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View the full segment <a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-announces-first-international-deal">here</a>.Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the largest barbecue chain in the world, brings authentic, Texas-style barbecue overseas. The brand has partnered with acclaimed Middle Eastern hospitality group, Serenity Hospitality, LLC to bring 45 Dickey’s locations to seven countries throughout the Middle East. “My family started Dickey’s in 1941 and since then we have grown the Dickey’s brand exponentially, turning it into a household name nationwide,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group. “We have been searching for the perfect partner to be the first to take our company international and I believe we have found that in Serenity Hospitality. They see the vision we have for the future of Dickey’s and will be an integral part of that. We greatly look forward to this partnership and the success that Dickey’s will see in the Middle East.” Dickey's Barbecue Pit began as a small barbecue joint in Dallas, TX in 1941 by Travis Dickey. Today, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is still owned and operated by the Dickey family who is proud to share their brand and slow-smoked barbecue with families across the nation. Serenity Hospitality is led by Chief Executive Officer Youssef El Habbal who has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a heavy focus on concept development and franchise operations. “At Serenity Hospitality, LLC we take pride in owning innovative Food and Beverage concepts. After doing much research of high-quality American brands, we found that Dickey’s business model, menu options and future plans aligned perfectly with what we were looking for,” says Youssef El Habbal, CEO of Serenity Hospitality, LLC. “A company’s values and heritage are extremely important to us, and Dickey’s long family-owned history along with their promise to serve only the best food to their guests meet the values that we look for in a partner.” At Dickey's, the Pit is the most important member of the team as it is the heart and soul of Dickey's delicious slow-smoked barbecue. Dickey's Barbecue Pit not only prides themselves on their slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue, but also their authentic, down-home atmosphere. The 45 international Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations are slated to opened in seven countries throughout the Middle East including United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Lebanon. The first locations are planned to open in 2018 in the UAE. “Dickey’s Barbecue Pit looks forward to the value this expansion brings our current owners and national operations,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Having the opportunity to work with such experienced partners such as Serenity Hospitality says much about the quality, strength and future of our delicious barbecue and our ever growing brand.”

QSR: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Announces First International Deal

View the full segment <a href="http://www.kvoa.com/story/36718348/news-4-cooks-ribs">here</a>.&nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Ribs Ingredients: Whole rack, Half rack, or quarter rack St Louis style ribs 1 container Dickeys Rib Rub (sold at Dickeys Barbecue Pit) Preparation Instructions: Heat smoker to 275 degrees F. Rub a generous amount of Dickeys Rib Rub onto St Louis Style ribs. Smoke ribs for 3-3.5 hours until tender. Pair with favorite barbecue sauce and side items

KVOA 4: News 4 Cooks: Ribs

View the full article <a href="http://www.fredericksburg.com/news/business/dickey-s-barbecue-opening-restaurant-in-king-george/article_461b8221-2a02-53e2-bfcd-9ed3ec429d36.html">here</a>.&nbsp;A Dickey’s Barbecue Pit restaurant is scheduled to open in King George County this week. A grand opening is scheduled at 11 a.m. Thursday. The restaurant 15411 Dahlgren Road will be open every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.“We are proud to welcome Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the nation’s largest barbecue chain and a top 10 growth chain in the restaurant industry,” said Ryan Gandy, King George’s director of economic development. “Their family friendly atmosphere and community involvement meshes naturally with the King George community culture.”

