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(Long Island, NY) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisee Jerry Stephan plans to bring 21 Dickey’s locations to New York. As a new member of the Dickey’s family, Jerry plans to develop the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit presence throughout the state. Jerry will own and operate two of the locations, with his first slated to open in Spring 2019 in Long Island.
 
“At Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, we truly are a family business and we love to see the success of our franchisees,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We look forward to our partnership with Jerry as it is very exciting to have him as both a franchisee and as a partner who will help us choose the best Owner Operators and site locations for the new stores coming to New York.”&nbsp;
 
With more than 15 years in the franchising business and more than 40 years in the construction business, Jerry looks forward to combining two of his passions at Dickey’s.
 
“I was looking for a new restaurant concept to bring to Long Island and after doing research on the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchise I knew that it was a great fit,” says Jerry. “After being in the industry for a while, I really liked how Dickey’s business model is set up and, of course, I love the slow-smoked barbecue.”&nbsp;
 
Find your local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit here. Learn more about Dickey’s franchising opportunities here.
 
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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide and includes more than 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
 
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Local Entrepreneur Brings 21 Dickey’s Locations to New York

DALLAS (October 25, 2018) – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the largest barbecue franchise in the world, announced today it will expand into the Canadian market for the first time in late 2019, bringing Texas barbecue to 20 stores in Edmonton, Alberta, Calgary, Alberta, Regina, Saskatchewan and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.&nbsp;
 
This follows Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opening its first international Dickey’s restaurant location in Abu Dhabi earlier this month. The Abu Dhabi location is the first of 45 Dickey’s restaurants across the Middle East that will be operated by Serenity Hospitality, a Middle Eastern hospitality group. The group plans to open and operate Dickey’s franchises in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Lebanon.&nbsp;
 
“Consumer confidence continues to increase, and people are willing to let others handle the cooking,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group. “The fact that Dickey’s is able to expand at this rate internationally without taking any private equity is a testament to hardworking Dickey’s franchisees, both nationally and internationally, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit commitment to quality, and to our ability to find the right partners.”
 
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has been in operation for 77 years and remains to this day a privately held, third generation family-owned business with more than 500 locations across the United States. In addition to expanding into Canada and across the Middle East, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is opening six new locations in October across the U.S., including Hawaii for the first time.&nbsp;
 
The first international Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Abu Dhabi is operated by Serenity Hospitality and led by its CEO, Youssef El Habbal, who has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. The restaurant features an open kitchen, so customers can watch the Pit Masters at work. The menu has been customized for customers in Abu Dhabi and includes Dickey’s barbecue favorites include 14-hour slow-smoked beef brisket, smoked chicken and turkey and savory sides such as mac and cheese, barbecue beans and creamy spinach. New dishes include beef ribs, an array of beef sausages and a regional favorite – smoked lamb. Three state-of-the-art smokers that use hickory wood have all been imported from the United States to bring a taste of authentic Texas barbecue to the Middle East.&nbsp;
 
Find the nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location here. To learn more about Dickey’s franchise opportunities, click here.&nbsp;
 
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests &nbsp;Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide and includes 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
 
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Dickey’s Goes International

(Dallas, TX) This Halloween, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers guests more time to spend trick-or-treating and less time in the kitchen with a Dickey’s Family Pack.&nbsp;
 
On October 31, guests can purchase a Family Pack with $5 off at participating Dickey’s locations in-store.
 
“At Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, we pride ourselves on offering our guests convenient options, especially on busy holidays such as Halloween,” says Trevor Wilson, VP of Marketing at Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “With our Family Packs, guests can focus on what is important, spending time with their friends and family.”&nbsp;
 
The Dickey’s Family Pack includes the guests’ choice of two slow-smoked meats, three medium wholesome sides, six buttery rolls and barbecue sauce.&nbsp;
 
Find your local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit here.&nbsp;
 
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide and includes more than 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
 
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Treat's at Dickey's This Halloween

(Dallas, TX) The Dickey Foundation, the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit charitable organization, sets out to support local first responders across the nation. This year, participating Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations are seeking donations from guests the week surrounding National First Responder Day, October 28.&nbsp;
 
