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Dickey's Barbecue Pit CEO Laura Rea Dickey talks Supply Chain Crunch

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## World’s largest barbecue concept donates $7,500 grant for tactical robot to better protect local first-responders from high-risk situations

NEWARK, Ohio (March 21, 2022) – [The Dickey Foundation](https://www.thedickeyfoundation.org/) – the charitable arm of [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/) – is dedicated to being an active member of the communities it serves. 

On Wednesday, March 23 at 11:30 a.m. at Newark Police Headquarters (39 S. Fourth St., Newark, Ohio 43055), The Dickey Foundation will present a grant of $7,500 to help the Newark Police Department obtain a tactical robot that will keep its first responders safe during high-risk situations such as hostage rescues, armed and barricaded subjects, suspicious items and more.

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In 2021, more than 70% of the Newark Police Department’s callouts involved a barricade or wanted person. With this new technology, the department will be able to safely communicate with individuals and transport mission-critical equipment.

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“The Dickey Foundation is proud to give back to those in our local communities who put their lives at risk every day for our protection,” said [Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.laurareadickey.com/) “We hope the Foundation donation helps inspire others to give and help support the police officers in their communities.”

To learn more, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dickeys). Download the [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit app](https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app) from the [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dickeys-barbecue-pit/id1288151925?mt=8) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olodickeysapp).

**About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.**
 [Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story), the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by the Dickey family. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests in 44 states Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why our name isn’t BBQ. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers eight slow-smoked meats and 12 wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. Dickey’s Barbecue 550 locations across the United States and eight other countries.
 
Dickey’s was named to Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains list and USA Today 2021 readers’ choice awards. Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, been named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur and named to Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in Nation’s Restaurant News, was recognized by Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers list and honored by Dallas Business Journal. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine and QSR Magazine. Dickey’s Barbecue is part of Dickey’s Restaurant Brands which has more than 700 restaurants nationwide including brands Wing Boss, Trailer Birds, Big Deal Burger and bbqathome.com. DRB is led by CEO Roland Dickey Jr. For more information, visit [www.dickeys.com](http://www.dickeys.com/).

The Dickey Foundation Makes Donation to Newark Police Department

World’s largest barbecue concept and virtual brands offering free items each day USA wins gold
 
DALLAS (Jan. 13, 2022) – [Dickey’s Restaurant Brands](https://dickeysrestaurantbrands.com/) including [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/), [Wing Boss](https://www.wingboss.com/), [Big Deal Burger](https://www.bigdealburgerco.com/) and [Trailer Birds](https://www.trailerbirds.com/) are heating things up with a limited-time promotion to celebrate the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. 

From February 5 through February 20, new and existing Dickey’s loyalty program members, and email subscribers from virtual brands Wing Boss, Big Deal Burger and Trailer Birds will receive a coupon for a complimentary item each day the United States wins a gold medal.  

Promotion details include:
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
•	Loyalty program members will receive a FREE sandwich each day the United States wins a gold medal. 
•	Members will receive a code via email which is valid for either a chicken, turkey, polish kielbasa, or pulled pork sandwich. 
•	Each code must be redeemed online at participating Dickey’s locations.  

Wing Boss, Big Deal Burger and Trailer Birds
•	For each day the U.S. wins a gold medal, email subscribers will receive a FREE:
o	Wing Boss: (1) Six-piece Pit-Smoked Wings with your choice of sauce
o	Big Deal Burger: (1) Single with Cheese Big Deal Burger
o	Trailer Birds: (1) Hot Chicken Sandwich
•	Subscribers will receive code via email, which must be redeemed online at participating locations. 
 
“We’ve been waiting patiently for the start of this year’s Winter games after the success of our Summer of Gold Loyalty promotion we launched during the Summer Games,” said [Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc](https://www.laurareadickey.com/). “We look forward to bringing the excitement and national pride into our restaurants, by offering our customers the opportunity to enjoy some Legit. Texas. Barbecue. and other delicious items from our virtual brands, on us, each time an American athlete wins a gold medal!”

To learn more, follow Dickey’s Franchise on [Facebook,](https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Dickeys). Download the [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app) app from the [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dickeys-barbecue-pit/id1288151925?mt=8) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olodickeysapp).

About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
[Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story), the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. Dickey’s has over 700 locations across the United States and six other countries.
 
In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, was named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur in 2018 and was named to Hospitality Technology Industry Heroes in 2021. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in 2020 by Nation’s Restaurant News and was recognized as one of the top 25 industry leaders on Fast Casual’s 2020 Top 100 Movers and Shakers list, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal and QSR Magazine. For more information, visit [www.dickeys.com](http://www.dickeys.com/). 


