{"id":396554,"date":"2020-12-09T10:06:20","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T15:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=396554"},"modified":"2020-12-09T10:06:20","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T15:06:20","slug":"dickeys-barbecue-pit-executes-key-franchise-deal-to-expand-into-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/dickeys-barbecue-pit-executes-key-franchise-deal-to-expand-into-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Dickey\u2019s Barbecue Pit Executes Key Franchise Deal to Expand Into Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nWorld\u2019s largest barbecue concept set to open two ghost kitchens in Tokyo in 2021
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Dallas, TX, Dec. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dickey\u2019s Barbecue Pit<\/a> is set to bring more of its delicious, slow-smoked barbecue overseas!<\/p>\n

Dickey\u2019s announced today that the company has signed an area development agreement with Sunsheng (Jason) Lin, owner of Seikou Co. LTD, to make its Japan debut in metropolis of Tokyo. The family-owned franchise will open two ghost kitchens in spring and fall 2021, respectively.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are beyond excited about the opportunity to work with experienced food and beverage operators like Jason and his extremely talented team,\u201d said Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group<\/a>. \u201cJason\u2019s knowledge of food and the market will undoubtedly make Dickey\u2019s a success.\u201d<\/p>\n

In August, the world\u2019s largest barbecue concept launched ghost kitchens as a new franchise opportunity. The model allows restaurants to maximize delivery coverage without the upfront investment that a traditional brick-and-mortar location requires. In addition to virtual kitchens providing lower overall costs, they also offer a fast-track to opening, with locations ready to begin serving in just six to eight weeks.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe opportunity to partner with Dickey\u2019s came about by a twist of fate,\u201d Lin said. \u201cWhat was first planned this past January over dinner in Dubai, was put on pause due to Covid-19. But, allowing the pandemic to break my dream of operating this brand was simply not in the cards.\u00a0With God\u2019s assistance, I\u2019m proud to bring Dickey\u2019s to the Japanese consumer. It will be my utmost priority to manage this brand dutifully and have my team deliver the American spirit that Dickey\u2019s portrays.\u00a0My ultimate goal is for Dickey\u2019s to be present in every city in Japan.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled for our first location to open in this massively attractive global city,\u201d said Jim Perkins, Vice President of International Development for Dickey\u2019s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.\u00a0\u201cMy time in Japan taught me to understand that dining in Tokyo is about bringing people together, socializing and building stronger ties to the community. With two new ghost kitchens, we know we are providing a special way for guests to conveniently connect over Dickey\u2019s Legit. Texas. Barbecue. in the comfort of their home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dickey\u2019s Franchise currently has seven international partnerships in Abu Dhabi, Australia, Brazil, Dubai, Egypt, Pakistan and Republic of Georgia. To learn more, follow Dickey\u2019s Franchise on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and Twitter. Download the Dickey\u2019s Barbecue Pit app<\/a> from the Apple App Store<\/a> or Google Play<\/a>.
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\n About Dickey\u2019s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. <\/b>\n <\/p>\n

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world\u2019s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey\u2019s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.\u2122 At Dickey\u2019s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey\u2019s proudly believes there\u2019s no shortcut to true barbecue and it\u2019s why they never say bbq<\/a>. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with ‘No B.S. (Bad Stuff)’ included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with two international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey\u2019s won first place on Fast Casual\u2019s<\/i> \u201cTop 100 Movers and Shakers\u201d list and was named a Top 500 Franchise<\/a> by Entrepreneur<\/i> in 2018. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine<\/i> and Nation\u2019s Restaurant News<\/i>. For more information, visit\u00a0www.dickeys.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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