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(Houston, TX) James Wilson spent almost 30 years working in the restaurant industry with time at IHOP and Golden Corral. On Thursday, November 13 at 11 a.m., Wilson takes his restaurant experience to the big leagues when he opens his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Houston. Wilson is kicking off his new venture with a three day grand opening.&nbsp;
“I was looking to be my own boss and control my own destiny which is what owning a Dickey’s Barbecue franchise offers,” said first time owner, James Wilson. “I spent time in the restaurant industry and looking at potential franchises, there’s no major concept quite like Dickey’s fast casual barbecue.”&nbsp;
On Thursday, the first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50. On Friday, guests can stop by for all-day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday, radio station Houston’s Eagle will be on-site from noon to 2 p.m. when the new location serves up <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>. One lucky guest will win a $500 gift card and three guests receive free barbecue for an entire year.
Wilson has plans to open three more Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations. The new store in Houston is located in the 21519 Tomball Parkway and the phone number is 281.251.0440. You can follow along with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit249jones">Facebook</a>.&nbsp;

Native Texan Fulfills Dream with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Fullerton, CA) Danny DeMarco’s experience at a local butcher shop and a career as a food and beverage director make him the perfect person to run a barbecue joint. On Thursday, November 13 at 11 a.m., DeMarco will open the first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fullerton with a three day grand opening celebration. The festivities kick off with the first 50 guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50.
“Dickey’s Barbecue offers a franchise with potential for growth and a large support team which is what I was looking for in my next career,” said first time owner, Danny DeMarco. “Fullerton is a growing community that’s striving for new food options, making it the perfect place to open a Texas-style barbecue restaurant.”&nbsp;
On Friday, guests can grab Dickey’s Barbecue gear with all-day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday, radio station K-EARTH 101 will be on-site from noon to 2 p.m. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year. Guests can feed their barbecue cravings with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a>
DeMarco holds a hospitality degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fullerton is located in the Amerige Heights Town Center at 1941 West Malvern Avenue, Space Q and the phone number is 714.451.4620. You can follow along with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Fullerton-CA/714432745264959">Facebook</a>.

Butcher Takes on Barbecue with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fullerton

(Lewis Center, OH) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, a new family friendly dining option, will open in Lewis Center on Thursday, November 6 at 11 a.m. The Texas barbecue joint offers a quality selection of signature smoked meats, home style sides and free ice cream. The new location is celebrating with a three day grand opening. &nbsp;
On Thursday, festivities kick off with the first 50 dine in guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50. &nbsp;Big grand opening fun continues on Friday with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> and radio station 92.3 WCOL is onsite from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. One lucky guest will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three barbecue lovers receive free barbecue for an entire year. On Saturday, guest can stop by for all-day Dickey’s Barbecue gear giveaways.
“Our grand opening is going to be a blast with music, merchandise and the free barbecue for a year winners!” said multi-unit owner, William Bridges.&nbsp; “Owning my own restaurant was something I dreamed about and Dickey’s Barbecue made it possible for me to have two locations.”
Bridges also owns the Dickey's Barbecue Pit location in Delaware. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Lewis Center is located at 8641 Columbus Pike, Suite 1240 and the phone number is 740.549.2400.&nbsp;

Lewis Center Gets a Taste of Texas with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Riverside, CA) Riverside is getting a Texas-style barbecue option on Thursday, November 6 at 11 a.m. when Bill and Rowena Seward open their second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. The Sewards also own the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Eastvale. To celebrate the new Riverside location, the couple is hosting a three-day grand opening. The first 50 guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“We always have guests stopping into our Eastvale location from Riverside because they don’t have a Dickeys’ Barbecue near them, “said multi-unit owner, Bill Seward. “We absolutely love the changes happening in and around Riverside and look forward to bringing Riverside residents the authentic slow smoked barbecue they are craving closer to home.”&nbsp;
Guests can grab Dickey’s Barbecue gear on Friday with all-day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday, radio station KOLA 99.9 will be on-site from noon to 2 p.m. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year. A barbecue bargain is also available with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a>
Both Bill and Rowena Seward moved to California to pursue careers in hospitality management. Rowena most recently spent five years as the controller for the Riverside Marriott Hotel. The Sewards reside in Eastvale with their four children.
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is located in the Riverside Plaza at 3540 Riverside Plaza Drive, Suite 314 and the phone number is 951.683.9700. You can follow along with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysriverside">Facebook.</a>
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California Couple Opening New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Riverside

