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The new location opens
this Thursday in La Junta, CO&nbsp;<hr>(La Junta,
CO) <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> opens in La Junta Thursday, February 18 with four
weeks of specials and giveaways, including free barbecue for a year for three
lucky guests. To enter to win, guests can either use hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ on any social media
page, order <a href="http://order.dickeys.com/">online</a> or sign up for the&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/promos">Big Yellow Cup Club</a> to receive loyalty points and members-only specials.
The first four Thursdays after opening, Dickey’s will offer the first 50 guests
a complimentary special treat. On Fridays, the new store will offer 50 percent
off meals for uniformed first responders, and guests will have the opportunity
to donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, <a href="http://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>. On
Sundays, kids eat free at Dickey’s with every purchase of an adult dine-in meal
of $10 or more.<o:p></o:p>

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To join
Dickey’s Big Yellow Cub Club and receive members-only specials and discounts,
click <a href="https://dickeysbarbecue.fbmta.com/members/updateprofile.aspx?action=subscribe&amp;inputsource=w">here</a>.<o:p></o:p>

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“The Dickey
family congratulates Bob and Barbara Rusnak on opening their fourth Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit location,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue
Restaurants, Inc. “Dickey’s is growing rapidly nationwide and we are proud to
continue our expansion in Colorado, where Dickey’s opened its first franchise
outside of Texas in 1998.”<o:p></o:p>

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Doors open
this Thursday and guests can enjoy the grand opening events over the next four
weeks:<o:p></o:p>

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Thirsty Thursdays—All guests will
receive a free iconic Big Yellow Cub with a reusable travel lid and straw. The
first 50 guests will also receive a complimentary special treat. <o:p></o:p>

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Philanthropy Fridays— “You Give, We
Give”: guests who donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, <a href="http://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>, will
receive a gift card in appreciation for supporting Dickey’s foundation.
Uniformed first responders also receive 50 percent off their meal. <o:p></o:p>

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Singer/Songwriter Saturdays— Enjoy live
music from local musician, Sergio Alex Perez.<o:p></o:p>

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Kids Eat Free All Day Every Sunday with
the purchase of a $10 dine-in meal per adult. <o:p></o:p>

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To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.<o:p></o:p>

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The Rusnaks,
after retiring from the United States Air Force, have been with the Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit family for five years. They are hoping to turn their now four
locations into a growing family business by bringing their son into the
equation. “We are excited to open this new location and have the opportunity to
serve the residents of La Junta,” says Bob Rusnak. “The Dickey’s brand has
grown so much in our years as owners and we are happy to see where it goes in
the future.”<o:p></o:p>

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Residents of
La Junta can find their newest Dickey’s location at Red Lion Hotel, 1325 East 3rd
St. La Junta, CO 81050. The phone number is 719-383-3943. <o:p></o:p>

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Find Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys?lang=en">Twitter</a>. 
 
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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “We Speak Barbecue.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won
first place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the country.”
For more information, visit <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p>

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Air Force Veteran Duo Opens Their Fourth Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

This February 14 Kids
Eat Free at Dickey’s locations nationwide<hr><o:p> </o:p>(Dallas, TX)
The average person spends $80 on a dinner for two for Valentine’s Day, while
the average meal for two at <a href="http://www.dickeys.com">Dickey’s Barbecue
Pit</a> is a quarter of that price. As Valentine’s Day is considered one of the
most expensive of the year, Dickey’s wants to spread the love with families this
Valentine’s Day by offering Kids Eat Free at every Dickey’s location
nationwide. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>On February
14, with every guest purchase of an adult dine-in meal of $10 or more, guests
will receive one free Kid’s Meal. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find your
nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit is a family-owned brand to the core,” says Renee Roozen, President
of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “This Valentine’s Day our hope is to
bring families together creating new memories and traditions for the most love-filled
day of the year.” <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To receive other
specials all year long at Dickey’s, sign up for the <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/bycc">Big Yellow Cup Club</a>. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit">Facebook</a>,
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys?lang=en">Twitter</a>.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “We Speak Barbecue.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won
first place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="http://www.dickeys.com">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>



























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Kids Eat Free on Valentine’s Day at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

