Private company

Dick's Last Resort

Bar and restaurant chain in the United States

Dick's Last Resort is a bar and restaurant chain in the United States known for its intentional employment of obnoxious staff who "purposely provide bad service". The chain was founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1985 by Richard "Dick" Chase and currently operates thirteen locations across the United States. In 1995, the company attempted to expand to Europe and opened a restaurant in London, but the effort was abandoned and the restaurant was sold in early 1996.2 It is headquartered in Nashville.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Dick's Last Resort is a bar and restaurant chain in the United States known for its intentional employment of obnoxious staff who "purposely provide bad service". The chain was founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1985 by Richard "Dick" Chase and currently operates thirteen locations across the United States.2

Products and brands

Dick's menu is influenced by Southern cuisine, consisting of wings, burgers, ribs, chicken, and select seafood items.

In addition to food and drink, Dick's offers souvenirs such as "Putting the F.U. in Fun" T-shirts and "I Love Dick's" bumper stickers.

From Wikipedia’s article on Dick's Last Resort, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Timeline

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