After working in the franchise and restaurant industry for 16 years Doug Stritzel, founder and owner of Pickleman’s, began his quest to realize his longtime dream of building a distinct new dining concept.In October 2005 Doug opened the first Pickleman’s in Columbia, MO. In January 2008 the second Pickleman’s was opened. Today, Pickleman’s has ten locations and counting, three in Columbia, MO, two in Springfield, MO, two in St Louis, MO, one in Lincoln, NEone in Lawrence, KS, and one in Norman, OK.Doug has plans to expand the Pickleman’s franchise and share his passion for high quality food. His goal is to establish and continue to develop his own brand and someday be successful enough to spend lots of time with his wife of twelve years, Nikki Stritzel, and two wonderful children, Jack and Audrey.