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Check out the coverage on KVOA – NBC 4 Tucson <a href="http://www.kvoa.com/Clip/12210968/dickeys-barbecue-ham-feast" target="_blank">here</a>. 
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Dickey's Barbecue: Ham Feast

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  Reposted from <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/prnewswire/press_releases/Texas/2016/02/12/DA21729" target="_blank">Houston Business Journal</a>
</p>
<hr>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey's Barbecue Pit is launching new products system-wide that will not only reduce its carbon footprint but generate more opportunities for profitability for
  Owner/Operators. New greener products include paper products, clamshell takeout containers and wood pellets as well as the elimination of foam products. Eco-friendly catering plates are also in the
  works and are planned to debut by May 2016.Dickey's new paper towels not only replace current back-of-house paper products, but will also replace front-of-house napkins. These unbleached towels are
  made from 40 percent post-consumer recycled fiber and exceed EPA guidelines. New toilet paper also exceeds EPA guidelines, made from 25 percent post-consumer recycled fiber and meets the Green Seal
  standard by using less water and no chlorine during processing. Dickey's is also using butcher paper for dine-in service, which is made of natural unbleached craft paper and is fully
  recyclable.</span>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">New clamshell takeout containers are made of 100 percent sugarcane, which is fully compostable and fully recyclable. They are lined with wax, which gives the
  containers the sturdiness needed for takeout but also allow them to be fully eco-friendly. A new three-compartment catering plate made of sugarcane is also in the works to replace foam
  plates.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">"We are proud to roll out these green improvements to current products," says Tamala Fowler, Vice President of Purchasing and R&amp;D. "Positive feedback from
  Owner/Operators and guests inspire us to continue moving toward more sustainability initiatives and eco-friendly practices."</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey's also rolled out its proprietary blend of wood pellets to be used in smokers last October with the debut of its newly redesigned store concept. The wood
  pellets are made of a blend of hickory, cherry and other flavorful woods, and use 80% less wood use than a traditional pit smoker, drastically reducing the carbon footprint.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">To learn more about franchising with Dickeys, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com/franchise</a> or call
  866-340-6188.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">To find the Dickey's Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations" target="_blank">here</a>. Find Dickey's on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.  </span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;"><br></span>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="line-height: 1.42857;">About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. </span><br></span>
</p>
<p>
  Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey 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" target="_blank">We Speak Barbecue.</a>" The Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise" target="_blank">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 over 530 locations in 43 states. Dickey's 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="https://www.dickeys.com/" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com</a> or for barbecue franchise opportunities call
  866.340.6188.
</p>

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Focuses on Eco-Friendly Changes

<p>
  Reposted from <a href="http://www.foodequipmentnews.com/2016/02/dickeys-barbecue-pit-announces-new-eco-friendly-initiatives.html?&amp;tc=eml" target="_blank">Food &amp; Food Equipment News</a>
</p>
<hr>
<p>
  Dickey's Barbecue Pit is launching new products system-wide that will not only reduce its carbon footprint but generate more opportunities for profitability for Owner/Operators. New greener
  products include paper products, clamshell takeout containers and wood pellets as well as the elimination of foam products. Eco-friendly catering plates are also in the works and are planned to
  debut by May 2016.
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey's new paper towels not only replace current back-of-house paper products, but will also replace front-of-house napkins. These unbleached towels are made
  from 40 percent post-consumer recycled fiber and exceed EPA guidelines. New toilet paper also exceeds EPA guidelines, made from 25 percent post-consumer recycled fiber and meets the Green Seal
  standard by using less water and no chlorine during processing. Dickey's is also using butcher paper for dine-in service, which is made of natural unbleached craft paper and is fully
  recyclable.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">New clamshell takeout containers are made of 100 percent sugarcane, which is fully compostable and fully recyclable. They are lined with wax, which gives the
  containers the sturdiness needed for takeout but also allow them to be fully eco-friendly. A new three-compartment catering plate made of sugarcane is also in the works to replace foam
  plates.</span>
</p>
<p>
  "We are proud to roll out these green improvements to current products," says Tamala Fowler, Vice President of Purchasing and Research and Development. "Positive feedback from Owner/Operators and
  guests inspire us to continue moving toward more sustainability initiatives and eco-friendly practices."
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey's also rolled out its proprietary blend of wood pellets to be used in smokers last October with the debut of its newly redesigned store concept. The wood
  pellets are made of a blend of hickory, cherry and other flavorful woods, and use 80 percent less wood use than a traditional pit smoker, drastically reducing the carbon footprint.</span><br>
</p>

