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Dickey's sales plunge, and franchisees pay the price
Operators of the fast-casual barbecue chain have been closing stores at a rapid rate after years of profitability challenges. The problems come during a brutal time for many restaurant chains. But some franchisees argue that the system isn’t working.
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Dickey's closed 85 locations last year
The fast-casual barbecue chain, once one of the country’s fastest-growing restaurant brands, closed 19% of its U.S. locations last year while another 24% were sold.