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Roland Dickey, Jr. is passionate about barbecue.  As a
third generation barbecue purveyor, you can still hear the excitement in his voice as he talks, slow-smoke, barbecue innovations and taking Dickey's Barbecue Pit to the next level.  Listen as he
tell Steve Klein with KLIF Radio and PlayMakers Talk Show about the next generation of the brand. <a href="https://soundcloud.com/dickeyspr/roland-dickey-jr-on-klif">https://soundcloud.com/dickeyspr/roland-dickey-jr-on-klif</a>

Roland Dickey and World Barbecue Domination

Washington loves Barbecue!  That’s right.  The state known for apples and evergreens has also has a passion for slow smoked Texas barbecue.  Mr. Dickey visited the great state of
Washington to appear on Q13 Fox News This Morning to talk about his cookbook, slow-smoking and how Dickey's Barbecue Pit and growing across the state. <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Washington.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1007" alt="Washington" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Washington.jpg" width="353" height="538"></a>               He also visited the
local restaurants and threw a party at the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Auburn.  We met many barbecue fans and autographed and handed out 100 copies of Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook. Thanks for the
hospitality Washington, see you again soon.

Washington Loves Barbecue

Eating ribs from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is more than a meal,
it’s an experience.  But, no experience is quite the same.  Some folks dig right in and without regard of the barbecue sauce dripping from their chins.  Some people use
a fork to get every last piece of meat off the bone.  And still others are a bit more dainty with pinkies out. There is no “right” way to eat ribs from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.  They are
fall-off –the-bone tender with the perfect amount of tangy barbecue sauce on top.  Honestly, you could just hold them over your head and shake the meat in to your mouth – they are that melt in
your mouth perfect. In case you missed it, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is asking followers and fans to Share a Rib, Share a Moment on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit">Facebook</a>.  We’re encouraging our fans to post pictures of their rib eating style for a chance to win a t-shirt and to have their photo be our
Facebook cover photo for a day. So, show us how do you eat your ribs!

How Do You Eat Your Ribs?

     Did you know that bread was a form of currency in
ancient Egypt, and the term “bread” has been interchangeable with the term for money! With the introduction of Dickey’s new homemade breads, it got us thinking…“bread” is used in many metaphors
around the country. We thought we would see how many fun phrases we can come up with: • "The best thing since sliced bread" • "Let’s break bread" • "Breadwinner" Now it’s your turn! Dickey’s wants to
hear from you. Contact us on Facebook or Twitter and let us know what jokes/expressions you have about bread. Hashtag your posts #Dickeysbread. Stop by your local Dickey’s today--we’re giving you
permission to check out our buns.

Check Out Our Buns

For three generations, Dickey’s has had a deep-rooted passion for great barbecue. Although we are a 72-year-old brand, we definitely don’t want to look it! As our brand evolves it’s important to
convey that message visually and who doesn’t want to stay hip?

 Dickey’s new interior design features a timeless worn feel with reclaimed wood plank walls, corrugated metal details and bold graphic canvas prints. We even added enhanced menu boards which are
 designed to improve the customer experience through high definition food photography and menu descriptions. The boards also feature Dickey’s new whole meat options that are now available
 nationwide.


 “Dickey’s has a rich history and we continually strive to offer exciting new ways to keep our brand energized,” said Roland Dickey, Jr. “From the rustic design of our restaurants, the wood fire
 smell from the smoker to the tunes playing in the background – it all sets the tone for the next generation of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants.”

Looking Good at Dickey’s

There’s nothing
better than ice cream on a hot summer day. We all know the familiar sound of the ice cream truck that roams our neighborhoods during the summer months. The whimsical jingle draws children out of
their homes with hands full of change and big grins from ear-to-ear.

 Why wait to get your fill of that sweat, cold treat? Dickey’s Barbecue offers free soft serve every day. We satisfy your craving, and it’s FREE every day for all of our customers!


 So what are you waiting for? Grab the whole family and get to Dickey’s today.

Beat the Heat with Dickey’s Free Soft Serve

There’s nothing wrong with admitting you’re obsessed with Dickey’s
fall-off-the-bone Pork Ribs--we certainly are!

 There are many great recipes you can make with Dickey’s Ribs. Feed your obsession with this Dickey’s Ribs with Fettuccine.


 First buy a full rack of ribs from Dickey’s either in-store or online at Dickeys.com. Then bring it home and begin this quick and simple recipe.