(Hermantown, MN) Landon Wiser grew up in Minnesota with parents in the franchise business. After serving as a general manager at a local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, he knew it would be a great franchise for his family. On Thursday, October 30 at 11 a.m. Wiser and his mother, Sharon Wiser will open their first Dickey’s Barbecue location in Hermantown with a three-day grand opening.
“Growing up, my parents had two Snyder Drug Stores which allowed me to see firsthand how a business is run from a young age, “said first time owner, Landon Wiser. “I spent time as a manager for a Dickey’s Barbecue and I fell in love with the food and the concept -- I knew it would be a hit in my college town.”
Thursday kicks off when the first 50 guests receive gift cards worth up to $50. On Friday, guests can stop by the new fast casual option for all day merchandise giveaways. &nbsp;On Saturday, radio station B105 is on-site from noon to 2 p.m. when the new location serves <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year.
Wiser is a senior at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Hermantown is located at 4960 Miller Trunk Highway 53 and the phone number is 218.260.2271. You can follow along with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuehermantown">Facebook.</a>
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Local College Student Opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Hermantown

(Covington, WA) Gary and Megan Depping got into the barbecue business in 2012 when they opened their first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Auburn. On Thursday October 30 at 11 a.m., the former Burger King executive will open his third Dickey’s Barbecue location in Covington. To celebrate, the new location in Covington will host a three day grand opening event that includes a $500 gift card giveaway.
“I think Washington State might love Texas-style barbecue more than any other state besides Texas,” said multi-unit owner, Gary Depping. “My wife and I have loved our experience working with the Dickey’s Barbecue team and are excited about our new location in Covington.”
Thursday, the first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50. Friday, the party continues with all day Dickey’s Barbecue Pit merchandise giveaways including t-shirts, sunglasses and koozies. On Saturday, radio station 94.1 KMPS will be on-site from noon to 2 p.m. when the new location will serve up <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year.
Gary Depping spent 28 years working as an area manager for Burger King before deciding to open a Dickey’s Barbecue franchise. The Deppings own additional Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in Auburn and Tacoma.
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Covington is located at 27149 185th Avenue Suite 113 and the phone number is 253.243.7697. You can follow along with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Covingtondickeys">Facebook.</a>

Couple Expands Dickey’s Barbecue Pit with Covington, WA Location

(Wichita, KS) The biggest city in Kansas is getting the Texas-style barbecue they’ve been missing when Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens on Thursday, October 30 at 11 a.m. Kansas resident, Ryan Wenrich is hosting a three day grand opening in honor of his fourth location. The barbecue bash kicks off with the first 50 guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50. &nbsp;
“My first location was so popular that I knew I needed to open more locations,” said multi-unit owner, Ryan Wenrich. “You just can’t find another franchise at the same value as Dickey’s Barbecue Pit which is one of the many reasons I continue to open new locations – it’s an exciting business.”
On Friday, guests can pick up merchandise giveaways including t-shirts, sunglasses and more. &nbsp;On Saturday, radio station 102.1 The Bull will be on-site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. when one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year. The new location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> during the event.
Wenrich owns a location in Topeka and two locations in Missouri. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Wichita is located at 2768 North Maize Road, Suite 100 and the phone number is 316.773.9922. You can follow along with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbeceupitwichitawest">Facebook.</a>