Fredricksburg.com: Dickey's Barbecue opening restaurant in King George

View the full article <a href="https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/halloween-scaring-up-food-freebies-across-the-nation/">here</a>.&nbsp;Halloween is easily one of the most popular holidays for brands hoping to engage customers with freebies. Below is a partial list of the specials that the creepy holiday has inspired.&nbsp; Chuck E. Cheese Chuck E. Cheese's annual "Chucktober" celebration is bringing the Halloween spirit to life with its exclusive Candy Corn Pizza in which each slice features two colors and varieties of cheese that mimic the look of the popular Halloween candy, according to a company press release. The white pizza starts with Chuck E. Cheese's traditional crust topped with garlic mozzarella cheese in the center of the pizza and a ring of sharp cheddar cheese around the outside of the pizza to create a multi-colored tapered appearance — just like the candy.&nbsp; The Candy Corn Pizza is available through Oct. 31 and comes with two individual servings of candy corn. On Halloween, Chuck E. Cheese's will give away free slices of Candy Corn Pizza on the hour, every hour from 4 to 8 p.m., while supplies last. "Halloween is all about creativity so I enjoy embracing my imagination to develop new menu items as well," said Chef Gregory Casale, senior director of culinary innovation for CEC Entertainment. Also, kids who wear costumes during a visit to Chuck E. Cheese will receive 50 free tickets. Cici's PizzaKids under 10 who come dressed in their Halloween costumes can get a free buffet.&nbsp; Limit 1 free Kids Buffet per adult buffet and regular drink purchased, according to Facebook. McAlister's Deli&nbsp;McAlister's Deli this Halloween is giving a free kids meal to any child (under 12) who is dressed in a costume.&nbsp; "Our youngest guests are some of our most important ones," Paul Macaluso, president of McAlister's Deli, said in a company press release. "McAlister's is proud to offer something delicious for every member of the family and our restaurant employees always look forward to seeing the creative costumes on Halloween."&nbsp;While enjoying the evening at McAlister's, guests can also purchase additional treats to share in the holiday with cookie bundles featuring the Salted Caramel Cookie. Cookie bundles will be available for purchase at select restaurants through 2017. Dickey's Barbecue PitDickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating Halloween this year by giving free kids meals to costumed kids under the age 12. The promotion runs 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 31., according to a company press release. SonicSonic is offering 50-cent corn dogs all day on Halloween. No costume necessary.&nbsp; Chipotle Mexican Grill&nbsp;Boorito is Back at Chipotle from 3 p.m. to closing on Halloween. Customers who show up in costume will be treated to a $3 burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos. This year, Chipotle is sweetening the deal with a sweepstakes. Customers can text "BOORITO" to 888222 until midnight on Oct. 31 to be entered to win free burritos for an entire year, according to a company press release. "Boorito is a Chipotle tradition. Our customers love it, and our restaurant teams have a great time, too," Mark Crumpacker, chief marketing and development officer at Chipotle, said in the release."Whether your costume is elaborate, or you just grab some aluminum foil and arrive as a burrito, it's a great way to add some delicious food to your Halloween celebration." Krispy KremeAnyone wearing a costume can grab a free doughnut at participating locations on Halloween. The chain is offering Jack-o-Lantern, Spider Web or Mummy doughnuts in honor of the holiday.

