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EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">The new location opens this Thursday with four
weeks of specials and giveaways&nbsp;<hr>&nbsp;(St. Paul,
MN) <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> opens in St. Paul this Thursday with four weeks of
specials and giveaways, including free barbecue for a year for three lucky
guests. To enter to win, guests can either use hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ on any social media page, order <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/">online</a> or
sign up for the&nbsp; Big Yellow Cup Club to receive loyalty points and members-only specials.
The first four Thursdays after opening, Dickey’s will offer the first 50 guests
a complimentary taste of Dickey’s Butcher Taco of the Month, Buffalo &amp; Bleu.
On Fridays, the new store will offer 50 percent off meals for uniformed first
responders, and guests will have the opportunity to donate to <a href="https://www.thedickeyfoundation.org/">The Dickey Foundation</a>. On Sundays, kids eat free at Dickey’s with every purchase of
an adult dine-in meal of $10 or more.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To join
Dickey’s Big Yellow Cup Club and receive members-only specials and discounts,
click here.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“The Dickey
family congratulates Tommie Reno, Jr. on opening his first Dickey’s Barbecue
Pit location,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants,
Inc. “The Dickey’s brand is proud to have amazing Owner/Operators nationwide to
serve their communities delicious, authentic barbecue and Reno, Jr. is the
perfect addition to keep the tradition going.”<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Doors open
this Thursday and guests can enjoy the grand opening events over the next four
weeks:<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Thirsty Thursdays—All guests will
receive a free iconic Big Yellow Cub with a reusable travel lid and straw. The
first 50 guests will also receive a complimentary taste of the Buffalo &amp;
Bleu Butcher Taco, Dickey’s latest limited time offer. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Philanthropy Fridays— “You Give, We
Give”: guests who donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, <a href="https://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>, will
receive a gift card in appreciation for supporting Dickey’s foundation.
Uniformed first responders also receive 50 percent off their meal. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;Singer/Songwriter Saturdays— Enjoy live
music from local musician.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;Kids Eat Free All Day Every Sunday with
the purchase of a $10 dine-in meal per adult. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Tommie Reno,
Jr. is new to the Dickey’s family as he is opening his first Dickey’s Barbecue
Pit location in St. Paul. After researching franchising opportunities, Reno,
Jr. fell in love with Dickey’s authentic, slow-smoked barbecue as well as
Dickey’s culture and is proud to serve his community Dickey’s delicious,
Texas-style barbecue. “I am excited to bring residents of St. Paul Dickey’s
delicious, pit-smoked barbecue,” says Reno, Jr. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Residents of
St. Paul can find their newest Dickey’s location at 2113 Old Hudson Rd. St.
Paul, MN 55119. The phone number is 651-204-1625. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 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>About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
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 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue franchise</a> offers eight
signature meats, seven savory sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals
every Sunday. 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/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” 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 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a><o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>###<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>























































 
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Serves Texas-style Barbecue in St. Paul, MN

The new location will
open Thursday with four weeks of specials and giveaways<hr> (Baytown,
TX) <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> opens in Baytown this Thursday with four weeks of
specials and giveaways, including free barbecue for a year for one lucky guest.
To win free barbecue for a year, guests must enter the drawing in-store on
Saturday, February 25. The first four Thursdays after opening, Dickey’s will
offer the first 50 guests a complimentary s taste of Dickey’s Butcher Taco of
the Month, the Buffalo &amp; Bleu. On Fridays, the new store will offer 50
percent off meals for uniformed first responders, and guests will have the
opportunity to donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, <a href="https://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>. On
Sundays, kids eat free at Dickey’s with every purchase of an adult dine-in meal
of $10 or more.<o:p></o:p>

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To join
Dickey’s Big Yellow Cup Club and receive members-only specials and discounts,
click <a href="https://dickeysbarbecue.fbmta.com/members/updateprofile.aspx?action=subscribe&amp;inputsource=w">here</a>.<o:p></o:p>

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“The Dickey
family congratulates Hamid Aktar on opening his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
location,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
“At Dickey’s, we are passionate about great slow-smoked barbecue and partnering
with new Owner/Operators such as Aktar only better the Dickey’s brand as a
whole.” <o:p></o:p>

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Doors open
this Thursday and guests can enjoy the grand opening events over the next four
weeks:<o:p></o:p>

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Thirsty Thursdays—All guests will
receive a free iconic Big Yellow Cub with a reusable travel lid and straw. <o:p></o:p>

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On opening day, the first 50 guests will receive
a complimentary free barbecue sandwich<o:p></o:p>

