Barbecue, Books, & Business with Roland Dickey, Jr.: Roman Warfare
Welcome to another captivating episode of Barbecue, Books, & Business with Roland Dickey, Jr. where he explores the timeless lessons of history and their applications in business strategy. In this episode, Roland dives into Roman Warfare by Adrian Goldsworthy, a fascinating exploration of the growth and dominance of the Roman Empire.
Discover how Rome transitioned from rigid Greek-style Hoplite phalanxes to the highly flexible and strategic Legions and Maniples, revolutionizing warfare and enabling the empire to become the largest the world had seen until the United States. Roland unpacks how Rome’s innovative tactics, such as setting up sophisticated, organized, and intimidating military camps, directly relate to modern business practices.
Join Roland as he draws parallels between Rome’s strategic creativity and the importance of thinking outside the box to succeed in business today. Whether you’re a history buff or a budding entrepreneur, you’ll find valuable insights to help you think smarter, strategize better, and achieve greatness.
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Founded in 1941 by the Dickey family, Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is the world’s largest barbecue concept and continues as a third-generation family-run business. For more than 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions with its signature Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ Slow-smoked over hickory wood-burning pits, Dickey’s barbecued meats are paired with a variety of Southern sides. Committed to authentic barbecue, Dickey’s never takes shortcuts — because real barbecue can’t be rushed.
With more than 866 restaurants across eight concepts in the U.S. and several countries, Dickey’s Barbecue Franchise and Dickey’s Restaurant Brands continue to grow under the leadership of Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group, and Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Dickey’s has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2022 “America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains” list, Nation’s Restaurant News 2024 top fast-casual brands for value, and USA Today’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. The brand has also ranked in the Top 20 of Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” for four of the past five years. Additional accolades include Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchise and Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. The brand has been featured by Fox News, Forbes, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, and People Magazine.
For more information, visit www.dickeys.com. For franchise opportunities, visit www.dickeysfranchise.com.