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(Kingwood, TX) &nbsp;Gregg McCardle has always loved slow smoked Texas barbecue.&nbsp; Starting this Thursday, McCardle will be slow smoking full-time at the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Kingwood. On Thursday, April 24 at 11:00a.m., Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Kingwood will kick off a three-day Texas-sized party celebrating the newest location.&nbsp; The first 50 guests in Kingwood will receive a gift card for up to $50.
Friday,&nbsp;radio station, the new 93Q, will be on-site from 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a>&nbsp; Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card. Saturday, Dickey’s Barbecue will be offering all day merchandise giveaways.
“Kingwood is the perfect community for Dickey’s Barbecue Pit,” said local franchise owner Gregg McCardle.&nbsp; “We’re the only barbecue restaurant that offers slow smoked Texas barbecue and home style sides served fast in the whole area.”
Before opening a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, McCardle was a private security contractor and served in the United States Coast Guard as a Maritime Law Enforcement Officer.&nbsp; He attended the University of North Alabama.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Kingwood is located in Kingwood Commons at 532 Kingwood Drive and the store phone number is 832.644.6879.

Big Party in Kingwood This Weekend

(Pinole, CA) On Thursday, April 17 at 11:00a.m., the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in California will kick off a three-day grand opening celebration.&nbsp; The first 50 guests at the Pinole location will receive a gift card for up to $50.
“Coming from a restaurant industry background we recognized their A++ quality menu items and top notch service,” said franchise owner Anthony LoForte, who owns this location along with his wife Sherry. &nbsp;“We are very excited to be part of the&nbsp;Pinole community which&nbsp;is known for&nbsp;having a&nbsp;very culturally diverse population.”
Friday, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will be offering all day merchandise giveaways. Saturday, Hogan/ KMVQ will be onsite from noon to 2:00p.m and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a>&nbsp; Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card.
The LoFortes currently own and operates a&nbsp;waterfront fine dining restaurant and catering business in Vallejo. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Pinole is located at 1473 Fitzgerald Drive and the store phone number is&nbsp;510.223-7427 (RIBS).

New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Pinole Kicks Off 3-Day Party

(San Marcos, CA). Dickey’s Barbecue in San Marcos is opening on Thursday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m. The first 50 customers will receive a gift card for up to $50.&nbsp; To check out all information on the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit visit them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeys.sanmarcos">Facebook</a>.
“San Marcos is a beautiful community filled with wonderful people -- we’re super excited to be opening this week,” said local franchise owner Todd Morely.&nbsp; “Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has exceptional food, great family values and a fun, feel good atmosphere.”
Friday, radio station KSON FM will be onsite from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> One lucky winner will win a $500 gift card. Saturday, the party continues with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit merchandise giveaways.
Before owning a Dickey’s Barbecue, Morely spent 14 years in the retail and grocery business.&nbsp; Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in San Marcos is located at 763 Center Drive and the store phone number is 760.738.8900.
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 Slow Smoked Texas Barbecue Comes to San Marcos, California

(Richfield, UT) On Thursday, April 10 at 11:00a.m., the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Utah will kick off a three-day grand opening celebration.&nbsp; The first 50 guests at the Richfield location will receive a gift card for up to $50.
“I look forward to celebrating the grand opening with the Richfield community,” said multi-unit franchise owner John Thomson.&nbsp; “Once they taste our slow smoked Texas barbecue, we hope to be the new restaurant favorite in town.”
Friday, radio station 97 .7 The Wolf will be onsite from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a>&nbsp; Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card. Saturday, Dickey’s Barbecue will be offering all day merchandise giveaways.
Thomson currently owns 18 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in Utah, Colorado and Idaho. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Richfield is located at 78 West 1500 South and the store phone number is 435-633-4481.