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On the next three Thursdays after opening, the
first 20 guests will receive a free barbecue sandwich. <o:p></o:p>

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Philanthropy Fridays— Uniformed first
responders will receive 50 percent off their meal and guests can donate to
Dickey’s charitable foundation, <a href="https://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue,
Boots &amp; Badges</a>. <o:p></o:p>

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Kids Eat Free All Day Every Sunday with
the purchase of a $10 dine-in meal per adult. <o:p></o:p>

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To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.<o:p></o:p>

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New to the
Dickey’s family, Hamid Akhtar will open his doors to the Baytown community this
Thursday as a first-time Dickey’s Barbecue Pit owner. After researching
franchising opportunities, Dickey’s was the perfect fit for Akhtar because it
matched his love for delicious, slow-smoked barbecue. “I am excited to bring
Dickey’s Texas-style barbecue to the residents of Baytown,” says Akhtar. “I
hope to make Dickey’s an integral part of the Baytown community.”&nbsp; <o:p></o:p>

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Residents of
Baytown can find their newest Dickey’s location at 6110 I-10 East Freeway
Baytown, TX 77521. The phone number is 281-421-3101. <o:p></o:p>

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Find Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 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>. 
 
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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
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 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue franchise</a> offers eight
signature meats, seven savory sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals
every Sunday. 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/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” 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 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a><o:p></o:p>

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Local Entrepreneur Brings Dickey’s Pit-Smoked Barbecue to Baytown

The new location will
open this Thursday, February 23<hr><o:p> </o:p>(Shreveport,
LA) <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> opens their
newest Shreveport location this Thursday with a weekend filled with specials on
Dickey’s delicious, slow-smoked barbecue. On Thursday, February 23, the new
location will offer a free Big Yellow Cup with an in-store purchase of $5 or
more. On Saturday, February 25, the new location will feature $3 Pulled Pork
Sandwiches to guests. As always at every Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location, Kids
Eat Free every Sunday with the purchase of an adult dine-in meal of $10 or
more. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To join
Dickey’s Big Yellow Cup Club and receive members-only specials and discounts,
click <a href="https://dickeysbarbecue.fbmta.com/members/updateprofile.aspx?action=subscribe&amp;inputsource=w">here</a>.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“The
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family congratulates Matthew and Catherine Long on
opening their third Dickey’s location,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s
Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is a family-owned business
and we are always proud when current Owner/Operators open new locations with
us.” <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Guests of
the new Shreveport location can enjoy: <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Thursday, February 23— Guests will
receive a free Big Yellow Cup with a purchase of $5 or more. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;Saturday,
February 25— The new location will
offer $3 Pulled Pork Sandwiches. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;Kids Eat
Free Sunday— Kids Eat Free every
Sunday with every purchase of an adult dine-in meal of $10 or more. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;Husband and wife duo, Matthew and Catherine
Long will open their third Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in the Shreveport
area. The Longs are experts when it comes to smoking delicious, Texas-style
barbecue and they are excited to embark on their next adventure by opening
their newest location. “This is a great area and the community is greatly
looking forward to us opening a new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit here,” says Catherine
Long. “We are excited to have the opportunity to serve our community Dickey’s
pit-smoked barbecue.”<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Residents of
Shreveport can find their newest Dickey’s location at 7503 Youree Dr. Suite 300
Shreveport, LA 71105. The phone number is 318-217-6070. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 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>About
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
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 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue franchise</a> offers eight
signature meats, seven savory sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals
every Sunday. 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/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” 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 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a><o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>###<o:p></o:p>











































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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens Newest Shreveport Location

The sausage will be available at over 105 Kroger
locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex<hr>(Dallas, TX)
Starting this month, <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.dickeys.com&amp;d=DwMFAg&amp;c=WUZzGzAb7_N4DvMsVhUlFrsw4WYzLoMP5bgx2U7ydPE&amp;r=E5ZjzimY0eW5pYrdbCPtWt-MRytnoZ7FkPZSh6ABsiE&amp;m=E9lyvoLGtYqENp-K21FuCx09E9IlorfTlAii8UNqGvk&amp;s=LENMsLbdgk2myok7BvV4xVvhXUuWTvUbSyAD1gACW1Q&amp;e=">Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit</a> signature smoked sausages are available in Kroger locations
throughout the Dallas Fort-Worth Metroplex. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has partnered
with Eddy Packing Co. to bring Dickey’s delicious Original Smoked Fresh Polish,
Smoked Spicy Cheddar and Red Hot Links to Kroger locations in Dickey’s
hometown. <o:p></o:p>

