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(Natchitoches, LA) Lee Waskom’s résumé includes experience in property development and management, a chain of college book stores and a Smoothie King franchise. On Thursday, September 25 at 11 a.m., Waskom takes on barbecue when he opens the first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Natchitoches. To celebrate his new endeavor, Waskom is hosting a three-day grand opening celebration. The first 50 dine-in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“We are located right across from my alma mater, Northwestern State University, and near two other schools, making this the perfect location for students and staff to grab great barbecue,” said first time franchise owner, Lee Waskom. “I love this community and I’m looking forward to working with different campus organizations for caterings and fundraisers.”
On Friday at 10:30 a.m., the <a href="https://www.natchitocheschamber.com/">Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce</a> will be at the new location for a ribbon cutting. Guests can also stop by for all day merchandise giveaways. Saturday the new restaurant will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> and radio station 97.5 KDBH FM &nbsp;will be on-site from noon to 2 p.m. &nbsp;Barbecue eaters will get a chance to win a $500 gift card or be one of three winners for free barbecue for an entire year.
Waskom serves in multiple leadership and board positions in Natchitoches including the Historic District Business Association and Christmas Festival Committee. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Natchitoches is located at 936 University Parkway and the phone number is 318.238.4227. Keep up with this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Dickeysnatchitoches">Facebook.</a>

Entrepreneur Brings Barbecue to Hometown with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Houston, TX) Dinner options are getting tastier in Houston. On Thursday, September 25 at 11 a.m., Wendy Ridpath will open the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in the Copperfield area. The new location is celebrating with a three-day grand opening and the first 50 guests receive gift cards worth up to $50
“After trying the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Buffalo, I knew Dickey’s was the franchise for me,” said first time franchise owner, Wendy Ridpath. “I’m thrilled to open and start serving delicious barbecue to the Copperfield community.”
On Friday guests can stop by for all day merchandise giveaways. Saturday’s celebration includes radio station Houston’s Eagle on-site from noon to 2 p.m. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Guests can also scoop up <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>.
Ridpath worked in insurance prior to pursuing her dream of owning a restaurant. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Copperfield is located at 6184 Highway 6 North and the phone number is 281.345.7528.&nbsp;

Northwest Houston Gets Smokin’ New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(York, NE) Shannon Legg and a small team of community members were looking for a way to improve their home by providing jobs and a new dining option to residents. On Thursday, September 25 at 11 a.m., Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, a leading fast casual restaurant, will open in York. To celebrate, York’s newest restaurant is hosting a three-day grand opening with the first 50 dine-in guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50.
On Friday, guests can stock up on their Dickey’s Barbecue gear when the store offers t-shirts, sunglasses and more. Saving the best for last, Saturday includes <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/quote/everyday">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> and radio station Mix 105 KTMX on-site from noon to 2 p.m. Feeling lucky? Stop by for a chance to win a $500 gift card or be one of three winners who score free barbecue for an entire year.
“The York community is made up of generous and hardworking people who expect great quality food and we’re looking forward to serving them,” said first time franchise owner, Shannon Legg. “Everyone has shown a lot of enthusiasm about our opening and we even have multiple caterings booked already.”
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in York is located at 3525 South Lincoln Avenue and the phone number is 402.362.4227. Want to follow along? You can keep up with this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DickeysYork">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/DickeysYonkers">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

York Gets Fired Up For Barbecue with First Dickey’s Barbecue

(Cheyenne, WY) While serving in the Navy, Nate Schott heard about Dickey’s Barbecue numerous times from family in Nebraska. One day he decided to make the hour drive from San Diego to Temecula to try Dickey’s Barbecue and he was glad he did. On Thursday, September 25 at 11 a.m., Schott will bring his favorite barbecue joint to his new home, Cheyenne. To celebrate, Schott is hosting a three-day grand opening celebration.
“Dickey’s not only drew me in with the great food and family-friendly atmosphere, the value also caught my eye,” said first time owner, Nate Schott. “Cheyenne is a great market for barbecue and I’m looking forward to fulfilling our brand promise of serving ‘A+ Barbecue’ to this great city.”
Thursday, the first 50 dine-in guests receive gift cards ranging from $5 to $50. Friday includes merchandise giveaways. Stop by on Saturday when guests can feed their barbecue cravings with $2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches and radio station KOLT FM 100.7 will be on-site from noon to 2 p.m. Guests can test their luck when one lucky winner will win a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year.
Schott and his wife, Dezzaree met while serving in the Navy Seabees and now live in Cheyenne with their three children. The first Dickey’s Barbecue in Cheyenne is located at 1400 Dell Range Boulevard, Suite 085A and the phone number is 307.287.7478. Follow this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Cheyenne/265643453593543">Facebook.</a>

