Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Brings Slow-Smoked Barbecue to Sarasota
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Published: 16 Dec 2015
Grand opening to feature $2 sandwiches, free barbecue for a year and gift card giveaways
(Sarasota, FL) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Owner / Operator Jack Chubb will celebrate the opening of his second Florida location this week with specials and giveaways. On Thursday, the first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50 and the next 100 guests will get a free quarter plate with the purchase of a Big Yellow Cup. The celebration continues Friday with a free Big Yellow Cup of Tea for the first 100 guests and barbecue giveaways and on Saturday the store will sell $2 pulled pork sandwiches from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Three lucky guests will win free barbecue for a year and one will win a $500 gift card!
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“Dickey’s has been very well received throughout the state of Florida,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “The Dickey family congratulates Jack Chubb on his second location in this region – we are excited to see him expand within Florida.”
The three-day grand opening includes:
Thursday, December 17 kicks off with the first 50 guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50. The next 100 guests will receive a voucher for a free quarter plate with the purchase of a Big Yellow Cup.
Friday, December 18 the first 100 guests will receive a free Big Yellow Cup of tea and the store will give away free Dickey’s goodies all day.
Saturday, December 19 the new store will serve guests a barbecue bargain with $2 pulled pork sandwiches from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
Originally from Texas, Jack Chubb was in healthcare administration in California for 34 years before retiring last year to begin his second career as an Owner / Operator. Jack enjoys the family-friendly environment and southern hospitality that coincides with Dickey’s Texas-style barbecue. “I know Sarasota will embrace slow-smoked Texas barbecue and the art of great barbecue is what we are passionate about,” said Jack. “I am really looking forward to meeting the folks of the Sarasota community and building both long-lasting friendships and a fruitful business.”
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Sarasota is located at: 4001 Clark Rd., Sarasota, FL 34233. The phone number is 941-922-4400. Find Dickey’s on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
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 520 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 www.dickeys.com or for barbecue franchise opportunities call 866.340.6188.