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<a href="https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/these-popular-chains-are-offering-family-meal-bundle-deals-now">View the full article on Dickey's Barbecue Pit on Thrillist.com</a>&nbsp;
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Since we're basically missing out on spring altogether, might as well get a jump start on celebrating summer with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/press/press-releases/dickeys-barbecue-pit-introduces-new-family-deal">Dickey's Barbecue Pit's classic family pack</a> . It's packed with 1-lb of pulled pork, 1-lb of brisket, barbecue beans, cabbage slaw, potato salad, six rolls, barbecue sauce, pickles, and onions. The $34.99 deal features enough for your crew of four and is available for free doorstep delivery or pick-up through the website or Dickey's Barbecue Pit app.&nbsp;
"With our new Classic Family Pack, we wanted to offer an easy and affordable dinner option from our family to yours," <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/company/meet-our-team">CEO Laura Rea Dickey</a> &nbsp;said in a statement to Thrillist. "We’re open and proudly offering all of our neighborhoods the same trusted and carefully prepared authentic, Texas-style barbecue we’ve been serving families since 1941."&nbsp;

Popular Chains Offering Family Meal Bundle Deals Now

Apr. 04, 2020 - Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., speaks with the Fox News team on the financial impact of coronavirus.
The Paycheck Protection Program signed by President Trump gives small businesses real relief in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 17,500 loans were processed on day one of the program. $5.4 billion worth of loans are being filed at participating banks.
"This is such an important fund for us," says <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/about/meet-our-team#laura">Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.</a> "Having the liquidity to continue operations is absolutely necessary. We have switched our business to our online ordering and off-premise, and if we hadn't had that infrastructure we wouldn't have been able to evolve, adapt and assimilate as quickly as possible. So we have gone from a channel that used to support only 36% of our online and off-premise business to now supporting 90% of our business"
<a href="https://video.foxnews.com/v/6147061132001?playlist_id=930909787001">View the full video interview with Laura Rea Dickey on Fox News</a>&nbsp;

Fox News: Small Business Owners Share Views on Financial Aid

Highland Park Mayor, Margo Goodwin and her group, First Thursday Cooks, paired up with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to cater a dinner for <a href="https://rmhdallas.org/">Ronald McDonald House of Dallas</a> this week in lieu of the group preparing a monthly dinner as usual. For over 20 years, First Thursday Cooks has been personally cooking dinner for the residents of Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.&nbsp;
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is grateful for the opportunity to be involved with two such wonderful organizations and appreciates Mayor Goodwin for supporting both Ronald McDonald House, as well as, local businesses like Dickey’s Barbecue Pit during this time.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Catering for Ronald McDonald House of Dallas

We’re supporting first responders and delivering lunch to them wherever they need it, including when they’re stationed at the <a href="http://dallaslibrary2.org/">Dallas Public Library</a>.&nbsp;
Chace Dominguez, Director of Catering Sales at Dickey's Barbecue Pit and our 866-BARBECUE delivery team get the shoutout on this one, fulfilled and delivered by our awesome team at our <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/BKTaKTRt92n3RitN7">2525 Wycliff Ave location</a>.&nbsp;
View our working supporting first responders on a local level at: 
<a href="https://www.thedickeyfoundation.org/">The Dickey Foundation</a>&nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Supports First Responders at Dallas Library

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all of us. It is hitting our homeless neighbors very hard. As services are limited and donations are down, many shelters and non-profits are having to get by with far less than normal.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit owner/operator, Ted Barrans of Bonney Lake, WA, along with his son, Chris, are investing in their community by doing a 2-for-1 GoFundMe page to raise money to feed the homeless, support this local restaurant and all its employees.&nbsp;
The funds raised from this fundraiser will help make sure the homeless receive a fantastic hot meal at the Tacoma Rescue Mission.&nbsp;
Learn more details at: 
<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/2-for-1-help-homeless-amp-support-local-restaurant">GOFUNDME: 2 for 1 - Help Homeless &amp; Support Local Restaurant</a> 
<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/2-for-1-help-homeless-amp-support-local-restaurant">https://www.gofundme.com/f/2-for-1-help-homeless-amp-support-local-restaurant</a>&nbsp;
We are proud of our Dickey's Barbecue Pit family and the benefit they bring to their local community in need!