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Announces New Eco-Friendly Initiatives

<div>
  Reposted from <a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/news/dickeys-launches-eco-friendly-initiatives/" target="_blank">Fast Casual</a>
</div>
<hr>
<div>
  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is launching new products system-wide that will not only reduce its carbon footprint but generate more opportunities for profitability for owner/operators, according to a
  company press release.
</div>
<div>
  <br>
</div>
<div>
  New greener products include paper products, clamshell takeout containers and wood pellets as well as the elimination of foam products. Eco-friendly catering plates are also in the works and are
  planned to debut by May 2016, said Tamala Fowler, VP of Purchasing and R&amp;D.
</div>
<div>
  <br>
</div>
<div>
  "We are proud to roll out these green improvements to current products," Fowler said. "Positive feedback from Owner/Operators and guests inspire us to continue moving toward more sustainability
  initiatives and eco-friendly practices."
</div>
<div>
  <br>
</div>
<div>
  Dickey’s new paper towels not only replace current back-of-house paper products, but will also replace front-of-house napkins. These unbleached towels are made from 40 percent post-consumer
  recycled fiber and exceed EPA guidelines, Fowler said. New toilet paper also exceeds EPA guidelines, made from 25 percent post-consumer recycled fiber and meets the Green Seal standard by using
  less water and no chlorine during processing. Dickey’s is also using butcher paper for dine-in service, which is made of natural unbleached craft paper and is fully recyclable.
</div>
<div>
  <br>
</div>
<div>
  New clamshell take-out containers are made of 100 percent sugarcane, which is fully compostable and fully recyclable, Fowler said. They are lined with wax, which gives the containers the sturdiness
  needed for takeout but also allow them to be fully eco-friendly. A new three-compartment catering plate made of sugarcane is also in the works to replace foam plates.
</div>
<div>
  <br>
</div>
<div>
  Dickey’s also rolled out its proprietary blend of wood pellets to be used in smokers last October with the debut of its newly redesigned store concept, Fowler said. The wood pellets are made of a
  blend of hickory, cherry and other flavorful woods, and use 80 percent less wood than a traditional pit smoker, drastically reducing the carbon footprint, Fowler said.
</div>

Dickey’s launches eco-friendly initiatives

<div>
  Reposted from <a href="http://www.restaurantnews.com/dickeys-barbecue-pit-announces-new-eco-friendly-initiatives/" target="_blank">Restaurant News</a>
</div>
<hr>
<div>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is launching new products system-wide that will not only reduce its carbon footprint but generate more opportunities for profitability for
  Owner/Operators. New greener products include paper products, clamshell takeout containers and wood pellets as well as the elimination of foam products. Eco-friendly catering plates are also in the
  works and are planned to debut by May 2016.</span><br>
</div>
<div>
  <br>
</div>
<div>
  Dickey’s new paper towels not only replace current back-of-house paper products, but will also replace front-of-house napkins. These unbleached towels are made from 40 percent post-consumer
  recycled fiber and exceed EPA guidelines. New toilet paper also exceeds EPA guidelines, made from 25 percent post-consumer recycled fiber and meets the Green Seal standard by using less water and
  no chlorine during processing. Dickey’s is also using butcher paper for dine-in service, which is made of natural unbleached craft paper and is fully recyclable.
</div>
<div>
  <br>
</div>
<div>
  New clamshell takeout containers are made of 100 percent sugarcane, which is fully compostable and fully recyclable. They are lined with wax, which gives the containers the sturdiness needed for
  takeout but also allow them to be fully eco-friendly. A new three-compartment catering plate made of sugarcane is also in the works to replace foam plates.
</div>
<div>
  <br>
</div>
<div>
  “We are proud to roll out these green improvements to current products,” says Tamala Fowler, Vice President of Purchasing and R&amp;D. “Positive feedback from Owner/Operators and guests inspire us
  to continue moving toward more sustainability initiatives and eco-friendly practices.”
</div>
<div>
  <br>
</div>
<div>
  Dickey’s also rolled out its proprietary blend of wood pellets to be used in smokers last October with the debut of its newly redesigned store concept. The wood pellets are made of a blend of
  hickory, cherry and other flavorful woods, and use 80% less wood use than a traditional pit smoker, drastically reducing the carbon footprint.
</div>
<div>
  <br>
</div>
<div>
  To learn more about franchising with Dickeys, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com/franchise</a> or call 866-340-6188.
</div>
<div>
  <br>
</div>
<div>
  To find the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations" target="_blank">here</a>. Find Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.
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  <span style="font-weight: bold;">About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.</span>
</div>
<div>
  <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br></span>
</div>
<div>
  Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey 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" target="_blank">We Speak Barbecue.</a>” The Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise" target="_blank">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 over 530 locations in 43 states. Dickey’s 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="https://www.dickeys.com/" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com</a> or for barbecue franchise opportunities call
  866.340.6188.
</div>

