Celebrating 25 Years Of Flavor
Dads is so thankful for the 25 years BBQ Restaurant business journey! Dads’ BBQ CEOs, Dennis Ray Sr. and Etta Hicks met at the age of 11 years old in Biloxi, Mississippi and have been married for over 65 years. It was always Dennis dream of one day opening a BBQ Restaurant. Although he wasn’t much of a cook growing up and being the only child, Etta was there by his side to show him the way, they have created delicious recipes for Dads’ BBQ.
Family Legacy And Leadership
In 1999 Dads’ BBQ vision and inception started at a family reunion held in Williamsburg, Virginia. During the family reunion and cook-out in Williamsburg, Virginia, Dad’s daughter, La Monica Samuel, gave the name of Dads BBQ, another daughter, Dietra King (1963-2024) became President, son-n-law, Eric King Sr. (1960-2020) designed and created Dads’ logo brand, and his niece (Niecy Veal) provided custom aprons and hats for the cooks.
Community, Catering, and Growth
Since the start and expansion of Dads in 1999, the BBQ restaurant has served the Bay Area, Pittsburg, and Antioch California communities for over 25 years. Dads has blessed so many families with jobs and stability over the past 25 years. Although Dads and family have lost some business management intricate loved ones, the business continues its missions and goals for the staff and serving the community.
Faith, Gratitude, And The Future
Dads’ founders and CEO, Dennis Ray Sr. and Etta Hicks heart is bigger than the company will ever be, because of his initial mission and goal for a BBQ Restaurant. Our family, staff and community are truly blessed to still have them here thriving in life, especially preparing the famous and delicious Mississippi Gumbo. They are proud and thankful for their son, Cedric Hicks who has helped operate Dads’ daily business operations during some unforeseen and unfortunate family circumstances.
