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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#FEFEFE"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">(Dallas, TX) </span><a href="https://www.dickeys.com/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin"> locations
will begin incorporating </span><a href="https://www.iolap.com/voice"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">iOLAP’s</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin"> new Enterprise Voice Platform to
carry out daily business functions in the store. Dickey’s, a known technology
leader in the restaurant industry, is adopting this new platform accelerating
the development, deployment, operations and monitoring of Alexa Skills in the
business environment. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#FEFEFE"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#FEFEFE"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">“In working with iOLAP to
customize this technology for our restaurants, we are giving each of our
franchisees a way to carry out key business functions hands-free in their
kitchens,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
“At Dickey’s, we are constantly looking for new ways to better our business
along with our slow-smoked barbecue. This new technology means our franchisees
can retrieve key data without having to stop smoking ribs.” <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#FEFEFE"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#FEFEFE"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">This new software gives Dickey’s
Owner/Operators the opportunity to have store information a voice-command away,
and is the second phase of Dickey's big data initiative.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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normal"><br>
"Smokestack, our proprietary data platform makes data accessible and
actionable in our restaurants," says Dickey. "By layering in this new
enterprise voice platform, we hope to make data even more restaurant friendly.
We've worked a lot with iOLAP to optimize Alexa for the kitchen from the data
integration to the right placement in the back of house. We've also been
thankful for franchisees that have opted in to further test the
technology."<o:p></o:p></p>

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normal"><br>
<span style="background:#FEFEFE">Dickey's Owner/Operators&nbsp;can ask
Alexa for their daily sales metrics, KPI analytics or even when the brisket in
their smoker should be finished smoking. That, coupled with the platform’s
ability to perform&nbsp;inventory analysis, food safety reminders and waste
management controls&nbsp;will help Owner/Operators better manage their
business.</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">“I have been with Dickey’s for over 20
years, and I never would have thought we would be using an Alexa to carry out
parts key of the business,” says Owner/Operator Dale Smith. “I can continue to
do what is important, which is smoking meats, while Alexa can easily give me
the business metrics I need.”</span><br>
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<o:p></o:p></p>

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#FEFEFE"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">&nbsp;To
find the store nearest you, click </span><a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin">here</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">.
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">Find
Dickey’s on </span><a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">Twitter</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin"> and </span><a href="https://instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin">. <b>&nbsp;</b></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#FEFEFE"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#FEFEFE"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">About iOLAP</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#FEFEFE"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">iOLAP, Inc. is a strategic data
consultancy specializing in Big Data, Advanced Analytics, Business Intelligence
(BI) strategy and Voice Solutions. They are completely focused on these markets
and bring a client-centric and business-focused perspective to all of their
engagements.&nbsp;iOLAP has been in business since 1999 with in-depth expertise
across all EDW and BI technology areas, including the newest leading-edge
Advanced Analytics, Data Visualization and Big Data architectures. They are
early innovators in the Voice Platform area and serve some of the world’s
largest companies across all major industries. While other consultants are
still trying to figure it out,&nbsp;iOLAP has already delivered results, thanks
to better people, strategy, delivery practices and methodology. Visit them
online at&nbsp;</span><a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iolap.com%2Fvoice&amp;esheet=51601932&amp;newsitemid=20170731005431&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.iolap.com%2Fvoice&amp;index=9&amp;md5=4277035b6a935139475243e9daafc4d0" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#79A2BD">www.iolap.com/voice</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#FEFEFE"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">&nbsp;</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#FEFEFE"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">About Dickey’s Barbecue
Restaurants, Inc.</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#FEFEFE"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants,
Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis
Dickey. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. The
Dallas-based family-run&nbsp;</span><a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickeys.com%2Ffranchise&amp;esheet=51601932&amp;newsitemid=20170731005431&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=barbecue+franchise&amp;index=5&amp;md5=e38f2fa4bea8dd33232f160d4e224543" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#79A2BD">barbecue
franchise</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#444444">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">offers
several slow-smoked meats and home style sides with ‘</span><a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickeys.com%2Fno-bs&amp;esheet=51601932&amp;newsitemid=20170731005431&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=No+B.S.+%28Bad+Stuff%29&amp;index=6&amp;md5=a39d538e5bff1b92bd0822e91ebffd6d" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#79A2BD">No
B.S. (Bad Stuff)</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">’ included.
The fast-casual concept has expanded to nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In
2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “</span><a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fastcasual.com%2Farticles%2Fdickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand%2F&amp;esheet=51601932&amp;newsitemid=20170731005431&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Top+100+Movers+and+Shakers&amp;index=7&amp;md5=8b8619eaae5fc5960ce0d7166d4fbeb1" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#79A2BD">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin">” list.&nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by
Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more
information on Dickey's awards, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickeys.com&amp;esheet=51601932&amp;newsitemid=20170731005431&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.dickeys.com&amp;index=8&amp;md5=5b35c5eba01c0a7929ce42d93408bde7" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#79A2BD">www.dickeys.com</span></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#FEFEFE"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#444444">&nbsp;</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin"><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b>&nbsp;</b><o:p></o:p></p>

