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(Flowery Branch, GA) Shannon Skains’ restaurant experience and passion for the art of barbecue make him a perfect new member of the Dickey’s Barbecue family. Skains will open his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Flowery Branch on Thursday, October 9 at 11 a.m. In honor of the art of great barbecue, Dickey’s Barbecue is throwing a three day grand opening for the new location.
“Barbecue is a passion of mine and that made Dickey’s the perfect franchise for me,” said first time owner, Shannon Skains. “It’s always been a dream of mine to own and operate a restaurant and the Dickey’s culture fit exactly what I was looking for in a restaurant business – great food, multiple revenue streams and a training program that is first rate.”
On Thursday, the first 50 dine in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50. Guests can pick up gear on Friday when the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers all day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can stop by for country station 97.1 The River when one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year. Guest also get a barbecue deal with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>.
Residing in the Atlanta-area, Skains has over 15 years of restaurant and supply chain experience. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Flowery Branch is located at 4005 Winder Highway, Suite 160 and the phone number is 678.865.4928. Follow along with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DickeysBarbecuePit.FloweryBranch?ref=br_tf">Facebook.</a>
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Man Takes Barbecue Passion to the Big Leagues with New Dickey’s Pit

(Avon, IN) A Texas size barbecue celebration kicks off Thursday, October 9 at 11 a.m. when Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens in Avon. The three day grand opening includes big giveaways like three chances to win free barbecue for an entire year. The party kicks off with the first 50 dine in guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50.
“The second I tried Dickey’s Barbecue, I knew the people in Avon would love Texas-style barbecue --especially the brisket,” said general manager, Anne Ellis “We’ll be one of the few barbecue restaurants in the area and we’re looking forward to providing a new catering option for area events as well.”
The party continues on Friday when guests can feed their barbecue cravings with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> and country station 97.1 The Hank FM is onsite from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year. On Saturday, stop by for merchandise giveaways when the location offers Dickey’s Barbecue t-shirts, sunglasses and more.
Ellis grew up in the Avon area and worked in the hospitality industry for the past seven years. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Avon is located at 9655 US Highway 36, Suite K and the phone number is 317.451.4794. Follow along with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Avon-Indiana/896269937051292">Facebook</a>.&nbsp;

New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Hosts Texas Size Barbecue Party in Avon

(Fairfield, CA) The city of Fairfield and those serving at Travis Air Force Base will soon get a taste of Texas-style brisket when Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens on Thursday, October 2 at 11 a.m. The new fast-causal barbecue restaurant is throwing a three day grand opening celebration. &nbsp;The first 50 dine in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“Our new restaurant is near Travis Air Force Base and we wanted to introduce them to Texas style barbecue,” said multi-unit owner, John Sanchez. “We have many Fairfield residents who have been going over to our Vacaville location and we’re excited they will now have a Dickey's in Fairfield.”
On Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can grab <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> and one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card. Three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year and radio station 95.3 KUIC will also be on-site. On Saturday guests get a chance to stock up on Dickey’s Barbecue Pit gear when the location offers all day merchandise giveaways.
Sanchez and his business partner, Richard Breedwell own a location in Vacaville and plan on opening three more locations in the area over the next three years.&nbsp; The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fairfield is located at Gateway Courtyard 1586 Gateway Boulevard, Suite C-7 and the phone number is 707.400.5040. Stay up-to-date with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Fairfield/372172369614109">Facebook.</a>

Texas-Style Barbecue Lands at Travis Air Force Base with Dickey’s

(West Sacramento, CA) On Thursday, October 2 at 11 a.m., West Sacramento gets a little bit of the lone star state when the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens. Raised in California, Jared Katzenberger owns five Dickey’s Barbecue locations throughout the Sacramento area. Dickey’s Barbecue is throwing a three day grand opening party kicking off with the first 50 dine in guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50.
“The people of West Sacramento are great and they’re all looking forward to having a new Dickey’s Barbecue in the community.” said multi-unit owner, Jared Katzenbarger. “Our grand opening celebrations are a blast and I’m excited to give away a $500 gift card and three free barbecue for a year prizes to our guests.”
On Friday guests get a chance to stock up on t-shirts, bracelets and sunglasses when the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers all day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday from noon to 2 p.m., guests can stop by for radio station 98 Rock 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 an entire year.
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in West Sacramento is located at 2155 Towne Center Plaza, Suite E110 and the phone number is 916.371.8638.&nbsp;

Californian Opens New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in West Sacramento

(Las Vegas, NV) John Schouten spent 7 years working for Ariat Boots where he moved up the ranks from merchandiser to a territory sales representative. Looking for a change, Schouten decided to pursue his dream of owning his own restaurant. On Thursday, October 2 at 11 a.m., Schouten will open a new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Las Vegas. To celebrate, Schouten is throwing a three day grand opening kicking off with the first 50 guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50.
“I fell in love with the Dickey’s Barbecue concept and I can’t wait to meet our guests and serve them great barbecue,” said first time franchise owner, John Schouten. “I’m also looking forward to moving to Las Vegas where I have my parents and older brother nearby.”
On Friday the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will offer all day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., special guest and Dickey’s Barbecue chairman, Mr. Dickey joins the party to hand out 100 autographed copies of his cookbook. Radio station 97.1 The Point is also on-site with the new location serving <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 an entire year.
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Las Vegas is located at 6584 North Decatur Boulevard and the phone number is 702.655.0027. Having barbecue cravings? Keep up with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-North-Las-Vegas-NV/302814023227929">Facebook.</a>

From Boots to Barbecue: Man Opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Las Vegas

(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 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 Brings Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Wyoming’s Capital

(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>

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 New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opening

(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>

Oregon Franchisee Opens First Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in 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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