Navy Vet Cooks Up Barbecue in Wyoming’s Capital with First Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Sweetwater, TX) Jay and Ratna Devdhara’s love for cooking is what attracted them to opening a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in their hometown of Snyder. On Thursday, September 18 at 11 a.m., the couple will expand their business with a new location in nearby Sweetwater. To celebrate their expansion, they are hosting a three-day grand opening. The first the first 50 guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
Friday’s party includes <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> and radio station 103 The Bear on-site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Guests can grab Dickey’s Barbecue gear with all day merchandise giveaways on Saturday.
“My wife and I have enjoyed working with Dickey’s Barbecue and when the opportunity arose to own a second location, we couldn’t resist,” said multi-unit owner, Jay Devdhara. “Our love for cooking drew us to the restaurant business, but Dickey’s Barbecue got us into the barbecue business.”
Prior to opening their location in Snyder, the couple owned a motel. The Devdhara’s reside in Snyder. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Sweetwater is located at 1806 Dent Drive and the phone number is 325.219.7037. Keep up with this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Sweetwater-Texas-Owners-Jay-and-Ratna-Devdhara/343570472473433">Facebook.</a>

Life Gets Sweeter in Sweetwater with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Appleton, WI) Friday, September 19 at 11 a.m., marks the one year anniversary of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Appleton. In honor of this location’s anniversary, guests can stop by for music, giveaways and barbecue deals. Special guest, Mr. Dickey joins the party to mingle with guests and hand out 100 autographed copies of his cookbook, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Dickeys-Barbecue-Cookbook-Recipes/dp/1455616869">Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook.</a>
“We love to celebrate the success of our franchisees and the best way to do that is with our loyal guests,” said Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurant’s chairman, Mr. Dickey. “It’s exciting to visit our stores and see the spread of Texas barbecue across the United States.”
The anniversary celebration includes a chance for guests to grab Dickey’s Barbecue t-shirts, koozies, sunglasses and more with all day merchandise giveaways. What’s a party without music? Don’t worry, country station Y100 Country is on-site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. when guests can also score a deal with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> One lucky guests will win free barbecue for an entire year.
“It’s been a great experience working with the Dickey’s Barbecue family and I’m thrilled to have Mr. Dickey here to celebrate our anniversary,” said local owner-operator, Anthony Falbo. “I’m looking forward to celebrating many more anniversaries.”
Falbo also owns the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Green Bay. The Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Appleton is located at W3192 County Road KK and the phone number is 920.364.0686. If you can’t take the wait, you can follow along on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DickeysBarbecuePitAppletonWi">Facebook.</a>

Put On Your Party Pants: Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Appleton

(Dallas, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. announced sales from its catering hotline have surpassed the $6.4 million sales mark. In August 2011, Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. introduced 1-866-BARBECUE, a national catering hotline that gives guests direct access to live catering experts seven days a week. Today, catering is responsible for 15 percent of overall sales for Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants.
“Since our inception in 2011, we’ve continued to see a significant increase in catering orders across all markets,” said Michelle Sarlls, director of catering sales for Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “And, with our store count climbing to 500 by the end of 2014, we anticipate our busiest holiday season yet.”
Dickey’s Barbecue has been in the catering business for over 40 years with services ranging from personal box lunches to full-service buffets for any size event. The leading fast casual chain’s most catered events included business luncheons, weddings and birthdays. Today, the catering department vets over 2,500 calls and on-line inquiries monthly for stores in over 40 states.
“Catering is a great way for our franchisees to create an additional revenue stream,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. &nbsp;“Year after year we see incremental growth in our catering segment which varies from both business-to-business and consumer caterings.”
The catering hotline coordinates catering orders for all franchise locations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST seven days a week with an answering service ongoing 24 hours a day.

