Real Family.
Real Folks.
Homegrown and Family-Owned
In 1941, The Dickey Family fired up their first hickory-smoked pit in a small barbecue joint nestled in the heart of Dallas, Texas. What started as a family-run restaurant serving authentic Texas barbecue has grown into the world’s largest barbecue franchise. With 866 locations spanning eight unique concepts across the U.S. and internationally, Dickey’s continues to bring the tradition of slow-smoked excellence to communities around the globe.
We’ve stayed true to our roots while embracing innovation and growth. From our signature smoked meats to modern franchise support systems, we’ve created a legacy of quality, community, and opportunity for our franchisees.
Join the Dickey’s Family
As Dickey’s continues to grow, we’re looking for passionate investors who want to open a franchise of their own. If you’re someone who shares our values and our love for great barbecue served with the hospitality you can expect from a Texas-grown brand, we’d love to hear from you about starting your own barbecue franchise location. We have info online about the qualifications and fees involved in getting a restaurant franchise for sale. If you’re Interested in learning more about this unique franchise opportunity, reach out today!
When you open a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchise with us, you get an extra helping of benefits to support your franchise… and then some. We’ll back you with unmatched support, so your business is up and smokin’ in no time.
We Believe
In Better
Barbecue
You won’t find better barbecue in the industry. Thanks to eight decades of experience and more than 30 years in franchising, we’ve mastered the fast-casual barbecue scene. Our authentic, craftsman-style barbecue is slow-smoked in hickory-wood pits by experienced Pit Masters day in and day out. Our mouthwatering sides are made from original recipes developed over the years in our open kitchens. Are you drooling yet?
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13,949,330
Customers Served in 2023
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18,800+lbs
of Brisket served per store annually
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