“We’re thrilled to have Mr. Dickey in Laguna Niguel celebrating our new
location and our guests will love meeting the man behind the barbecue,” said
multi-unit owner, Stephen Huerth. “We opened our first location in 2013 and
we’ve loved working with the Dickey’s brand and getting to know the
community.”
“Our first-place ‘Travel Industry’ ranking for the twelfth consecutive year is
a testament to our innovative style and longevity within the industry,” said
Vicky Garcia, COO and co-owner of Cruise Planners. “This year, we have
extensively developed new techniques for building success, have grown our in-
house support team for franchise owners so they are never alone in business,
and created new in-house technology, so this accolade is quite an honor.”
Many people aspire to start a business and become their own boss. It could be
a goal from an early age, or maybe the idea came after retirement and years of
hard work.
“I was looking to be my own boss and control my own destiny which is what
owning a Dickey’s Barbecue franchise offers,” said first time owner, James
Wilson. “I spent time in the restaurant industry and looking at potential
franchises, there’s no major concept quite like Dickey’s fast casual
barbecue.”
“Cruise Planners has always supported the military community and this Veterans
Day we are proud to launch a revamped benefits package for them,” said
Michelle Fee, CEO and co-founder of Cruise Planners, an American Express
Travel Representative. “The Veterans Initiative Program will incorporate all
that Cruise Planners has to offer a franchise owner to be successful as well
as additional marketing, technology and training support.”
“I fell in love with the Dickey’s Barbecue concept and I can’t wait to meet
our guests and serve them great barbecue,” said first time franchise owner,
John Schouten. “I’m also looking forward to moving to Las Vegas where I have
my parents and older brother nearby.”