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“Our goal is
to make Dickey’s Barbecue Pit a national brand in the marketplace,” says Dean
Sanders, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing at Eddy Packing Co. “We
are excited to work with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on this venture and look forward
to the opportunity of expansion.” <o:p></o:p>

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Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit’s line of sausage has seen success in its previous retail launch
at Walmart and Dickey’s looks forward to the partnership with Kroger to bring
their delicious, high-quality sausage to 105 Kroger locations throughout the Dallas-Fort
Worth Metroplex. <o:p></o:p>

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All of
Dickey’s sausages are gluten free and contain no MSG, nitrates or nitrites.
They also come naturally hardwood smoked, making them easy to prepare at home. <o:p></o:p>

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“We are
proud to launch Dickey’s signature smoked polish, red hot links and jalapeno
cheddar sausage in Kroger locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth
Metroplex,” says Tamala Fowler, Senior Vice President of Retail Sales and
International Development at Dickey’s Capital Group. “Dickey’s guests can now
have the same delicious sausage when they are cooking at home as they have when
they visit their local Dickey’s location.”&nbsp; <o:p></o:p>

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During the
launch of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s sausage in Kroger, guests can find Dickey’s
sausage in stand-alone displays in each of the 105 Kroger stores. <o:p></o:p>

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To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.dickeys.com_locations&amp;d=DwMFAg&amp;c=WUZzGzAb7_N4DvMsVhUlFrsw4WYzLoMP5bgx2U7ydPE&amp;r=E5ZjzimY0eW5pYrdbCPtWt-MRytnoZ7FkPZSh6ABsiE&amp;m=E9lyvoLGtYqENp-K21FuCx09E9IlorfTlAii8UNqGvk&amp;s=NDLXdHr05X0Brr0xAecu_PdUutRd_2K--uoq8RcVHSE&amp;e=">here</a>.
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Find
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.facebook.com_dickeysbarbecuepit&amp;d=DwMFAg&amp;c=WUZzGzAb7_N4DvMsVhUlFrsw4WYzLoMP5bgx2U7ydPE&amp;r=E5ZjzimY0eW5pYrdbCPtWt-MRytnoZ7FkPZSh6ABsiE&amp;m=E9lyvoLGtYqENp-K21FuCx09E9IlorfTlAii8UNqGvk&amp;s=55K1FHUPaSwscXPu6N_yQw17WKJPrnG1kXswBSG-XGM&amp;e=">Facebook</a>,
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and <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_Dickeys-3Flang-3Den&amp;d=DwMFAg&amp;c=WUZzGzAb7_N4DvMsVhUlFrsw4WYzLoMP5bgx2U7ydPE&amp;r=E5ZjzimY0eW5pYrdbCPtWt-MRytnoZ7FkPZSh6ABsiE&amp;m=E9lyvoLGtYqENp-K21FuCx09E9IlorfTlAii8UNqGvk&amp;s=PhwnIaPlcMPlRrEss0O-DElH7-S7ULP-xNJwsupy_6k&amp;e=">Twitter</a>.<o:p></o:p>

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About
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
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 <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.dickeys.com_franchise&amp;d=DwMFAg&amp;c=WUZzGzAb7_N4DvMsVhUlFrsw4WYzLoMP5bgx2U7ydPE&amp;r=E5ZjzimY0eW5pYrdbCPtWt-MRytnoZ7FkPZSh6ABsiE&amp;m=E9lyvoLGtYqENp-K21FuCx09E9IlorfTlAii8UNqGvk&amp;s=H-YKU2zdI1pG4NyYpXyHqzr18BUH1XtXh09rqqhYaHU&amp;e=">barbecue
franchise</a> offers eight signature meats, seven savory sides, tangy barbecue
sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. 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://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.fastcasual.com_articles_dickeys-2Dnamed-2Dfast-2Dcasuals-2Dno-2D1-2Dbrand_&amp;d=DwMFAg&amp;c=WUZzGzAb7_N4DvMsVhUlFrsw4WYzLoMP5bgx2U7ydPE&amp;r=E5ZjzimY0eW5pYrdbCPtWt-MRytnoZ7FkPZSh6ABsiE&amp;m=E9lyvoLGtYqENp-K21FuCx09E9IlorfTlAii8UNqGvk&amp;s=vKDekeD78nETibu3be_nAwsV5O-cY0G2NG8FH4KNxO0&amp;e=">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” 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 <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.dickeys.com&amp;d=DwMFAg&amp;c=WUZzGzAb7_N4DvMsVhUlFrsw4WYzLoMP5bgx2U7ydPE&amp;r=E5ZjzimY0eW5pYrdbCPtWt-MRytnoZ7FkPZSh6ABsiE&amp;m=E9lyvoLGtYqENp-K21FuCx09E9IlorfTlAii8UNqGvk&amp;s=LENMsLbdgk2myok7BvV4xVvhXUuWTvUbSyAD1gACW1Q&amp;e=">www.dickeys.com</a><o:p></o:p>

