Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Nabs New Operations SVP

Barbecue chain Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has a new senior vice president of operations, according to a press release.

Kenn Miller is joining the barbecue restaurant franchise from Taco Bueno, another national, Texas-based franchise.

"Dickey's Barbecue Pit is a well-known, family-owned brand,” Miller said in the press release. “The Dickey family prides themselves on their heritage as well as offering only the best authentic, Texas-style barbecue, which is why I was originally drawn to becoming a part of the team. I look forward to growing the brand and working with everyone in the Dickey's Barbecue Pit family to achieve success in the future."

Miller’s previous food experience includes Quiznos and Aspen Leaf Yogurt, both national franchises.

"We are thrilled to have Kenn as a part of the Dickey's Barbecue Pit family," Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. CEO Laura Rea Dickey said. "His extensive background in the restaurant industry coupled with his experience working with franchisees has put him in the perfect position here at Dickey's and we look forward to his success."

Read the full press release.