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text-align:center;line-height:normal"><b>&nbsp;</b></p>

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Integrates "Hey Alexa" for Business Functions

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">(Dallas, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has partnered with
more than 50 delivery services across the United States to ensure guests can
enjoy Texas-style barbecue without leaving the comfort of their homes.&nbsp;
Most Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchises have partnered with vendors like <a href="https://www.grubhub.com/">GrubHub</a>, <a href="https://www.doordash.com/">DoorDash</a>,
<a href="https://www.ubereats.com/">UberEats</a>, <a href="https://postmates.com/">Postmates</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/restaurants/">Amazon</a>, amongst many others.
Through Dickey’s newly redesigned website, guests have the ability to easily
place online orders for what is most convenient to them whether it be delivery
through these partners or in-store pickup. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">“Folks idea of convenience has evolved to mean on demand,
making delivery a guest expectation for most restaurants. We are taking
measures to ensure its success for our brand and franchises,” says Laura Rea
Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. “By offering third-party delivery through
<a href="https://dickeys.com/">dickeys.com</a> as well as our partner’s sites,
we've extended our barbecue base. Third party delivery isn't revolutionary, but
integrating it seamlessly into our business is unique.”<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">More than 20 new delivery vendors have been added since
the beginning of 2017, with new partnerships being developed every week.
Dickey’s website is the first stop for many guests across the country and with
the new updates, it is even easier for guests to see the delivery options
offered at their local Dickey’s store, view the menu, and place their order in
a streamlined, user-friendly process.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">“We pride ourselves on our ability to utilize technology
to best serve our guests,” said Renee Roozen, President of Dickey’s Barbecue
Restaurants, Inc. “Third party delivery vendors allow our owner/operators to
continue to focus on Texas-style barbecue and keep delivery costs low, while
providing our guests ease in order and delivery.” <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">To learn more about delivery for online ordering at the
Dickey’s nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/location">here.</a><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">To find the location nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/location">here</a>. Find Dickey’s on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys?lang=en">Twitter</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. <br>
</b>Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey. Today, all meats are still slow
smoked on-site in each restaurant. The Dallas-based family-run&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise" target="_blank">barbecue franchise</a>&nbsp;offers
several slow-smoked meats and home style sides with '<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu/about-our-food" target="_blank">No B.S. (Bad
Stuff)</a>' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to nearly 600
locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's
"<a href="https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/" target="_blank">Top 100 Movers and Shakers</a>" list and in 2017 again won
a top 10 on the list.&nbsp;Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by
Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, and Nation's Restaurant News. For more
information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Fires up Delivery Partnerships Nationwide

