Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, a large barbecue chain in the US, is continuing to close restaurants as part of its restructuring efforts. According to Restaurant Business Magazine, more than 30 locations have closed since June, following a record-breaking year of closures in 2024.
The company aimed to “clean up” and strengthen its restaurant system by shutting down virtual eateries, ending franchise agreements with some locations, and ensuring experienced management. This strategic move was made after listening to operators, according to Jeff Gruber, senior vice president of franchise relations.
However, the restructuring efforts have had a negative impact on sales, with the company’s system sales decreasing 5.2% last year, according to Technomic data. Dickey’s once had nearly 570 restaurants but now has less than 385 locations.
Source: https://www.al.com/business/2024/12/one-of-the-nations-largest-barbeque-chains-has-shuttered-more-than-100-locations.html