Apr 28, 2017
Roland Dickey Jr. has commended the work of franchisee Bill Zimmerman, who has championed Dickey’s Barbecue in his home state of Wisconsin.

Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States - April 28, 2017 /MarketersMedia/ —
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is a hub for great food, friendships, and shared experiences. Owner and operator Bill Zimmerman has spent a lifetime among this close-knit community in Kenosha, Wisconsin and is proud to be a born-and-bred Wisconsinite. He opened his first Dickey’s Barbeque Franchise in 2013, and is now planning on opening a second, with CEO Roland Dickey Jr. honoring him as a Brand Champion for his excellent work in spreading the word of great Texas barbeque.
To help increase awareness of Dickey’s catering option, Bill has even partnered with his local radio station. Every month he does a catering drawing over the radio where the local personality goes with him to the catering.
Bill knows being in his restaurant is key and he even knows his guests by name. Bill’s numbers prove it with an average of 20%+ YOY AUV increase over the past 9 months! He also knows being involved in the community is key to running and owning a great barbecue restaurant. He even provides internships for a local college, Shepherds College, the country's leading three-year post-secondary educational program for students with intellectual disabilities.
A spokesperson for Roland Dickey Jr. explained, “Bill is a fantastic example of someone seizing the opportunities we offer and making the most of our support network. From Barbecue University to grand opening support, community marketing tools and more, Bill has used the support he has received from Dickey’s to great effect, thanks solely to his own tenacity, hard work and determination to make his businesses a success.”
About Roland Dickey Jr.: Roland Dickey Jr. is the CEO of the Dickey’s Barbecue chain of restaurants, bring slow cooked Texas barbecue to more than five hundred locations around the United States. Dickey Jr. is responsible for the company’s meteoric growth, and now tours the country helping franchisees and business owners set up for success through his own consultancy and lecturing on the convention circuit.
Contact Info:
Name: Mark Valentino
Email: [email protected]
Organization: Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Address: 4514 Cole Ave #1015, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: 9722489899
For more information, please visit http://www.rolanddickeyjr.com/
Source: MarketersMedia
Release ID: 191838
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