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal">(Buford, GA) <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a>
Owner/Operator Shannon Skains plans to open his second location in Buford,
Georgia. As a native Texan, Skains wanted to bring a piece of Texas to his new
home state. After a highly successful opening of his first Dickey’s location in
Flowery Branch in 2014, the slow-smoked barbecue quickly became a community
favorite and Skains began planning how he could serve up more across
Georgia.&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal">“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,” said Laura Rea
Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are always proud when
our current owners decide to invest more in us and our brand to open new
locations in their communities.” <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal">Skains’ newest location will open its doors in Buford, by the Mall of
Georgia. “We are looking forward to the opportunity to serve more of the
community with our second location,” said Skains. “Barbecue is an
underdeveloped segment in the area and we are proud to grow this Texas brand in
Georgia.”<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal">Skains has spent most of his career in the restaurant industry, with a
longterm goal of owning his own restaurant. When researching franchising opportunities,
Dickey’s was the perfect fit due to Skains’ love for barbecue and his deep-seeded
Texas roots. Skains runs both locations with his partner and wife, Asia, and
they plan to open at least one more location in the coming years. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing">To find the location nearest
you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/location">here</a>. Find Dickey’s
on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys?lang=en">Twitter</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. <br>
</b>Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey. Today, all meats are still slow
smoked on-site in each restaurant. The Dallas-based family-run&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise" target="_blank">barbecue franchise</a>&nbsp;offers
several slow-smoked meats and home style sides with '<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu/about-our-food" target="_blank">No B.S. (Bad
Stuff)</a>' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to nearly 600
locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's
"<a href="https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/" target="_blank">Top 100 Movers and Shakers</a>" list and in 2017 again won
a top 10 on the list.&nbsp;Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by
Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, and Nation's Restaurant News. For more
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Owner Brings a Little Piece of Texas to Georgia

<div>(Lake Orion, Michigan)- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Lake Orion tomorrow with four weeks of festivities. To kick off the celebrations, the first 50 guests will win a free barbecue treat and all guests who visit tomorrow will receive a free Big Yellow Cup. The opening festivities include:</div><div><br></div><div>Thirsty Thursdays: Guests will receive a free Big Yellow Cup with free refills all day.</div><div><br></div><div>Philanthropy Fridays: “You Give, We Give” – Guests who donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges, will receive a gift card as a thank you for their donation. All uniformed first responders also receive 50 percent off their meal.</div><div><br></div><div>Giveaway Saturday: Guests can register for a chance to win free barbecue for a year.</div><div><br></div><div>Kids Eat Free Sundays: Kids eat free with an adult purchase of $10 or more.</div><div><br></div><div>To join Dickey’s Big Yellow Cup Club and receive members-only specials and discounts, click here.</div><div><br></div><div>“We are excited to serve more delicious, authentic barbecue across Michigan with the help of Owner/Operators Edward and Carrie Wenzel,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We congratulate the Wenzels on their third Dickey’s location and look forward to a long partnership with them.”</div><div><br></div><div>The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Lake Orion is located at 4761 South Baldwin Road, 48359. The phone number is 248-499-8732.</div><div><br></div><div>To find the location nearest you, click here. Find Dickey’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.</div><div><br></div><div>About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 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 nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on</div><div><br></div><div>the list. 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.</div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center; ">###</div>        
      

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Expands with Third Location in Lake Orion

<div>(Dallas, TX)—August marks the final month of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Slow-Smoked Summer of Sandwiches promotion. Every Wednesday all month long, Dickey’s signature Westerner Sandwich is offered for $5 in most markets.*</div><div><br></div><div>The Westerner is a Texas-sized sandwich made with guests’ choice of two slow-smoked meats, topped with cheddar on a toasted Hoagie. Guests can mix and match from Dickey’s wide variety of delicious, “No B.S.” meats: pulled pork, sliced or chopped beef brisket, chicken breast, polish sausage, jalapeño cheddar sausage, or turkey.</div><div><br></div><div>“At the beginning of June we estimated we would sell 1,000,000 sandwiches this summer, and boy, did we underestimate ourselves,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We have already surpassed this goal, and there’s still a month left in summer! We are thrilled to see how much our guests have been enjoying the Slow-Smoked Summer of Sandwiches deals and are proud to serve them our most popular sandwich on Westerner Wednesdays throughout August.”</div><div><br></div><div>To find the store nearest you, click here. Find Dickey’s on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.</div><div><br></div><div>*The Westerner sandwich will be priced at $6 in the following states: California, New York, Oregon and Washington.</div><div><br></div><div>About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.</div><div><br></div><div>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 nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information on Dickey's awards, visit www.dickeys.com.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center; ">###</div>        
      

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Offers Westerner Wednesdays Deal in August