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Unveils New Eco-Friendly Initiatives

<p>
  Reposted from <a href="http://www.meatpoultry.com/articles/news_home/Business/2016/02/Barbecue_joint_opens_100th_loc.aspx?ID=%7B9EDE54C9-E670-42CA-A4FC-8156611BF580%7D&amp;cck=1" target="_blank">Meat + Poultry</a>
</p>
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<p>
  Opening 100 restaurants is a meaningful milestone, especially if a franchise achieves it in one state.
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">That’s what Dickey’s Barbecue Pit did on Feb. 10, when it planned to open its 100th California location. The nation’s largest barbecue chain already has 530
  locations in 43 states. Other than Texas, the state of California has the most Dickey’s locations with new stores opening across.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">"Dickey's experienced rapid growth from 2015 to 2016, and much of that growth took place throughout the West Coast," said Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey's
  Barbecue Restaurants Inc. "We are proud to announce our 100th store in California and plan to continue our expansion nationwide and abroad in the future."</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey.</span><br>
</p>

Barbecue joint opens 100th location in California

<p>
  Reposted from <a href="http://pvtimes.com/news/vehicle-salesman-open-barbecue-restaurant-town.html?j" target="_blank">Pahrump Valley Times</a>
</p>
<hr>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">After looking for an opportunity to go into business himself, one local man and his wife are taking a shot on a business chain that she enjoyed.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Douglas Dubin, a sales consultant at the Pahrump Valley Auto Plaza, is slated to open a number of Dickey's Barbecue Pit locations, including up to two here in
  town, and various others in Las Vegas and Southern California.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dubin will be involved with eight locations initially but there are possibilities that more are on the horizon.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">"We have exclusive rights to development for Clark County, Nye County and parts of Southern California," Dubin said. "We'll have perhaps one or two in Pahrump,
  about a half dozen in Las Vegas and additional locations in Southern California."</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dubin decided to go into business with Dickey's </span><span style="line-height: 26.6666px;">Barbecue</span><span style="line-height: 1.42857;"> after
  his wife enjoyed the restaurant's offerings while up north.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">"We have been actively looking for an opportunity for a number of years and we had made contact with Dickey's around Thanksgiving and there's been a lot of
  back-and-forth since then," Dubin said. "My wife actually had tried Dickey's in eastern Montana five years ago, so she really liked it and when we saw the opportunity we felt that it was something
  that we wanted to move forward with."</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Wanting his family to get involved, Dubin will have a number of family members working at the locations. His wife, brother and three daughters will help manage
  the locations with him, with plans for his young nephews to join them in the business in the future.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Roland Dickey is pleased to offer families opportunities to get involved with the company.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">"Dickey's is still family-owned and operated after nearly 75 years," Dickey said. "We are proud to give other families the opportunity to own a business by
  investing with us."</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dubin is still deciding whether to open the Summerlin location in Vegas or the initial Pahrump location first, which is tentatively slated to be located in the
  Albertson's Shopping Center off Highway 160, but if all works out, there will be a pair of Dickey's in town.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">"You know it really depends. We like what we see on the south end (of Pahrump) as far as future development, so our anticipation is if that development moves
  forward we'd like to see a second location," Dubin said. "We believe the community would support it."</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Confident that he can make the jump from salesman to business owner, Dubin explained the two aren't really all that different.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">"It's a lot of the same thing," he said. "Our objective, our mission is to really provide the best product and the best customer service and really create a
  product that people want to support and an opportunity to help people get a job. A place that they want to work at, not that they have to work at."</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dubin expects each location to employ 10 people minimum on staff and he will work with various organizations in town to fill the spots for the Pahrump
  Dickey's.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">"I'm looking forward to working with the chamber of commerce and NyE Communities Coalition on the hiring of employees here," he said.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">In addition to the hiring, Dubin said that he will develop what he calls "the most unique" culinary training program in Nye County in order to teach the
  employees all that goes into Dickey's Texas-style barbecue fare.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">With a few other BBQ options available in town already, Dubin said that Dickey's has something to offer that the other establishments don't.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">"There's no question … when it comes to product and value we're altogether different," Dubin said. "This is Texas-style barbecue, meaning we actually sit and
  smoke the meats for as long as 12 hours with a dry rub. Sauce is only meant to be a side item, it's not supposed to be slathered all over the meat."</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Out of all the menu options Dickey's has to offer, Dubin said that there are a pair that the restaurant is known for more than others. He hopes that those and
  the other offerings have customers returning with their loved ones.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">"Smoked brisket and the pork sliders," he said. "There's nobody that does anything like them. The quality of the meat and the fact that it's smoked with wood for
  12 hours. You just don't get a more amazing flavor and product out of that.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">"We want everybody to come in and not only come back, but we want their friends and family to come back too.</span><br>
</p>
<p>
  <br>
</p>