The new location is slated to open in Tampa, FL in late 2017
(Tampa, FL)Dickey's Barbecue Pit is continuing its expansion throughout the state of Florida with a well-known member of the Tampa community, Demar Dotson. Currently a professional football player with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dotson will open his Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in in the Tampa area in late 2017.
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Along with his passion for football, Dotson has always had a passion for slow-smoked barbecue. Upon deciding to open his own franchise, Dotson determined Dickey’s was the perfect fit for him. “I wanted to open a restaurant where I could fulfill my passion while also feeding my community pit-smoked barbecue,” says Dotson.
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After opening his initial location in Tampa, Dotson plans to open more locations throughout the southern states, primarily in his home state of Louisiana. In his retirement, Dotson plans to run the day-to-day operations of his stores and be the face of his community’s Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
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“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is proud to have Demar Dotson join our family and open his first Dickey’s location in Florida,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Dickey’s is rapidly expanding nationwide and we are constantly looking for new Owner/Operators such as Dotson who have a passion for delicious, pit-smoked barbecue.”
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To learn more about franchising opportunities visit www.dickeys.com/franchise.
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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic, slow-smoked barbecue. All meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant which is why at Dickey's, “We Speak Barbecue.” The Dallas-based family-run barebcue franchise offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The brand has expanded to 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ "Fast and Serious." Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the country.” For more information, visit www.dickeys.com or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.
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Tampa Bay Offensive Tackle Demar Dotson Plans to Open Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Location

Kids Eat Free at
every Dickey’s location this February 14<hr> (Dallas, TX) A recent study found that 60 percent of
Americans that celebrate Valentine’s Day include their entire families in the
celebration. <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a>
Owner/Operator Muhammed Afzal will offer Kids Eat Free this Valentine’s Day to
help those families celebrate with great food at a reasonable price. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Afzal, one of Dickey’s original franchisees, is now the
proud owner of five Dickey’s locations across the north Texas area, acquiring
his fifth location in Plano, TX in 2015.&nbsp; Operating these five locations
over the years, Afzal has learned that family comes first to his guests.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“In my 22 years with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, I have met and
worked with a diverse group of Owner/Operators all with different stories and
backgrounds,” says Afzal. “The one thing that brings us all together is that we
have a passion for pit-smoked barbecue and serving our guests and their
families.”<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Dickey’s has nearly 600 franchised locations nationwide and
considers their barbecue business model as family working with family to serve
families.&nbsp; Still family-owned and operated, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is proud
to count their two original franchisees among their growing brand 22 years
after Dale Smith and ‘Mo’ Afzal opened their first locations.&nbsp; Since 1994
the Afzal and Smith families have had a healthy family rivalry between the two
which will continue this Valentine’s Day to see who will host the most families
for their pit-smoked family meal. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“At Dickey’s, we constantly try to evolve to better
ourselves while staying true to our barbecue and family roots,” says Laura Rea
Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “This Valentine’s Day,
Dickey’s hopes folks will see barbecue as the best way to their favorite
peoples’ hearts.”<o:p></o:p>To learn more about joining
the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family go to <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/franchise">www.dickeys.com/franchise</a> or call
866-340-6188.<o:p></o:p>About Dickey’s Barbecue
Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic,
slow-smoked barbecue. All meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant which is why at Dickey's, “We Speak Barbecue.” The Dallas-based
family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue franchise</a>
offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides, tangy barbecue
sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The brand has expanded to 600
locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="http://www.dickeys.com">www.dickeys.com</a> or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise
opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>























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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Original Franchisee Makes Valentine’s Day a Family Affair