<div>(Brooklyn, New York) Seasoned Pit Masters and siblings Carline Jefferson and Louis Sigue are planning their second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Brooklyn right across from Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Islanders. Jefferson and Sigue have been successfully operating their Lawrence Dickey’s location since 2014, and were ready for a fresh challenge when they were approached about the new location opportunity.</div><div><br></div><div>When Dickey’s VP Bryan Pelt visited the location one bustling morning, he realized it was the perfect opportunity to offer Dickey’s breakfast and suggested Jefferson and Sigue add it to the menu. Special locations across the country offer Dickey’s breakfast menu, which includes items such as burritos, tacos and sliders made with Dickey’s delicious signature meats.</div><div><br></div><div>“Besides the outstanding location, the fact that we are approved to sell breakfast is what I am most excited about with this new store,” said Jefferson. “The Dickey’s concept is a great fit for this area and Louis and I are eagerly anticipating the opening.”</div><div><br></div><div>The Barclays Center Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location is slated to open this fall. In the meantime, locals can get their barbecue fix at Jefferson and Sigue’s existing location in Lawrence, located at 305 Rockaway Turnpike.</div><div><br></div><div>To find the location nearest you, click here. Find Dickey’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.</div><div><br></div><div>About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 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 nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. 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.</div>        
      

Texas-Style Dickey’s Barbecue Coming to Barclays Center in Brooklyn

<div>(Colorado Springs, CO)- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is celebrating its grand opening in Colorado Springs today and kicking off four weeks of celebratory festivities. Today, the first 50 guests receive a free barbecue treat and all guests who visit receive a free Big Yellow Cup. To join Dickey’s Big Yellow Cup Club and receive members-only specials and discounts, click here.</div><div><br></div><div>The opening festivities include:</div><div><br></div><div>Thirsty Thursdays: Guests will receive a free Big Yellow Cup with free refills all day.</div><div><br></div><div>Philanthropy Fridays: “You Give, We Give” – Guests who donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges, will receive a gift card as a thank you for their donation. All uniformed first responders also receive 50 percent off their meal.</div><div><br></div><div>Giveaway Saturday: Guests register for a chance to win free barbecue for a year.</div><div><br></div><div>Kids Eat Free Sundays: Kids eat free with an adult purchase of $10 or more.</div><div><br></div><div>“We have experienced significant growth in the Colorado Springs area recently, which wouldn’t be possible without the support of our loyal guests and hardworking Owner/Operators like Bob and Barbara Rusnak,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Our first franchise outside of Texas opened in Colorado in 1998, and we are proud to continue serving our delicious, authentic barbecue to Colorado residents today. We congratulate Bob and Barbara on opening their fifth Dickey’s store and look forward to a long partnership."</div><div><br></div><div>The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Colorado Springs, CO is located at 7935 Constitution Ave, 80951. The phone number is 719-574-7074.</div><div><br></div><div>To find the location nearest you, click here. Find Dickey’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.</div><div><br></div><div>About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis</div><div>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 nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. 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.<br></div>        
      

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Opens Fifth Location in Colorado

<div>(Goodyear, Arizona)- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is celebrating its grand opening in Goodyear today with a weekend of festivities. To kick off the celebrations, the first 50 guests will win a free barbecue treat and all guests who visit today will receive a free Big Yellow Cup. The opening festivities include:</div><div><br></div><div>$2 Pulled Pork Thursday: Enjoy $2 Classic Pulled Pork Sandwiches all day.</div><div><br></div><div>Philanthropy Friday: “You Give, We Give” – Guests who donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges, will receive a gift card as a thank you for their donation. All uniformed first responders also receive 50 percent off their meal.</div><div><br></div><div>Giveaway Saturday: Guests can register for a chance to win free barbecue for a year.</div><div><br></div><div>Kids Eat Free Sunday: Kids eat free with an adult purchase of $10 or more.</div><div><br></div><div>To join Dickey’s Big Yellow Cup Club and receive members-only specials and discounts, click here.</div><div><br></div><div>“We congratulate Owner/Operators Tiffany Oder and Chad Burge on the opening of their new location in Goodyear,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are excited to expand our presence in the Phoenix area, and serve delicious, authentic barbecue to Arizona residents, which is made possible by hardworking owner/operators like Tiffany and Chad.”</div><div><br></div><div>The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Goodyear is located at 15525 W. Roosevelt St. #108, 85338. The phone number is 623-233-6136. To find the location nearest you, click here. Find Dickey’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.</div><div><br></div><div>About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 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 nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. 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.</div>        
      