Fast Casual: Halloween scaring up food freebies across the nation

View the full article<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2017/10/30/halloween-freebies-and-specials/801038001/"> here</a>.&nbsp; Kids' deals and freebies99 Restaurants: Kids 10 and younger eat free with purchase of an adult entrée on Halloween. One free kids meal for every adult meal purchased. The chain also has a Halloween to go meal deal for $35.99, which feeds four to six people. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill: Families dining Tuesday at participating locations with costume-wearing kids 12 and younger receive up to two free kids' meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. The special is available at locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey and Long Island. Other locations could have similar specials so check with your closest location. Baja Fresh: Club Baja members get a free kid’s meal on Halloween with adult entrée purchase and an email coupon. Sign up ASAP at www.bajafresh.com/clubbaja because the coupon will be sent out Halloween morning. Bass Pro Shops: The mega outdoor store has its annual Great Pumpkin Celebration with free kids' activities and photos for Halloween. At most stores, the festivities take place 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. On Halloween, trick-or-treating starts at 5 p.m. and a costume parade at 6. Hours and participation may vary by location. Costume parade participants also get a freebie while supplies last. Learn more and find a full schedule of events at www.basspro.com/halloween. Beef 'O' Brady's: Kids in costume eat free Tuesday with the purchase of an adult meal at participating locations. One free kids meal per adult entrée purchase. Bertucci's: Kids 12 and younger in costume eat free through Halloween with the purchase of an adult entrée of $10 or more. Dine-in only for lunch and dinner. Bojangles': Kids ages 12 and under in costume receive a free Bojangles’ Bo-Berry Biscuit with the purchase of any kid’s meal or greater at participating locations Tuesday. This dine-in offer is while supplies last. The chain also has a Halloween costume contest for Bojangles’ themed costumes. Learn more at www.bojangles.com. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: Kids eat free on Halloween with the purchase of one adult entrée. Limit one per table and not valid with any other discount. Carrows Restaurant: Kids 10 and younger in a Halloween costume get a free meal Tuesday with purchase of a regular-priced adult entrée. Dine-in only and one free kid's meal per adult meal purchased. Chicken Salad Chick: At participating locations, kids wearing costumes eat free with the purchase of one adult entrée Tuesday. Chuck E. Cheese: Participating locations will be giving away free slices of Candy Corn Pizza on the hour, every hour on the hour from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, while supplies last. Also through Halloween, kids get 50 free tickets when they stop in wearing their Halloween costumes. Learn more at www.chuckecheese.com. Cicis: Kids wearing costumes get a free kid’s buffet meal with the purchase of an adult buffet and regular size drink Tuesday.&nbsp; Limit one child per adult purchase. Coco's Bakery Restaurant: Kids 10 and younger in a Halloween costume get a free meal Tuesday with purchase of a regular-priced adult entrée. Dine-in only and one free kid's meal per adult meal purchased. Cotton Patch Café: Kids in costume get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Country Buffet: Kids 11 and younger in costume eat free all-day Halloween. One child per regular-priced paying adult or senior. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Kids under 12 wearing costumes eat free at participating locations from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Furr's Fresh Buffet: Kids 12 and younger in costume eat free all-day Halloween. One child per regular-priced paying adult or senior. HomeTown Buffet: Kids 11 and younger in costume eat free all-day Halloween. One child per regular-priced paying adult or senior. IHOP: From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday at participating restaurants, children 12 and younger get a free Scary Face Pancake, which is a plain pancake they can decorate with strawberries, whipped cream, mini Oreo cookies and candy corn. There also is a chance for kids to win prizes for sharing their pancake creations on IHOP’s Facebook page or by posting to Instagram or Twitter and using hashtags #ScaryFacePancake and #Entry. Joe’s Crab Shack: Kids 13 and younger wearing their costumes eat free on Halloween with purchase of an adult entrée at participating locations. To get the deal, you must show a flyer from the company’s website or email. Limit three free kid’s meals per party. McAlister’s Deli: Kids 12 and younger dressed in costume get free kids’ meals at participating locations with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only. Miller’s Ale House: Kids 12 and younger eat free on Halloween with the purchase of an adult meal. Mimi’s Café: Kids get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée Tuesday. Noodles &amp; Company: Through Halloween, get a free kid’s meal for each regular-sized entrée purchased at participating locations. Old Country Buffet: Kids 11 and younger in costume eat free all-day Halloween. One child per regular-priced paying adult or senior. Outback Steakhouse: Kids get a free dirt cup with the purchase of any Joey Menu entrée on Halloween. Penn Station East Coast Subs: Through Halloween, any child 12 or younger in a costume will receive a free kid’s meal with regular sub purchase at participating locations. No coupon is needed, just ask for the special. Pizza Inn: Kids 10 and younger get a free kid’s buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet Tuesday at participating locations. Pollo Tropical: Kids in costume receive a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at participating locations. A coupon posted on the restaurant’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/PolloTropical is needed to get the deal. Ryan's: Kids 11 and younger in costume eat free all-day Halloween. One child per regular-priced paying adult or senior. Shoney’s: Kids get a free trick-or-treat bag through Halloween at participating locations while supplies last. Tijuana Flats: Each location will distribute free trick-or-treat bags for kids Tuesday, which include a tear-off coupon to use in the future while supplies last. The Tex-Mex chain also will have its weekly Tijuana Tuesdaze taco deal on Halloween. TooJay's: Kids 12 and younger eat free through Halloween with purchase of an adult entrée when they show a coupon available at www.toojays.com or in email. One free kid’s meal with one paid adult entrée.

