DALLAS, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. has issued a statement in response to a lawsuit filed by a former Houston franchisee, asserting that the allegations are false, without merit and misrepresent the company's franchise model.
The success of Dickey's Barbecue Pit has been built on a foundation of integrity and a strong partnership with our owner-operators. While it is not typical to comment on active litigation, the claims in this lawsuit contain significant factual inaccuracies that require clarification.
"Our franchise model is designed to empower our partners as independent business owners," said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Pit. "We provide a proven framework for success, brand standards, and a robust business model with an ongoing support system. During the development and construction process, we provide franchisees with vetted third-party vendors as an optional resource. We also give franchisees the option to submit outside vendors for use during their development process, including general contractors. Franchisees are solely in charge of funding or financing their own restaurant build out, outside of Dickey's. The ultimate choice of who to hire for construction, financing, or any other development service rests entirely with the franchisee."
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