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About
Eddy Packing Co. <o:p></o:p>

Eddy Packing
Co. is one of the most modern, high quality, innovated and diversified meat
processing plants in the southwest.&nbsp; With 60+ years processing smoked,
cooked and raw pork, beef and poultry products. Available in fresh and frozen
from plant directly, retailers and distributors.<o:p></o:p>

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The
dedicated employee base is comprised of over 500 production, sales and
marketing, warehouse, office and quality control staff.&nbsp; We take pride in
meeting and exceeding our customer and shareholders’ expectations in
innovation, quality, delivery and cost of processed protein products with
flexibility, commitment and the integrity of our people.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p>

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Now Sells Signature Sausages in Select Texas Kroger Stores

Two new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations come to Ann Arbor<hr>(Ann Arbor,
MI) William Kaufman plans to open a <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit</a> location on the University of Michigan campus. The student body
of the University of Michigan represents approximately 38 percent of the total
population of the city of Ann Arbor.<o:p></o:p>

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Kaufman’s
newly signed development agreement of two Dickey’s locations will be carried out
with the first location opening in May 2017 at the Washtenaw Commons Retail
Center. Kaufman’s second location will open in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor
on the University of Michigan Campus. <o:p></o:p>

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“We're
excited William Kaufman&nbsp;is
joining the Dickey family and bringing barbecue to the campus,” says Laura Rea
Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We think William is right
when he says Michigan students will love our real pit smoked barbecue."<o:p></o:p>

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Born and
raised in Ann Arbor, Kaufman grew up visiting family in Texas where he fell in
love with Texas-style barbecue, and Dickey’s in particular. “I grew up eating
Dickey’s and I am excited to bring the residents of Ann Arbor their own little
bit of Texas-style barbecue,” says Kaufman. “I am most looking forward to
opening our campus location to win the hearts of the students of the University
of Michigan.” <o:p></o:p>

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Kaufman
enters into his new venture with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit with his wife, Rebecca
and they look forward to opening more stores in the future. <o:p></o:p>

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To learn
more about franchising opportunities, call 866-340-6188 or visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">www.dickeys.com/franchise</a>. <o:p></o:p>

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Find
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit restaurant 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>

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About
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
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 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue franchise</a> offers eight
signature meats, seven savory sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals
every Sunday. 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="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” 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 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a><o:p></o:p>

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New Owner Looks to be the Big Man on Campus at University of Michigan

The new location opens
this Thursday in La Junta, CO&nbsp;<hr>(La Junta,
CO) <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> opens in La Junta Thursday, February 18 with four
weeks of specials and giveaways, including free barbecue for a year for three
lucky guests. To enter to win, guests can either use hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ on any social media
page, order <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/">online</a> or sign up for the&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/promos">Big Yellow Cup Club</a> to receive loyalty points and members-only specials.
The first four Thursdays after opening, Dickey’s will offer the first 50 guests
a complimentary special treat. On Fridays, the new store will offer 50 percent
off meals for uniformed first responders, and guests will have the opportunity
to donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, <a href="https://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>. On
Sundays, kids eat free at Dickey’s with every purchase of an adult dine-in meal
of $10 or more.<o:p></o:p>

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To join
Dickey’s Big Yellow Cub Club and receive members-only specials and discounts,
click <a href="https://dickeysbarbecue.fbmta.com/members/updateprofile.aspx?action=subscribe&amp;inputsource=w">here</a>.<o:p></o:p>

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“The Dickey
family congratulates Bob and Barbara Rusnak on opening their fourth Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit location,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue
Restaurants, Inc. “Dickey’s is growing rapidly nationwide and we are proud to
continue our expansion in Colorado, where Dickey’s opened its first franchise
outside of Texas in 1998.”<o:p></o:p>

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Doors open
this Thursday and guests can enjoy the grand opening events over the next four
weeks:<o:p></o:p>

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Thirsty Thursdays—All guests will
receive a free iconic Big Yellow Cub with a reusable travel lid and straw. The
first 50 guests will also receive a complimentary special treat. <o:p></o:p>

