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(Commerce Township, MI) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Commerce Township is hosting a customer appreciation Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16 to celebrate a year of serving great barbecue to a great community. &nbsp;&nbsp;“We look forward to celebrating one year with our customers,” said franchise owner Peggy Anicka. “With the support, I know there will be more great years ahead.” &nbsp;&nbsp;Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Commerce Township is located at 4825 Carroll Lake Road in the same strip as Leo’s Coney Island and 7 Eleven. The phone number is 248-360-4055. For more information on this local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit visit their local Facebook page. Click to tweet event details. &nbsp;&nbsp;Friday, November 15: Dickey’s Barbecue in Commerce Township is partnering with Gleaners Food Bank for their stuff a truck program. Every customer who donates 5 pounds of food or makes a $5 cash donation will receive $5 off their next visit. There will also be $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue Sandwiches. &nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday, November 16: Starting at noon there will be a Pulled Pork Sandwich eating competition, the entry fee is $25. First place winner wins FREE barbecue for a year, second place wins a $25 gift card and third place winner will get a trophy. All proceeds from the competition will go to Gleaners Food Bank. There will also be face painting at 6:30p.m.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Commerce Township Celebrates Anniversary

(Las Vegas, NV) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Las Vegas is throwing a three-day party from Thursday, November 7 to Saturday, November 9. On Friday, Roland Dickey, chairman of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, will be stopping by to give away copies of his book, “Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook.” &nbsp;&nbsp;“I was introduced to Dickey’s Barbecue while visiting in Dallas and knew I had to bring it to Vegas,” said multi-unit franchise owner Jason Rivera. “I love having a family friendly &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;restaurant that serves authentic Texas barbecue in the big city.” &nbsp;&nbsp;Rivera was born into an Air Force family and moved around often. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Las Vegas is located at 5597 S. Rainbow, Suite 110 in front of Durango High School. &nbsp;&nbsp;Thursday, November 7: Starting at 11:00 a.m. the first 50 customers who purchase an item will receive a gift card for up to $50. The next 100 customers will receive a free meal plate voucher with the purchase of a drink. &nbsp;&nbsp;Friday, November 8: The celebration continues with a special appearance Roland Dickey who will be giving away 100 free cookbooks. Radio station 97.1 FM will be on site from 11:00a.m to 1:00p.m and there will be $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches. One lucky winner will have a chance to win a $500 gift card. &nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday, November 9: Customers will enjoy a day of merchandise giveaways including t-shirts, koozies and sunglasses. &nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Las Vegas Throws Big Celebration with Mr. Dickey

(Tempe, AZ) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit continues growth in Arizona. On Thursday, November 7 at 11:00 a.m. the new Dickey’s Barbecue in Tempe will open its doors for business. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card loaded with up to $50. The opening celebration continues for three days. &nbsp;&nbsp;“I look forward to bringing an authentic barbecue restaurant to Tempe,” said local owner Erik Forrest. “Dickey’s Barbecue is going to be a new local favorite.” &nbsp;&nbsp;Friday, customers will enjoy a day of merchandise giveaways. On Saturday radio station 102.5 FM gets the party started from noon to 2:00 p.m. and there will be drawing for a lucky guest to win a $500 gift card. This location will also be serving $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches. &nbsp;&nbsp;Erik Forrest has worked in the restaurant industry for over 15 years. He owns Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on Thomas Road in Scottsdale and plans to open another location in the area. &nbsp;&nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tempe is located at 521 S. College Avenue, Suite 9 between ASU and Sun Devil Stadium and the store number is 480.704.3510. To find out more about this local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit check out their Facebook.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Brings Pit-Smokin’ Barbecue to Tempe

