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  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit executed a new development agreement for eight stores, with six to open in Nevada and two in Southern California. Originally from Montana,
  owner-operator Doug Dubin intends his investment to be a family business. His family has three generations of restaurant experience, and the fact that Dickey’s is still owned and operated by its
  founding family was a clear selling point as Dubin looked for franchise concepts.                          </span><br>
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  Having personally experienced job scarcity resulting from the economic downturn, Dubin relocated his family to Pahrump, Nevada, and became a car salesman.
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  “We are opening a business because we want to provide career opportunities for our family and other families,” Dubin says. “We chose to invest in Dickey’s not only because of the reasonable
  franchise fees, but because of the level of support. I always know that someone at the home office will answer the phone when I call.”
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  Dubin’s entire family plans to work in the new stores. His wife, brother, and three daughters will all help manage the operations, and Dubin’s stores will hopefully be a future place of employment
  for his two young nephews as well.
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  Dubin will open his first two stores in Pahrump and Summerlin, Nevada, in 2016. Eventually Dubin will open six stores in the Las Vegas Valley and two in Southern California.
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  “Dickey’s is still family owned and operated after nearly 75 years,” says Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. “We are proud to give other families the opportunity to own a
  business by investing with us.”
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New Dickey's Franchise Deal is a Family Affair

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  Reposted from <a href="https://www.thedailymeal.com/irvine-gets-taste-texas-dickey-s-barbecue-pit-grand-opening?&amp;tc=eml" target="_blank">The Daily Meal</a>
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  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens Thursday, February 4 with four days of fun! 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 benefiting first responders. In addition,
  three lucky guests will win free barbecue for an entire year at the new Irvine location! To enter to win, use hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ on any social media page,</span> <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/" target="_blank" style="line-height: 1.42857; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">order online</a> <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">or sign up for the</span>
  <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/promos" target="_blank" style="line-height: 1.42857; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Big Yellow Cup Club</a><span style="line-height: 1.42857;">, where you
  will also receive special offers and promotions. Stick around for Singer/Songwriter Saturday to hear your favorite tunes from local musician Beau Pender from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.</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 is proud to see such strong growth in California,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We congratulate Jane Wabbs on opening her store this week.”
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  The grand opening weekend includes:
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  Thursday, February 4 – Thirsty Thursday – Free BYC with Dickey’s new reusable travel lid and straw.
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  Friday, February 5 – 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 6 – Singer/Songwriter Saturday. Enjoy live music from local musician Beau Pender from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and get a free Big Yellow Cup!
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  Sunday, February 7 – Kids Eat Free All day!
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  Originally from China, Jane Wabs and her business partners Chris James and Angela Pasten have been in the food industry for several years. The trio owned other restaurants before Dickey’s Barbecue
  Pit, but decided to open their own store after tasting Dickey’s slow-smoked flavors and seeing how excited the residents of Southern California are about great authentic barbecue. “Texas-style
  Barbecue fits into everyone’s lifestyle,” Wabs says. “We look forward to being the place to go for great barbecue in Irvine.”
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  The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Irvine is located at: 3851 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92606. The phone number is 626.600.4257. 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>
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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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Irvine Gets a Taste of Texas with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Grand Opening

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  Reposted from <a href="http://www.franchisedirect.com/news/barbequefranchises/dickeysbarbecuepit20160202/5597/24135/" target="_blank">Franchise Direct</a>
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  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has executed a new development agreement for eight stores, with six to open in Nevada and two in Southern California. Originally from Montana, Owner/Operator Doug Dubin
  intends his investment to be a family business. His family has three generations of restaurant experience, and the fact that Dickey’s is still owned and operated by its founding family was a clear
  selling point as Dubin looked for franchise concepts. 
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  Having personally experienced job scarcity resulting from the economic downturn, Dubin relocated his family to Pahrump, Nevada and became a car salesman. “We are opening a business because we want
  to provide career opportunities for our family and other families,” Dubin says. “We chose to invest in Dickey’s not only because of the reasonable franchise fees, but because of the level of
  support. I always know that someone at the home office will answer the phone when I call.” Dubin’s entire family plans to work in the new stores. His wife, brother and three daughters will all help
  manage the operations, and Dubin’s stores will hopefully be a future place of employment for his two young nephews as well.
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  Dubin will open his first two stores in Pahrump and Summerlin, NV in 2016. Eventually Dubin will open six stores in the Las Vegas Valley and two in Southern California.
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  “Dickey’s is still family owned and operated after nearly 75 years,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are proud to give other families the opportunity to own
  a business by investing with us.”
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Executes 8-Store Development Agreement in Nevada and Southern California

