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OUR CULTURE
Real People. Real Purpose.
We Take Care of People—Not Just Orders
At Rick’s, serving others is more than good hospitality; it’s how we live out our purpose. We smoke every cut with care, treat every guest like family, and take pride in sharing the kind of barbecue that brings people together, one plate at a time.
WHAT “PEOPLE FIRST” REALLY MEANS
“Rick’s made me a better person.”
That’s what Wendy said after 17 years with us, and we hear stories like that more than you’d think. From day one, Rick’s has been built around the idea that if you care about people first, everything else will follow. Whether it’s helping someone through a tough time, learning everyone’s name by heart, or passing on wisdom through old-fashioned hard work, we believe in treating every employee and guest like family.
Dakota Gray-Lawrenceburg GM
"It's almost like Rick is another dad. He will do anything in his power to make sure you're doing alright or to help you in any way he can. And that's what we expect from our employees."
ERic Lanning-Rick's Son
"My dad’s the kind of man who shows up in his old truck with the bumper hanging off. Not because he has to, but because he chooses to. He sees worth in what still has life, whether it’s a vehicle or a person. He’d rather give to someone struggling than spend it on himself."
Wendy Harris-Lawrenceburg Store
“I don’t know where I’d be without this job. Rick expects a lot, but he believes in you first.”
OUR CULTURE CODE
We communicate effectively
We set clear goals and expectations, and ensure everyone is on the same page with the desired outcome.
Built on Faith
Our faith guides how we lead, how we work, and how we care for others. It’s the foundation of everything we do.
We appreciate each other
We work hard and we recognize each other's efforts and achievements.
We treat each other with compassion
We care about each other and exercise empathy and understanding for one another.
Rick's Scavenger Hunt
Hint #5:
The heart of it all is where this one stays,
Tucked in Our Story, where the foundation lays.
Built on strong values in meaningful ways,
Faith and family have shaped all our days.
Find the roots where it all began—
Your final answer is waiting within the plan.
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