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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

Nashville-style tenders, sandwiches and more now available for pickup or delivery through the world’s largest barbecue concept’s newest virtual brand

DALLAS (Jan. 6, 2021) – [Dickey’s Restaurant Brands](https://www.dickeys.com/) is bringing the Nashville heat with its fourth virtual brand — [Trailer Birds Hot Chicken](https://www.trailerbirds.com/)!

If you can take the heat, you’ve come to the right kitchen. Available for pickup or delivery, Trailer Birds offers bold, crispy, Nashville hot chicken with cooked-to-order levels of zero to hella hot sauce. Trailer Birds doesn’t come with any other bells and whistles because the bold flavor speaks for itself. With Hot Tenders, Hot Chicken Sandwiches, specialty tater tots and hand-cut fry options, Trailer Birds has you covered when the hot chicken craving hits.

“If you break a sweat, then our Trailer Birds Hot Chicken mission has been fulfilled,” said [Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.laurareadickey.com/) “We’re thrilled to begin another journey of offering one-of-a-kind items through our fourth virtual brand. If you’ve got a hankering for delicious, spicy chicken, tasty tater tots and crispy hand-cut fries without all the chicken puns, Trailer Birds is the place for you. Our cooked-to-order tenders let every guest dial in their personalized hot-chicken level of heat. We can’t wait for our Dickey’s fans to try our hottest offerings yet!”

For 80 years, Dickey’s Restaurant Brands has focused on the food, not the fuss. At Trailer Birds, the same guiding principles are honored by serving Nashville-style food with over-the-top heat and no frills or gimmicks.

Trailer Birds offers combos for its Hot Tenders and Hot Chicken Sandwiches that come with an entrée, dipping sauce, side and of course a Big Yellow Cup. For savory sides, guests can choose from crispy hand-cut fries or tater tots with the option of seasoned, Cajun or hot, tots, mac and cheese, coleslaw or Texas toast. Trailer birds also offers Nashville Hot hand-cut fries or tots loaded with hot chicken and drizzled with jalapeño cheese and ranch. To satisfy your sweet tooth while your taste buds recover, add a chocolate chunk cookie, pecan pie slice or blonde brownie.

Guests can put their heat tolerance to the test by ordering Trailer Birds for curbside pickup, delivery through trailerbirds.com or through their favorite delivery service like UberEATS or catering on ezCater. To learn more, visit [trailerbirds.com](https://www.trailerbirds.com/). 

For more information on Trailer Birds or other Dickey’s brands, franchise opportunities please visit [franchise.dickeys.com](https://franchise.dickeys.com/request-more-info/). 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 Offers Fresh Take on Nashville Hot Chicken with Trailer Birds Debut

In case you missed it: Dickey’s Barbecue joined Fox & Friends in New York to showcase some amazing Holiday tastes that are available for you and your family this Holiday Season! We’ve been around since 1941, serving up our Legit. Texas. Barbecue to families across the nation with a side of southern hospitality! This year, we’re trying to bring a delicious BBQ twist to your holiday to add to the family fun! [Watch](https://video.foxnews.com/v/6285305707001#sp=show-clips) CEO, Laura Rea Dickey, and VP of culinary, Chef Phil Butler, talk about the taste of Texas that you can bring to your Holiday feast this year that you won’t want to miss. We’ve got something for everyone with a bunch of options for your Holiday meals like Turkey, slow-smoked brisket, classic Dickey’s Sausage, and of course, our delicious southern sides that pair well with any of your meat choice. Watch the New York Fox team get excited over the Texas tastes of Dickey’s Barbecue and see why everyone is bringing Texas-style BBQ home for the Holidays. Chef Phil even shows you how you can transform our traditional slow-smoked brisket into a fantastic take on tacos with delicious brisket burnt ends. You’re not going to want to miss this mouthwatering segment. [Watch the full video](https://video.foxnews.com/v/6285305707001#sp=show-clips) and see why everyone is rushing to Dickey’s Barbecue for [holiday catering](https://www.dickeys.com/quote/catering) this year. Don’t forget, you can also get our [cook book](https://barbecueathome.com/collections/barbecue-gifts/products/behind-the-bbq-cookbook) and get exclusive recipes and tall tales from the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit over the years at [Barbecue At Home](https://barbecueathome.com/). You can see why everyone is talking about Dickey’s Barbecue for yourself and make your order for delicious BBQ for your Holiday this year!

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