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Feeding Homeless & Supporting Local Restaurants

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Dickey’s Barbecue is thanking first responders by offering 25 percent off their to-go meals.
All first responders in uniform — including police officers, firefighters, emergency response teams and medical professionals — are encouraged to stop by the Dickey’s Bakersfield location on 3505 Coffee Road for 25 percent off their meal.
“We want to show our appreciation to the brave men and women who are serving our community during this difficult time,” said Owner/Operator Shana Braly.
<a href="https://www.kget.com/health/coronavirus/dickeys-barbecue-thanking-first-responders-with-25-percent-off-their-order/">View the full article</a>&nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Offers 25% Off for First Responders

Snohomish County restaurant owners have faced one challenge after another during the coronavirus shutdown.
Gov. Jay Inslee restricted bars and restaurants to takeout, drive-thru and delivery services to slow the spread of COVID-19. Sit-down dining is prohibited through at least April 6, following Inslee’s stay-at-home order Monday.
Adapting to the restrictions was easy enough for Chad Manivanh, owner of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Everett. His drive-thru, along with partnerships with Uber Eats and DoorDash, made the transition relatively seamless. He also offers curbside pickup and contact-less delivery.
But the quickly changing nature of the crisis hasn’t given him enough time to consider whether third-party delivery is worth the cost. Manivanh, of Lynnwood, said the online ordering platforms’ fees are eating up his profits.
“At the end of the week, we’ll analyze the data to see if it’s worth continuing or if it would be better to shut our doors,” Manivanh said. “Just by having third-party delivery, it’s not enough to cover our costs.”
Manivanh said Dickey’s has lost customers who work at Boeing, 5 miles to the north. In an attempt to compensate, Dickey’s has cut some menu prices — the pulled pork sandwich, formerly $6.95, is now $3. Also, kids eat free on Sunday.
He said the only thing keeping them in business is the community’s support.
“That has been a blessing for us,” he said. “They want to see us stay open.”
<a href="https://www.heraldnet.com/life/snohomish-county-restaurants-struggle-to-adapt-to-shutdown/">View the full article</a>&nbsp;

Snohomish County Restaurants Struggle to Adapt to Shutdown

With the move to off-premise only operations, chains are acting swiftly to launch promotions including <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants</a>, Subway, Chipotle Mexican Grill, El Torito, Chevys, Boston Market, Jamba, El Torito, Noodles &amp; Company and Jack in the Box.
Deals are reminiscent of discounts chains offer during a recession. Discounts include markdowns on signature items, large to-go orders, and free delivery.&nbsp;
 
<a href="https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/restaurant-chains-launch-recession-deals-delivery-and-takeout-orders">View the full article</a>&nbsp;

Restaurant Chains Launch Recession-Like Deals for Delivery & Takeout

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is actively monitoring current news to understand how to best <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/media/press-releases/steps-for-your-safety-regarding-coronavirus-from-our-ceo">handle our food to protect your health against the coronavirus (COVID-19)</a> .
Here is what we know:
No evidence currently shows that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the European Food Safety Authority, which is based in Parma, Italy.
The virus is spreading from person to person, mainly via respiratory droplets that people sneeze, cough or exhale, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Precautionary measures from the World Health Organization (WHO) for following good hygiene practices during food handling and preparation, such as washing hands, cooking meat thoroughly and avoiding potential cross-contamination between cooked and uncooked foods.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has educated our teams of these precautionary measures and is handling food safety in accordance with them. We are providing ways for you to safely receive our delicious barbecue, such as free <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/media/press-releases/dickeys-barbecue-pit-rolls-out-contactless-delivery-across-the-us">contactless doorstep drop-off to your location</a>, carry out and curbside pick-up.
<a href="https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/15605-no-evidence-that-food-spreads-coronavirus">View the full article from FoodBusinessNews.com</a>&nbsp;

FoodBusinessNews.com: No evidence that food spreads coronavirus

Barbecue is growing moderately in restaurants, with overall barbecue menu items growing 11 percent from the fourth quarter of 2016 to the fourth quarter of 2019, according to Chicago-based Mintel International's Menu Insights (MMI). In menu dishes featuring barbecue sauces, among the quickest growing are boneless chicken wings (up 32 percent), chicken wings (up 13 percent), barbecue pizza (up 13 percent) and bacon burgers (up 4 percent).
People who follow diet trends such as the Keto diet are gravitating toward grilled, fire and roasted cooking processes, says Phil Butler, vice president of company stores and culinary at Dickey's Barbecue Restaurant, based in Dallas. In turn, hickory-smoked, <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu/about-our-food">antibiotic-free chicken breasts have been popular for Dickey's 500 locations</a> &nbsp;along with hickory-smoked turkey sandwiches. On the other hand, fried chicken items still remain popular too.
As a Texas barbecue operator, brisket remains the big seller for Dickey's. The chain continues to innovate, though, with two new sandwiches, the 'Cueban, a citrus pulled pork with jalapeno cheddar sausage, mustard and pickles, along with the Double Dip, sliced smoked brisket, caramelized smoked onions, cheddar cheese and a smoked beef au jus. Additionally, Dickey's is offering burnt ends in targeted markets and a Texas-style chili featuring its chopped smoked brisket.
<a href="https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/109094-barbecue-trends-where-theres-smoke">View the full article</a>&nbsp;

The National Provisioner: Barbecue Trends - Where there's smoke...