From October 26 to November 2, Dickey’s guests can donate to their first responders at their local Dickey’s location and receive a “badge” to sign and hang on the wall.&nbsp;
 
“At Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, we are honored to have the privilege of working closely with our first responders and giving back to them in any way we can,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “The Dickey Foundation has recently taken on amazing initiatives that could only be carried out with the support and donations of our community, including outfitting our local Dallas Police Department with top of line ballistic vests, supporting our Houston neighbors after Hurricane Harvey and much more.”&nbsp;
 
To receive the “badge”, guests are encouraged to donate $1 at participating Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations. Guests always have the opportunity to donate to The Dickey Foundation supporting local first responders online or in-store.&nbsp;
 
Learn more about Dickey’s Barbecue Pit here.&nbsp;
 
About The Dickey Foundation&nbsp;
Since 1941, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has taken great pride in our Texas style barbecue and our commitment to the communities we serve. It is in that spirit, that The Dickey Foundation was created. The Dickey Foundation supports first responders who protect and unite our communities. Our Foundation is national but our efforts are intensely local, focusing on financial support, public education and providing the equipment necessary for the safety of our first responders.
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide and includes more than 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
 
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Give Back at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 

(Dallas, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit continues to expand in their home state of Texas with a new location slated to open in Athens, TX in early 2019. The location will be opened by new Dickey’s franchisee, Matt Hurst and his parents Robert and Stacy.&nbsp;
 
“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has been family owned and operated since 1941 and we consider each of our owners as a part of our family,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are always proud when we have new owners join our team, especially when they are opening in our home state.”&nbsp;
 
With more than 20 years in the restaurant industry, Matt looks forward to bringing Dickey’s slow-smoked barbecue to the residents of his hometown of Athens.&nbsp;
 
“Athens is in need of a barbecue option like Dickey’s that offers guests only the highest quality, slow-smoked meats,” says Matt. “My parents and I chose to open a Dickey’s franchise because of their rich history and strong support of their franchisees.”&nbsp;
 
Find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location here.&nbsp;
 
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide and includes more than 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
 
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Bringing Dickey's to Athens, TX 

(Dallas, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit celebrates National Pulled Pork Day with barbecue lovers across the nation by offering half off Pulled Pork Classic Sandwiches in-store on October 12.&nbsp;
 
“At Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, we are known for our slow-smoked pulled pork recipe that has been passed down in the Dickey’s family for generations,” says Trevor Wilson, Vice President of Marketing at Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are proud to share this day with our guests by offering them a great deal on our delicious sandwiches.”
 
Guests receive half off their Pulled Pork Classic Sandwich on National Pulled Pork Day, all day long, in-store at participating locations.&nbsp;
 
Find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location here.&nbsp;
 
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide and includes 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
 
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Celebrate National Pulled Pork Day at Dickey’s

(Dallas, TX) At Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, it is never too early to begin preparing for the holidays. From now until October 28, guests receive a Free Pumpkin Pie with the purchase of The Complete Holiday Feast. &nbsp;
 
“We want our guests to enjoy a stress-free holiday experience by providing convenient, delicious meals for them,” says Trevor Wilson, Vice President of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “With our Holiday Feasts we hope to let guests focus on what is important this year, Savoring the Season with friends and family.”&nbsp;
 
Dickey’s Complete Holiday Feast includes the guests’ choice of Cajun Fried Turkey, Smoked Turkey, Spiral Cut Ham or Prime Rib and comes with Baked Potato Casserole, Green Beans, Cornbread Dressing and a dozen buttery rolls. The Dickey’s Complete Holiday Feast feeds 10-12.&nbsp;
 
Dickey’s also offers The Dinner Feast which serves 8-10 as well as a la carte options. All Dickey’s holiday options are heat and serve.&nbsp;
 
Guests can pre-order and pay for their Complete Holiday Feast in-store or online before October 28 and receive a Free Pumpkin Pie.&nbsp;
 
Find your local Dickey’s location here, order online at dickeys.com or order on the Dickey’s App.&nbsp;
 
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
 
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Savor the Season with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 

(Dallas, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit announces Jared Madry as the new Vice President of Construction at Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Jared brings over 15 years of experience to the Dickey’s brand, along with his lifelong passion of building and creating. &nbsp;&nbsp;
 