USA Today: Halloween freebies: Where to get spooky specials Tuesday

Local Entrepreneur Brings Dickey’s Texas-Style Barbecue to Delano

View the full article <a href="https://www.fastcasual.com/news/dickeys-taking-on-the-middle-east/">here</a>.&nbsp;After 75 years in business, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is going global. The nearly 600-unit chain has partnered with Middle Eastern hospitality group, Serenity Hospitality, to bring 45 Dickey's locations to seven countries throughout the Middle East. "Dickey's has been in search for the right partner to take our brand international for some time now, and we truly believe we have found that in the folks from Serenity Hospitality, Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey's Capital Group, said in an interview with FastCasual. "Their company is an acclaimed hospitality group in the Middle East with experience in the fast casual industry and we look forward to working with them to bring Dickey's to the Middle East." Dickey's chose the Middle East because of its heavy boom in commerce and hospitality. "Dubai and Abu Dhabi particularly are two very popular travel destinations that we look forward to expanding in," Dickey said.&nbsp; Although the menu will be slightly different compared to the American units, it will, of course, include the chain's Texas-style barbecue.&nbsp; "However, we have had to modify it appropriately due to the region we are expanding in,"Dickey said. "For example, pork is typically not consumed in the Middle East, because of this we plan to substitute our pork options for lamb."&nbsp;&nbsp; Serenity Hospitality is led by CEO Youssef El Habbal, who has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a heavy focus on concept development and franchise operations.&nbsp;"At Serenity Hospitality, LLC we take pride in owning innovative Food and Beverage concepts. After doing much research of high-quality American brands, we found that Dickey's business model, menu options and future plans aligned perfectly with what we were looking for," El Habbal said in a company press release. "A company's values and heritage are extremely important to us, and Dickey's long family-owned history along with their promise to serve only the best food to their guests meet the values that we look for in a partner."&nbsp;The 45 international Dickey's Barbecue Pit locations are slated to opened in seven countries throughout the Middle East, including United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman. The first locations are planned to open in 2018 in the UAE.

Nation's Restaurant News: Dickey's taking on the Middle East

View the full article <a href="http://www.wsmv.com/story/36681079/mr-dickeys-hickory-smoked-brisket">here</a>.&nbsp;Mr. Dickey's Hickory Smoked Brisket Serves 8 to 10Smoking Temperature: 225 to 250 degrees FSmoking Time: 45 to 60 minutes per poundKindling: Hickory log, quartered Ingredients:One (4 to 6 pound) beef brisket¼ cup Rib-Ticklin' Rib Rub3 tablespoons canola oil Directions:Place some kindling and a few pieces of newspaper sprinkled with canola oile inside your firebox and light it. Once the fire burns steadily (in about 3 to 4 minutes) add a hickory log. Bring the temperature inside your smoker to between 225 and 250 degrees F. (Make sure your thermometer is calibrated correctly.) Trim the fat cap on the top portion of the brisket if needed, allowing a ¼- to ½-inch thick cap to remain on the brisket. Mix the barbecue rub with the canola oil. It should have the consistency of wet sand. Rub the entire brisket with the rub-front, sides, in all the cracks and crevices. Place the brisket fat-side up on the smoker. Place a foil loaf pan full of water as close to the firebox as possible and replenish the water as needed. Maintaining a temperature between 225 and 250 degree F, smoke the brisket for 8 to 9 hours (45 to 60 minutes per pound). You will need to check your temperature, adjust the vent, or replenish the wood, every 20 minutes during the smoking time. Do not flip, turn, or poke the brisket with a fork at any time during the smoking process. When an instant thermometer reads between 190 and 200 degrees F, the beef is done. At Dickey's we perform what's called a "fork test". We place a meat fork in the fatty end (the deckle) of the brisket, and gently turn. If the meat is done, it should turn without resistance. Place the brisket on a chopping block, and let it rest for 15 to 25 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve. Rib-Ticklin' Rib Rub Yields about 8 cups Ingredients:3 cups Rib Rub¾ cups Grill Spice1 ½ cups ground cumin4 cups cayenne pepper½ cup Lowery's Seasoning Salt1 ¾ cups light brown sugar DirectionsThoroughly combine all the ingredients, making sure the brown sugar lumps are broken up. You can store this rub in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