 Dickey’s Pork Ribs (full rack)


 1 Tbsp Olive Oil


 1 box of fettuccine


 1 can of diced tomatoes


 2 tsp. of diced garlic


 ½ chopped onion


 Salt and pepper


 Heat a pan with olive oil to a medium temperature and then throw in some chopped onions and garlic. Stir them around and cook it for a minute. Then crack open a can of diced tomatoes. Pour it over
 the onions and garlic. Next, add a pinch of salt and pepper and then stir altogether. Now here’s the fun part, get your Dickey’s Ribs and prepare to get a little messy. Start pulling the meat off
 the bone and placing carefully in the pan (caution: the pan will be hot). While your pan of sauce and meat is simmering, cook your fettuccine. Place the cooked pasta onto a large platter, then
 spoon the sauce and rib meat over the top and voila dinner is served and you get Dickey’s ribs in a fun new way!

Dickey’s Ribs with Fettuccine

We all know Dickey’s offers mouthwatering barbecue that satisfies
any hardcore carnivore, but did you know that Dickey’s now also makes all of their bread too?

 Bread is one of the oldest known recipes to man. It has been around for several millennia—approximately 12,000!


 Bread started off as what we would call a flatbread, similar to that of a tortilla. It was simply ground grains and water mashed together and then baked. It is believed that the cultivation of
 wheat and other grains was one the driving forces in the transition from nomadic people to domesticated, stationary people.  This led to bread becoming a staple in human diets.


 In September, Dickey’s across the country will be rolling out this new homemade recipe for all their rolls, buns and hoagie rolls. The new artisanal bread is an original recipe designed by Dickey’s
 Chef Jeff Forrester.


 “Our customers have always loved our rolls – they have a touch of sweetness that complements our barbecue perfectly,” said Forrester. “Now, all of our buns and hoagie rolls will have that same
 southern fresh bread recipe that I know our customers are going to love.”


 Hey Nomad--Don’t wonder around looking for something to eat. Go to your local Dickey’s and try out our New Dickey’s Bread!

The Bread & Butter of Dickey’s Bread

Our cave
dwelling ancestors based their diets on what they could hunt and gather.  I’m sure if there was a Dickey’s Barbecue 10,000 years ago, it would’ve been a pre-Neolithic paradise.

 At Dickey’s, we welcome all cavemen and women to try our caveman approved proteins. Put down that flint knife and forage at your local Dickey’s – try a whole brisket, pork butt or a whole rack of
 ribs.


 Let Dickey’s cut out the whole hunt and gather part and just give you a full or half rack of ribs that may leave you a little messy, but at least you’ll be satisfied (that is until the next
 sunrise).


 If you’re ready to release your inner caveman/woman, then you have to check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit" title="Dickey's Barbecue Facebook" target="_blank">#DickeysAllOverYourFace</a>.


 <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI_9t5vzhPU" title="#DickeysAllOverYourFace Ribstache" target="_blank">#DickeysAllOverYourFace</a> is a 6 week campaign that will feature a series of
 short videos exploring the rib ticklin’ side of Dickey’s. All videos will be posted weekly here and also on Dickey’s Facebook. Dickey’s encourages viewers to watch, share and comment. The videos
 are to inspire Dickey’s customers to not just share a rib, but a share moment.

Be a Caveman at Dickey’s

Ribs are the backbone to the barbecue business and <a href="http://nrn.com/us-second-100/2013-second-100-limited-servicespecialty" title="Nation's Restaurant News Dickey's number one restaurant " target="_blank">Dickey’s</a> understands that the perfect ribs are not necessarily a science, but an art form.

 How do we get perfect, mouthwatering fall-off-the-bone ribs? That’s the secret I’m sharing today.


 Dickey’s always starts with a great rib rub, like Dickey’s Signature Rib Rub which includes ground cumin, salt, garlic a sugar and maybe a few secret ingredients. After slathering
 the ribs with the rub, we place the ribs in the smoker bone-side down. This allows the smoke to channel under the ribs and achieve an overall smoky, savory flavor.


 We smoke our succulent ribs at a temperature between 270 and 295 degrees F and we smoke them for 3 to 3 ½ hours.


 To check the doneness, we perform the “break test” by grabbing the rib rack<a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ribs-dripping.jpg"><img src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ribs-dripping-300x175.jpg" alt="ribs dripping" width="300" height="175" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-913"></a> with a pair of tongs making sure they immediately break. This means they are perfect. At Dickey’s, we make sure our ribs literally fall-off-the-bone and
 melt in your mouth -- nothing else will do!


 Have fun and don’t worry about getting a little messy -- that’s just part of making great barbecue!