People everywhere are wanting to make sure they can still get their favorite food and still be safe with the recent risk of COVID-19. Buzzfeed recently gave Dickey's Barbecue Pit a shoutout for doing its best to help out. Read it <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/farrahpenn/restaurants-food-offering-free-delivery-no-fees-coronavirus">here</a> !
 
Dickey's Barbecue Pit was one of the first restaurants to respond by offering a doorstep drop off for delivery orders so everyone can get the meal that they're looking for and not be concerned with excessive personal contact. This offer runs through the end of March! Place your <a href="https://orders.dickeys.com/">order now</a>&nbsp;

Buzzfeed.com: Free Delivery 

As people in Dallas are being encouraged to stay home — whether that’s because they feel ill or are worried about the spread of the new coronavirus in public places — Dallas restaurateurs are bracing for what’s expected to be a difficult March in terms of sales.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has started offering '<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/media/press-releases/dickeys-barbecue-pit-rolls-out-contactless-delivery-across-the-us">contactless doorstep drop-off delivery</a>' for customers who don't want to come into a restaurant. Ordering take-out or delivery is one way to support a business without spending time in a public dining room, says one doctor.
For those who feel healthy and have not come in contact with someone with COVID-19, is it best to stay home or is it OK to patronize your favorite restaurant?
1. Ask restaurateurs about their sanitation policies
2. Order take-out or delivery instead of dining in
3. Buy gift cards
 
<a href="https://www.dallasnews.com/food/restaurant-news/2020/03/13/should-i-eat-in-a-dallas-restaurant-amid-coronavirus-and-social-distancing-epidemiologist-says-yes/">View the full article</a>&nbsp;

Support Dallas Restaurants During COVID-19 with Social Distancing Tips

<a href="https://athome.dickeys.com/product-category/barbecue-beans/">Dickey's Barbecue Pit beans are now available online</a> for barbecue fans and everyday pit masters to enjoy at home. Dickey's offers five different varieties of beans including Original Barbecue Beans, Jalapeño Barbecue Beans, Texas Barbecue Beans, Brown Sugar Hickory Beans and Sweet Molasses Beans.
"Our focus is to share our great authentic, Texas flavor with folks across the globe and so we're excited to offer our down-home, delicious barbecue beans to Dickey's fans everywhere," says <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/about/meet-our-team#laura">Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants Inc.</a>
<a href="http://www.restaurantnews.com/dickeys-barbecue-pit-rolls-out-barbecue-beans-online-030220/">View the full article</a>&nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Now Offering Barbecue Beans Online

Artificial intelligence isn't just the future of the foodservice industry; it's the present.
<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">Dickey's Barbecue Pit, the nation's largest barbecue chain</a>, has customer-facing AI in the works that will allow guests to place online orders and ask questions hands-free through a chatbot. The update will roll out some time in the next year, together with the brand's website revamp, and could potentially be rolled over to in-store kiosks in the future.&nbsp;
The conversational AI platform is available to all operators, but isn't required, which is crucial in making sure that operators are comfortable in their units, says <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/about/meet-our-team#laura">Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. CEO Laura Rea Dickey</a> , who was formerly head of the brand's tech team.
"Our center point is: How can we use big data to make better barbecue? There's a tendency in tech to be drawn to what's new or shiny, but we focus on the end-user benefit," she says. "We're looking for ease of use. We let our operators choose if they want to adopt the tech or not."
<a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/technology/artificial-era-has-arrived-fast-food">View the full article</a>&nbsp;

QSRmagazine.com: The Artificial Era Has Arrived in Fast Food

Roland Dickey Jr. was quoted by Inc.com on the <a href="https://www.inc.com/larry-alton/is-starting-a-franchise-a-good-path-to-financial-independence.html">benefits of restaurant franchising with an established franchisor</a> .&nbsp;
According to Roland Dickey Jr., "My advice when looking for a franchise opportunity is to take into account the franchising experience of the franchiser and their longevity as a brand. While it might be exciting to get in on the ground floor of a new concept, if you're a first-time franchisee then you'll want to look for a brand that has a deep history of industry experience and established resources to help you navigate the new waters of being a business owner."
<a href="https://www.inc.com/larry-alton/is-starting-a-franchise-a-good-path-to-financial-independence.html">View the full article</a>&nbsp;

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