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  Reposted from <a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/news/dickeys-barbecue-signs-8-store-agreement-with-montana-family-man/?utm_source=Email_marketing&amp;utm_campaign=EMNA_FCC_02032016&amp;cmp=1&amp;utm_medium=htmlemail" target="_blank">Fast Casual</a>
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  Dickey's Barbecue Pit has executed a new development agreement for eight stores, with six to open in Nevada and two in southern California.
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  Originally from Montana, Owner/Operator Doug Dubin intends his investment to be a family business, according to a company press release. His family has three generations of restaurant experience,
  and the fact that Dickey's is still owned and operated by its founding family was a clear selling point as Dubin looked for franchise concepts.
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  "We are opening a business because we want to provide career opportunities for our family and other families," Dubin said. "We chose to invest in Dickey's not only because of the reasonable
  franchise fees, but because of the level of support. I always know that someone at the home office will answer the phone when I call."
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  Dubin's entire family plans to work in the new stores. His wife, brother and three daughters will all help manage the operations, and Dubin's stores will hopefully be a future place of employment
  for his two young nephews as well.
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  Dubin will open his first two stores in Pahrump and Summerlin, Nevada in 2016. Eventually, Dubin will open six stores in the Las Vegas Valley and two in southern California.
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Dickey's Barbecue signs 8-store agreement with Montana family man

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  Reposted from <a href="http://www.restaurantnews.com/dickeys-barbecue-pit-executes-eight-store-development-agreement-in-nevada-and-southern-california/" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(66, 139, 202); text-decoration: none; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 26.6667px; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: transparent;">
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  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has executed a new development agreement for eight stores, with six to open in Nevada and two in Southern California. Originally from Montana, Owner/Operator Doug Dubin
  intends his investment to be a family business. His family has three generations of restaurant experience, and the fact that Dickey’s is still owned and operated by its founding family was a clear
  selling point as Dubin looked for franchise concepts.
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  Having personally experienced job scarcity resulting from the economic downturn, Dubin relocated his family to Pahrump, Nevada and became a car salesman. “We are opening a business because we want
  to provide career opportunities for our family and other families,” Dubin says. “We chose to invest in Dickey’s not only because of the reasonable franchise fees, but because of the level of
  support. I always know that someone at the home office will answer the phone when I call.” Dubin’s entire family plans to work in the new stores. His wife, brother and three daughters will all help
  manage the operations, and Dubin’s stores will hopefully be a future place of employment for his two young nephews as well.
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  Dubin will open his first two stores in Pahrump and Summerlin, NV in 2016. Eventually Dubin will open six stores in the Las Vegas Valley and two in Southern California.
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  “Dickey’s is still family owned and operated after nearly 75 years,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are proud to give other families the opportunity to own
  a business by investing with us.”
</p>
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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.
</p>
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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>. 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://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="www.dickeys.com" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com</a><span style="line-height: 30.03px;"> </span>or for
  barbecue franchise opportunities call 866.340.6188.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Executes Eight-Store Development Agreement in Nevada and Southern California