Vehicle salesman to open barbecue restaurant in town

<p>
  Reposted from <a href="https://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/dickeys-barbecue-pit-announces-new-eco-friendly-initiatives" target="_blank">Hospitality News</a>
</p>
<hr>
<p>
  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is launching new products system-wide that will not only reduce its carbon footprint but generate more opportunities for profitability for Owner/Operators. New greener
  products include paper products, clamshell takeout containers and wood pellets as well as the elimination of foam products. Eco-friendly catering plates are also in the works and are planned to
  debut by May 2016.
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey’s new paper towels not only replace current back-of-house paper products, but will also replace front-of-house napkins. These unbleached towels are made
  from 40 percent post-consumer recycled fiber and exceed EPA guidelines. New toilet paper also exceeds EPA guidelines, made from 25 percent post-consumer recycled fiber and meets the Green Seal
  standard by using less water and no chlorine during processing. Dickey’s is also using butcher paper for dine-in service, which is made of natural unbleached craft paper and is fully
  recyclable.</span>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">New clamshell takeout containers are made of 100 percent sugarcane, which is fully compostable and fully recyclable. They are lined with wax, which gives the
  containers the sturdiness needed for takeout but also allow them to be fully eco-friendly. A new three-compartment catering plate made of sugarcane is also in the works to replace foam
  plates.</span>
</p>
<p>
  “We are proud to roll out these green improvements to current products,” says Tamala Fowler, Vice President of Purchasing and R&amp;D. “Positive feedback from Owner/Operators and guests inspire us
  to continue moving toward more sustainability initiatives and eco-friendly practices.”
</p>
<p>
  Dickey’s also rolled out its proprietary blend of wood pellets to be used in smokers last October with the debut of its newly redesigned store concept. The wood pellets are made of a blend of
  hickory, cherry and other flavorful woods, and use 80% less wood use than a traditional pit smoker, drastically reducing the carbon footprint.
</p>
<p>
  To learn more about franchising with Dickeys, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise" target="_blank">https://www.dickeys.com/franchise</a> or call 866-340-6188.
</p>
<p>
  To find the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations" target="_blank">here</a>. Find Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.
</p>
<p>
  <br>
</p>
<p>
  <span style="font-weight: bold;">About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. </span>
</p>
<p>
  Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey 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" target="_blank">We Speak Barbecue.</a>” The Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise" target="_blank">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 over 530 locations in 43 states. Dickey’s 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="https://www.dickeys.com" target="_blank">https://www.dickeys.com</a> or for barbecue franchise opportunities
  call 866.340.6188.
</p>
<p>
  <br>
</p>
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  <br>
</p>
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</p>


Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Announces New Eco-Friendly Initiatives