Dickey’s Restaurant Brands Celebrates the Return of the Winter Games

Click [here](https://video.foxbusiness.com/v/6291318916001#sp=show-clips) to watch Dickey’s Barbecue CEO, Laura Rea Dickey speak on long-term effects of labor shortage and “unprecedentedly high prices in protein across the board”. During this time of increased pricing and a vast labor shortage, Laura Rea Dickey credits the depth of the Dickey’s Barbecue menu for its ability to weather the storm better than competitors. The company’s CEO says that in past, there has been a usual trend of a “reduction of demand and price in Q1” that has not been experienced in 2022 thus far. With many of the Dickey’s Barbecue menu items being affected by supply shortages and price increases, some by 16%, Laura Rea Dickey says a shift toward other menu items has had to occur, despite costs of goods being up all around. Laura Rea Dickey also speaks on the struggle of finding good workers during this labor shortage to serve the patient crowds of loyal customers; however, Dickey’s Barbecue has been heavily recruiting and providing support to locations to continue to serve up Legit. Texas. Barbecue. Watch the entire [FOX Business segment here](https://video.foxbusiness.com/v/6291318916001#sp=show-clips) and [find a store](https://www.dickeys.com/locations) near you for some delicious barbecue. 

Restaurants Currently Feeling Long-Term Effects of Labor Shortage: Dickey's Barbecue Pit CEO, Laura Rea Dickey

World’s largest barbecue concept’s compilation of recipes, cocktails, and tall tales is available now
 
DALLAS (Jan. 10, 2022) – After 80 years and three generations of passing down the Art of Great Barbecue, [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/) is giving fans a peek behind the kitchen door!

“Behind the BBQ: Recipes, Cocktails & Tall Tales,” Dickey’s second cookbook, is now available online through the [Barbecue At Home website](https://barbecueathome.com/collections/homepage/products/behind-the-bbq-cookbook). The Texas-style barbecue brand’s new cookbook was created with the help of Southwestern Publishing House and includes favorite recipes from Dickey’s family members, employees, franchise owners and more.

The cookbook is an ode to barbecue lovers, pit masters, Big Yellow Cup collectors and all the folks who have made Dickey’s Barbecue Pit the iconic brand it is today. Dickey’s prides itself as an American, family-owned barbecue restaurant brand that serves mouthwatering barbecue with a side of southern hospitality. By writing “Behind the BBQ,” Dickey’s is letting its loyal fans bring some of its southern charm and delicious tastes home with them.

Plus, “Behind the BBQ” is more than just a cookbook with exclusive, delicious recipes from the creators of Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ The one-of-a-kind book also includes behind-the-scenes tales of life at Dickey’s that fans won’t hear anywhere else. 

“Behind the BBQ” transports Dickey’s stories, recipes and spirit from our table to yours,” said [Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc](https://www.laurareadickey.com/). “We’ve been serving up delicious, slow-smoked barbecue for eight decades and we are thrilled to share those recipes as a way to say ‘thank you.’ We know our fans are always looking for the perfect barbecue recipes, and we’ve given them just that in this book. We’ve also got specialty cocktails and delightful appetizer recipes for those looking to host a party. We encourage our guests to bring these amazing recipes to life and create life-long memories with friends and family!”
 
For only $34.99, readers can become a pro in the kitchen and on the grill with easy-to-follow instructions with everything from barbecue sauce recipes to a beer can chicken recipe. The cookbook also includes classic barbecue side dishes and cocktail recipes. To order a copy and enjoy delicious food and juicy stories, visit the [Barbecue At Home website](https://barbecueathome.com/collections/homepage/products/behind-the-bbq-cookbook).

To learn more about Dickey’s, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/) and [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dickeys). Download the [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app) app from the [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dickeys-barbecue-pit/id1288151925?mt=8) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olodickeysapp).

About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
[Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story), the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. Dickey’s has over 550 locations across the United States and six other countries and is on track to have over 600 locations by the end of 2021.
 
In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, was named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur in 2018 and was named to Hospitality Technology Industry Heroes in 2021. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in 2020 by Nation’s Restaurant News and was recognized as one of the top 25 industry leaders on Fast Casual’s 2020 Top 100 Movers and Shakers list, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal and QSR Magazine. For more information, visit [www.dickeys.com](http://www.dickeys.com/). 


Dickey’s Launches ‘Behind the BBQ’ Cookbook Featuring Favorites  From Across the Brand

<a href="http://www.chewboom.com/2016/10/26/kids-costume-eat-free-dickeys-october-31-2016/" target="_blank">ChewBoom</a> tells its viewers what is happening at Dickey's for Halloween.<hr id="[object Object]">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is celebrating Halloween with a special promotion for the kids, and one for the adults. On Monday, October 31, 2016, all kids in costume eat free with the purchase of an adult meal of $7.50 or more in value. Additionally, Dickey’s is offering fans that dress up as the brand’s iconic Big Yellow Cup a chance to win cash prizes and other Dickey’s goodies, including free barbecue for a year. All you have to do to enter the costume contest is email a photo of yourself in your Big Yellow Cup costume to bycc@dickeys.com by Friday, November 4, 2016. Alternatively, you can simply post Big Yellow Cup costume photos on social media using hashtag #BigYellowCup. Here’s what you have a chance to win: Grand Prize $350 cash prize, free barbecue for a year and a Pit Master Pack.Runner-up $150 cash prize, free barbecue for three months and a Pit Master Pack.

ChewBoom: Kids In Costume Eat Free At Dickey’s On October 31, 2016

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