(Woodlands, TX) The nation’s largest barbecue franchise is throwing a three-day party to celebrate the new Woodlands location. On Thursday, November 7 at 11:00 a.m. the first 50 customers who purchase an item will receive a gift card loaded with up to $50 at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. "I look forward to bringing a restaurant with good quality barbecue and a great family atmosphere to the Woodlands community,” said local franchise owner David Arriasola. “I can’t wait to see families come in to enjoy our mouth-watering barbecue.” On Friday, customers will enjoy a day full of giveaways including t-shirts, sunglasses or koozies. On Saturday this location will be serving <a href="http://www.dickeys.com/our_food/default.php">$2 Pulled Pork big Barbecue sandwiches</a> and radio station 100.3 FM will on-site from noon to 2:00 p.m. A lucky customer will get the chance to win a $500 gift card good at any Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location. David Arriasola is from the Houston area.&nbsp; He joined the military after high school and before owning a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit he worked in management for Walgreens. The franchisee was a regular customer at his local Dickey’s Barbecue and thought it was the best barbecue around. He plans to open more locations in the future. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in The Woodlands is located at 25919 I-45 North, off I-45 between Rayford/Sawdust Road and Woodlands Parkway and the store phone number is 281-419-7675. Click to <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/_qA8d">tweet</a>. &nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Celebrates New Woodlands Location

&nbsp;The party continues on Saturday with $2 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from noon to 2:00 p.m. Three winners will be chosen for free barbecue for a year and there will be a drawing for a $500 gift card good at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. On Sunday, customers will enjoy a day of giveaways and Kids Eat Free with purchase of an adult meal. “I’m looking forward to sharing Dickey’s authentic Texas barbecue with the Vacaville community,” said local owner John Sanchez. “I know customers are going to love it because we are family owned, guest focused and we serve great barbecue.” Sanchez has lived in California most of his life and was most recently in business services sales. &nbsp;He plans on opening more Dickey’s Barbecue Pits in the future. “I can’t wait to see families come in and enjoy our slow smoked barbecue,” said Sanchez. &nbsp;“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is going to be a new favorite in Vacaville.” This new restaurant is located at 150 Nut Tree Parkway across from the Premium Outlets and next to the Fed Ex store and the phone number is 707 450-1810. &nbsp;For all the latest news on this local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, check out their Facebook Page. &nbsp;
(Vacaville, CA) On Friday, September 27 at 11 a.m. the new Dickey’s in Vacaville will open its doors and the first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a Dickey’s gift card fully loaded with up to $50.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Vacaville Set to Open Friday

&nbsp;On Friday, customers will enjoy a day of giveaways.&nbsp; The party continues on Saturday with $2 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from noon to 2:00 p.m. and a drawing for a $500 gift card good at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. There will also be a special appearance by radio station 93.5. “I fell in love with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit the first time I tried it,” said local owner, Ken Lynch. “The Stroudsburg area is full of huge barbecue fans and the local market has very few options for fast, fresh, authentic barbecue -- Dickey's is going to be very&nbsp;popular&nbsp;here in the Poconos.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Stroudsburg is located at 290 Frantz Road and the store phone number is 570-424-0353.&nbsp; This is the 6th Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to open in Pennsylvania.&nbsp; To check out all of the latest information go to the local <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Dickeys.bartonsvillepa">Facebook</a> site. “My co-worker, Gary, took me to lunch at Dickey’s for the first time and I spent the next few years trying every item on the menu.&nbsp; When my last job ended I called my wife and told her we were going to open our very own Dickey's Barbecue Pit,” said Lynch, who spent 12 years in the Information Technology industry. “My wife Kathleen and my children Zach and Shannon have been my biggest supporters!”
(Stroudsburg, PA) On Thursday, September 26 at 11 a.m. the new Dickey’s in Stroudsburg will open its doors and the first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a Dickey’s gift card fully loaded with up to $50.