<div>
  Reposted from <a href="http://www.franchising.com/news/20160212_dickeys_barbecue_pit_announces_new_ecofriendly_ini.html" target="_blank">Franchising.com</a>
</div>
<hr>
<div>
  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is launching new products system-wide that will not only reduce its carbon footprint but generate more opportunities for profitability for Owner/Operators. New greener
  products include paper products, clamshell takeout containers and wood pellets as well as the elimination of foam products. Eco-friendly catering plates are also in the works and are planned to
  debut by May 2016.
</div>
<div>
  <br>
</div>
<div>
  Dickey’s new paper towels not only replace current back-of-house paper products, but will also replace front-of-house napkins. These unbleached towels are made from 40 percent post-consumer
  recycled fiber and exceed EPA guidelines. New toilet paper also exceeds EPA guidelines, made from 25 percent post-consumer recycled fiber and meets the Green Seal standard by using less water and
  no chlorine during processing. Dickey’s is also using butcher paper for dine-in service, which is made of natural unbleached craft paper and is fully recyclable.
</div>
<div>
  <br>
</div>
<div>
  New clamshell takeout containers are made of 100 percent sugarcane, which is fully compostable and fully recyclable. They are lined with wax, which gives the containers the sturdiness needed for
  takeout but also allow them to be fully eco-friendly. A new three-compartment catering plate made of sugarcane is also in the works to replace foam plates.
</div>
<div>
  <br>
</div>
<div>
  “We are proud to roll out these green improvements to current products,” says Tamala Fowler, Vice President of Purchasing and R&amp;D. “Positive feedback from Owner/Operators and guests inspire us
  to continue moving toward more sustainability initiatives and eco-friendly practices.”
</div>
<div>
  <br>
</div>
<div>
  Dickey’s also rolled out its proprietary blend of wood pellets to be used in smokers last October with the debut of its newly redesigned store concept. The wood pellets are made of a blend of
  hickory, cherry and other flavorful woods, and use 80% less wood use than a traditional pit smoker, drastically reducing the carbon footprint.
</div>
<div>
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  To learn more about franchising with Dickeys, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com/franchise</a> or call 866-340-6188.
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  To find the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click here. Find Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.  
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  <span style="font-weight: bold;">About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.</span>
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  Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey 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" target="_blank">We Speak Barbecue.</a>” The Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise" target="_blank">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 over 530 locations in 43 states. Dickey’s 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="https://www.dickeys.com/" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com</a> or for barbecue franchise opportunities call
  866.340.6188.
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Dickeys Barbecue Pit Announces New Eco-Friendly Initiatives

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  Reposted from <a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dickeys-opens-100th-california-store" target="_blank">QSR</a>
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  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is proud to announce plans to open its 100th California location. The nation’s largest barbecue chain already boasts over 530 locations in 43 states and is one of the fastest
  growing franchise concepts nationwide. After Texas, the state of California has the most Dickey’s locations with new stores opening every week across the state.
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  Owner-operators Michael and Margarita Tucker currently own the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in La Quinta, California, and have signed a development agreement to open three more stores in Indio,
  Moreno Valley, and Redlands in 2016. An award-winning entrepreneur, Michael Tucker also owns several franchises with Dallas-based convenience store 7-Eleven. He won the prestigious Retailer
  Initiative award for three consecutive years with the convenience store franchise. “I have been a business owner for most of my life, but the support I receive from Dickey’s makes all the
  difference,” Tucker says. “Dickey’s is not only a fun and happy place to work, it has systems and processes in place to support franchisees and is committed to our success.”
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  “Dickey’s experienced rapid growth from 2015 to 2016 and much of that growth took place throughout the West Coast,” says CEO Roland Dickey Jr. “We are proud to announce our 100th store in
  California and plan to continue our expansion nationwide and abroad in the future.”
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Dickey's Opens 100th California Store

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  Reposted from <a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/news/dickeys-to-open-100th-california-location/" target="_blank">Fast Casual</a>
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  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey's Barbecue Pit has inked a multi-store agreement, which will result in the brand's 100th California location.</span><br>
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  Owner/operators Michael and Margarita Tucker own the Dickey's Barbecue Pit location in La Quinta and have signed a development agreement to open three more stores in Indio, Moreno Valley and
  Redlands in 2016, according to a company press release.
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  "I have been a business owner for most of my life, but the support I receive from Dickey's makes all the difference," Michael Tucker said. "Dickey's is not only a fun and happy place to work, it
  has systems and processes in place to support franchisees and is committed to our success."
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Dickey's to open 100th California location