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Philanthropy Fridays— “You Give, We
Give”: guests who donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, <a href="https://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>, will
receive a gift card in appreciation for supporting Dickey’s foundation.
Uniformed first responders also receive 50 percent off their meal. <o:p></o:p>

&nbsp;

Singer/Songwriter Saturdays— Enjoy live
music from local musician, Sergio Alex Perez.<o:p></o:p>

&nbsp;

Kids Eat Free All Day Every Sunday with
the purchase of a $10 dine-in meal per adult. <o:p></o:p>

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To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.<o:p></o:p>

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The Rusnaks,
after retiring from the United States Air Force, have been with the Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit family for five years. They are hoping to turn their now four
locations into a growing family business by bringing their son into the
equation. “We are excited to open this new location and have the opportunity to
serve the residents of La Junta,” says Bob Rusnak. “The Dickey’s brand has
grown so much in our years as owners and we are happy to see where it goes in
the future.”<o:p></o:p>

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Residents of
La Junta can find their newest Dickey’s location at Red Lion Hotel, 1325 East 3rd
St. La Junta, CO 81050. The phone number is 719-383-3943. <o:p></o:p>

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Find Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 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>. 
 
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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;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 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 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/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the country.”
For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p>

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Air Force Veteran Duo Opens Their Fourth Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

This February 14 Kids
Eat Free at Dickey’s locations nationwide<hr><o:p> </o:p>(Dallas, TX)
The average person spends $80 on a dinner for two for Valentine’s Day, while
the average meal for two at <a href="https://www.dickeys.com">Dickey’s Barbecue
Pit</a> is a quarter of that price. As Valentine’s Day is considered one of the
most expensive of the year, Dickey’s wants to spread the love with families this
Valentine’s Day by offering Kids Eat Free at every Dickey’s location
nationwide. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>On February
14, with every guest purchase of an adult dine-in meal of $10 or more, guests
will receive one free Kid’s Meal. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find your
nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit is a family-owned brand to the core,” says Renee Roozen, President
of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “This Valentine’s Day our hope is to
bring families together creating new memories and traditions for the most love-filled
day of the year.” <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To receive other
specials all year long at Dickey’s, sign up for the <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/bycc">Big Yellow Cup Club</a>. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on <a href="http://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><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;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 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won
first place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>



























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Kids Eat Free on Valentine’s Day at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

The new location is slated to open in Tampa, FL in late 2017
(Tampa, FL)Dickey's Barbecue Pit is continuing its expansion throughout the state of Florida with a well-known member of the Tampa community, Demar Dotson. Currently a professional football player with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dotson will open his Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in in the Tampa area in late 2017.
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Along with his passion for football, Dotson has always had a passion for slow-smoked barbecue. Upon deciding to open his own franchise, Dotson determined Dickey’s was the perfect fit for him. “I wanted to open a restaurant where I could fulfill my passion while also feeding my community pit-smoked barbecue,” says Dotson.
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After opening his initial location in Tampa, Dotson plans to open more locations throughout the southern states, primarily in his home state of Louisiana. In his retirement, Dotson plans to run the day-to-day operations of his stores and be the face of his community’s Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
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“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is proud to have Demar Dotson join our family and open his first Dickey’s location in Florida,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Dickey’s is rapidly expanding nationwide and we are constantly looking for new Owner/Operators such as Dotson who have a passion for delicious, pit-smoked barbecue.”
&nbsp;
To learn more about franchising opportunities visit www.dickeys.com/franchise.
&nbsp;
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic, slow-smoked barbecue. All meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant which is why at Dickey's, “We Speak Barbecue.” The Dallas-based family-run barebcue franchise offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The brand has expanded to 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ "Fast and Serious." Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 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&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.
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Tampa Bay Offensive Tackle Demar Dotson Plans to Open Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Location

