Dick's Last Resort
| Company type | Privately Owned |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas, NV |
| Website | http://www.dickslastresort.com/ |
Dick's Last Resort is a bar and restaurant chain in The United States, known for its intentional employment of an obnoxious staff and funny shenanigans.[1] The chain consists of seventeen restaurants. The restaurant has its origins in Dallas with the original owner, Dick Chase's opening of a "fine-dining" establishment in 1985. The establishment was a complete failure, which resulted in bankruptcy. Rather than continue with the upscale restaurant motif, Dick retooled his efforts and decided to "go sloppy." Dick's likeness is still featured on their t-shirts and promotional materials. The end result was a success, leading to the creation of more locations.
In 1995, the company attempted to expand to Europe and opened a restaurant in London,[2] but the effort was abandoned and the restaurant was sold in early 1996.[3]
The company is now owned by Deja Vu, a large entertainment and restaurant conglomerate, and the concept has expanded to dozens of states.[4]
Atmosphere
Dick's Last Resort teaches its servers to be obnoxious.[1] In addition to the staff, the decor is considered to be "wacky."[5] The restaurant uses picnic-style tables and paper tablecloths. Patrons of Dick's are expected to be insulted, or placed in uncomfortable situations. Adult bibs and large, hand-made, paper hats are given to diners to wear during their stay.[6] There are no napkins on the tables; they are generally thrown at the customers by the serving staff.[7]
Menu
Dick's menu is influenced by Southern cuisine,[8] consisting of hamburgers, barbecue, and seafood items.
In addition to food and drink, Dick's offers souvenirs such as "Real Women Love Dick's" T-shirts and "I Love Dick's" bumper stickers.[5]
See also
- Edsel Ford Fong, known as the "world's rudest, worst, most insulting waiter"
- The Wieners Circle, a Chicago-based hot dog joint staffed with profanity-spewing workers
References
- ^ a b "Dick's Last Resort". Yahoo! Travel. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
- ^ "Break for the border reins in wayward restaurant". Archived from the original on 2013-01-19.
- ^ "In Brief: Dublin deal". Archived from the original on 2013-01-18.
- ^ Dahlman, Steven. "Dick's Last Resort sold to strip club operator". Loop North News. Retrieved 2020-02-16.
- ^ a b "Dick's Last Resort". Citysearch.com. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
- ^ Helmick, Jamie. "Dick's Last Resort Review". VEGAS.com. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
- ^ Conn, Kristal. "DICK'S LAST RESORT". The Daily Aztec. Retrieved 2009-01-05.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Editorial Review for Dick's Last Resort – by Citysearch Editors". Citysearch.com. Retrieved 2009-01-05.