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Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit Announces Capital Group
and
Leadership Reorganization
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In preparation
for domestic and international expansion,
Dickey’s appoints
new President and CEOs
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Dallas,
TX – January 2017 / Newsmaker Alert / Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit announces the formation of Dickey’s Capital Group and
reorganization of leadership positions in order to more effectively meet
the demands of rapid growth. The newly-formed Dickey’s Capital Group, Inc.
is the parent company of all business entities under the Dickey’s name.
With the new organizational structure, these entities will be better equipped
for expansion. The barbecue franchise opens approximately 12 stores a month
and is preparing to open in their 45th state, with plans to expand internationally
in 2017.
Roland
Dickey, Jr. has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the parent company
Dickey’s Capital Group, where he will serve as executive management of
assets. As Chief Executive Officer of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.,
Dickey, Jr. expanded the company from 20 locations to almost 600 across
the nation.
“The
Dickey’s brand has seen tremendous growth throughout the past several years.
We look forward to continued expansion of Dickey’s locations and product
and service offerings nationwide and abroad,” says Roland Dickey, Jr. “With
great growth comes change and I look forward to partnering with Laura Rea
Dickey and Renee Roozen to continue evolving the brand while staying true
to our Texas barbecue heritage.”
Laura
Rea Dickey has taken over as CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
She previously served as the Chief Information Officer for eight years,
during which time she established Dickey’s as a recognized technology leader
in the restaurant industry through the development of proprietary big data
and enterprise management systems.
“The
growth Dickey’s has seen over the past years is something that I am extremely
proud to be a part of,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue
Restaurants, Inc. “With our amazing Owner/Operators and the DBRI team,
the Dickey’s brand has much more room for growth in the future.”
Renee
Roozen has been promoted to President of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants,
Inc. Roozen joined the company in 2015 and excelled in her previous role
as Vice President of Operations. She was drawn to Dickey’s by the family
culture and long traditions of quality and great food.
“I
am proud and honored to embark on this new adventure as President of Dickey’s
Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.,” says Roozen. “In my time at Dickey’s, I have
learned how crucial relationships with our Owner/Operators are, and I look
forward to developing a great partnership with them as we move forward
to the next stage of Dickey’s.”
Dickey’s
is the nation’s largest barbecue chain and ranked first on Fast Casual’s
2016 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list for its impressive growth rate and
leadership in technology. The brand has been named “Fastest Growing Restaurant
Chain” by Technomic in 2013, as well as “Top 5 Growth Brand” by Nation’s
Restaurant News and “Best Franchise Deal” by QSR Magazine in 2012.
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To
learn more about franchising with Dickeys, visit www.dickeys.com/franchise
or call 866-340-6188.
About
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Dickey’s
Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain was founded
in 1941 by Travis Dickey with the goal of authentic slow-smoked barbecue.
Today, all meats are still slow-smoked on-site in each restaurant living
up to the company tagline, “We
Speak Barbecue.” The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers
a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides, tangy barbecue sauce
and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept has expanded
to more than 600 locations in 44 states. This year Dickey’s won first place
on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” and ranked in the top ten
of Franchise Times’ “Fast and Serious.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was recognized
for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit www.dickeys.com
or for barbecue franchise opportunities call 866-340-6188.
Media
Contacts:
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Head
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