Arizona Owners Celebrate Grand Opening of Fourth Dickey’s Store

<div>(Lakewood, California) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit investor Kelvin Solomon was first introduced to Dickey’s by his business partner, Phillip Peoples. Entrepreneurs and longtime friends, Solomon and Peoples founded the PK Group, Inc. and were on the lookout for a restaurant franchise. After visiting a Dickey’s and trying the authentic barbecue for himself during a trip to Dallas, Solomon knew opening a Dickey’s franchise would be the PK Group’s next business venture.</div><div><br></div><div>Solomon is a successful business owner and owns a logistics company as well as a nursing school that has doubled in size over the last year. He understands the importance of choosing the perfect locations for their stores.</div><div><br></div><div>“Dickey’s offers the perfect taste of Texas-style barbecue and the fast-casual atmosphere fits seamlessly into the California lifestyle,” said Solomon. “Having a quality product to offer in a fast-casual environment will distinguish Dickey’s from the competition.”</div><div><br></div><div>Both Solomon and Peoples are excited to open their first store in Lakewood in September 2017, followed by a location in Huntington Beach. Stores in Cerritos/Artesia and Costa Mesa will follow soon after.</div><div><br></div><div>"California is home to more than 100 Dickey's locations, second to our home state of Texas. We congratulate Kelvin Solomon, Phillip Peoples and Katrina Peoples on their 4 upcoming store openings," says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.</div><div><br></div><div>To learn more about franchising with Dickeys, visit http://www.dickeys.com/franchise or call 866-340-6188.</div><div><br></div><div>To find the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click here. Find Dickey’s on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.</div><div><br></div><div>About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.</div><div><br></div><div>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 nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. 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.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center; ">###</div>        
      

Local Entrepreneurs Prepare the Pit for Dickey’s Opening in September

<p style=""><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: medium;">(Dallas)-- In honor of tomorrow’s National Macaroni and Cheese Day, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is offering guests a free small side of its signature home-style macaroni and cheese with the purchase of any Classic or Westerner sandwich and Big Yellow Cup.</span></p><p style=""><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: medium;">Dickey’s fans agree: savory macaroni and cheese is the ideal side to accompany a flavorful meal of barbecue. Added to the menu in 2006, this side was an immediate hit, particularly in conjunction with Dickey’s biggest promotion, Kids Eat Free on Sundays. In fact, last year Dickey’s Barbecue Pit sold over 4 million pounds of macaroni and cheese.</span><br></p><p style=""><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: medium;">For this special deal available exclusively on July 14, barbecue and macaroni and cheese fans alike can celebrate the holiday with Dickey’s best-selling side with a coupon found on the promo page of Dickeys.com.</span><br></p><p style=""><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: medium;">“This fun holiday is the perfect occasion to enjoy a fan favorite: our delicious macaroni and cheese,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are looking forward to this opportunity to join our loyal guests in celebrating this classic comfort food tomorrow.”</span><br></p><p style=""><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: medium;">To find the store nearest you, click here. Find Dickey’s on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.</span><br></p><p style=""><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: medium;">About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 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 nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. 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.</span><br></p>        
      

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Offers Free Side for National Mac & Cheese Day

<div>(Arlington, Texas)- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is celebrating its newest grand opening in Arlington tomorrow with four weeks of festivities. To kick off the celebrations, the first 50 guests will win a free barbecue treat and all guests who visit tomorrow will receive a free Big Yellow Cup. The opening festivities include:</div><div><br></div><div>Thirsty Thursdays: Guests will receive a free Big Yellow Cup with free refills all day.</div><div><br></div><div>Philanthropy Fridays: “You Give, We Give” – Guests who donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges, will receive a gift card as a thank you for their donation. All uniformed first responders also receive 50 percent off their meal.</div><div><br></div><div>Giveaway Saturdays: Guests can register for a chance to win free barbecue for a year.</div><div><br></div><div>Kids Eat Free Sundays: Kids eat free with an adult purchase of $10 or more.</div><div><br></div><div>To join Dickey’s Big Yellow Cup Club and receive members-only specials and discounts, click here.</div><div><br></div><div>“We are excited to serve more authentic, Texas-style barbecue to the folks in Arlington,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We welcome Owner/Operator Hong to the family and congratulate him on his first grand opening.”</div><div><br></div><div>The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Arlington is located at 3811 S. Cooper Street #2404 in The Parks Mall at Arlington. The phone number is 817-538-9965.</div><div><br></div><div>To find the location nearest you, click here. Find Dickey’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.</div><div><br></div><div>About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 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 nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. 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.</div>        
      

