Jul, 2016 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Open Three New Stores in Amarillo Area

27 Jun, 2016 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Announces Expansion in El Paso, TX

26 May, 2016 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Inks Development Deal for Eight Stores in Texas and Louisiana

29 Apr, 2016 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Announces Three-Store Development Agreement in Ohio

22 Apr, 2016 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Announces 12-Store Development Agreement in California

19 Apr, 2016 - Dickey's Barbecue Pit Signs Four-Store Agreement in Oregon

6 Apr, 2016 - Multi-Concept Franchisee To Open 10 Dickey's Barbecue Pit Locations throughout Arizona

25 Mar, 2016 - Family Franchise Business Brings Three Dickey's Barbecue Pit Locations to Eastern Michigan

23 Mar, 2016 - Dickeys Barbecue Pit Announces Expansion Plans Within New York State, Adding Two Stores in Buffalo, NY

25 Jul, 2016 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Expands into Mississippi Delta

12 Feb, 2016 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Inks Four-Store Development Agreement To Mark 100th Location in California

4 Feb, 2016 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Executes Eight-Store Development Agreement in Nevada and Southern California

20 Jan, 2016 - Seasoned Restaurant Executive, Barry M. Barron, Sr. Named COO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

20 Jan, 2016 - Dickey's Barbecue Pit Rings in the New Year with $1 Pulled Pork Sliders

20 Jan, 2016 - Gina Young Serves as Sole Female Member of Dickey's Barbecue Pit Owner/Operator Council

20 Jan, 2016 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Makes Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 List

18 Dec, 2015 - Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Introduces New Menu Items Here to Stay

1 Dec, 2015 - Dickey's Barbecue Pit Breaks Holiday Sales Records

24 Nov, 2015 - Dickey's Barbecue Pit Expands With Four New Stores in Virginia

12 Jul, 2017 - Several businesses to open their doors in Mabank

27 Apr, 2021 - World's Largest BBQ Franchise Is Expanding In a Dozen States This Year

1 Oct, 2020 - WORLD’S LARGEST BARBECUE FRANCHISE HEADS DOWN UNDER

29 Jan, 2021 - DICKEY’S LEGIT. TEXAS. BARBECUE. ARRIVES IN SINGAPORE

14 Jan, 2021 - DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT FUELS MULTINATIONAL FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT IN Q4

29 Jan, 2021 - CALIFORNIA DICKEY’S BARBECUE FRANCHISEE ADDS TWO MORE STORES TO PORTFOLIO

13 Jul, 2020 - Dallas-based barbecue chain finishes the quarter strong as it maps out future new locations across the U.S.

8 Jul, 2020 - Why Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Franchise Options Are a Perfect Fit

24 Jun, 2020 - How Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Franchise Continued Growing During The Pandemic

12 Jul, 2017 - Dickey's Barbecue adds Bremerton location

17 Nov, 2015 - Dickey's Barbecue Eyeing 2016 Growth in Japan, South Korea, Philippines

22 May, 2017 - Celebrate National Barbecue Day Tomorrow with Dickey's Barbecue Pit

22 May, 2017 - Dickey's Barbecue Pit Offers Special Franchise Deal to First Responders

17 May, 2017 - Founder of Texas-style Slow Smoked Barbecue to Make a 'Pit Stop' in Sacramento Region

17 May, 2017 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Gets Fired Up for National Barbecue Month with Big Giveaways

17 May, 2017 - Dickey's Barbecue Pit Investor Opening his Own Location

17 May, 2017 - Kansas City Chiefs Corner Back Stanley Jean-Baptiste to Open Two Dickey's Barbecue Pit Locations

16 Aug, 2016 - Southern California will Soon Get a Taste of Texas Barbecue with Five New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Locations

3 Aug, 2016 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit To Expand in South Texas

29 Jul, 2014 - Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Germantown Celebrates Customer Appreciation Event Thursday

24 Sep, 2014 - Mr. Dickey Stops by for Guest Appreciation Event at Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Aurora

17 Sep, 2014 - Life Gets Sweeter in Sweetwater with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

16 Sep, 2014 - Put On Your Party Pants: Dickey's Barbecue Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Appleton

15 Sep, 2014 - Catering Sales Are Smokin’ Hot at Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants

27 Aug, 2014 - Restaurant Leader Takes on Barbecue with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fletcher

27 Aug, 2014 - Franchisee Opens Second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Location in Wisconsin

21 Aug, 2014 - Mr. Dickey Stops by for Guest Appreciation Event at Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Aurora

21 Aug, 2014 - Army Engineer and Brisket Lover Opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Hometown

12 Aug, 2014 - Mr. Dickey Visits Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Overland Park for Customer Event

7 Oct, 2014 - New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Hosts Texas Size Barbecue Party in Avon

24 Jul, 2014 - New Career Path Leads Men to Barbecue with Dickey's Barbecue Pit

17 Jul, 2014 - America's Got Talent Contestant Performs at New Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Tracy

14 Jul, 2014 - Roland Dickey Stops by Plymouth for Guest Event that Gives to Flood Relief

3 Jul, 2014 - Your Barbecue Personality

2 Jul, 2014 - Couple Opens First Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Palmdale

13 Jun, 2014 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Brings Slow Smoked Texas Barbecue to Brentwood

9 May, 2014 - Gettin' Saucy for National Barbecue Month

4 Apr, 2014 - Dickey's Barbecue Opens Seven New Locations in One Week

8 Jul, 2015 - EY Recognizes Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. CEO Roland Dickey Jr. as Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2015 Award Winner in the Southwest Region

10 Nov, 2015 - Real Talk with Real Owners: Skyler Jones of Garden City, Idaho

10 Nov, 2015 - Real Talk with Real Owners: Amberly Patrick of Cleburne, TX

10 Nov, 2015 - Real Talk with Real Owners – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit owner Jay Rhodes of Altoona/State College, PA

4 Nov, 2015 - Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Addresses the WHO Red Meat Study

20 Oct, 2015 - DICKEY’S BARBECUE LOOKS TO THE FUTURE WITH A SMALLER, FASTER PROTOTYPE

24 Sep, 2015 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Continues Expansion Plans Across the Grand Canyon State

16 Sep, 2015 - First Dickey's Barbecue Pit to Open on a Military Installation Begins Service August 27

16 Sep, 2015 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Announces Partnership with Jewel-Osco Grocery Stores to Sell Signature Buttery Rolls

21 Aug, 2015 - Founder of Texas-style Slow Smoked Barbecue to Make a ‘Pit Stop’ in San Jose Region

10 Feb, 2014 - Dickey's Barbecue Announces Largest Franchise Deal in Company History

4 Jun, 2015 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Gains Operational Insight across 500 Stores with Advanced Big Data Analytics in the Cloud

21 May, 2015 - New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Mason Arrives for National Barbecue Month

21 May, 2015 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Named Number Four in 2015 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list

30 Apr, 2015 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Arrives to Maumelle/North Little Rock in Time for Summer

30 Apr, 2015 - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Hits Victorville with Three Day Barbecue Bonanza

30 Apr, 2015 - Texas Favorite Arrives in Corona with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

25 Mar, 2015 - Yeehaw Yakima! Dickey's Barbecue Opens with a Three Day Barbecue Bash

7 Oct, 2014 - Man Takes Barbecue Hobby to the Big Leagues with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit - Franchise

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2025

Available In These States:

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit - Franchise