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  Reposted from <a href="http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/barbequefranchises/dickeysbarbecuepit20160210/5597/24235/" target="_blank">Franchise Direct</a>
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  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is proud to announce plans to open its 100th California location. The nation’s largest barbecue chain already boasts over 530 locations in 43 states and is one of the fastest
  growing franchise concepts nationwide. After Texas, the state of California has the most Dickey’s locations with new stores opening every week across the state.
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  Owner/Operators Michael and Margarita Tucker currently own the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in La Quinta and have signed a development agreement to open three more stores in Indio, Moreno Valley
  and Redlands in 2016. An award-winning entrepreneur, Michael Tucker also owns several franchises with Dallas-based convenience store 7-Eleven. He won the prestigious Retailer Initiative award for
  three consecutive years with the convenience store franchise. “I have been a business owner for most of my life, but the support I receive from Dickey’s makes all the difference,” Tucker says.
  “Dickey’s is not only a fun and happy place to work, it has systems and processes in place to support franchisees and is committed to our success.”
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  “Dickey’s experienced rapid growth from 2015 to 2016 and much of that growth took place throughout the West Coast,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are proud
  to announce our 100th store in California and plan to continue our expansion nationwide and abroad in the future.”
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Signs Four-Store Deal for 100th CA Location

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  Reposted from <a href="https://www.restaurantnews.com/dickeys-barbecue-pit-brings-a-taste-of-texas-to-riverbank/" target="_blank">Restaurant News</a>
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  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens Thursday, February 11 with specials and giveaways! To celebrate the opening, the store will give away free Big Yellow Cups to guests
  on Thursday. On Friday the proceeds from Dickey’s brand of signature potato chips will go to Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges, Dickey’s charitable foundation benefitting first responders. In addition,
  three lucky guests will win free barbecue for an entire year at the new Riverbank location! To enter to win, use hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ on any social media page, <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/" target="_blank">order online</a> or sign up for the <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/promos" target="_blank">Big Yellow Cup Club</a>, where you will also receive special
  offers and promotions. Kids eat free on Sunday as always at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, so come and celebrate Valentine’s Day with the whole family!</span><br>
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  To find the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations" target="_blank">here</a>.
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  “Dickey’s has rapidly expanded throughout California, as the state has the most Dickey’s locations after Texas,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are proud to
  open the 92nd location in the state and congratulate our newest Owner/Operators on their hard work and dedication.”
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  The grand opening weekend includes:
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  Thursday, February 11 – Thirsty Thursday – Free BYC with Dickey’s new reusable travel lid and straw.
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  Friday, February 12 – Philanthropy Friday – 100 percent of potato chip sales benefit Dickey’s charitable foundation Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges, which serves the families of first responders.
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  Saturday, February 13– Feed the whole crew with $1 sliders, Dickey’s new limited time offer going until the end of February.
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  Sunday, February 14 – Kids eat free!
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  Originally from Modesto, business partners Rafael Armenta, Sr., Rafael Armenta, Jr. and Martin Lopez have more than 30 years of combined restaurant experience between them. They decided to open a
  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit after tasting the authentic, Texas-style flavors that Dickey’s is known for. “We are excited to serve the community of Riverbank with high quality, slow-smoked barbecue,” says
  co-owner Martin Lopez.
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  The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Riverbank is located at: 2207 Claribel Road, Dr., Riverbank, CA 95367. The phone number is 209-869-2200. Find Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.
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  To learn more about franchising with Dickeys, visit <a href="www.dickeys.com/franchise" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com/franchise</a> or call 866-340-6188.
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  <span style="font-weight: bold;">About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.</span>
</div>
<div>
  <br>
</div>
<div>
  Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey 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" target="_blank">We Speak Barbecue.</a>” The Dallas-based family-run barbecue
  franchise 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 over 530 locations in 43
  states. Dickey’s 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="www.dickeys.com" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com</a> or for barbecue franchise opportunities call 866.340.6188.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Brings a Taste of Texas to Riverbank