Dickey’s Barbecue Firing Up the Pit at New Location in Arlington


(Las Vegas)– Las Vegas local Kim Fewell was a self-taught Pit Master recreationally long before he joined the Dickey’s Barbecue family. Although the barbecue enthusiast enjoys the at-home pit-smoking process, what intrigued him about Dickey’s was the combination of delicious, authentic barbecue with the ease and convenience of a fast casual concept.

When Fewell retired a few months ago, he began looking into joining a franchise. He first experienced Dickey’s barbecue on a trip to California and got the idea to bring the concept to his home community of Las Vegas, where there isn’t an abundance of easily-accessible, authentic barbecue. According to Kim and his wife, Susan, Dickey’s was a natural fit for the area as well as for them, personally.

“First of all, you can’t beat the barbecue, but I also like the people at Dickey’s and the brand itself,” said Fewell. “Meeting Roland Dickey, Jr. really sealed the deal for me. I like the direction the brand is headed and see a lot of potential for growth.”

Kim and Susan Fewell currently have two Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations under development in the Las Vegas area. The first is on track to open this fall, the second in summer 2018.

“It is important to us that our Owner/Operators share our passion for the art of great barbecue, and it is clear that Kim and Susan do,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are looking forward to a successful partnership and further expansion in Nevada with them.”

To find the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click here. 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. 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 nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. 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.
      
      

Local Las Vegas Enthusiasts Launch New Barbecue Franchise Deal

        <div><br></div><div>DALLAS, July 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Californians now have even more opportunity to enjoy Dickey's Barbecue Pit right in their homes thanks to a new partnership with FoodMaxx. The majority of FoodMaxx locations in Northern California are now selling three flavors of Dickey's signature sausage: Original Smoked Polish Sausage, Smoked Spicy Cheddar Sausage and Hot Links.</div><div><br></div><div>Dickey's Barbecue Pit's signature smoked sausage line comes in three delicious flavors:Original Smoked Polish, Smoked Spicy Cheddar and Hot Links.</div><div>Dickey's line of signature smoked sausages follows the brand's high quality standards of only using responsibly-raised, "No B.S. (Bad Stuff)" meats, meaning all sausages are MSG, nitrite and nitrate free. Prepared with guest convenience in mind, the pre-smoked sausages come ready to heat and serve, perfect for any backyard barbecue this summer.</div><div><br></div><div>"The goal of our signature smoked sausage line is to provide guests with another convenient, cost-conscious way to enjoy Dickey's delicious barbecue," said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "Our sausage line was prepared to cater to the guest as much as possible, while maintaining the authenticity our barbecue is famous for. We are proud to partner with FoodMaxx to bring Northern California more Texas-style barbecue."</div><div><br></div><div>About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;</div><div>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 nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. 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.</div><div><br></div><div>About FoodMaxx</div><div>Based in the heart of the Central Valley, FoodMaxx, whose parent company is The Save Mart Companies, is committed to sourcing a wide variety of local products ensuring that 'fresh comes first' for neighborhoods throughout California and Northern Nevada. The company employs nearly 16,000 team members and operates 207 traditional and price impact stores under the banners of Save Mart, Lucky, FoodMaxx, S-Mart Foods, and MaxxValue Foods. In addition to its retail operation, the company also operates Smart Refrigerated Transport and is a voting partner in Super Store Industries (SSI), which owns and operates a distribution center in Lathrop, Mid Valley Dairy in Fairfield and Sunnyside Farms ice cream plant in Turlock. For more information on the company visit: www.FoodMaxx.com</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>        
      
      

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Expanding Retail Presence in Northern California