Donations will directly support PA State Trooper Landon Weaver's family
(Dallas, TX) On Wednesday, four Dickey’s locations in Dallas will raise funds for the family of fallen Pennsylvania State Trooper, Landon Weaver. Trooper Weaver was killed in the line of duty on December 30. The Altoona, Penn. Dickey's Barbecue Pit location is also hosting an in-store matching funds drive on Saturday, February 4, and&nbsp;is donating a portion of profits from the days’ sales as well. &nbsp;Altoona is the hometown of the Weaver family.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;will match donations given in-store to the Weaver family and is donating ten percent of sales from those days’ sales as well. Supporters can donate in store or <a href="http://www.bbabfoundation.org/">online</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Participating locations in the Dallas area will also offer $2 sandwiches all day Wednesday.
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Participating locations:
4610 North Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75206
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2525 Wycliff Ave.
Dallas, TX 75219
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600 N. Central Expressway
McKinney, TX 75070
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1509 W. 7th Ave.
Corsicana, TX 75110
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This fundraiser is the first in Dickey’s donation matching program, intended to increase impact for individual fallen officers’ families in their time of need. Wherever Dickey’s operates, the barbecue brand hopes to provide support for first responders. <a href="http://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>, Dickey's charitable foundation, raises funds to purchase equipment and meet other needs for police officers and firefighters. The donation matching drive complements the general support efforts of the foundation by designating fundraising efforts for a specific fallen first responder's family.
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“Dickey’s is proud to serve those who protect us,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We hope to provide support and relief to the Weaver family. While we wish tragedies like this never happen, we want to do what we can to help the Weavers and other families who may face these circumstances in the future.”
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To find the Dickey’s nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.
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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic, slow-smoked barbecue. All meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant which is why at Dickey's, “We Speak Barbecue.” The Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The brand has expanded to 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top 100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the country.” For more information, visit <a href="http://www.dickeys.com">www.dickeys.com</a> or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.
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Fundraiser for Fallen State Trooper’s Family Begins Wednesday at Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Original franchisee still with brand 22 years later<hr>(Dallas, TX)
<a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a>&nbsp; original
franchisee, Dale Smith, will smoke over 360 pounds of pulled pork in
preparation for the big game next weekend. Frank and Dale Smith opened the
first Dickey's Barbecue franchise in McKinney, TX in 1994. Twenty-two years
later, the Smiths have six locations, with plans to continue their growth. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Dale Smith
helped create the ‘Pulled Pork and Pigskin’ promotion that entitles coupon
holders to a free pound of pulled pork with every XL family pack purchase January
30 - February 5. Smith is an original member of Dickey's National Franchise
Advisory Council which develops marketing promotions and advises on major decisions
for the Dickey's brand. &nbsp;The ‘Pulled Pork and Pigskin’&nbsp;promotion
coupons can be downloaded from the Dickey’s website on the <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/promos">promo</a> page. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>The Smiths’
franchising story began when Dale’s father Frank saw an advertisement for
franchising opportunities in the Dallas Morning News. The Smiths’ original
location is still open and will double up on staff this week to help support
the Big Game promotion.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Dale helped
his father Frank open multiple Dickey’s locations in Texas, and in 2008 he
bought the locations from his father. Since then, Dale has expanded to six
Dickey’s locations across north Texas. Years ago, Dale had eight locations and
decided to sell two of those stores to his first manager, MJ Breaux, who still
owns and operates those locations today.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit has been a part of our family since I can remember and I am proud
to continue the tradition with my family today,” says Dale Smith. “I have seen
Dickey’s grow from ten locations to 600 locations nationwide and I am proud to
have been a part of it every step of the way.” <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Smith
attributes his success with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to a great partnership based
on delicious barbecue and the fact Dickey's has stuck to its roots of authentic
barbecue even while expanding across the nation. While Dickey’s has grown and
adapted to accommodate guests’ tastes, the brand has always kept the focus on
Texas-style barbecue, smoked low and slow onsite in every location every day.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>“Growing up
I heard my father talk about the Smith family’s dedication to Dickey’s Barbecue
Pit, and it has been a great pleasure to have the opportunity to work closely
with their family through two generations,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of
Dickey’s Capital Group. “Dickey’s is a family business and we continue to grow
with hard working Owner/Operators such as the Smiths, whom we consider family.”<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Dickey's
Barbecue Pit hopes families nationwide also continue the tradition of barbecue
and the Big Game by enjoying delicious, pit-smoked barbecue during their watch
party this year. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>To learn
more about joining the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family go to <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/franchise">www.dickeys.com/franchise</a> or call
866-340-6188.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>About
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic,
slow-smoked barbecue. All meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant which is why at Dickey's, “We Speak Barbecue.” The Dallas-based
family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue franchise</a>
offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides, tangy barbecue
sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The brand has expanded to 600
locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>###<o:p></o:p>









































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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Family Business Extends Beyond the Dickey Family

Enjoy a free pound of
pulled pork with the purchase of an XL Family Pack<hr><o:p></o:p>(Dallas, TX)
Nothing goes together better than football and barbecue, and <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> is offering an amazing special
to celebrate the big game all week long. Beginning January 30 and lasting
throughout the week, Dickey’s will give away a free pound of pulled pork with
the purchase of an <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu#family-packs">XL Family
Pack</a>. This ‘Pulled Pork and Pigskin’ special is the perfect way to feed
linebacker-sized appetites at football watching parties with Dickey’s authentic
barbecue that is pit-smoked on-site daily. The XL Family Pack feeds up to 8
people, and the extra pound of pork is the perfect add-on for a big party.<o:p></o:p>

