Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/14/2015 -- Franchising is a brilliant way for people to run their own business with all the benefits of a pre-established brand and the buoyant support network of an already successful business. This 'best of both worlds' approach enables people to share in the good fortune of business leaders like Roland Dickey Jr., who has created the next big thing in barbecue chains by transforming his family business into a franchise. Speaking at Franchise Times' Finance Growth Conference, he revealed some of the secrets to his success for both business leaders and potential franchisees.

The conference is the best opportunity available for potential franchisees to meet with franchise lenders and investors, as well as getting expert advice and insights from more than forty of the fastest growing franchise companies in the world. Lenders, investors and potential franchisees learn and network, attend workshops and presentations at this key franchise dealmaker's event.

Roland Dickey Jr. was in attendance, and talked about how he took Dickey's Barbecue Franchise to a nationwide juggernaut with more than five hundred stores in less than ten years, thanks to canny franchise investment opportunities, a strong brand and menu, and peerless franchisee training.

A spokesperson for Roland Dickey Jr. explained, "Roland was on form at the Finance Growth Conference, and shared invaluable insights for both franchisees and business leaders. He is in a unique position, having started as a small business owner like the franchisees themselves just ten years ago, enabling him to offer invaluable guidance to people on both sides of the line. At an event like this, that is a rare opportunity for all, and his advice was invaluable in helping business leaders and franchisees alike to understand just how mutually beneficial the relationship could be with the right attitude and management."

About Roland Dickey Jr.
Roland Dickey Jr. is Chief Executive Officer of Dallas-based Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. He is the grandson of company founder Travis Dickey, Sr. Since becoming President and Chief Executive Officer of the third generation family run company in 2006, Dickey has expanded the restaurant's reach from 20 to over 500 stores nationwide. He now shares his business expertise and strategic insights at talks around the country.

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