Franchise Daily Digest: April 28
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 315 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Dickey's Barbecue Pit is expanding in South Texas with a new location in McAllen, which will operate inside the Cambria Hotel [[2026-10-14 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Expands in South Texas with New McAllen Location, Making I (07a639)]]. * The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) fined Dickey's $36,800 for concealing the true number of franchise locations that had closed in its franchise disclosure document [[2026-09-09 California franchise regulators turn up the heat (d4ac52)]]. * Dickey's Barbecue Pit launches mobile games for Big Yellow Cup Rewards members to earn points, accessible through the Dickey's mobile app [[2026-08-21 Game, Set, Pit! Dickey’s Barbecue Launches Mobile Games To Connect with Next Gen (489bf1)]]. * A federal court judge has refused to overturn an arbitrator award in favor of a Dickey's franchisee, G Six Consulting, awarding $700,000 in damages [[2026-07-17 A judge rules for franchisee in Dickey’s arbitration case (7418ac)]]. * Dickey's Barbecue Pit has opened new locations, including one in Post Falls, ID, and is offering various promotions such as Kids Eat Free Weekend and Game Day Packs with double rewards points [[2025-08-11 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Brings Texas-Style Barbecue to Post Falls, ID with Week-Lo (b601db)]] [[2025-08-08 Dickey’s Celebrates Back to School with Kids Eat Free (36d06c)]] [[2024-12-27 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Kicks Off Game Day Packs with Double Rewards Points (19f1ad)]]. * Dickey's Barbecue Pit faces disputes from former franchisees over profitability and support, with some claiming the brand's business model left them in debt [[2025-08-12 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Franchise Faces Disputes Over Profitability and Support (a8376f)]]. * The brand has seen an enormous sales recovery and is expanding internationally in Alberta, Ontario, and the Philippines [[2025-09-25 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit New Openings (f58ca3)]]. * Dickey's Barbecue Pit is offering seasonal discounts and specials for holidays like Easter and Father's Day [[2026-06-14 Father’s Day 2026 Best Restaurant Specials and Promotions (acb7e8)]] [[2026-05-08 Mother’s Day 2026 Best Restaurant Deals and Specials (04b86d)]] [[2026-04-01 Easter 2026 Best Restaurant Deals and Specials (7a3f6f)]] [[2026-05-03 Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 Restaurant Specials and Deals (390ac4)]] [[2026-04-12 Tax Day 2026 Best Restaurant Deals and Discounts (0a5bea)]] Filed under Restaurants / Casual dining.
Also known as Dickey's
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit experienced new interest and expansion amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with new locations opening in various territories.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisees support their local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic by feeding first responders and essential workers.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisees support their local communities through acts of kindness and donations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit provides washable face masks to all employees at 500 domestic locations to ensure their safety during the pandemic.
Dallas, TX - Starting tomorrow, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is rolling out a new program allowing guests to purchase sandwiches online to be donated to their local first responders.
Dickey’s can accommodate any size group for your Easter celebration.
Dickey’s unveiled an upgraded online experience to simplify the ordering process and provide a greater level of convenience for guests.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit donated 100,000 free sandwiches to grocery store employees, first responders, and medical workers in Arizona.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is offering daily deals and creative meal solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit introduces a new Classic Family Pack, offering an easy and affordable dinner option for families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit offers essential items for delivery or pickup during the pandemic.
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit offers free kids meals with online purchase.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit introduces curbside pick-up nationwide as an additional to-go option for guests who order online or through the Dickey's app, expanding its lineup of convenient ordering options.

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Dickey's Barbecue Pit is nominated for a 2020 10Best award for Best Fast Casual Restaurant.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is launching a contactless doorstep drop-off delivery option for guests to choose when they order delivery through Dickeys.com or the Dickey’s App.
Two female entrepreneurs in El Paso, Texas, join forces to bring Dickey's Barbecue Pit to their community through the brand's in-house training program, Barbecue University.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit offers free delivery for basketball fans, featuring a variety of wings and ribs in 8 bold flavors.
Dickey’s offers fish at select locations for a limited time.
Brothers opened a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Chicago, Illinois.
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Dickey's is opening its first American barbecue franchise in Pakistan, marking the 6th international location for the world's largest barbecue concept.