Dickey’s Barbecue Calgary Marks 1 Year of Texas Flavor

CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its Calgary location at 55 Castleridge Blvd NE #156, bringing Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ to the heart of Alberta. Since opening its doors in 2024, the Calgary restaurant has quickly become a community favorite for slow smoked meats, southern sides, and genuine hospitality.

“Celebrating our first year in Calgary is incredibly meaningful,” said Jamal Kayani, Calgary franchisee. “This community has welcomed us with open arms, and it has been an honor to share authentic Texas barbecue with our neighbors. We are grateful for every guest who has made us part of their family gatherings, celebrations and everyday meals.

“This is only the beginning and we are excited for many more years to come.”

Bringing Texas Barbecue to Canada

Founded in Dallas, Texas in 1941, Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is the world’s largest barbecue concept. The Calgary location has introduced Albertans to Dickey’s famous hickory smoked brisket, fall off the bone ribs, smoked chicken, and savory sides such as mac and cheese and barbecue beans.

“Canada has proven to be an amazing market for Dickey’s, and Calgary has led the way in showing how much Canadians love great barbecue,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Jamal and his team have built more than a restaurant. They have built a gathering place where the community can experience authentic Texas flavors and southern hospitality. We could not be prouder of the impact they have made in just one year.”

A Family Legacy of Growth

Dickey’s continues to expand its global footprint. The Calgary restaurant is part of a larger vision to share Texas barbecue with communities around the world while supporting franchisees with proven systems and a family driven culture.

“Our family has always believed barbecue is about more than food. It is about connection, comfort, and tradition,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group. “Seeing our brand thrive in Calgary is a testament to the hard work of Jamal and his team, and to the community that has embraced them. We are excited for the future of Dickey’s across Canada.”

For more information, visit www.dickeys.com/ca.

About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

Founded in 1941 by the Dickey family, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is the world’s largest barbecue concept and continues as a third-generation family-run business. For more than 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions with its signature Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ Slow-smoked over hickory wood-burning pits, Dickey’s barbecued meats are paired with a variety of Southern sides. Committed to authentic barbecue, Dickey’s never takes shortcuts — because real barbecue can’t be rushed.

With more than 866 restaurants across eight concepts in the U.S. and several countries, Dickey’s Barbecue Franchise and Dickey’s Restaurant Brands continue to grow under the leadership of Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group, and Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

Dickey’s has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2022 "America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains" list, Nation’s Restaurant News 2024 top fast-casual brands for value, and USA Today’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. The brand has also ranked in the Top 20 of Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” for four of the past five years. Additional accolades include Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchise and Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. The brand has been featured by Fox News, Forbes, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, and People Magazine.

For more information, visit www.dickeys.com. For franchise opportunities, visit www.dickeysfranchise.com.