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  Reposted from <a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dickeys-gives-its-uniforms-makeover" target="_blank">QSR</a>
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  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit launched a new store concept last year, and with that new concept came new uniforms. The uniforms are a piece of a larger overhaul by the nation’s largest barbecue chain,
  which includes a new training program with an employee succession plan, sustainable elements in-store and more profitability for owner-operators.
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  The new uniforms were sourced from Bob Lilly Promotions, a local Dallas company started in 1999. Dickey’s has been working with Bob Lilly since early 2015 to develop a uniform that would reflect
  the new look and feel. The main focus of the project was wearability. The new uniforms were designed specifically to be able to be worn outside of the restaurant and to be comfortable and durable
  enough to last long-term inside the restaurant. “Dickey’s has had an incredible attention to detail throughout this process,” says Bob Lilly Jr., CEO of Bob Lilly Promotions. “It’s great to work
  with an organization that takes such pride in their brand.”
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  The new uniforms feature a black, welder-style denim apron, complete with twill ties for a rustic, industrial look. By far, this item has been the most popular among Owner/Operators ordering
  uniforms. The manager, or ‘Pit Boss’ uniform is a Western-style plaid shirt available in three colors, and T-shirts for ‘Pit Crew’ members are now in a softer wash with water-based paint to be
  softer and more durable than previous shirts. The whole uniform is topped off by a black and burlap cap and embellished with a chalkboard-style nametag.
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  “The new uniforms have been well received by our pit crew. They are trendy yet authentic and relaxed,” says Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. “Dickey’s has a completely
  new look and feel from the new uniforms to the new store prototype, while keeping the same consistency and quality in food that Dickey’s is known for.”
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Dickey's Gives Its Uniforms a Makeover

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  Reposted from <a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/news/January-2016/Dickeys-Heir-Holds-on-to-Grandpas-Passion-Lets-Go-the-Smoke/" target="_blank">Franchise Times</a>
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  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is another one of our Fast and Serious Brands, which we’ll cover in the March issue when we reveal our ranking of the 40 smartest-growing
  franchises. Roland Dickey Jr., grandson of the founder, had plenty to say about how he and his team are using metrics and analysis to slim down the restaurant’s footprint and in the process boost
  average unit volumes.</span><br>
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  But he also got to recalling his grandfather, who started Dickey’s 75 years ago and operated his one store for 26 years, making the best barbecue he knew how—which involved a whole lot of smoke.
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   “The dude would smoke three packs of cigarettes during the day, and then he’d go home and smoke two more,” recalls Dickey. “Back in those days they had a barbecue pit” with no ventilation.
  “You’d open the pit and all the smoke would go 'fooosh.'
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  “He got more smoke than oxygen, but he made it to 69,” Dickey says. “He was like the consummate barbecue, just a purist.” And although Dickey’s not sorry that health habits are far better today, he
  does like to hang on to the legacy of a passion for the food. “Be the best at barbecue is our motto, and that encompasses a whole lot of things,” he says.
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Dickey's Heir Holds on to Grandpa's Passion, Lets Go the Smoke

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  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the authentic Texas-style barbecue restaurant, will open at Westpark Plaza Shopping Center in February.
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  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is a great addition to the growing selection of dining options at Westpark Plaza Shopping Center,” said Easther Liu, chief marketing
  officer for Irvine Company Retail Properties. “We are excited to bring this family-friendly restaurant to the Irvine community.”  </span>
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  Serving quality hickory smoked barbecue since 1941, every Dickey’s location smokes all of its meats on-site, including beef brisket, pulled pork, ham, polish sausage, pork ribs, turkey breast and
  chicken. With an extensive array of sides ranging from jalapeño beans, baked potato casserole and macaroni &amp; cheese, Dickey’s offers customers home-style flavor with a family-friendly
  atmosphere.
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  Currently, Westpark Plaza Shopping Center is home to Café Rio Mexican Grill, Smashburger, MOD Pizza and Luna Grill. 
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  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will be located next to Café Rio. 
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    About Irvine Company Retail Properties
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    With three distinguished shopping centers including Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum Center and The Market Place, Irvine Company Retail Properties also includes 36 neighborhood and community
    centers with a diverse mix of stores and restaurants. Irvine Company Retail Properties has recently welcomed several exclusive retailers to its portfolio, including Hopdoddy Burger Bar, American
    Tea Room, Sushi Roku, TAPS Fish House &amp; Brewery, Mendocino Farms, Nespresso, Urban Decay, Nike Women’s and more. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.shopirvinecompany.com/" target="_blank">ShopIrvineCompany.com</a>.
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    About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.  
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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, “We Speak Barbecue.” 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 COMING SOON TO WESTPARK™ PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER

Reposted from <a href="http://www.obviously-marvelous.com/2016/01/26/game-day-grub-with-dickeys-barbecue-pit-giveaway-216/" target="_blank">Obviously Marvelous</a>
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  The big game is less than two weeks away and the match has officially been set. While I have no horse in the race, this is quite a bittersweet time. Sure, we get to watch (what I hope will be) a
  great championship game, but it is also the last football game of the season, which means a long and boring six months without my favorite sport. Since February 7th will mark the finale to another
  epic season of football, I want to make sure I do miss a single second, which is why we are turning to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit for our big game grub.
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  To gear up for the big game we will be having the XL Family Pack which feeds six to eight people and includes our choice of three meats, four medium sides, eight rolls and barbecue sauce. This
  amazing spread is sure to be the star of our sports soirée! Look for a post discussing our full football feast experience coming soon, but until then, here is a chance to become familiar with the
  largest barbecue chain in the nation!
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  <span style="font-weight: bold;">Buy It</span>
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  To find a Dickey’s location nearest you, view their full menu, see family meal and catering options, or to place your game day order in advance, please visit the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit website
  directly!
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  <span style="font-weight: bold;">Win It</span>
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  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has generously offered 1 lucky Obviously MARvelous reader their own XL Family Pack.
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Game Day Grub With Dickey’s Barbecue Pit + Giveaway

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  Reposted from <a href="http://www.auburnjournal.com/article/1/26/16/barbecue-chain-dickeys-coming-north-auburn" target="_blank">Auburn Journal</a>
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  North Auburn’s growing Highway 49 business strip will have some Texas barbecue flavor to add to its expanding restaurant roster with the opening of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
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  The Dickey’s signs are now up on one of two new buildings at the Willow Creek Plaza, adjacent to Home Depot.
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  Dickey’s is a privately owned chain of more than 500 franchises. Its head office is in Dallas and it’s been in business since 1941. It’s the largest barbecue chain in the United States.
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  “We are excited to confirm that Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is scheduled to open in Auburn on or around February 25,” Dickey’s Public Relations Director Kimberly Harms said Monday in an e-mail message.
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  The Dickey’s website states that California is second only to Texas in the number of Dickey’s restaurants.
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  Georgetown’s Jerry Rose hadn’t noticed the new Dickey’s sign that had gone up on the side of a building opposite the recently opened Smart &amp; Final Extra grocery store at the Highway 49-Willow
  Creek Drive crossroads in North Auburn.
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  Rose said his eatery of choice when he visits Auburn to shop is the Sierra Grill Smokehouse nearby and the idea of barbecue at Dickey’s was a new one.
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  “I haven’t heard of them,” Rose said. “This is the first time I’ve been here. They’re sure building this place up.”
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  As well as Dickey’s the Willow Creek Plaza and Rock Creek Plaza across Highway 49 will soon also have openings for Chipotle, Panda Express, Panera Bread and Chick-fil-A.
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Barbecue chain Dickey's coming to North Auburn

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  Reposted from <a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dickeys-implements-new-training-program-crew-titles?utm_campaign=20160126&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=jolt&amp;microsite=525346" target="_blank">QSR</a> 
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  Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. completely redesigned its in-store training program to incorporate a larger focus on Dickey’s core values and meet the needs of millennial learners and beyond.
  The new in-store job titles are pit boss, pit master, and pit crew, and reflect the levels of leadership and a clear path to management for workers at all levels.
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  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">The new program tossed the conventional restaurant training method that relies on textbooks and forms and implemented tools, which reach learners by using proven
  curriculum design methods such as short videos, facts without fluff, faster, and simpler training modules and an aesthetically pleasing design.</span><br>
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  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">“Dickey’s new way of training drives our core values of energy, speed and barbecue,” says Steve Hawter, senior vice president of training. “Using these new tools
  developed by our home office training team, we can focus our passion on the art of great barbecue and instill it in our pit crews nationwide. I believe this new way of training will elevate our
  brand by challenging each of us to be the very best in our industry.”</span><br>
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  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey’s now uses the GREAT acronym to instill and enforce Dickey’s standard operating procedures and hiring practices. The acronym stands for:</span><br>
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  <li>Guest focused
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  <li>Results oriented
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  <li>Enthusiastic
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  <li>Accountable
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  <li>Team spirited
  </li>
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  “Dickey’s is always looking for new ways to be the best in the business,” says Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. “Our new training system focuses not just on standards,
  but on people. We want to attract the best people to work at Dickey’s, allowing them to advance in their careers with us through meeting specific objectives and expectations that are communicated
  system-wide.”
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Dickey's Implements New Training Program, Crew Titles

