Before coming on board as a Dickey’s franchisee, there are a few things you’ll need. Financial qualifications for franchise ownership include:

• $100,000 Minimum Liquid Capital
• $450,000 Minimum Net Worth

Learn more about franchisee qualifications here.

The estimated initial investment for a single Dickey’s Barbecue Pit restaurant is between $256,360 and $465,562. To learn more about the costs and fees associated with ownership, please visit the Costs & Fees page.

While we do not offer financing, we are able to help you connect with financing options. For veteran franchise candidates, we will work to help you find financing and receive expedited financing when possible.

Prior restaurant experience isn’t required, but it’s always a plus! We know that people from a variety of backgrounds have the passion, grit, and drive it takes to be a successful Pit Owner. Many of our franchisees have a background in sales, marketing, operations, and even the military. To learn which qualities matter most to us in a potential franchisee, head to this page.

We sure do! And we offer some of the most comprehensive training in the barbecue biz. Training includes classroom-style training complete with assignments, activities, and even quizzes! Franchisees will also spend two weeks on-site at one of our training restaurants to learn the ropes.

Support is our bread and butter. We make sure to provide Dickey’s Franchisees with support in all areas of operations, from site selection and construction to marketing assistance. To learn how Dickey’s will help you build and maintain your business, click here.

Area Development Agreements are available for qualified franchisees. Please contact our team to learn more.

Our most successful Pit Franchisees are involved in the operation of their restaurants. However, many of our franchisees own and operate multiple restaurants with the help of an effective management team that can handle day-to-day activities.