The cost to own a Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchise begins with an initial franchise fee of $20,000 and has a total investment ranging between $256,360 and $443,045. Dickey's offers veterans a 25% discount off of the initial franchise fee, applicable to the first store franchised. Dickey's Barbecue offers support programs from experienced, dedicated professionals. Support programs include site selection, construction, training, operations, marketing and management of individual locations.