Roland Dickey Attends Grand Openings of Two New Tuscaloosa Locations

(Beaver, WV) Perry McKinney loves meeting new people and sharing his love of Texas barbecue. Following retirement, McKinney decided his next adventure would be to open a barbecue joint. On Thursday October 23 at 11 a.m., McKinney along with investors Joshua Conaway and Patrick Haynes will open Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Beaver. The new owners are hosting a three day grand opening to introduce the Beaver community to slow smoked Texas-style barbecue.
“After tasting Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Texas-style barbecue, I knew it would be a great fit for West Virginia,” said first time owner, Perry McKinney. “I’m looking forward serving great food and meeting new people in our store and through catering their events.”
Thursday, the event kicks off with the first 50 dine-in guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50. On Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., country station 99.5 WJLS will be on-site when one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year. Guests can also grab a deal with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>. On Saturday the new location offers all day merchandise giveaways.
The group has plans to open locations in Lewisburg and Fayetteville next. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Beaver is located at 763 Ritter Drive and the phone number is 681.238.5603.&nbsp;

West Virginia Man Brings Texas Favorite with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Big Spring, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue in Big Spring is celebrating their new location starting Thursday, January 16. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. “I look forward to offering a great place for the community to eat,” said local owner Connie Strickland. “Families will love our home style sides and pit-smoked barbecue plus kids eat FREE every Sunday.” Prior to owning a Dickey’s Barbecue, Strickland owned an Oilfield construction company in Coahoma. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Big Spring is located at 2602 South Gregg Street, Suite E-2 across the street from Wal-Mart and their store number is 432-714-4733.
Thursday, January 16:
The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. The next 100 guests will receive FREE meal plate vouchers with purchase of a drink.
Friday, January 17:
Dickey’s merchandise giveaways.
Saturday, January 18:
Radio station will be onsite from 1:00p.m to 3:00p.m and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches.</a> One lucky winner gets a $500 gift card.
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Big Spring Celebrates the New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit with a Party

(Haslet, TX) Haslet barbecue fans can cheer when Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens with a three day grand opening on Thursday October 23 at 11 a.m. The barbecue celebration kicks off with the first 50 dine-in guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50 and on Friday guests can test their luck when the new location awards three free barbecue for a year prizes. &nbsp;
“Our grand openings are bigger and better than other franchise, so it’s always a blast when we open a new location,” said multi-unit owner and area developer, Joseph Vongsombath. “The support we receive from Dickey’s as franchise owners makes being in the barbecue business fun while at the same time allows us to open new locations.”
On Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., country station 96.3 KSCS will be on-site when one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year. Guests can feed their barbecue cravings with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>. Saturday includes Dickey’s Barbecue treats with all day merchandise giveaways.
This is the ninth Dickey’s Barbecue location for Vongsombath who owns this location along with his wife Sophie and partner Patrick Pratumrat with two more locations opening this year. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Haslet is located at 13100 NW Highway 287, Suite 138 and the phone number is 817.439.8028.
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Haslet BBQ Fans Satisfy Cravings at New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Albuquerque, NM) On Thursday October 23 at 11 a.m., Deepak Shah will open the first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Albuquerque with a three day grand opening. &nbsp;Shah, the former chief financial officer of Southwest Cheese Company, is ready for the new challenge. The first location in New Mexico opened in Hobbs last week with the highest <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/photos/a.227785679105.134546.14408104105/10152788105779106/?type=1&amp;theater">grand opening</a> sales in Dickey’s Barbecue history.&nbsp;
“Even though New Mexico is in the Southwest, we unfortunately have very few barbecue options,” said first time owner operator, Deepak Shah. “Dickey’s was the perfect franchise for me and I know Albuquerque is going to love the food and fast casual concept.”
Thursday, the first 50 dine-in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50. Friday includes free t-shirts, koozies, sunglasses and more with all day merchandise giveaways. &nbsp;On Saturday, radio station 103.3 ED FM is onsite from noon to 2 p.m. and this location is serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>. &nbsp;During the event, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year.
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Albuquerque is located at 4320 The 25 Way NE, Suite 650 and the phone number is 505.750.1331. You can follow along with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit/1512981178919118">Facebook</a>.
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Albuquerque Wins Big with First Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Stockton, CA) Stockton is ready for more slow-smoked barbecue.&nbsp; To help celebrate the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location, Mr. Dickey will be stopping by to get the party started! The three day celebration in Stockton kicks off on Thursday, October 16 at 11 a.m. with the first 50 dine in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50. Friday includes a visit from Mr. Dickey and three chances to win free barbecue for a year.
“At Dickey’s, we love to celebrate with guests across the country as often as we can,” said Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. chairman, Roland Dickey, Sr. “California is one of my favorite states to visit and I love the fact that Dickey’s Texas-style barbecue is such a hit.”
On Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dickey’s Barbecue chairman, Mr. Dickey, will be on hand to autograph 100 copies of his <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Dickeys-Barbecue-Cookbook-Recipes/dp/1455616869">cookbook</a>. The event includes <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> and radio station Kat Country 103 on-site. 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 on Saturday with all day merchandise giveaways.
The local owner, Rod Cockrum owns Dickey’s Barbecue locations in Lodi, Stockton and Manteca. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Stockton is located at 10940-H Trinity Parkway and the phone number is 209.910.0744. &nbsp;