Pit Smoked Barbecue Comes To Stroudsburg

<a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Catering-Infographic.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1070" alt="Catering Infographic" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Catering-Infographic.jpg" width="600" height="300"></a>(DALLAS, TX) In 2011, Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
 beefed up catering sales efforts by introducing a national catering hotline.  The Dickey’s Barbecue national hotline,1-866-BARBECUE, today announced sales from this new channel have surged
 over the  $5 million mark and continue to break monthly sales records, making Dickey’s the number one barbecue catering service in the nation.
“Catering sales continue to be a robust business channel for us,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president and chief executive officer of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.  “Even in an anemic
economy, we’re seeing continued expansion in this segment of our business – this includes both business-to-business and consumer catering.” Dickey’s Barbecue national catering hotline vets almost
3,000 calls and on-line inquiries monthly and the business heats up during the holidays. 1-866-BARBECUE gives customers direct access to live catering experts who answer questions, customize orders,
and recommend options. Catering services ranges from personal box lunches to full-service buffet for any size. The hotline aims to personalize the catering process while maintaining ease and
affordability. “We have become the go-to catering source for business and family events,” said Michelle Sarlls, director of catering sales for Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “This year we expect
record holiday catering sales across the country -- all of our barbecue pits are ready for an eventful season.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has added almost 100 new locations in the last twelve
months.  The new growth makes the demand for catering services even greater. The catering hotline takes catering orders for any franchise location from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST daily with an
answering service ongoing 24 hours a day.

Dickey's Barbecue Catering Hotline Serves Up Record Sales

&nbsp;“My husband and I are both from Texas and grew up eating Dickey’s Barbecue Pit,” said local owner, Stacey Hart, who owns this location along with her brother-in-law Robert Hart. “When we moved to Charlotte last year, we knew Dickey’s Barbecue would be a great fit for the family friendly community” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Charlotte is located at 15201 B John J Delaney and the store phone number is 704.341.7427.&nbsp; This is the 15th Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to open in North Carolina.&nbsp; To check out all of the latest information go to the local <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DickeysCLT">Facebook</a> site. “Charlotte is going to be just as passionate about Dickey’s Barbecue Pit as my family is,” said Hart, who has spent the last 20 years in the restaurant industry in various positions. “We have so many favorites on the menu like the smoked brisket and pulled pork but our kids love the Spicy Cheddar Sausage!” &nbsp;
(Charlotte, NC) Stacey Hart remembers eating at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit as a child.&nbsp; Starting Saturday, September 21 at 11 a.m. she will be the newest owner of the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The party kicks off on Saturday with $2 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from noon to 2 p.m. and a guest appearance by Charlotte’s Best Country 96.9 The Kat. There will also be a drawing for a $500 gift card good at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. On Sunday, customers will enjoy a day of merchandise giveaways.&nbsp; &nbsp;Monday the first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a Dickey’s gift card fully loaded with up to $50.

Dickey's Kicks Up Its Heels in Charlotte

(Florence, SC) There’s a new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opening in Florence and local owner, Randy Goings can’t wait to bring a new flavor to Florence. On Thursday, September at 11 a.m. the new Dickey’s in Florence will open its doors and the first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a Dickey’s gift card fully loaded with up to $50.
&nbsp;On Friday, customers will enjoy a day of giveaways.&nbsp; The party continues on Saturday with $2 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from noon to 2 p.m. and a guest appearance by radio station Eagle 92.9. There will also be a drawing for a $500 gift card good at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
&nbsp;“My business partner and I loved the food and atmosphere at Dickeys and decided we wanted to open one of our own,” said local owner, Dr. Randy Goings, who owns this location along with Dr. Vernishia Robinson. “It’s a great concept that brings friends, families and communities together.”
&nbsp;Dr. Goings is currently a practicing chiropractic physician with offices in Columbia and Orangeburg. Florence locals, Timothy and Shawnda McNeil, will be the General Managers of this location.
&nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Florence is located at 2003 West Lucas and the store phone number is 843-407-6129.&nbsp; This is the fifth Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to open in South Carolina.&nbsp; Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Myrtle Beach opened last month.
&nbsp;“I would like to thank all family, friends, and the community of Florence for their love and support,” said Goings.&nbsp; “This has been an exciting process and we can’t wait to open!”

