| Roland Dickey Jr. | |
| Alma Mater: | Southern Methodist University |
| Occupation: | President and CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Pit |
| Years Active: | 2006-present |
Roland Dickey Jr. is an American businessman. He is best known as the President and CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Pit, an American barbecue restaurant chain based in Dallas, Texas.[1] [2] [3] He is the grandson of Travis Dickey, founder of the restaurant.[4] [5]
Dickey Jr. received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University.[6] In 1999, he began working for Dickey's Barbecue Pit after having leadership positions at a national Mexican restaurant food chain.[1] [7] Dickey Jr. was responsible for the restaurant's capital investments in information technology, marketing, advertising, construction, real estate management, logistics, accounting, and field operations support.[7]
In 2006, Dickey Jr. was named CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Pit.[1] [4] By April 2013, he expanded the restaurant from 20 to more than 300 units.[4] Restaurant Business included Dickey Jr. on its list of "The Power 20" in April 2014.[8] Dickey's Barbecue Pit restaurants bring in above $80 million in revenue per year, placing Roland Dickey Jr.'s net worth at around $10 million.[9]
In 2017, Dickey Jr. was named Chief Executive Officer of Dickey's Capitol Group, the parent company of the Dickey’ Barbecue Pit brand.[10]
He lives with his wife in Dallas, Texas.[11]