Dickey's Barbecue Debuts in Japan with Location in Tokyo; More Planned
Dickey's Barbecue expands into Japan with its first location in Tokyo, with plans to open a second location this fall.
· Franchising.com· May 24, 2021
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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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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Dickey’s New Addition to its Summer of Family Favorites
Dickey's Barbecue Pit introduced a new dessert item, the Caramel Crunch Brownie made with SNICKERS, as part of its Summer of Family Favorites menu.
· Franchising.com· May 20, 2021
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit makes Japanese debut with opening in Tokyo
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· Global Franchise· May 13, 2021
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Makes its Highly Anticipated Japan Debut
Dickey's Barbecue Pit expands to Japan, opening its first location in Tokyo.
· Franchising.com· May 13, 2021
Give Mom The Gift of Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ This Mother's Day
Dickey's holds a Best Motherly Advice Contest through May 9, encouraging fans to share their wise words on social media.
· Franchising.com· May 4, 2021
Enjoy Legit. Texas. Barbecue. ™ During Dickey’s Summer of Family Favorites
Dickey's Barbecue is launching its Summer of Family Favorites with new menu items, including the Sweet King's Hawaiian® Pulled Pork Sandwich with Dr Pepper® Barbecue Sauce.
· Franchising.com· April 29, 2021
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Drives Impressive Franchise Development in Q1
Dickey's Barbecue Pit signs 67 franchise deals and opens 60 new locations in Q1, driving impressive franchise development.
· Franchising.com· April 20, 2021
Senator Calls For FTC, SBA Crackdown on Franchising
U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto calls for greater oversight of the franchise industry from the Federal Trade Commission and Small Business Administration.
· 1851 Franchise· April 13, 2021
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Continues 80th Anniversary Celebration with Donation to Ennis Police Department
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit donates over $22,000 of protective gear to the Ennis Police Department as part of its 80th anniversary celebration.
· Franchising.com· April 12, 2021
Haywood County’s Newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Celebrates the Community
Dickey's Barbecue Pit celebrates its grand opening in Waynesville, North Carolina, with a variety of slow-smoked specials.
· Franchising.com· April 7, 2021
This Week In Franchise News: 4/2/2021
This week in franchise news, Saladworks and Dickey’s Barbecue partner with Walmart to supercharge their growth, and FAT Brands announces a 50-store deal in Mexico.
· 1851 Franchise· April 2, 2021
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Launches First Virtual Brand - Wing Boss
Dickey's Barbecue Pit launches Wing Boss, its first virtual brand, focusing on pit-smoked wings.
· Franchising.com· April 2, 2021
Saladworks, Dickey’s Barbecue Go ‘Non-Traditional’ With New Walmart Partnership
Saladworks and Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants partner with Walmart to grow their franchises and increase their footprints.
· 1851 Franchise· March 29, 2021
Hop Into Easter Deals at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is offering Easter deals, including Family Packs, free delivery, and 2 for $24 specials.
· Franchising.com· March 24, 2021
Barbecue At Home Cues The Madness With Limited-Edition Meat Madness Box
Dallas, TX, March 18, 2021 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // - Guests can enjoy hosting the best watch party and celebrate their favorite team compete with a limited-edition Barbecue At Home…
· Franchising.com· March 19, 2021
Female Fast Risers - Carissa De Santis
Carissa De Santis attributes her success to her experience in the restaurant industry and her ability to help owner/operators achieve their dreams.
· Franchising.com· March 7, 2021
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Continues 80th Anniversary Celebration with Limited-Edition Tribute Cup
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating 80 years with a limited-edition Black and White Tribute Cup featuring historic images, with proceeds going to The Dickey Foundation.
· Franchising.com· March 3, 2021
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Proprietary Online Ordering System Gets 2.0 Facelift
Dickey's Barbecue Pit updates its proprietary online ordering system with new features and customization options for franchisees.
· Franchising.com· February 24, 2021
Dickey’s Brings Back Smokey Fish Favorites For A Limited Time
Dickey's Barbecue Pit offered slow-smoked or crispy fried fish specials for a limited time.
· Franchising.com· February 22, 2021
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce has Arrived by the Bottle
Dickey's Barbecue Pit launches its Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce by the bottle in Walmart stores across the US.
· Franchising.com· February 12, 2021
Celebrate Your Smokin’ Love with a Meal for Two at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Dickey's Barbecue Pit offers 2 for $24 deal on Valentine's Day
· Franchising.com· February 10, 2021
California Dickey’s Barbecue Franchisee Adds Two More Stores to Portfolio
Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 21, 2021 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // - Southern California Dickey’s Owner Operator Lonnie Fryar inked a deal this week to bring two more of the 80-year-old barbecue franchises to the outskirts of Los Angeles, CA.
· Franchising.com· January 21, 2021
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Fuels Multinational Franchise Development in Q4
Dickey's Barbecue Pit fuels international and domestic franchise development with five new locations in 2020.
· Franchising.com· January 15, 2021
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Celebrates 80 Years of Serving Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is celebrating its 80th birthday with a year-long celebration and limited-edition tribute cup.
· Franchising.com· January 13, 2021