Dickey's Barbecue Pit Restaurants
At a Glance
Products & Services: Pit-smoked barbecue restaurant
Number of Locations: 160
Total Investment: $58K - 393K
Founded: 1941
Began Franchising: 1994
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2010 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $58,000 - $393,000
Franchise Fee: $15,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $15,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
58% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (65% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 3 weeks. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,