NBC 4: Mr. Dickey's Hickory Smoked Brisket

View the full article <a href="http://www.lebanondemocrat.com/Food-Drink/2017/10/25/Founder-s-son-former-CEO-visits-Dickey-s-Barbecue-Pit-in-Lebanon">here</a>.&nbsp; Roland Dickey, son of restaurant founder Travis Dickey and former CEO, visited Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on Wednesday in Lebanon. Dickey handed out signed copies of his cookbook, “Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook: Recipes from a True Texas Pit Master” to the first 50 customers Wednesday. Travis Dickey founded Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in 1941 and ran the restaurant until he died in 1967, at which point Roland Dickey left Southern Methodist University to take over the business. Roland Dickey, with his brother, T.D. Dickey, took the single barbecue stand his father had built and expanded throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In 1994, he sold the first franchise to the Smith family, who are currently franchisees. Roland Dickey Sr. published his cookbook in 2012 and now travels the country, visiting owner/operators and holding appreciation events and making special appearances on local radio and television shows. Tricia and Ron Burkett opened the Lebanon Dickey’s on Oct. 5 after seeing the success the restaurant had across the country. “I kept seeing these Dickey’s open, and their were lines out the door,” said Ron. “I found the food was good. I mean they really have good food.” Tricia held the door open for customers Wednesday as the line went all the way outside. There was even a group waiting before the store opened to be the first people inside. In its first week open, the Lebanon location set a franchise record with the most barbecue sales ever in a 1,500-square-foot store. According to Ron Burkett, the Lebanon restaurant was also close to breaking the record for any sized store. “We definitely feel like we made the right decision opening the store,” said Tricia Burkett. “There have been some hiccups, but we feel good about how we’ve done so far.”

Lebanon Democrat: Founder’s son, former CEO visits Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Lebanon

View the full article <a href="https://www.clickondetroit.com/all-about-ann-arbor/eats/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-opening-in-ann-arbor-oct-26">here</a>.&nbsp;ANN ARBOR - Texas-style barbecue chain Dickey's Barbecue Pit is opening a new location in Ann Arbor on Thursday.&nbsp; With locations across the U.S., the company is excited for the launch of their newest store on 3500 Washtenaw Ave. by franchisees William and Rebecca Kaufman. "The Dickey family congratulates William and Rebecca Kaufman on opening their first Dickey's Barbecue Pit location," Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc said. "With passionate owners such as the Kaufmans the Dickey's brand will continue to grow and be successful." William Kaufman, a born and raised Ann Arborite, discovered Texas-style barbecue while visiting the Lone Star state with his family. "We are thrilled to bring Dickey's delicious barbecue to the Ann Arbor community and look forward to opening our second location," he said. To kick off its launch, Dickey's Ann Arbor will be featuring specials and giveaways, including a year's worth of free barbecue for three lucky guests. Over the next month, customers can enjoy: Thirsty Thursdays: Guests will receive a free Big Yellow Cup with free refills all day. Philanthropy Fridays: "You Give, We Give" – Guests who donate to Dickey's charitable foundation, Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges, will receive a gift card as a thank you for their donation. All uniformed first responders also receive 50 percent off their meal. Smokin' Saturday: Guests may purchase $2 Pulled Pork Sandwiches all day. Limit two. Kids Eat Free Sundays: Kids eat free with an adult purchase of $10 or more. To learn more about Dickey's, visit their website.