Kids Eat Free at
every Dickey’s location this February 14<hr> (Dallas, TX) A recent study found that 60 percent of
Americans that celebrate Valentine’s Day include their entire families in the
celebration. <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a>
Owner/Operator Muhammed Afzal will offer Kids Eat Free this Valentine’s Day to
help those families celebrate with great food at a reasonable price. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Afzal, one of Dickey’s original franchisees, is now the
proud owner of five Dickey’s locations across the north Texas area, acquiring
his fifth location in Plano, TX in 2015.&nbsp; Operating these five locations
over the years, Afzal has learned that family comes first to his guests.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“In my 22 years with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, I have met and
worked with a diverse group of Owner/Operators all with different stories and
backgrounds,” says Afzal. “The one thing that brings us all together is that we
have a passion for pit-smoked barbecue and serving our guests and their
families.”<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Dickey’s has nearly 600 franchised locations nationwide and
considers their barbecue business model as family working with family to serve
families.&nbsp; Still family-owned and operated, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is proud
to count their two original franchisees among their growing brand 22 years
after Dale Smith and ‘Mo’ Afzal opened their first locations.&nbsp; Since 1994
the Afzal and Smith families have had a healthy family rivalry between the two
which will continue this Valentine’s Day to see who will host the most families
for their pit-smoked family meal. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“At Dickey’s, we constantly try to evolve to better
ourselves while staying true to our barbecue and family roots,” says Laura Rea
Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “This Valentine’s Day,
Dickey’s hopes folks will see barbecue as the best way to their favorite
peoples’ hearts.”<o:p></o:p>To learn more about joining
the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family go to <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">www.dickeys.com/franchise</a> or call
866-340-6188.<o:p></o:p>About Dickey’s Barbecue
Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic,
slow-smoked barbecue. All meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant which is why at Dickey's, “We Speak Barbecue.” The Dallas-based
family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue franchise</a>
offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides, tangy barbecue
sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The brand has expanded to 600
locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com">www.dickeys.com</a> or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise
opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>























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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Original Franchisee Makes Valentine’s Day a Family Affair

Donations will directly support PA State Trooper Landon Weaver's family
(Dallas, TX) On Wednesday, four Dickey’s locations in Dallas will raise funds for the family of fallen Pennsylvania State Trooper, Landon Weaver. Trooper Weaver was killed in the line of duty on December 30. The Altoona, Penn. Dickey's Barbecue Pit location is also hosting an in-store matching funds drive on Saturday, February 4, and&nbsp;is donating a portion of profits from the days’ sales as well. &nbsp;Altoona is the hometown of the Weaver family.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;will match donations given in-store to the Weaver family and is donating ten percent of sales from those days’ sales as well. Supporters can donate in store or <a href="https://www.bbabfoundation.org/">online</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Participating locations in the Dallas area will also offer $2 sandwiches all day Wednesday.
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Participating locations:
4610 North Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75206
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2525 Wycliff Ave.
Dallas, TX 75219
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600 N. Central Expressway
McKinney, TX 75070
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1509 W. 7th Ave.
Corsicana, TX 75110
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This fundraiser is the first in Dickey’s donation matching program, intended to increase impact for individual fallen officers’ families in their time of need. Wherever Dickey’s operates, the barbecue brand hopes to provide support for first responders. <a href="https://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>, Dickey's charitable foundation, raises funds to purchase equipment and meet other needs for police officers and firefighters. The donation matching drive complements the general support efforts of the foundation by designating fundraising efforts for a specific fallen first responder's family.
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“Dickey’s is proud to serve those who protect us,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We hope to provide support and relief to the Weaver family. While we wish tragedies like this never happen, we want to do what we can to help the Weavers and other families who may face these circumstances in the future.”
&nbsp;
To find the Dickey’s nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.
&nbsp;
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic, slow-smoked barbecue. All meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant which is why at Dickey's, “We Speak Barbecue.” The Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The brand has expanded to 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/">Top 100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com">www.dickeys.com</a> or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.
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Fundraiser for Fallen State Trooper’s Family Begins Wednesday at Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Original franchisee still with brand 22 years later<hr>(Dallas, TX)
<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a>&nbsp; original
franchisee, Dale Smith, will smoke over 360 pounds of pulled pork in
preparation for the big game next weekend. Frank and Dale Smith opened the
first Dickey's Barbecue franchise in McKinney, TX in 1994. Twenty-two years
later, the Smiths have six locations, with plans to continue their growth. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Dale Smith
helped create the ‘Pulled Pork and Pigskin’ promotion that entitles coupon
holders to a free pound of pulled pork with every XL family pack purchase January
30 - February 5. Smith is an original member of Dickey's National Franchise
Advisory Council which develops marketing promotions and advises on major decisions
for the Dickey's brand. &nbsp;The ‘Pulled Pork and Pigskin’&nbsp;promotion
coupons can be downloaded from the Dickey’s website on the <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/promos">promo</a> page. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>The Smiths’
franchising story began when Dale’s father Frank saw an advertisement for
franchising opportunities in the Dallas Morning News. The Smiths’ original
location is still open and will double up on staff this week to help support
the Big Game promotion.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Dale helped
his father Frank open multiple Dickey’s locations in Texas, and in 2008 he
bought the locations from his father. Since then, Dale has expanded to six
Dickey’s locations across north Texas. Years ago, Dale had eight locations and
decided to sell two of those stores to his first manager, MJ Breaux, who still
owns and operates those locations today.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit has been a part of our family since I can remember and I am proud
to continue the tradition with my family today,” says Dale Smith. “I have seen
Dickey’s grow from ten locations to 600 locations nationwide and I am proud to
have been a part of it every step of the way.” <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Smith
attributes his success with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to a great partnership based
on delicious barbecue and the fact Dickey's has stuck to its roots of authentic
barbecue even while expanding across the nation. While Dickey’s has grown and
adapted to accommodate guests’ tastes, the brand has always kept the focus on
Texas-style barbecue, smoked low and slow onsite in every location every day.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>“Growing up
I heard my father talk about the Smith family’s dedication to Dickey’s Barbecue
Pit, and it has been a great pleasure to have the opportunity to work closely
with their family through two generations,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of
Dickey’s Capital Group. “Dickey’s is a family business and we continue to grow
with hard working Owner/Operators such as the Smiths, whom we consider family.”<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Dickey's
Barbecue Pit hopes families nationwide also continue the tradition of barbecue
and the Big Game by enjoying delicious, pit-smoked barbecue during their watch
party this year. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>To learn
more about joining the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family go to <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">www.dickeys.com/franchise</a> or call
866-340-6188.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>About
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic,
slow-smoked barbecue. All meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant which is why at Dickey's, “We Speak Barbecue.” The Dallas-based
family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue franchise</a>
offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides, tangy barbecue
sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The brand has expanded to 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/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>###<o:p></o:p>









































