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MJ Breaux, a Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisee in Mesquite, TX, is upgrading his location to a new concept with outdoor patio and open kitchen after 25 years. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has been a Texas tradition since 1941 and has expanded worldwide with over 500 locations in 44 states.
Dallas, TX, Oct. 23, 2020 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // - Long-standing Dickey’s Owner Operator MJ Breaux is upgrading his location from his current 4,000 square foot model to a new, innovative Dickey’s concept that will include space for an outdoor patio, 20-foot ceilings and an expansive open kitchen and dining room layout.
MJ is planning on taking advantage of the current real estate market for restaurants and retail spaces with his upgraded location and the 25-year Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisee is keeping his store location in his hometown of Mesquite, an area that has grown substantially since he originally opened in 1995.
Breaux is on track to break ground on his enhanced location in the beginning of 2021 and plans to open by the following winter.
“When we think about barbecue, we think about gathering and that’s what we want to capture in our new upscaled dining room,” said MJ Breaux, Mesquite Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Owner Operator. “Mesquite is a booming area and with my expanded location, I’ll be able to service more folks comfortably and meet the growing demands of the community who crave our delicious, authentic Texas-style barbecue.”
“Dickey’s has been a Texas tradition since 1941 and we’re honored to have partners like MJ who have been a part of our brand’s history from early on and who continue to shape our brand’s legacy for the future,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
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Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit.
Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S.
(Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with two international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit the company website.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on October 26, 2020. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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