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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Expands Reach with Nearly 30 New “Ghost Kitchens” in September
The popular barbecue chain, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, made a significant expansion in September, opening close to 30 new “ghost kitchens” across the nation. While these aren’t your typical dine-in establishments, these digital kitchens are set to bring more of Dickey’s Texas-style barbecue to a wider audience through pickup and delivery services.
Understanding the “Ghost Kitchen” Phenomenon
A ghost kitchen, also known as a digital kitchen, operates solely as a food preparation facility. Unlike traditional restaurants, customers cannot dine in. Instead, these professional-grade kitchens focus exclusively on fulfilling online orders for pickup and delivery, offering a streamlined, takeout-only experience.
New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Ghost Kitchen Locations
The recent expansion has introduced Dickey’s ghost kitchens to a variety of cities across several states:
Arizona
- Enterprise
- Tempe
- Mesa
Florida
- Saint Augustine
- Riverview
- Sanford
Illinois
- Aurora
Louisiana
- Covington
- Lafayette
- Carencro
New Jersey
- Jersey City
- Whiting
New York
- Scarsdale
Ohio
- Oakwood Village
- Tulsa
Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia
- Broomall
- Pottstown
Texas
- Corsicana
- Dallas
- Fort Worth
- Irving
- Lewisville
- McKinney
- McQueeney
- Wylie
Strategic Move: The Rise of Takeout-Only Dining
Dickey’s decision to invest in ghost kitchens aligns with a growing trend in the fast-food industry: the increased demand for convenient, takeout-only options. This model allows chains to reduce the significant overhead costs associated with operating full-service restaurants, focusing instead on efficiency and accessibility to cater to consumers prioritizing speed and convenience.
Dickey’s Current Global Footprint
Globally, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit currently boasts approximately 400 restaurants. Within the United States, the chain maintains a presence in every state except Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, South Dakota, and Vermont.