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The catch?
This offer is available with the code word, “tightend” when ordering your
pit-smoked barbecued online. The offer can also be redeemed through a printable
coupon found on the Dickey’s website on the promo page. <o:p></o:p>

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To receive
other specials like ‘Pulled Pork and Pigskin’, sign up for Dickey’s Big Yellow
Cup Club <a href="https://dickeysbarbecue.fbmta.com/members/updateprofile.aspx?action=subscribe&amp;inputsource=w">here</a>.<o:p></o:p>

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To order
this deal online, visit Dickey’s <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">locations
page</a> to select your pickup location or visit your nearest locally owned
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. <o:p></o:p>

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“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit has always been known for catering events of any size and
occasion,” says Renee Roozen, President of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We
are excited about this offer because it allows guests to maximize their
watching party meal with delicious, slow-smoked barbecue.” <o:p></o:p>

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To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.<o:p></o:p>

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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic,
slow-smoked barbecue. All meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant which is why at Dickey's, “We Speak Barbecue.” The Dallas-based
family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue franchise</a>
offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides, tangy barbecue
sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The brand has expanded to nearly 600
locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p>

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Offers Pulled Pork and Pigskin Deal for Football Watching Parties

The new location will begin serving authentic, Texas-style
barbecue this Thursday<hr> (Novi, MI) The newest <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> opens its doors this
Thursday in Novi with four weeks of specials and giveaways, including free
barbecue for a year for three lucky guests. To win free barbecue for a year,
guests must either use hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ
on any social media site, <a href="http://order.dickeys.com/">order</a> online
or sign up for Dickey’s <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/bycc">Big Yellow Cup
Club</a>. On Thursdays, the new location will offer the first 50 guests through
the door a complimentary taste of Dickey’s Butcher Taco of the Month, the
Sriracha Chicken Taco. On Fridays, Dickey’s offers 50 percent off to first
responders, and guests can donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, <a href="http://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>. On
Sundays, kids eat free at Dickey’s with every purchase of an adult dine-in meal
of $10 or more. <o:p></o:p>

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To join Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Big Yellow Cup Club
and receive members-only specials, click <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/bycc">here</a>.
<o:p></o:p>

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“The
Dickey’s family congratulates Jay Roney on opening his first Dickey’s Barbecue
Pit location,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants,
Inc. “Dickey’s is growing rapidly nationwide and we are proud to continue that
expansion by opening our ninth location in Michigan.”<o:p></o:p>

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Doors open
this Thursday and guests can enjoy the grand opening events over the next four
weeks: <o:p></o:p>

<o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>

Thirsty Thursdays—All guests will
receive a free Big Yellow Cup with Dickey’s new reusable travel lid and straw.
The first 50 guests through the door will receive a complimentary taste of the
Sriracha Chicken Taco, Dickey’s Butcher Taco of the Month.<o:p></o:p>

&nbsp;

Philanthropy Fridays— Uniformed first
responders will receive 50 percent off their meal, and guests can donate to <a href="http://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>,
Dickey’s charitable foundation. <o:p></o:p>

&nbsp;

Kids Eat Free All Day Every Sunday— With every $10 adult dine-in purchase
guests will receive one free kids meal. <o:p></o:p>

<o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>

To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.<o:p></o:p>

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New to the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family, Jay and Michelle Roney are excited to embark on their
new adventure serving their community authentic, slow-smoked barbecue.
“Bringing this new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location to Novi is something that the
residents of my community are very much looking forward to,” says Roney. “I am
proud and excited to open my doors on Thursday and begin serving my community
delicious barbecue.”<o:p></o:p>

&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Residents of
Wixom and Novi can find their newest Dickey’s location 48975 Grand River
Avenue, Suite 300 Novi, MI 48374. The phone number is 248-923-1227. <o:p></o:p>

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Find Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys?lang=en">Twitter</a>. 
 