All About Ann Arbor: Dickey's Barbecue Pit opening in Ann Arbor Oct. 26

<div>View the full article <a href="http://www.dothaneagle.com/news/local/dickey-s-barbeque-hosts-boots-and-badges-to-benefit-the/article_41671e4e-b9a2-11e7-b770-3714778efa4a.html">here</a>.&nbsp;</div><div> </div><div>The Dothan Police Foundation and Dickey’s Barbecue have teamed up to help not only raise funds for the police foundation, but to also bring the people of the community together.</div><div> </div><div>Saturday from 9 a.m to 2 p.m., people wishing to make a difference in their community can do while enjoying barbecue at Dickey’s on West Main Street.</div><div> </div><div>“I want to thank Dickey’s for hosting this event,” said Dothan Police Chief Steve Parrish. “Greg Smith, owner of Dickey’s, will be selling racks of ribs at Dickey’s, and a portion of each ticket purchased goes to the Dothan Police Foundation. This is a great way for the community to come together, eat, and just enjoy a fun-filled event.”</div><div> </div><div>Tickets are on sale now for $25.</div><div> </div><div>“We do encourage everyone if at all possible to buy your tickets early,” Parrish said. “They are going fast, but we do have some still available. Tickets can be purchased Saturday, if ribs are still available.”</div><div> </div><div>The Boots and Badge event is sponsored by the Dickey’s Corporation as a way for the community to support their local first responders, Smith said.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>“This event is something Dickey’s Corporation does on a regular basis,” Smith said. “However, one day Chief Parrish was dining with us and he saw posters promoting the event. We began to discuss, it and in no time the event was planned. We are also working with the Dothan Fire Department regarding hosting this event to benefit them as well. Dickey’s is a proud supporter of law enforcement and fire departments, and this is just one of the ways we like to help out in our community. Also during this event we have several other businesses located in the same shopping area participating by offering giveaways. We believe this will also draw attention to what this area has to offer. Harley Davidson of Dothan will also be here sponsoring the event. It is really just going to be a great day.”</div><div> </div><div>Parrish stated the funds raised during this event will go toward officer training, education, and helping with the care and maintenance for the animals at the Dothan Animal Shelter.</div><div> </div><div>Tickets can be purchased at the Dothan Police Department and the day of the event, as long as ribs are available.</div><div> </div>

The Dothan Eagle: Dickey's Barbecue hosts Boots and Badges to benefit the Dothan Police Foundation

View the full article <a href="http://www.klkntv.com/story/36684985/local-restaurant-owner-brings-hot-meals-to-disasters">here</a>.&nbsp; In a world that often seems divided... A good meal brings people together.Now a local man takes his food service to disaster zones... With a new non–profit.Let's take a look at what's happening around Nebraska. He's lived in a community devastated by tornadoes. The desperation you see in their face when they've lost everything. In the midst of tragedy... A meal and an ice cream treat bring relief. And you're that first ray of sunshine they get to see. Dick Cochran has been in the food service business 35 years. He owns dickey's barbecue pit locations in Kearney and grand island. And worked for a major food distributor before that. Which brought him to Joplin, Missouri, living there when a catastrophic tornado hit.You never forget that. Never. And after you go through something like that, if it doesn't tug at your heart and make you want to help, i don't know what will. With that on his mind... And food in his background... He's launching hot meals u–s–a... A new non–profit that will deploy following disasters. Get on the ground quickly and get those folks some hot food in their stomachs so they can turn around and start to help themselves recover. He's raising money and recruiting corporate sponsors now... To outfit a 50 foot semi trailer with grills, ovens, coolers, even sinks. Once one of these things are built and we hit the ground, we're going to be able to deliver 10–15,000 meals a day and that's unheard of. Hot foods u–s–a will be staffed by food service professionals who understand how to feed a crowd safely. We do this every day. This is a group of server certified cooks and chefs. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served. And he hasn't forgotten about dessert... After seeing kids smile with an ice cream in their hands. It's all about helping to start that recovery process.

