Hickory's Smokehouse
Southern-style British restaurant chain
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Hickory's (ROS) Ltd,[1][2] trading as Hickory's Smokehouse, is a British BBQ smokehouse restaurant group founded in 2010 in Chester in the North West of England. It has since expanded to 38 sites across the United Kingdom.
A Hickory's Smokehouse location in West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, England | |
| Hickory's Smokehouse | |
| Type | Private |
| Industry | Casual dining |
| Founded | 2010 |
Number of locations | 38 |
| Key people | Neil McDonnell |
| Owner | Greene King |
| Website | hickorys |
Their menu is known for its Southern-inspired dishes and features burgers, corn dogs, Memphis-style back ribs, and smoked brisket.[3]
Each restaurant features an 'Ole Hickory' smoker, imported from Missouri.[4][5]
History
Hickory's Smokehouse was founded in 2010 with the original site in Chester by Neil McDonnell[6] who took inspiration from a road trip through America, visiting Texas, South Carolina, and Tennessee.[3]
In 2016, the group's location in Wall Heath, a Grade II-listed former nightclub suffered from damage to its roof after an electrical fault caused a fire.[7]
Greene King
In 2022, the pub group Greene King acquired Hickory's Smokehouse, investing £25 million into the chain.[8] The previous investors, Piper, who had supported the company since 2014 with an investment of £6 million,[9] exited their investment.[6]
Charity
The restaurant group supports a number of charities including Cash for Kids.[10]