Dick's Last Resort is a bar and
restaurant chain
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in the
United States
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, known for its intentional employment of an obnoxious staff.
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." Chase'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,
but the effort was abandoned and the restaurant was sold in early 1996.
The company is now owned by
Deja Vu
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, a large entertainment and restaurant conglomerate, and the concept has expanded to dozens of states.
Atmosphere
Dick's Last Resort teaches its
servers to be obnoxious.
In addition to the staff, the decor is considered to be "wacky."
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 with insults written on them are given to diners to wear during their stay.
There are no napkins on the tables; they are generally thrown at the customers by the serving staff.
Menu
Dick's menu is influenced by
Southern cuisine
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,
consisting of hamburgers, barbecue, and seafood items.
In addition to food and drink, Dick's offers
souvenir
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s such as "Real Women Love Dick's" T-shirts and "I Love Dick's" bumper stickers.
See also
*
Edsel Ford Fong
Edsel Ford Fung (often spelled Fong) was an American restaurant server from San Francisco, California. He was called the "world's rudest, worst, most insulting waiter" and worked at Sam Wo restaurant.
Life
Fong was born and raised in San Fra ...
, known as the "world's rudest, worst, most insulting waiter"
* Ed Debevic’s
*
The Wieners Circle
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, a Chicago-based hot dog joint staffed with profanity-spewing staff
*
Karen's Diner, a retro- and pink-themed diner with intentionally rude staff
References
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External links
Dick's Last Resort official website
Restaurant chains in the United States
Restaurants established in 1985
American companies established in 1985