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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “We Speak Barbecue.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won
first place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p>

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens Ninth Location in the State of Michigan

<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;
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mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">Enter
to win by watching for the “Heck of the Day” during the
syndicated&nbsp;sitcom,&nbsp;“The Middle”<hr>(Dallas,
TX)&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit</a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;helping families
come&nbsp;together&nbsp;nationwide, and start the new year with some humor by
uniting with&nbsp;Warner Bros. Television’s popular comedy,
THE MIDDLE, airing five times a week in&nbsp;syndication, by offering viewers
and consumers $500 cash and a&nbsp;free trip to Hollywood by entering the&nbsp;“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit Family&nbsp;Reunion&nbsp;Sweepstakes.”&nbsp;The lucky winner will
receive a family reunion trip to Hollywood for up to 10 people, where they will
enjoy delicious barbecue from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and visit the set of&nbsp;The
Middle. Winners will also receive $500 cash and a variety of free family
meals from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To enter,
tune in to “The Middle,” airing in syndication Monday through Friday, now
through February 3 and&nbsp;watch&nbsp;for the “Heck of the Day” and text it to
34490 or enter at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.themiddleweeknights.com/">themiddleweeknights.com</a>. No purchase or
payment is necessary to enter or win a prize. Applicants must be 21 years of
age or older. The deadline to enter is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 3. Local
programming and additional contest rules are available&nbsp;<a href="http://www.themiddleweeknights.com/content/sweepstakes-dickeys/rules.php">here</a>. &nbsp;150 runner ups will also receive a
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit “Family Pack,” the perfect option
for&nbsp;family&nbsp;get-togethers. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit is proud to serve busy families nationwide, and we are excited to
offer this sweepstakes for a fun family getaway,” says Emily Bennett, Vice
President of Marketing at Dickey’s. “We appreciate collaborating with Warner
Bros. Television and look forward to more partnerships in the future.”<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.
&nbsp;Go to TheMiddleWeeknights.com to see when it’s on in your hometown.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>About
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp; 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. With locally owned and operated franchises nationwide,
all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. The Dallas-based
family-run&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue franchise</a>&nbsp;offers
a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides, tangy barbecue sauce and
free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept has expanded to 600
locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top 100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the
top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast and Serious</a>.”
For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>&nbsp;or
for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>About
The Middle<o:p></o:p>Emmy® winner Patricia Heaton stars in The Middle, a warm
and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your
expectations. Middle-aged, middle class and living in the middle of the country,
Frankie Heck (Heaton) is a harried wife and working mother of three who uses
her wry wit and sense of humor to try to get her family through each day
intact. Her unflappable husband, Mike (Neil Flynn), is a manager at the local
quarry and her sardonic partner in the daily grind that is raising their
average – yes, most definitely average – family. The show also stars Charlie
McDermott, Eden Sher, and Atticus Shaffer.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>The
Middle is a half-hour comedy series filmed at Warner Bros. Studios in
Hollywood, California. The show was created by Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline.
It is produced by Blackie and Blondie Productions in association with Warner
Bros. Television. &nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>





























 
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Win a Hollywood Family Reunion for Up to 10 People from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Three new locations
are slated to open beginning in Spring 2017<hr> (Pullman,
WA) <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> will continue
its expansion throughout the state of Washington with four new locations slated
to open beginning Spring 2017. The four new locations will be owned and
operated by current Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Owner/Operator, Dan Pelfrey. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find the
nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location, <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit is growing rapidly nationwide with nearly 600 locations in 44 states,
which is due in part to the amazing Owner/Operators of each Dickey’s Barbecue
Pit location,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants,
Inc. “At Dickey’s we only want the best Owner/Operators to join our team and
Dan Pelfrey was the perfect fit.”<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Born and
raised in Texas, Pelfrey knows a thing or two about the art of great barbecue
and after moving to Washington he wanted to share his passion with his new
community. Pelfrey grew up eating Dickey’s slow-smoked barbecue and when researching
franchising opportunities Dickey’s felt like home to him. Pelfrey has already opened two locations in
Richland and Kennewick and plans to open his next four beginning in Spring
2017. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“After moving
to Washington I realized that not only was lacking Dickey’s delicious barbecue
in my life, but so were the people in my community,” says Pelfrey. “I am
excited to open my next four locations in Washington and continue serving my
community Dickey’s barbecue.”<o:p></o:p>Find Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a>.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;About Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “We Speak Barbecue.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won
first place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>###<o:p></o:p>



























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Local Entrepreneur Continues Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Expansion in Washington State