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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Family Business Extends Beyond the Dickey Family

Enjoy a free pound of
pulled pork with the purchase of an XL Family Pack<hr><o:p></o:p>(Dallas, TX)
Nothing goes together better than football and barbecue, and <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> is offering an amazing special
to celebrate the big game all week long. Beginning January 30 and lasting
throughout the week, Dickey’s will give away a free pound of pulled pork with
the purchase of an <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu#family-packs">XL Family
Pack</a>. This ‘Pulled Pork and Pigskin’ special is the perfect way to feed
linebacker-sized appetites at football watching parties with Dickey’s authentic
barbecue that is pit-smoked on-site daily. The XL Family Pack feeds up to 8
people, and the extra pound of pork is the perfect add-on for a big party.<o:p></o:p>

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The catch?
This offer is available with the code word, “tightend” when ordering your
pit-smoked barbecued online. The offer can also be redeemed through a printable
coupon found on the Dickey’s website on the promo page. <o:p></o:p>

<o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>

To receive
other specials like ‘Pulled Pork and Pigskin’, sign up for Dickey’s Big Yellow
Cup Club <a href="https://dickeysbarbecue.fbmta.com/members/updateprofile.aspx?action=subscribe&amp;inputsource=w">here</a>.<o:p></o:p>

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To order
this deal online, visit Dickey’s <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">locations
page</a> to select your pickup location or visit your nearest locally owned
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. <o:p></o:p>

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“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit has always been known for catering events of any size and
occasion,” says Renee Roozen, President of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We
are excited about this offer because it allows guests to maximize their
watching party meal with delicious, slow-smoked barbecue.” <o:p></o:p>

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To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.<o:p></o:p>

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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic,
slow-smoked barbecue. All meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant which is why at Dickey's, “We Speak Barbecue.” The Dallas-based
family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue franchise</a>
offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides, tangy barbecue
sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The brand 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/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p>

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Offers Pulled Pork and Pigskin Deal for Football Watching Parties

The new location will begin serving authentic, Texas-style
barbecue this Thursday<hr> (Novi, MI) The newest <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> opens its doors this
Thursday in Novi with four weeks of specials and giveaways, including free
barbecue for a year for three lucky guests. To win free barbecue for a year,
guests must either use hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ
on any social media site, <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/">order</a> online
or sign up for Dickey’s <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/bycc">Big Yellow Cup
Club</a>. On Thursdays, the new location will offer the first 50 guests through
the door a complimentary taste of Dickey’s Butcher Taco of the Month, the
Sriracha Chicken Taco. On Fridays, Dickey’s offers 50 percent off to first
responders, and guests can donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, <a href="https://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>. On
Sundays, kids eat free at Dickey’s with every purchase of an adult dine-in meal
of $10 or more. <o:p></o:p>