Mr. Dickey Attends Grand Opening of New Dickey’s in North Stockton

(Hobbs, NM) On Thursday October 16 at 11 a.m., New Mexico will get a piece of their Texas neighbor when Jason Scott opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in his hometown of Hobbs. To celebrate his new endeavor, Scott is hosting a three day grand opening where the first 50 dine in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“I was ready for a change after 22 years in the medical field and I knew Hobbs was missing a great variety of restaurants, specifically barbecue,” said first time owner, Jason Scott. “When researching top franchises, I found Dickey’s Barbecue and decided this would be perfect for Hobbs.”
On Friday, guests can grab Dickey’s Barbecue gear with all day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday from noon to 2 p.m., radio station The Eagle 100.9 will be on-site when one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year. The new location is also serving up <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> during the event.
New Mexico gets a second Dickey’s Barbecue location later this month in Albuquerque. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Hobbs is located at 1010 West Joe Harvey Boulevard and the phone number is 575.392.2277. Stay current on this location’s barbecue deals on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Hobbs/494868990625000">Facebook</a>.&nbsp;

ER Nurse Opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Hometown of Hobbs

(Abingdon, MD) Mark Buzminsky spent over 20 years as a teacher and school administrator for Harford County Public Schools. He was ready for a change when he discovered Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. On Thursday, October 16 at 11 a.m., Buzminsky will open Dickey’s Barbecue in Abingdon with a three day grand opening celebration. The first 50 dine in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“After looking at franchises for the past three years, Dickey’s really stood out to me,” said operator and general manager, Mark Buzminsky. “We’re close to military bases and schools which makes Dickey’s family friendly concept a great fit for our community.”
On Friday, guests get a chance to score when Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers all day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can stop by for a barbecue deal with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> and an appearance by radio station Today’s 101.9. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
Buzminsky plans on opening several Dickey’s Barbecue locations in the area with CRA of Bel Air LLC. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Abingdon is located at 3468-70 Emmorton Road and the phone number is 443.402.1277. Stay up-to-date with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbbqabingdon">Facebook.</a>

Teacher & Administrator Opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Abingdon

(Manteca, CA) On Thursday, October 9 at 11 a.m., Manteca will have a new fast casual option -- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. The new family friendly restaurant option offers a selection of <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">signature meats</a> smoked onsite every day, home style sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The new restaurant is celebrating with a three-day grand opening.&nbsp;
Three-day grand opening events include:
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 <li>Thursday kicks off with the first 50 dine in guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50.</li>
 <li>Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can stop by for country music with radio station Kat Country 103 and a barbecue deal with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for a year.</li>
 <li>Saturday, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers all day merchandise giveaways.</li>
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“Owning multiple Dickey’s Barbecue locations gives me the opportunity to share the tasty experience of Texas-style barbecue throughout San Joaquin County,” said multi-unit owner, Rod Cockrum. “Californians just can’t get enough of Dickey’s authentic barbecue with meats smoked low and slow on-site every day.”
Cockrum owns Dickey’s Barbecue locations in Lodi and Stockton. This marks his third location and his fourth location will open in north Stockton on October 16 and will feature a visit from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Dickeys-Barbecue-Cookbook-Recipes/dp/1455616869">Mr. Dickey</a> on October 17. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Manteca is located at 1446 Hulsey Road and the phone number is 209.239.2333.&nbsp;

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