“We are excited to have Jared join the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit team as Vice President of Construction,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group. “His extensive background in mechanical engineering and hands on experience at nationally known brands, makes everyone here at Dickey’s look forward to his success with the brand.”&nbsp;
Jared has previously worked at brands such as FedEx and JLL. In his new role at Dickey’s he looks to support the growth of the Dickey’s franchise network and build a best in class team to create top of the line Dickey’s locations. &nbsp;
	
“I pride myself on driving project execution while focusing on time, cost and quality of the final product,” says Jared. “That mentality is what I plan to bring to my team to ensure that our new store builds are worked on in a timely manner. Dickey’s has great brand recognition and I am excited to see how we can amplify that awareness as part of our international expansion.”
When Jared is not busy wrangling his four kids, he likes to spend his free time building furniture.
 
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
 
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Welcomes New Vice President of Construction

(Dallas, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers guests All You Can Eat Ribs for only $19.99. Guests can enjoy this in-store promotion October 1 through 28 at participating Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation.&nbsp;
 
“At Dickey’s, we are preparing and slow-smoking our fall-off-the-bone ribs long before our guests’ craving hits,” says Trevor Wilson, Vice President of Marketing at Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “With our All You Can Eat Ribs promotion we encourage our guests to enjoy as many of our delicious pork ribs as they would like at their local Dickey’s.”&nbsp;
 
All You Can Eat Ribs is available all day, every day in-store only. Guests will start with four slow-smoked ribs, two savory sides and a buttery roll. After the first round, guests receive two ribs until they can’t eat anymore!
 
Find your local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit here.&nbsp;
 
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 500 locations in 45 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
 
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Dickey’s Offers All You Can Eat Ribs in October 

(Dallas, TX) Barbecue lovers can enjoy the delicious taste of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit beans by purchasing them at their local Albertsons Grocery Store, Tom Thumb or Randalls. In partnership with these retailers, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers Dickey’s Original Barbecue Beans, Brown Sugar Hickory Barbecue Beans, Jalapeno Beans, Sweet Molasses Barbecue Beans and Texas Barbecue Beans for purchase. &nbsp;
 
“We are proud to partner with these grocery stores that have such strong Texas ties,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Giving our guests the option to purchase our barbecue beans at their local grocery stores gives them a new way to enjoy Dickey’s traditional sides.”
 
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit beans are now available in 170 Albertsons, Tom Thumb and Randalls locations across the state of Texas. &nbsp;
 
Find your local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit here or order on the Dickey’s App.
 
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 500 locations in 45 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
 
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Offers Barbecue Beans in Select Texas Grocery Stores 

(Bozeman, MT) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisee Mark Jones and his fiancée Laurie Zabawa plan to bring their first Dickey’s location to Bozeman, Montana.&nbsp;
“We are proud to have such experienced franchisees join the Dickey’s family,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We look forward to the success Mark and Laurie will have in their local community.”&nbsp;
Mark and Laurie have over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry and are entering into their second joint venture with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Previously, the two managed and owned a hotel in Montana, where their love for food, beverage and hospitality all came to light.&nbsp;
 
“We wanted to bring something exciting and different to Bozeman,” says Laurie. “After doing our research, we knew Dickey’s was the perfect fit for us, because of the strong family focus, unique vibe and all of the areas of support and opportunity the franchise has to offer.” &nbsp;
 
Laurie has been in the Montana area for over 25 years and both Laurie and Mark look forward to bringing a fast-casual concept to their growing community.&nbsp;
 
Find your nearest Dickey’s location here or order from the Dickey’s App.&nbsp;
 
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 500 locations in 45 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
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Local Entrepreneurs Bring Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Bozeman

(Kalamazoo, MI) New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisee Krage Fox is opening his first Dickey’s in Kalamazoo, Michigan this Fall 2018.&nbsp;
 
“The Dickey family congratulates Krage Fox on opening his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Kalamazoo,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are always proud when we are able to expand Dickey’s presence nationwide, especially with those that are passionate about the art of crafting Texas-style barbecue.”&nbsp;
 