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To join Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Big Yellow Cup Club
and receive members-only specials, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/bycc">here</a>.
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“The
Dickey’s family congratulates Jay Roney on opening his first Dickey’s Barbecue
Pit location,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants,
Inc. “Dickey’s is growing rapidly nationwide and we are proud to continue that
expansion by opening our ninth location in Michigan.”<o:p></o:p>

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Doors open
this Thursday and guests can enjoy the grand opening events over the next four
weeks: <o:p></o:p>

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Thirsty Thursdays—All guests will
receive a free Big Yellow Cup with Dickey’s new reusable travel lid and straw.
The first 50 guests through the door will receive a complimentary taste of the
Sriracha Chicken Taco, Dickey’s Butcher Taco of the Month.<o:p></o:p>

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Philanthropy Fridays— Uniformed first
responders will receive 50 percent off their meal, and guests can donate to <a href="https://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>,
Dickey’s charitable foundation. <o:p></o:p>

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Kids Eat Free All Day Every Sunday— With every $10 adult dine-in purchase
guests will receive one free kids meal. <o:p></o:p>

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To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.<o:p></o:p>

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New to the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family, Jay and Michelle Roney are excited to embark on their
new adventure serving their community authentic, slow-smoked barbecue.
“Bringing this new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location to Novi is something that the
residents of my community are very much looking forward to,” says Roney. “I am
proud and excited to open my doors on Thursday and begin serving my community
delicious barbecue.”<o:p></o:p>

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Residents of
Wixom and Novi can find their newest Dickey’s location 48975 Grand River
Avenue, Suite 300 Novi, MI 48374. The phone number is 248-923-1227. <o:p></o:p>

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Find Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 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>. 
 
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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;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 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 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/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p>

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens Ninth Location in the State of Michigan

<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;
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;
mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">Enter
to win by watching for the “Heck of the Day” during the
syndicated&nbsp;sitcom,&nbsp;“The Middle”<hr>(Dallas,
TX)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit</a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;helping families
come&nbsp;together&nbsp;nationwide, and start the new year with some humor by
uniting with&nbsp;Warner Bros. Television’s popular comedy,
THE MIDDLE, airing five times a week in&nbsp;syndication, by offering viewers
and consumers $500 cash and a&nbsp;free trip to Hollywood by entering the&nbsp;“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit Family&nbsp;Reunion&nbsp;Sweepstakes.”&nbsp;The lucky winner will
receive a family reunion trip to Hollywood for up to 10 people, where they will
enjoy delicious barbecue from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and visit the set of&nbsp;The
Middle. Winners will also receive $500 cash and a variety of free family
meals from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To enter,
tune in to “The Middle,” airing in syndication Monday through Friday, now
through February 3 and&nbsp;watch&nbsp;for the “Heck of the Day” and text it to
34490 or enter at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themiddleweeknights.com/">themiddleweeknights.com</a>. No purchase or
payment is necessary to enter or win a prize. Applicants must be 21 years of
age or older. The deadline to enter is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 3. Local
programming and additional contest rules are available&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themiddleweeknights.com/content/sweepstakes-dickeys/rules.php">here</a>. &nbsp;150 runner ups will also receive a
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit “Family Pack,” the perfect option
for&nbsp;family&nbsp;get-togethers. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit is proud to serve busy families nationwide, and we are excited to
offer this sweepstakes for a fun family getaway,” says Emily Bennett, Vice
President of Marketing at Dickey’s. “We appreciate collaborating with Warner
Bros. Television and look forward to more partnerships in the future.”<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.
&nbsp;Go to TheMiddleWeeknights.com to see when it’s on in your hometown.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>About
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp; 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. With locally owned and operated franchises nationwide,
all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. The Dallas-based
family-run&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue franchise</a>&nbsp;offers
a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides, tangy barbecue sauce and
free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept has expanded to 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/">Top 100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the
top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast and Serious</a>.”
For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>&nbsp;or
for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>About
The Middle<o:p></o:p>Emmy® winner Patricia Heaton stars in The Middle, a warm
and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your
expectations. Middle-aged, middle class and living in the middle of the country,
Frankie Heck (Heaton) is a harried wife and working mother of three who uses
her wry wit and sense of humor to try to get her family through each day
intact. Her unflappable husband, Mike (Neil Flynn), is a manager at the local
quarry and her sardonic partner in the daily grind that is raising their
average – yes, most definitely average – family. The show also stars Charlie
McDermott, Eden Sher, and Atticus Shaffer.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>The
Middle is a half-hour comedy series filmed at Warner Bros. Studios in
Hollywood, California. The show was created by Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline.
It is produced by Blackie and Blondie Productions in association with Warner
Bros. Television. &nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>





























 
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