<p>DALLAS, June 27, 2017 - &nbsp;65% of Americans plan to celebrate Independence Day with a cookout/barbecue/picnic, according to a study conducted by the National Retail Federation. Whether you're planning on firing up the grill in your own back yard or letting somebody else take care of the cooking, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has got you covered.</p>
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<p>"The July 4th weekend is the height of barbecue season and we're fortunate to be able to share our Dickey's Signature Smoked Sausage with all barbecue enthusiasts," says Renee Roozen, President of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurant, Inc. "Although our Pit Masters will be preparing over 32,000 ropes of sausage across the country for guest wanting convenience and authenticity from our restaurants, the option of quality Dickey's sausage is also available in retail outlets for those looking to grill and smoke at home."</p>
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<p>For the self-proclaimed barbecue experts, no backyard barbecue is complete without Dickey's Signature Smoked Sausage, which comes in three delicious flavors: Original Smoked Polish Sausage, Smoked Spicy Cheddar Sausage and Hot Links. Competitively-priced and easy to prepare, the sausage comes with Dickey's "No B.S. (Bad Stuff)" guarantee, meaning it is free of MSG, nitrates and nitrites. In fact, Dickey's is set to sell over 32,000 ropes of sausage over the course of 4th of July weekend.</p>
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<p>For those who prefer to leave the barbecuing to the experts, Dickey's is offering 10% off catering in store, as well as 10% off all online orders of $100 or more. In addition, one special guest will win a 10-person catering giveaway. Guests can enter to win on Dickey's Facebook page.</p>
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<p>To find the store nearest you, click here. Find Dickey's on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. &nbsp;</p>
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<p>About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.</p>
<p>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 nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. 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.</p>

Dickey's Options for 4th of July

                <div class="row"><div class="row"><span style="font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">MANDAN, N.D., June 29, 2017- With the overwhelming excitement for Dickey's Barbecue Pit's new location opening in Mandan, North Dakota last Thursday, local Owner/Operators were faced with meeting the inventory demands of such high traffic. When the required stock could not be found at the normal distribution centers, they turned to Dickey's corporate team for a creative solution to ensure the expected demand could be met.</span></div><div class="row"><span style="font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></div><div class="row"><span style="font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Local Owner/Operators Randy and Lisa Rhone, Amanda and Ben Zachmeier opened their first Dickey's location in Minot, North Dakota in 2014. Given the success of this store and anticipation from the community, their new Mandan location was expected to generate extremely high traffic beyond what local distribution centers could provide. Dickey's corporate purchasing team immediately searched the country for stock, arranged truck rentals and travel, and negotiated pricing. President of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., Renee Roozen, even had her husband in Colorado and father in Minnesota ready to drive trucks if stock could be found in those markets. Ultimately, the stock was found in Nebraska and a member of Dickey's corporate support staff volunteered to give up his off days to fly from Pacific Northwest to Nebraska to pick up a truck, and then drive 12 hours to North Dakota to complete the miracle.</span></div><div class="row"><span style="font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></div><div class="row"><span style="font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"We are very grateful to the support staff at Dickey's corporate office for helping us make this grand opening such a success," said Owner/Operator Randy Rhone. "This is definitely an instance in which we were happy to be a Dickey's franchisee. We couldn't have done it without them!"</span></div><div class="row"><span style="font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></div><div class="row"><span style="font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"This is a perfect example of one of the key reasons why entrepreneurs are attracted to franchises, and Dickey's in particular: they receive this type of support," said Renee Roozen, President of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "It was truly a team effort and we are proud to share this success with the Rhones and Zachmeiers. We view our franchisees as members of our family and are willing to do whatever it takes to make sure they are well taken care of and our loyal guests' expectations are met."</span></div><div class="row"><span style="font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></div><div class="row"><span style="font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The new Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Mandan is located at 4524 Memorial Hwy Suite #103, 58554. The phone number is 701-663-4227.</span></div><div class="row"><span style="font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></div><div class="row"><span style="font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">To find the location nearest you, click here. Find Dickey's on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.</span></div><div class="row"><span style="font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br></span></div><div class="row"><span style="font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;</span></div><div class="row"><span style="font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">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 nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. 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.</span></div></div>        
      
      
      

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