Say Howdy to the New Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Florence

&nbsp;“Dickey’s is the best barbecue chain in the world!” said franchise owner Anthony Falbo. “We’re looking forward to meeting new customers and introducing them to real Texas barbecue.” Prior to opening Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Appleton, Falbo worked in sales and graphic design. He has been catering and teaching barbecue for the last few years as well. He hopes to open additional locations in the West Appleton and Oshkosh areas soon. “I’m excited to serve the great people of Fox Valley slow-smoked authentic barbecue,” said Falbo.&nbsp; “I know they will love it as much as I do.” This new location is located at W3192 County Road KK. The phone number is 920-364-0686. To check out all the latest information, visit the local <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DickeysBarbecuePitAppletonWi">Facebook</a> page for Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Appleton.&nbsp; &nbsp;
(Appleton, WI) On Thursday, September 12 at 11 a.m. the new Dickey’s in Appleton will open its doors for all local barbecue fans. The first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a Dickey’s gift card fully loaded with up to $50.
&nbsp;On Friday, customers will enjoy a day of giveaways.&nbsp; The party continues on Saturday with $2 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from noon to 2 p.m. There will also be a drawing for a $500 gift card good at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Welcomes Ninth Wisconsin Location

(Bryant, AR) On Thursday, September 12 at 11 a.m. the new Dickey’s in Bryant will open its doors and the first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a Dickey’s gift card fully loaded with up to $50.
&nbsp;On Friday, the party continues with $2 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and a drawing for a $500 gift card good at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Also, radio station KSSN 96 FM will be on site with additional prizes.
&nbsp;“We can’t wait to celebrate opening with the Bryant community,” said owner Wesley Thomas. “We’re looking forward to bringing the best barbecue to central Arkansas.”
&nbsp;Thomas is originally from Hot Springs but has had a career in the automobile industry in the Little Rock Area.&nbsp; He has a degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management from The University of North Texas.&nbsp; That is where he originally became a fan of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
&nbsp;“Dickey’s Barbecue is a great concept and I was hooked from the start,” said owner Thomas, who eventually plans to open locations in West Little Rock and Hot Springs. “Bryant is a fun, family friendly community -- I just know Central Arkansas is going to love our food!”
&nbsp;This new restaurant is located in Bryant at 3213 Main Street, off of I-30 Next to Walmart.&nbsp; The store phone number is 501.213.0074.&nbsp; For more information on Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Bryant, visit their local <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Bryant/570166729695893">Facebook</a> page.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Opens New Location in Central Arkansas

(Eastvale, CA) Bill and Rowena Seward are ready to start serving authentic Texas barbecue to their community. On Thursday, September 12 at 11 a.m. the new Dickey’s in Eastvale will open its doors and the first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a Dickey’s gift card fully loaded with up to $50.
&nbsp;On Friday, customers will enjoy a day of giveaways.&nbsp; The party continues on Saturday with $2 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and a drawing for a $500 gift card good at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
&nbsp;“We can’t wait to celebrate opening with the Eastvale community,” said owner Bill Seward. “Dickey’s Barbecue Pit brings the same sense of pride and solid family values that are a perfect complement to Eastvale.”
Bill Seward was born and raised in Maryland but moved to California in 1998 to pursue a career in Hospitality Management. He has lived in Eastvale since 2007. Rowena is originally from the Philippines, but moved to California and also found a career in Hotel Management. They live in Eastvale with their four children, Jon, Joenah, Aiden, and Dylan.
&nbsp;“When residents in our community hear the words, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, we want them to first think great food and amazing service and secondly a business that values and appreciates its community,” said owner Rowena Seward.
&nbsp;This new restaurant is located in the Eastvale Gateway Shopping Center, near I-15 and Limonite Ave. The Seward’s hope to expand into Riverside and Corona in the next 2-3 years.