The new location is
slated to open in Carson, CA in Fall 2017<hr>(Carson, CA)
<a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> will begin serving
authentic, slow-smoked barbecue to the residents of Carson in Fall 2017. The
new Dickey’s location will be owned and operated by local entrepreneur, Elton
Anderson. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find the
nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location, <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit is proud to have Elton Anderson join the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
family,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
“Dickey’s has grown rapidly throughout the state of California, with the second
highest number of locations behind that of our home-state of Texas, and we are
proud to continue that expansion.” <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>After moving
to California from Belize looking for new opportunities, Anderson found just that
after becoming an entrepreneur, partnering with his two siblings to open multiple
Wingstop locations. After selling their locations, Anderson decided to stay in
the restaurant industry by opening his own Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>As Anderson
and his wife Denise were researching franchising opportunities, they had lunch
at a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location near them and decided they loved the food,
the concept and the brand so much that they needed to open one for themselves.
“Opening a Dickey’s in our community is an amazing opportunity because this
area is in need of authentic, Texas-style barbecue,” says Anderson. “I am
looking forward to get involved with the residents of Carson and to serve them
delicious barbecue.” <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a>.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;About Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “We Speak Barbecue.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won
first place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>



























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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Brings Authentic, Texas-Style Barbecue to the Golden State

The new location will
open this Thursday with four weeks of specials and giveaways, including free
barbecue for a year for three lucky guests<hr><o:p> </o:p>(York, PA) <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit</a> opens its newest location in York this Thursday with four
weeks of specials and giveaways, including free barbecue for a year for three
lucky guests. To enter, guests must use hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ on any social media site, <a href="http://order.dickeys.com/">order</a> online or sign up for Dickey’s <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/bycc">Big Yellow Cup Club</a>. On Thursdays, the
new location will offer a complimentary taste of Dickey’s newest limited time
offer, the Sriracha Chicken Taco, to the first 50 guests through the door. On
Fridays, Dickey’s offers 50 percent off to first responders, and guests can
donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, <a href="http://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>. On
Sundays, kids eat free at Dickey’s with every purchase of an adult dine-in meal
of $10 or more. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To join Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Big Yellow Cup Club
and receive members-only specials, click <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/bycc">here</a>.
<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“The Dickey
family congratulates Dennis Dacheux, Sr. and Dennis Dacheux, Jr. on opening
their second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Dickey’s is growing rapidly throughout the
nation and we are proud to continue our expansion in the state of
Pennsylvania.”<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Doors open
this Thursday and guests can enjoy the grand opening events over the next four
weeks: <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Thirsty Thursdays—All guests will
receive a free Big Yellow Cup with Dickey’s new reusable travel lid and straw.
The first 50 guests through the door will receive a complimentary taste of
Dickey’s Sriracha Chicken Taco. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;Philanthropy Fridays— Uniformed first
responders will receive 50 percent off their meal, and guests can donate to <a href="http://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>,
Dickey’s charitable foundation. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;Kids Eat Free All Day Every Sunday— With every $10 adult dine-in purchase
guests will receive one free kids meal. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Dennis
Dacheux, Sr. and Dennis Dacheux, Jr. are a barbecue loving father and son duo
who are passionate about the art of great barbecue. The new Dickey’s location
in York will be their second location to open within the past year. They are
both extremely excited to open their new location in York and have the
opportunity to serve their community delicious barbecue. “York is a great town with great people and
we can’t wait to give them a Texas-sized welcome this Thursday with authentic
slow-smoked barbecue,” says Dennis Dacheux, Jr. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Residents of
York can find their newest Dickey’s location at 330 Town Center Dr. York, PA
17408. The phone number is 717-650-2630. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys?lang=en">Twitter</a>. 
 
<o:p></o:p>About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91sNB9vFHQ">We Speak Barbecue</a>.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 570 locations in 43 states. This year Dickey’s won
first place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>###<o:p></o:p>

















































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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Brings Authentic, Texas-Style Barbecue to Pennsylvania 