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  Check out the coverage on CBS 10 WTAJ in Pennsylvania <a href="http://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/bbq-restaurant-opening-in-altoona" target="_blank">here</a>.
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BBQ restaurant opening in Altoona

Reposted from <a href="http://www.restaurantnews.com/dickeys-barbecue-pit-brings-a-taste-of-texas-to-brandon-ms/" target="_blank">Restaurant News</a>   
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  <span style="font-style: italic;">The largest barbecue chain in the nation opens new location in Brandon on Thursday</span>
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  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens Thursday with a four-day barbecue bash. The grand opening celebration begins with ‘Thirsty Thursday,’ when all guests receive a free
  Big Yellow Cup with new travel lid. On ‘Philanthropy Friday’ 100 percent of chip sales will benefit Barbecue, Boots and Badges, Dickey’s charitable foundation which supports first responders and
  their families. All first responders will receive a free lunch on Friday. Saturday is ‘Singer-Songwriter’ Saturday, so come out and hear local musician Jeff Bates from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Kids
  eat free on Sunday as always!</span><br>
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  Three guests will win free barbecue for a year at the new location! Guests can enter to win one of three ways: use hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ, order online or sign up for the Big Yellow Cup Club.
  Winners will be announced Monday.
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  “Dickey’s has been very well received throughout the south, and we know that while there are many styles of barbecue, people appreciate high quality nationwide,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of
  Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We congratulate Paul, Steve and Tim Earley on opening their fourth Dickey’s.”
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  The grand opening weekend includes:
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  <span style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday, January 21</span> – Thirsty Thursday – Free BYC with Dickey’s new travel lid and reusable straw. The store will name their pit at the grand opening.
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  <span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, January 22</span> – Philanthropy Friday – 100% of potato chip sales benefit Dickey’s foundation Barbecue, Boots and Badges, which serves the families of
  first responders. All first responders in uniform are invited for a free meal, and the store will deliver a free catering to a local police station.
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  <span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, January 23</span>– Singer/Songwriter Saturday. Enjoy live music from local musician Jeff Bates from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and get a free Big Yellow Cup!
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  <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday, January 24</span> – Kids Eat Free All day!
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  Brothers Steve and Tim Earley along with their father Paul are longtime Mississippians, as their family has lived in The Magnolia State for over 40 years. The brothers first discovered Dickey’s in
  Meridian, Mississippi and loved the authentic, slow-smoked flavor. Eventually they decided to go into business together to own and operate their own location, and this week they open their fourth
  store. “After opening other Dickey’s stores in the neighboring towns of Richland, Madison and Flowood several Brandon residents asked us to open another location in their city,” says owner/operator
  Steve Earley. “After looking and talking to other restaurant owners, we felt that Brandon would be an ideal place for a Dickey’s.”
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  The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Brandon is located at: 1323 W Government St., Brandon, MS 39042. The phone number is 769-241-5151. F
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  To find out more about franchising with Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., visit <a href="www.dickeys.com/franchise" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com/franchise</a> or call 866-340-6188.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Brings a Taste of Texas to Brandon, MS