 Are you a rib-natic? Then check out <a href="http://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dickeys-ribs-theme-new-campaign" title="Dickey's Rib Theme in QSR" target="_blank">#DickeysAllOverYourFace</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit" title="Dickey's Facebook Page" target="_blank">#DickeysAllOverYourFace</a> is a 6 week campaign that will feature a series of short
 videos exploring the rib ticklin’ side of Dickey’s. All videos will be posted weekly here and also on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit" title="Dickey's Barbecue Pit Facebook" target="_blank">Dickey’s Facebook</a>. Dickey’s encourages viewers to watch, share and comment. The videos are to inspire Dickey’s customers to not just share a rib, but a share moment.

Ribs: The Dickey’s Way

July 4th Checklist:

 1. Big Yellow Cup t-shirt…check


 2. Comfortable walking shoes…check


 3. Water…check


 4. Over 6,000 pieces of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit loot…CHECK!


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 Nothing goes better with 4th of July than barbecue. How about combining your favorite co-workers and family members, a 1977 Trans Am, portable smoker and the biggest 4th of July Parade in Dallas?
 Yep, sounds perfect. More than 10,000 spectators lined the streets of Dallas eager to celebrate, as more than 200 floats and vehicles passed by. As the smell of hickory wood filled the air and
 flags waved, fans were treated to free sandwich cards to the local Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants and other goodies. It felt good to give back to our customers who have helped us grow our brand
 across the country. We were even joined by Maurine Dickey, former Dallas County Commissioner, who tossed goodies from the top of Dickey’s smokin’ Trans Am.


 We all celebrated being American and then headed to Dickey’s for a little barbecue and BIG Yellow Cups filled with ice cold sweet tea.


 Perfect 4th of July …CHECK!


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Dickey’s Participates in the Park Cities Fourth of July Parade

Have you
ever help up a line because you couldn’t decide what to order. Now you can order your favorite barbecue online and skip the line panic! Dickey’s new online ordering system lets you take your time
reviewing our tasty menu, full of mouthwatering barbecue and home-style sides, and place an order from either a computer or mobile device – and your order will be ready for pickup in a snap!

 So what are you waiting for? Skip the line and order online! <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/What-are-you-waiting-for_Order-today..jpg"><img src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/What-are-you-waiting-for_Order-today.-300x179.jpg" alt="What are you waiting for_Order today." width="300" height="179" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-773"></a>

Dickey’s Now Offers Online Ordering

Own your own <a href="https://www.dickeysfranchising.com/steps.php" title="Dickey's Franchise Opportunity" target="_blank">barbecue business</a>. 
Sounds fun, right?  It’s an exciting time to be <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR0hRRzwv4c">buying a franchise</a>.

 Just picture yourself hanging by the pit every day with the smell of hickory smoke wafting through your hair and barbecue sauce staining your fingers.  Sounds good huh?


 Did you know that barbecue is also good business? At <a href="https://www.dickeys.com">Dickey’s</a> we want you to understand our business model, but more importantly we want you to feel our passion
 for what we do. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eTQv-3Qrwg" title="Own a Dickey's" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> for a short video that shows you how Dickey’s Barbecue can help you turn a
 small investment into a huge success.

Own a Dickey’s Franchise: A Game-Changing Investment

Woo hoo! Today is the first day of and the summer solstice which also makes it the longest day of the year. I know exactly how I’m going to spend my 14.5 hours of sunny daylight on this warm summer
day!

 I’ll hang out by the beach and enjoy the sun.


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 Then I’ll stop by Dickey’s to hang out with some friends and fill up on Miss Ollie’s Iced Tea.


 <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rib.jpg"><img src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rib-300x199.jpg" alt="rib" width="300" height="199" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-842"></a>


 Then I’ll finish out the day with Dickey’s free ice cream.


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Big Yellow Cup Road Trip: Happy First Day of Summer from Dickey's

Travis Dickey probably didn’t expect online ordering to be so popular when he opened the first Dickey’s in 1941. &nbsp;In fact, online probably had a completely different meaning way back then. &nbsp;But, he would be so proud to see Dickey’s staying at the forefront of new technologies and especially store number one, where he started it all.
&nbsp;In June, the very first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, which is still owned and operated by the Dickey family, went live with online ordering. &nbsp;The barbecue joint that started a national craze now offers customers a quick option for picking up their barbecue fix. &nbsp;The program is rolling out nationwide.
“Online ordering is just another way for all of our restaurants to provide great customer service,” said Roland Dickey, Jr. president of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Time is a valuable commodity and we want to make sure our customers have a great experience in a timely manner when they visit us – online ordering alleviates waiting times.”
The new system simplifies the ordering process by allowing customers to place a pick-up order directly online. In addition, a group ordering feature allows customers to place multi-item orders under a single name, invite friends via email to add to the order and manage the process online. &nbsp;Account information can be saved for the next time customers order by creating a secure account.
Everything old is new again!

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