Dickey’s BBQ Launches Hidden Ghost Kitchen in Illinois

Well, what do we have here? Dickey's is famous for their Texas barbeque, but there is now evidence that they have quietly opened a ghost kitchen in Illinois which begs the question of what a ghost kitchen is anyway.

Dickey's Barbeque Pit is a famous Texas-style BBQ born in 1941

Dickey's just dropped word tthis week that they have a new strategy that involves ghost kitchens and they've just opened 28 new locations nationwide. On their list is a "ghost kitchen" in Aurora, Illinois.

What is a ghost kitchen?

The concept of a ghost kitchen is a restaurant that only offers take-out and no dine-in options. Yes, there are Dickey's Barbeque Pits that you can enjoy a meal in, but this new location in Aurora, Illinois isn't one of those. You can place orders and pick it up or have it delivered, but you won't be consuming large amounts of BBQ inside. The advantage of this strategy by Dickey's Barbeque Pit is they can occupy a much smaller space than a full-service restaurant would be required. They can also have reduced staff which can help chains overcome the personnel issues that have plagued numerous restaurants for the past few years. Will this ghost kitchen concept flourish in Illinois? Time will tell the tale.