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Andy
Abbajay Joins Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants as First Chief Operations Officer
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Nation’s Largest
Barbecue Chain Brand Adds Leadership Roll to Enhance Growth Efforts
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Dallas,
TX – August 2014 / Newsmaker Alert / Dickey’s
Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain, announces
Andy Abbajay as the new chief operations officer. Employing multiple touch
points, additional support layers and a collaborative leadership style,
Abbajay will lead the brand as it closes in on its 500th restaurant opening
and the brand’s eventual international expansion.
“Andy
joins us with a proven track record of creative problem solving and will
be instrumental in leveraging best in class operation procedures for our
growing system,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president and CEO of Dickey’s
Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “He is a results-oriented leader and laser focused
on successful operations and continued growth.”
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Prior
to joining Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., Abbajay served as vice
president of operations for Sbarro where he was instrumental in leveraging
increased support and execution to re-engage owners as the brand emerged
from bankruptcy. In addition, he has served as chief operations officer
for Back Yard Burgers and chief executive officer for Restaurant Growth
Brands.
“I’m
proud to be part of such a driven brand dedicated to quality, operational
efficiency and supporting our franchise owners at every restaurant,” said
Abbajay. “Operations is the largest touch point to ensuring our franchisees
meet standards and run successful businesses – I look forward to being
part of taking this brand to the next level.”
Abbajay
holds a bachelor of science in business from Nova Southeastern University.
The newly established function within leadership comes at an exciting time
as the company plans to add 100 new restaurants by 2015.
For
Dickey’s Barbecue franchise opportunities call 866-340-6188 or visit www.dickeysfranchising.com.
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About
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants
Dickey’s
Barbecue was founded by Travis Dickey
with the goal of authentic slow smoked barbecue. More than 73 years later,
the Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise still offers a quality selection
of signature meats, home style sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids
meals every Sunday. All meats are slow smoked onsite in each restaurant.
The fast-casual family-friendly concept has expanded to over 400 locations
in 40 states and holds the title of the world’s largest barbecue franchise.
This year Technomic named Dickey’s “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in
the country” and they were also named “Best
Franchise Deal” by QSR Magazine. For more information, visit
Dickey’s
or for barbecue franchise
opportunities call 866-340-6188.
Media
Contact:
Kendall
Huber
972-248-9899
Dickey’s
Barbecue Restaurants |