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  Reposted from <a href="https://www.restaurantnews.com/dickeys-barbecue-pit-slow-smokes-into-bartonville/" target="_blank">Restaurant News</a>
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  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens Thursday, February 11 with specials and giveaways. Three lucky guests will win free barbecue for an entire year at the new
  Bartonville location! To enter to win, use hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ on any social media page, <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/" target="_blank">order online</a> </span><span style="line-height: 1.42857;">or sign up for the <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/promos" target="_blank">Big Yellow Cup Club</a>, </span><span style="line-height: 1.42857;">where you will also
  receive special offers and promotions. To celebrate the opening, the store will give away free Big Yellow Cups to guests on Thursday. On Friday the proceeds from Dickey’s brand of signature potato
  chips will go to Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges, Dickey’s charitable foundation benefitting first responders. Kids eat free on Sunday as always at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, so come and celebrate
  Valentine’s Day with the whole family!</span><br>
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  <br>
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  To find the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations" target="_blank">here</a>.
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  “Dickey’s Barbecue Pit began in Texas, and is a hometown staple across the state,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We congratulate Perry and Maureen Fagan on
  the grand opening of their store.”
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  The grand opening weekend includes:
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  Thursday, February 11 – Thirsty Thursday – Free BYC with Dickey’s new reusable travel lid and straw.
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  <br>
</div>
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  Friday, February 12 – Philanthropy Friday – 100 percent of potato chip sales benefit Dickey’s charitable foundation Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges, which serves the families of first responders.
</div>
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  <br>
</div>
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  Saturday, February 13 – Feed the whole crew with $1 sliders, Dickey’s new limited time offer going until the end of February.
</div>
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  <br>
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  Sunday, February 14 – Kids eat free!
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  Owner/Operators Perry and Maureen Fagan hail from the Caribbean originally, and Perry worked as a senior executive in the financial services industry for many years. The couple decided to open a
  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit for their next venture because of the opportunities and support that Dickey’s provides, as well as the high-quality product. “The communities of Lantana and Bartonville are
  growing rapidly, and we are excited to serve great barbecue to our local residents as well as those of the surrounding areas,” says Fagan.
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  The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Bartonville is located at: 3000 FM 407, Suite 100, Bartonville, TX 76226. The phone number is 940.584.0878. Find Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.
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  To learn more about franchising with Dickeys, visit <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com/franchise</a> or call 866-340-6188.
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    <span style="font-weight: bold;">About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.</span>
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    Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey 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" target="_blank">We Speak Barbecue.</a>” The Dallas-based family-run
    barbecue franchise 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 over 530
    locations in 43 states. Dickey’s 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="www.dickeys.com" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com</a> or for barbecue franchise opportunities call 866.340.6188.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Slow Smokes Into Bartonville

Reposted from [Restaurant News](https://www.restaurantnews.com/dickeys-barbecue-pit-inks-four-store-development-agreement-to-mark-100th-location-in-california/)

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is excited to announce plans to open its 100th location in California. As the nation’s largest barbecue chain, Dickey’s already operates over 530 locations across 43 states, making it one of the fastest-growing franchise concepts in the country. After Texas, California has the most Dickey’s locations, with new stores opening every week across the state.

Owner-operators Michael and Margarita Tucker, who currently own the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in La Quinta, have signed a development agreement to open three additional locations in Indio, Moreno Valley, and Redlands in 2016. Michael Tucker, an award-winning entrepreneur, is also the owner of multiple 7-Eleven franchises, where he won the prestigious Retailer Initiative Award for three consecutive years. Tucker shares, “I’ve been a business owner for most of my life, but the support I receive from Dickey’s makes all the difference. Dickey’s is not only a fun and happy place to work, but it also has the systems and processes in place to support franchisees and is committed to our success.”

According to Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., “Dickey’s experienced rapid growth from 2015 to 2016, with much of that growth occurring on the West Coast. We are proud to announce our 100th store in California and plan to continue expanding nationwide and abroad in the future.”

To learn more about franchising with Dickey’s, visit www.dickeys.com/franchise or call 866-340-6188.

To find the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, visit here. Follow Dickey’s on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

## About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is the nation’s largest barbecue chain, founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey with the goal of offering authentic, slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow-smoked on-site in each restaurant, living up to the company’s tagline, “We Speak Barbecue.” The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers a selection of signature meats, homestyle sides, tangy barbecue sauce, and free kids’ meals every Sunday. With over 530 locations across 43 states, Dickey’s has been recognized 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 call 866.340.6188 for barbecue franchise opportunities.

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