Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Dallas, TX
Dickey's Barbecue Pit, established in 1941, is a well-regarded franchise in the Food & Restaurant category that began franchising in 1994. With an investment range of $420,000 to $980,000, including a franchise fee of $20,000, prospective franchisees should have at least $150,000 in liquid capital. Operating 550 locations across the United States, based in Dallas, TX, Dickey's provides extensive support to its franchisees, including training and ongoing assistance. Despite recent challenges with a 5% decline in growth over five years, the franchise continues to offer a solid opportunity for those passionate about authentic barbecue. The ideal franchisee is someone with experience in food service and a strong commitment to quality.
FIC Score
out of 100
Investment Range
$420K – $980K
Franchise Fee
$20K
Total Units
550
5-Year Growth
+-5%
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About the Dickey's Barbecue Pit Franchise Opportunity
The Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchise is a Food & Restaurant franchising opportunity founded in 1941 and headquartered in Dallas, TX. With over 550 franchise units, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is one of the recognized brands in the food & restaurant sector available to prospective franchisees.
The total investment required to become a Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisee ranges from $420K to $980K. The initial franchise fee is $20K. Prospective franchise owners must have a minimum of $150K in liquid capital. Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee of 5%.
The Franchise Information Center has assigned Dickey's Barbecue Pit a FIC Score of 0.5 out of 100, ranking it #756 among all franchises. This proprietary franchise score evaluates three core dimensions: scalability (0.5/100), franchisor support quality (0.5/100), and unit economics (0.5/100).
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has demonstrated -5% unit growth over the past 5 years, reflecting strong demand for this franchise opportunity among investors and entrepreneurs entering franchising.
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit
FIC 0.5 · #756
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