A Michigan native, Krage, has been waiting to bring a delicious barbecue option to his hometown. His first career was as a dishwasher at age 16 and from there ignited a passion for the restaurant industry. For the majority of his career, Krage has been in the pharmaceutical world and after his retirement, he knew that opening a Dickey’s would be the best opportunity to do something that he loves.&nbsp;
 
“Owning my own restaurant has something that I have always been interested in,” says Krage. “After researching the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit concept and learning more about the family owned business, I knew that it was the perfect fit especially with the strong support the Dickey’s Home Office offers to its franchisees.”&nbsp;
 
Krage and his business partner are excited to bring Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to their community and plan to open more locations in the future.&nbsp;
 
Find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location here or order on the Dickey’s App.&nbsp;
 
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Comes to Kalamazoo, MI  

(Pearland, TX) Long time Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisee, Rob Ray, opens his third Dickey’s location in Pearland, Texas in Fall 2018. &nbsp;
 
“We are always very proud when passionate franchisees, such as Rob, continue to open more Dickey’s locations and spread the love of Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We look forward to seeing Rob’s success with his new location in Pearland.”&nbsp;
 
Originally from Louisiana, Rob, has brought two Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations to the Bayou area. He and his two investors have loved watching their business grow and wanted to open more locations in the Houston area.&nbsp;
 
“We have had a great time working with Dickey’s these past few years,” says Rob. “Houston has been experiencing such amazing growth, that we felt Dickey’s should be a part of it. We built the store from the ground up and we are very proud to be showing it off in the near future.”
 
Find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location here or order on the Dickey’s App.&nbsp;
 
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Owner Brings New Location to Pearland, TX

(Kapolei, HI) &nbsp;Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisee Danny Malabot brings the first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location to Kapolei, Hawaii.&nbsp;
 
"We look forward to bringing our Dickey’s Texas-style barbecue to Hawaii for the first time,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Our focus at Dickey’s is family and authentic barbecue and I know that Danny will be successful in sharing a true Dickey’s experience with the folks in his community.”&nbsp;
 
With years of franchising experience, Danny was looking for a new concept to bring to Hawaii that was different from anything he had done before. After trying Dickey’s Barbecue Pit for the first time in 2017, he knew the barbecue concept would be a perfect fit in his home state. The menu will feature Dickey’s classic menu items such as slow-smoked brisket, a variety of savory sides, and as a franchise first, will be accompanied by more traditional Hawaiian sides such as rice. &nbsp;
 
As a 77-year-old Texas-based brand, Dickey’s is known for serving guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™, which is smoked low and slow overnight in every location across the nation.&nbsp;
 
“I chose to bring Dickey’s to Hawaii because of the delicious menu options coupled with the great atmosphere of the brand,” says Danny. “I am passionate about the art of crafting authentic barbecue and look forward to serving Dickey’s to my community with the support of the Dickey’s Home Office back in Dallas.” &nbsp;
 
The new location will offer a variety of grand opening promotions to complement Dickey’s delicious barbecue options.&nbsp;
 
Find your nearest Dickey's Barbecue Pit location here or order on the Dickey’s App.&nbsp;
 
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 500 locations in 45 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
 
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Coming Soon to Kapolei, Hawaii

(Newark, OH) Dickey's Barbecue Pit new franchisee Josh Wise plans to open his first Dickey's location in Newark, Ohio in September.
 
"We are excited to have Josh join the Dickey’s family with his first Dickey's Barbecue Pit location in Newark," says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Crafting great barbecue is our passion and we are always excited when we are able to expand Dickey's brand with such a passionate and experienced owner."
 
With an extensive background in the restaurant and hospitality industry and a passion for pit-smoked barbecue, Josh knew that Dickey’s Barbecue Pit would be the perfect fit. The new location will have a variety of grand opening promotions in September to complement Dickey’s slow-smoked barbecue.&nbsp;
 
“What I love most about Dickey’s is being able to interact with the guests that come in,” says Josh. “I am looking forward to serving guests delicious, slow-smoked barbecue in the cool, welcoming atmosphere that Dickey’s offers with the strong support from everyone in the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family.”
 
Find your nearest Dickey's Barbecue Pit location here.
 
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and home style sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 550 locations in 45 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey's Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.

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