Dick's Last Resort
TypePrivately owned
IndustryRestaurant
Founded1985
HeadquartersLas Vegas, NV
Websitehttp://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 who "purposely provide bad service".[1] The chain was founded in Dallas, Texas in 1985 by Richard "Dick" Chase and currently operates thirteen locations across the United States.[2][3]

In 1995, the company attempted to expand to Europe and opened a restaurant in London,[4] but the effort was abandoned and the restaurant was sold in early 1996.[5]

Atmosphere

Dick's Last Resort teaches its servers to be obnoxious. In addition to the staff, the decor is considered to be "wacky."[6] The restaurants can often times have mismatched furniture and paper tablecloths. Patrons of Dick's are expected to be insulted, or placed in uncomfortable situations. A staple of Dick's is their hand-made, paper hats with insults written on them given to diners to wear during their stay.[7] Guests could have napkins and straws thrown at them by the serving staff.[8]

Dick's menu is influenced by Southern cuisine,[9] 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.[6]

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 staff
  • Karen's Diner, a retro-and pink-themed diner with intentionally rude staff
  • Durgin-Park, a defunct Boston restaurant that encouraged staff to be surly

References

  1. ↑ Green, Randiah Camille (August 4, 2022). "Michigan's first Dick's Last Resort restaurant is coming to Saginaw". Metro Times. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  2. ↑ Tucker, Chris (January 1986). "PROFILE WEST END REBEL". D Magazine. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  3. ↑ Romero, Kat (March 24, 2023). "What It's Really Like To Work At Dick's Last Resort". Mashed.com. Static Media. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Break for the border reins in wayward restaurant". Archived from the original on 2013-01-19.
  5. ↑ "In Brief: Dublin deal". Archived from the original on 2013-01-18.
  6. 1 2 "Dick's Last Resort". Citysearch.com. Archived from the original on 2009-02-03. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
  7. ↑ Helmick, Jamie. "Dick's Last Resort Review". VEGAS.com. Archived from the original on 2008-12-31. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
  8. ↑ Venne, Kayleigh (October 21, 2014). "Tasty Tuesday: Dick's Last Resort serves sarcasm with meals". The Daily Aztec. Retrieved 2019-01-05.
  9. ↑ "Editorial Review for Dick's Last Resort – by Citysearch Editors". Citysearch.com. Archived from the original on 2009-02-02. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
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