The chain ended the period with 366 U.S. locations and 19 international locations for a grand total of 385.

“We listened to our operators and we made the strategic decision to strengthen our core before growing again.

“We do not anticipate further closures,” Gruber said.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit meal

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Dickey’s is far from the only restaurant chain that’sdealt with closures recently.

dickey’s barbecue pit exterior

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