ABC 8: Local Restaurant Owner Brings 'Hot Meals' to Disasters

View the full article <a href="http://www.fresnobee.com/living/food-drink/article181087551.html">here</a>.&nbsp; Eating out gets expensive when you have kids, or a daughter like mine who only nibbles at her meal. Even if mini-diners stick to tater tots and chicken nuggets, those meals can add up. The Toledo family of Fresno restaurateurs know the challenges. They have fed generations of families since they started Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant 26 years ago. And they are experiencing it firsthand as their own family grows. “We know people love to go out to eat dinner. It’s a real treat. It’s a real experience. Also, it’s a little pricey sometimes,” said Carmen Toledo, restaurant sales manager, who has one son. “We know not everyone has disposable income, especially people who have multiple children.” In 2013, Toledo and her brothers, Jesse (who has five daughters) and Andrew, started a “kids eat free night” on Wednesdays. It was a way to help families still recovering from the recession, a way to help families who were on the go midweek, and a way to promote family time, Toledo said. One of many signs around the restaurant promoting the special kids-eat-free night on Wednesdays at Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant, Oct. 25, 2017 in Fresno. The Toledo family would traditionally gather for dinner together on Wednesdays, and in 2013 they began a new tradition of offering free kids dinners on Wednesdays to help families make ends meet. Wednesday has for years been the Toledo’s family dinner night. You might still see members of the family eating together at one of their four restaurants. Toledo’s isn’t the only restaurant offering bargains on kids’ meals. Here are four local restaurants and some national chains that have kids-eat-free or discount nights. 1. Antonio’s Mexican Restaurant. Kids 12 and under eat free between 3 and 9 p.m. Mondays with an adult entree. The Little Tony Special gives your child a choice of a taco, bean burrito, enchilada or cheese quesadilla, with rice, beans and a soda. Don’t like rice and beans? Get grilled cheese, a hamburger, corn dog or chicken strips with fries and a drink. Locations: 7959 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno and 605 W. Herndon Ave., Clovis. 2. Ginza Asian Bistro. Kids 10 and under eat free Mondays through Thursdays at this Asian fusion restaurant. Mom and dad can dine on sushi while the kids eat lo mein noodles, chicken or shrimp tempura, sweet or sour pork, orange chicken or mixed veggies in brown sauce. Dishes are served with fries and pork dumplings. Location: 7845 N. Palm Ave., Fresno. 3. Sequoia Brewing Company. Families have about another month to take advantage of Sequoia’s kids-eat-free night. Little Loggers 11 and under eat free after 4 p.m. Tuesdays until Dec. 1. The kids menu includes a burger and fries, chicken strips, cheese quesadilla, grilled cheese, cheese pizza or rotelli with marinara sauce. Locations: 777 E. Olive Ave. and 1188 E. Champlain Drive, Fresno Carmen Toledo taps out an order for kids meals featuring the names of the family’s children on kids-eat-free night at Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Fresno. The Toledo family would traditionally gather for dinner together on Wednesdays, and in 2013 they began a new tradition of offering free kids dinners on Wednesdays to help families make ends meet. 4. Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant. Kids 10 and under eat free from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at all four locations. The kids plates were once named after Carmen, Jesse and Andrew Toledo, whose parents started the business. Now, the six meals are named for their children. Pick from a taco, quesadilla, enchilada or burrito plate with beans and rice. Danni’s Plate is a small bowl of the restaurant’s albondigas soup with rice and tortillas. No beans and rice lovers? Gabbi’s Plate has chicken fingers. Locations: 367 E. Shaw Ave., 7315 N. Blackstone Ave., 6737 N. Milburn Ave., all in Fresno, and 1125 Shaw Ave., Clovis. 5. National chains. We love our chains, and several in town have kids dine-in specials or free nights throughout the week. Here’s a list: Buffalo Wild Wings, 3065 E. Shaw Ave. and 3331 W. Shaw Ave. Kids 12 and under eat for $1.99 from 11 a.m. to close Wednesdays. Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, 242 East River Park Circle, Fresno. Kids get a free cheese quesadilla with purchase of adult entree. Denny’s, 30 E. Herndon Ave., 530 S. Clovis Ave., 1110 E. Shaw Ave., all in Fresno. Kids 12 and under eat free after 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays with an adult entree. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, all locations. Kids 12 and under eat free Sundays with a $10 adult purchase. Firehouse Subs, 128 W. Nees Ave., Suite 101, Fresno. Kids eat free every day with purchase of medium sub combo. BoNhia Lee: 559-441-6495, @bonhialee

The Fresno Bee: Kids eat free at these restaurants

View the full article <a href="http://www.nrn.com/marketing/50-restaurants-celebrating-halloween/gallery?slide=22">here</a>.&nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue PitKids under the age of 12 who visit participating locations of Dallas–based Dickey’s in costume on Oct. 31 will be treated to a free meal from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.<div> </div>

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View the full article <a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dickeys-barbecue-pit-celebrates-halloween-kids-eat-free-promotion">here</a>.&nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue Pit celebrates Halloween this year with families across the nation. All participating Dickey’s locations will offer Kids Eat Free to all kids, under the age of 12, that show up in costume on October 31. The promotion will run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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