Catering Sales Are Smokin’ Hot at Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants

(Virginia Beach, VA) On Thursday, September 11 at 11 a.m., the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Virginia Beach is kicking off a three-day grand opening. The first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50. &nbsp;On Friday guests get the chance to meet Roland Dickey, chairman and lead chef of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants when he stops by to hand out 100 autographed copies of his cookbook, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Dickeys-Barbecue-Cookbook-Recipes/dp/1455616869">Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook.</a>
Friday’s party also includes radio station Eagle 97.3 on-site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Guests get a barbecue deal with the new location serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>. On Saturday guests can grab t-shirts, sunglasses and koozies when the store offers all day merchandise giveaways.
“I’ve loved owning my own Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and when I had the opportunity to open a second location I couldn’t resist,” said multi-unit franchise owner, Matt Burnett. “I’m honored to have Mr. Dickey visit Virginia Beach and get to know our loyal guests.”
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Virginia Beach is located at 1920 Centerville Turnpike, Suite 104 and the phone number is 757.962.1020. Burnett resides in Virginia Beach. His first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Virginia Beach is located at 1544 Laskin Road, Unit 212.&nbsp;

Mr. Dickey Visits Virginia Beach for Grand Opening of New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Beaverton, OR) Todd Saperstein grew up in Gresham and moved to Beaverton over 20 years ago. After working in the mortgage industry, Saperstein wanted to be his own boss leading him to open the first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in the Portland area. On Thursday, September 11 at 11 a.m. Beaverton’s newest fast-casual option opens with a three-day grand opening celebration. The first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50.
On Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. radio station 92.3 KGON will be on-site with the new location serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> &nbsp;One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Saturday, guests can stop by for Dickey’s Barbecue gear with all day merchandise giveaways.
“The Portland area has nothing like Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and everyone is getting excited about trying our authentic barbecue,” said first time franchise owner, Todd Saperstein. “Our location is near Southridge High School, so we’re looking forward to catering their events and giving back to the students.”
Saperstein hopes to open more locations in the Portland area. He resides in Beaverton with his wife and child. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Beaverton is located at 14700 SW Murray Scholls Drive, Suite 102 and the phone number is 503.746.5299. You can keep up with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Beaverton-OR/706879059384172">Facebook.</a>

Franchisee Born and Raised in Oregon Brings First Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Portland

(Lawrence, NY) Lawrence will get a taste of Texas barbecue when siblings, Louis Sigue and Carline Jefferson open a new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on Thursday, August 28 at 11 a.m. To celebrate their business partnership, they will throw a three-day grand opening celebration. To kick-off the opening, the first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50. &nbsp;
Friday, radio station 99.5 PLJ is onsite from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. when the location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Saturday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will offer all day merchandise giveaways.
“The Lawrence community is perfect for slow smoked Texas barbecue. There is nothing close to what Dickey’s Barbecue offers and people deserve to know what exquisite barbecue tastes like,” said first time franchise owner, Carline Jefferson. “We were considering several franchise opportunities, but ultimately decided on Dickey's Barbecue Pit because of the great food, proven success and low franchise fee.”
Jefferson spent the last 15 years working in finance before deciding to pursue owning her own business. Sigue will continue to cultivate his more than 20 years of restaurant experience. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Lawrence is located at 305 Rockaway Turnpike and the phone number is 516.239.2410. Keep up with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysnyc830">Facebook.</a>
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Siblings Introduce Pit Smoked Meats to Lawrence with First Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Fletcher, NC) As the former senior vice president for Huddle House, Mike Wiemers knows about operating restaurants.&nbsp; On Thursday, August 28 at 11 a.m., Wiemers will take on barbecue when he opens his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fletcher. To celebrate his newest endeavor, he is throwing a three-day grand opening celebration.
“I was looking for a strong and growing brand with excellent quality food. We have the best barbecue I have ever tasted. I loved it so much I wanted to open my own Dickey’s near my home,” said first time franchisee, Mike Wiemers. “Fletcher is a great town and I’m excited about serving great barbecue and meeting new guests.”
Thursday, the first 50 guest will receive gift cards for up to $50.&nbsp; Friday, radio station 99.9 Kiss Country will be on-site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Guests can also get a deal on barbecue with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> On Saturday, guests can swing by for all day merchandise giveaways.
Wiemers served as senior vice president for the 24-hour diner-style chain, Huddle House where he oversaw operations for over 400 restaurants. He plans on opening three more Dickey’s Barbecue locations in the near future. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fletcher is located at 235 St. John’s Road, Suite 10&amp;12 and the phone number is 828.303.2190. You can keep up with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KennewickWA?ref=br_tf">Facebook.</a>

Restaurant Leader Takes on Barbecue with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fletcher