Eastvale Husband and Wife Team Open Their Own Barbecue Restaurant

(Farmington, UT) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Farmington is celebrating expansion in Utah with a customer appreciation day this Friday, September 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Barbecue kingpin, Roland Dickey, will be handing out free autographed copies of his new cookbook, Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook. Dickey’s will also be serving mouthwatering Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches for just two dollars and one lucky customer will win free barbecue for a year!
“I can’t wait for our customers to meet Mr. Dickey,” said local multi-unit franchise owner, John Thomson. “We are thrilled he is stopping by to hand out his cookbook and celebrate with the community.”
Local radio station K-Bull will also be on site Friday to hand out prizes. &nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Farmington is located at 290 North Central Avenue and the store phone number is 801-939-3030.
&nbsp;“Not only is Dickey’s dedicated to quality food at a great value,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We’re dedicated to being good neighbors in the communities we serve.”

Roland Dickey Stops by Farmington for Customer Appreciation Day

&nbsp;On Friday, customers will enjoy a day of giveaways. The party continues on Saturday, August 31 with $2 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from noon to 2 p.m. and a guest appearance by 92.5 WBWI, Country.&nbsp;&nbsp; There will also be a drawing for a $500 gift card good at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. “Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is family friendly, military friendly and has perfected the art of making amazing barbecue,” said local franchise owner Sherri Povolo who owns this location along with son-in-law Craig Hatfield.&nbsp; “We’re very excited to grow with the Dickey's family and spread the passion throughout the surrounding communities.” Sherri was born and raised in Milwaukee and has been in sales&nbsp;for over 25 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Craig served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard for 13 years with the last four years as a UH-60M Blackhawk Pilot. “We both can't&nbsp;wait to see the faces of satisfied customers after they realize that this is authentic Texas barbecue at a very reasonable price and we have great catering too.” said Povolo. The new location is at 1273 W. Capitol Drive just west of Highway 164. The store phone number is 262.696.6034. For all of the details of the 3-day opening celebration visit the local <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Pewaukee-WI/493872457353293">Facebook</a> page.
(Pewaukee, WI) On Thursday, August 29 at 11 a.m. the new Dickey’s in Pewaukee will open its doors and the first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a Dickey’s gift card fully loaded with up to $50.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens New Location in Pewaukee

&nbsp;On Thursday, August 29 at 11 a.m. the first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a Dickey’s gift card fully loaded with up to $50. On Friday, customers will enjoy a day of giveaways and the party continues with $2 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a guest appearance by 98.1 KVET Country. A $500 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Gift Card will be awarded after a special drawing that day. “We are proud to bring our first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to the Austin area,” said Benjamin Formby, owner of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Northwest Austin.&nbsp; “The food is incredible and the service is unbeatable -- this is the first of several Dickey’s Barbecue Pit restaurants we hope to open.” Formby Construction LLC, remodeled the inside of the store and recreated the façade of the storefront.&nbsp;&nbsp; Benjamin’s wife, Stacy, is a former teacher in the area and will serve as the brand ambassador for the new restaurant. Scott Jones will be the general manager for this new location. A veteran and former police officer, Jones brings a wealth of restaurant experience to Austin’s vibrant restaurant community. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is located at 11416 RR 620 North, near Lake Travis and the store phone number is 512.250.8844.&nbsp;&nbsp; Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will be open from 11a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and features fresh, smoked meats, home-style sides and full-service catering.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For all of the details of the 3-day opening celebration visit the local <a href="https://www.facebook.com/austindickeys">Facebook</a> page.
(Austin, TX) On Thursday, August 29th, the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will open in Northwest Austin.&nbsp;&nbsp; The new location is at the intersection of Anderson Mill and Rural Route 620.&nbsp; The restaurant will bring Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s famous menu to area barbecue fans.

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