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  Reposted from <a href="http://www.franchisegator.com/articles/new-franchise-agreement-brings-21st-dickeys-barbecue-pit-location-to-washington-state-12401/" target="_blank">Franchise
  Gator</a>  
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  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is growing rapidly throughout the Pacific Northwest and will soon open its 21st Washington location in the city of Pasco. The new store is
  the third store to open in a three-store development agreement that includes stores in Richland and Kennewick.</span><br>
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  Originally from Southeast Texas, Owner/Operator Dan Pelfrey has always been a barbecue fan. A former college football star in Utah, he majored in entrepreneurship with the idea that one day he
  would start a business. He worked for many years in logistics and operations which brought him to Washington State. Pelfrey began researching franchise options after corporate layoffs, and chose to
  invest in Dickey’s because of his many years in the foodservice industry and his extensive research on food-based franchises. His deciding factor was the level of corporate support that Dickey’s
  offers all its franchisees. “We are successful when we work as a team toward each other’s combined success,” says Pelfrey. “Dickey’s has offered the opportunity to be successful in my new career
  venture and has provided ongoing support throughout the process.”
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  “Dickey’s has expanded its footprint across Washington State,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “As Texas-style barbecue is a relatively new concept in the area,
  we are proud of our franchisees who have opened new stores and brought our signature flavors to the Pacific Northwest. The Dickey family congratulates Dan Pelfrey on his three-store agreement and
  looks forward to the opening of his third store.”
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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>
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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, “We Speak Barbecue.” 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 w<a href="ww.dickeys.com" target="_blank">ww.dickeys.com</a>
  or for barbecue franchise opportunities call 866.340.6188.
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New Franchise Agreement Brings 21st Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Location to Washington State

Reposted from <a href="http://www.thedailymeal.com/dickey-s-pairs-texas-style-barbecue-california-s-sonoma-wine-country" target="_blank">The Daily Meal</a> 
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  <span style="font-style: italic;">The largest barbecue chain in the nation opens new location in Petaluma on Thursday</span>
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  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens Thursday with a four-day barbecue bash. The grand opening celebration begins with Thirsty Thursday, when all guests will receive a free drink in a Big Yellow Cup with
  Dickey’s new travel lid. Philanthropy Friday supports Dickey’s giving initiative. 100 percent of Dickey’s signature potato chip sales will benefit Barbecue, Boots and Badges, Dickey’s charitable
  foundation which supports local first responders and their families. All first responders will receive a free lunch on Friday. Saturday is Singer-Songwriter Saturday, so come out and hear a
  favorite local musician perform from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Kids eat free on Sunday as always! Three guests will win free barbecue for a year at the new location! Guests can enter to win one of
  three ways: use hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ, order online or sign up for the Big Yellow Cup Club. Winners will be announced Monday.
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  <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">“Dickey’s continues its rapid growth throughout California, with four new locations opening in the state this month,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s
  Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are proud to serve authentic, Texas-style barbecue in the Golden State.”</span><br>
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  The grand opening weekend includes:
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  Thursday, January 21 – Thirsty Thursday – Free BYC with Dickey’s new reusable travel lid and straw.
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  Friday, January 22 – Philanthropy Friday – 100 percent of potato chip sales benefit Dickey’s foundation Barbecue, Boots and Badges, which serves the families of first responders. All first
  responders are invited for a free meal.
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  Saturday, January 23 – Singer/Songwriter Saturday. Enjoy live music from local musician Bill Walden and get a free Big Yellow Cup!
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  Sunday, January 24 – Kids Eat Free All day!
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  The new Dickey’s is owned and operated by two couples who have been friends for 26 years. Rich and Debbie Breedwell and John and Sharon Sanchez have lived in Vacaville for most of their lives, and
  decided to open their third store in Petaluma because of the great location and their mutual love of barbecue. “Dickey’s is authentic Texas barbecue at a great price, which appealed to us early
  on,” says co-owner Debbie Breedwell. “The unique customer focus and family-friendly atmosphere all helped us decide that Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was the right fit for us. We are excited to open our
  third store in the great community of Petaluma.”
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  The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Petaluma is located at: 417 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954. The phone number is 707-744-4499. Find Dickey’s on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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  To find out more about franchising with Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., visit www.dickeys.com/franchise 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, “We Speak Barbecue.” 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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