(Shreveport, LA) Catherine and Matthew Long met at Louisiana Tech University and moved to Dallas shortly after college. They fell in love with Dickey’s Barbecue, but were transferred to the Shreveport Bossier area in 2008. On Thursday, August 28 at 11 a.m., the couple will open their second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Shreveport with a three-day grand opening celebration. The first 50 dine-in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“I’m a Dallas native and I’ve always loved Dickey’s Barbecue, so it was the perfect choice when we were looking for the right franchise,” said multi-unit franchise owner, Catherine Long. “Our first restaurant has done really well here because it’s a great product with a family-friendly atmosphere.”
Friday, guests can stop by for Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise for all day giveaways. On Saturday from noon to 2 p.m., radio station Kiss Country 93.7 will be on-site when one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Also, guests can feed their barbecue cravings with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a>
Catherine serves as the owner/operator to their two restaurants. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Shreveport is located at 4955 North Market Street and the phone number is 318-222-2645. The Long’s Bossier City location is at 2620 Beene Boulevard. The Long’s plan to open more locations in the Shreveport Bossier area in the coming years. The couple resides in Bossier City with their two children.&nbsp;

College Sweethearts Open Second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Shreveport

(Kennewick, WA) Dan Pelfrey grew up eating barbecue in Texas and on Thursday, August 28 at 11 a.m., he’ll bring a little bit of Texas to the Tri-Cities when he opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Kennewick. To celebrate, he’s throwing a three-day grand opening celebration. Tri-Cities will have more authentic barbecue when Pelfrey opens two more locations in Pasco and Richland by 2016.
“Being a Texan, I wanted to bring authentic Texas barbecue to the area,” said first time owner, Dan Pelfrey. “The brand is loved in other Washington markets and it’ll do great in here too. There’s a lot of tradition here in Tri-Cities and I’m excited to start a new tradition of authentic Texas-style barbecue.”
Thursday kicks off the opening with the first 50 guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50. Friday includes Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise giveaways. Saturday, country station 94.9 The Wolf will be on-site from noon to 2 p.m. and this location will serve <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> During the event, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
Pelfrey and his wife met at Utah State University where Pelfrey played football. The Pelfrey’s moved to Washington two years ago and reside in Pasco. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Kennewick is located at 122 Highway 395 and the phone number is 509.396.9898. Can’t take the wait? Follow this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KennewickWA?ref=br_tf">Facebook.</a>

Texan Brings a Piece of the Lone Star State to Tri-Cities with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Fort Worth, TX) On Thursday, August 28 at 11 a.m., Fort Worth will get a new barbecue restaurant when Sam and Yasmin Poonawala open their first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. In celebration of their newest franchise, the Poonawala’s will throw a &nbsp;three-day grand opening celebration where the first 50 guests receive &nbsp;gift cards worth up to $50.
Friday includes all day Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise giveaways. On Saturday, country station 99.5 The Wolf is onsite from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests can feed their barbecue cravings with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> &nbsp;One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
“We’ve worked with numerous franchises and are proud to grow our business with Dickeys’ Barbecue Pit,” said the Dickey’s Barbecue owner, Sam Poonawala. “Everyone loves barbecue in Texas making this new Fort Worth location the perfect place for a new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.”
The Poonawala’s own multiple franchises. The couple has another Dickey’s Barbecue planned for the Dallas area. The newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fort Worth is located at 6721 Bridge Street and the phone number is 817.451.4899.
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Franchise Experts Grow Business with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Cowtown

(Huntsville, AL) Larry Hoffmeister discovered Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s slow smoked brisket during business trips to Texas and it immediately became a favorite. On Thursday, August 21 at 11 a.m., Hoffmeister will bring his favorite barbecue joint, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Huntsville. To kick-off the new location, Dickey’s is throwing a three-day grand opening celebration.
Thursday, the first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50. On Friday, guests can stop by for <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> and country music when radio station 102.1 WDRM is onsite from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Saturday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will offer all day merchandise giveaways which includes t-shirts, sunglasses, magnets and more!
“When I first experienced Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, I knew it was a great franchise opportunity and that the people of Huntsville would love it,” said first time franchise owner, Larry Hoffmeister. “This is the perfect location because we’re near the second largest research park in the U.S., Cummings Research Park with over 500 corporate centers and the University of Alabama in Huntsville.”
Hoffmeister graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and has spent 35 years working for the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Center. Hoffmeister hopes to open at least two more locations in the Huntsville-Madison area.
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Huntsville is located in the Bridge Street Town Centre at 6886 Governors W, Suite 112 and the phone number is 256-270-4425. Keep up with the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HuntsvilleResearchPark">Facebook.</a>

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