The new location in
Florida will open this Thursday with four weeks of specials and giveaways<hr><o:p> </o:p>(Jacksonville, FL) <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit</a> opens its newest location in Jacksonville this Thursday with
four weeks of specials and giveaways, including free barbecue for a year for
three lucky guests. To enter, guests must use hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ on any social media site, <a href="http://order.dickeys.com/">order</a> online or sign up for Dickey’s <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/bycc">Big Yellow Cup Club</a>. On Fridays, Dickey’s
offers 50 percent off to first responders, and guests can donate to Dickey’s
charitable foundation, <a href="http://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots
&amp; Badges</a>. On Sundays, kids eat free at Dickey’s with every purchase of
an adult dine-in meal of $10 or more. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To join Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Big Yellow Cup Club
and receive members-only specials, click <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/bycc">here</a>.
<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“The Dickey
family congratulates Ivan Richert and Stephen Taylor on opening their second
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Jacksonville,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Dickey’s is growing rapidly with more than
570 locations in 43 states and we are proud to continue our expansion in the
state of Florida.”<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Doors open
this Thursday and guests can enjoy the grand opening events over the next four
weeks: <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Thirsty Thursdays—All guests will
receive a free Big Yellow Cup with Dickey’s new reusable travel lid and straw. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;Philanthropy Fridays— Uniformed first
responders will receive 50 percent off their meal, and guests can donate to <a href="http://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>,
Dickey’s charitable foundation. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;Kids Eat Free All Day Every Sunday— With every $10 adult dine-in purchase
guests will receive one free kids meal. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Ivan Richert
and Stephen Taylor will open their second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in
Jacksonville, FL this Thursday. Both Richert and Taylor are proud to bring their
community delicious, slow-smoked barbecue. “I am excited to give the people of
Jacksonville a new fast casual barbecue option,” says Richert. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Residents of
Jacksonville can find their newest Dickey’s location at 7111 Bonneval Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32256. The phone number is 904-518-6177. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys?lang=en">Twitter</a>. 
 
<o:p></o:p>About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91sNB9vFHQ">We Speak Barbecue</a>.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 570 locations in 43 states. This year Dickey’s won
first place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>













































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 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Bring Slow-Smoked, Texas-Style Barbecue to Jacksonville  

In preparation
for domestic and international expansion, Dickey’s appoints new President and
CEOs<hr>(Dallas, TX) <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit</a> announces the formation of Dickey’s Capital Group and reorganization
of leadership positions in order to more effectively meet the demands of rapid
growth. The newly-formed Dickey’s Capital Group, Inc. is the parent company of
all business entities under the Dickey’s name. With the new organizational
structure, these entities will be better equipped for expansion. The barbecue
franchise opens approximately 12 stores a month and is preparing to open in
their 45th state, with plans to expand internationally in 2017. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Roland Dickey, Jr. has been appointed Chief Executive
Officer of the parent company Dickey’s Capital Group, where he will serve as
executive management of assets. As Chief Executive Officer of Dickey’s Barbecue
Restaurants, Inc., Dickey, Jr. expanded the company from 20 locations to almost
600 across the nation. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>“The Dickey’s brand has seen tremendous growth throughout
the past several years. &nbsp;We look forward to continued expansion of
Dickey’s locations and product and service offerings nationwide and abroad,”
says Roland Dickey, Jr. “With great growth comes change and I look forward to
partnering with Laura Rea Dickey and Renee Roozen to continue evolving the
brand while staying true to our Texas barbecue heritage.”<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Laura Rea Dickey has taken over as CEO of Dickey’s
Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. She previously served as the Chief Information
Officer for eight years, during which time she established Dickey’s as a
recognized technology leader in the restaurant industry through the development
of proprietary big data and enterprise management systems <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>“The growth Dickey’s has seen over the past years is
something that I am extremely proud to be a part of,” says Laura Rea Dickey,
CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “With our amazing Owner/Operators
and the DBRI team, the Dickey’s brand has much more room for growth in the
future.”<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Renee Roozen has been promoted to President of Dickey’s
Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Roozen joined the company in 2015 and excelled in
her previous role as Vice President of Operations. She was drawn to Dickey’s by
the family culture and long traditions of quality and great food. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>“I am proud and honored to embark on this new adventure
as President of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.,” says Roozen. “In my time
at Dickey’s, I have learned how crucial relationships with our Owner/Operators
are, and I look forward to developing a great partnership with them as we move
forward to the next stage of Dickey’s.”<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Dickey’s is the nation’s largest barbecue chain and
ranked first on Fast Casual’s 2016 Top 100 Movers &amp; Shakers list for its
impressive growth rate and leadership in technology. The brand has been named
“Fastest Growing Restaurant Chain” by Technomic in 2013, as well as “Top 5
Growth Brand” by Nation’s Restaurant News and “Best Franchise Deal” by QSR
Magazine in 2012. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Follow Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys">Twitter</a>,
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a>. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain,
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “We Speak Barbecue.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast casual concept
has expanded to nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016 Dickey’s won first
place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>









































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