TYLER, Texas — After its closure was announced last week, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit of Tyler is set to reopen under new ownership later this month.
The Tyler location has plans to reopen by Nov. 20 after some remodeling, the restaurant chain announced on Tuesday. Dickey’s Owner/Operator John Huml decided it was time for him to retire after 11 years in business in Tyler.
“It’s time for me to retire, but it’s been a great 11 years serving barbecue to the Rose City. I’m happy to see that Dickey’s will stay a part of the Tyler community as I’m handing over the Pit-master reins to Doug Edwards, who has many years of barbecue experience,” Huml said.
Doug Edwards, who currently owns the Dickey's in Longview, and his pit crew will now oversee the operations at the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, located at 1501 W SW Loop 323 in Tyler.
“My team and I are excited to join the Tyler community. We’re taking the opportunity to make a few updates to the restaurant and then will be open and serving the same amazing barbecue that Dickey’s is known for, so please come see us," Edwards said. "If you haven’t ordered your Thanksgiving barbecue, we’ve got you covered! More information to follow as we get closer to our grand reopening.”
According to the announcement, Edwards is the perfect fit to carry on serving legit Texas barbecue throughout East Texas.
"We have sincerely enjoyed working alongside John and his entire team in Tyler for the past eleven years and wish him all the best,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Inc. "After great success as an owner/operator in Longview, TX, we are thrilled to have Doug and his crew expanding into the Tyler community and are very confident the store will continue to thrive."
The Tyler Dickey's hours will be 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