Nation’s Largest Barbecue Chain Opens New Utah Location

(New Orleans, LA) On Thursday, April 10 at 11:00a.m., the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in New Orleans will kick off a three-day grand opening celebration.&nbsp; The first 50 guests will receive a gift card for up to $50.
“New Orleans loves delicious food and Dickey's Barbecue serves great barbecue -- it's a perfect combination,” said local franchise owner Robert Dunning.&nbsp; “We are looking forward to celebrating with the whole community.”
Friday, Dickey’s Barbecue will be offering all day merchandise giveaways and then Saturday, radio station 101.1 WNOE will be on-site from noon to 2:00p.m. This location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a>&nbsp; Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card.
Dunning spent 21 years in the United States Marine Corps. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in New Orleans is located at 6005 Jefferson Highway and the store phone number is 504.224.6810. This is the 3rd Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Louisiana.

Three-Day Party at the New Dickey’s Barbecue in New Orleans

(Logan, UT) On Thursday, April 10 at 11:00a.m., the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Logan will kick off a three-day grand opening celebration.&nbsp; The first 50 guests in Logan will receive a gift card for up to $50.
“Opening the new Dickey’s barbecue Pit in Logan is going to be so exciting,” said Local franchise owner Michael Argyle. “We have the best slow smoked barbecue in the state.”
Friday, Dickey’s Barbecue will be offering all day merchandise giveaways. Saturday, radio station KIX 96 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 Big Barbecue sandwiches.</a>&nbsp; Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three guests will win free barbecue for an entire year.
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Logan is located at 1400 North Main Street and the store phone number is 435.753.7681.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Logan Giving Away Free Barbecue for a Year

(Johnson City, TN) On Thursday, April 10 at 11:00a.m., the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Johnson City will kick off a three-day grand opening celebration.&nbsp; The first 50 guests will receive a gift card for up to $50.
“People in Johnson City enjoy slow smoked barbecue as much as I do,” said local franchise owner James Neighbors.&nbsp; “We have already seen overwhelming support from the local community and we look forward to a big party to celebrate.”
Friday, radio station WXBQ 96.9 will be onsite from 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a>&nbsp; Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card. Saturday, Dickey’s Barbecue will be offering all day merchandise giveaways.
Neighbors grew up in Texas and was in the Technology industry for over 30 years. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Johnson City is located at 1805 West State of Franklin Road and the store phone number is 423-900-1792. This is the 2nd Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Tennessee.

New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Johnson City Tennessee Opens

(Gulfport, MS) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Gulfport is throwing a three-day celebration from Thursday, April 3 through Saturday, April 5 with a special appearance on Saturday by Roland Dickey, chairman of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Roland Dickey will be stopping by the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Gulfport to give away copies of his book, “<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/news/2013/03/10/mr-dickeys-barbecue-cookbook-rib-ticklin-recipe">Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook</a>.”
“We are so proud to welcome Mr. Dickey to our newest location in Gulfport,” said local franchise owner and 22 year Air Force veteran John Lockett.&nbsp; “We have already seen overwhelming support from the local community and look forward to a big party to celebrate.”
On Thursday, April 3 at 11:00a.m., the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Gulfport will give the first 50 guests a gift card for up to $50.&nbsp; On Saturday, come on in for Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise giveaways. Saturday, radio personality Momma from Kicker 108 will be on-site from 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a>&nbsp; During the event Mr. Dickey will be signing and giving away 100 free copies of his new cookbook.&nbsp;&nbsp;
“There’s a real desire for outstanding slow-smoked, quick-served barbecue on the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” said Lockett. “I’m happy to be the one serving this community great barbecue.”
Lockett also owns the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in D’Iberville. The new Dickey’s Barbecue in Gulfport is located at Highway 49 at Dedeaux Road next to Hobby Lobby and the store phone number is 228.539.0031. For more information check out the local <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Dickeysmsgulfcoast">Facebook</a> page for Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Gulfport.

Roland Dickey Gives Away 100 Free Signed Cookbooks at Gulport Grand Opening

(Colorado Springs, CO) Starting Wednesday, April 2 at 11:00a.m., the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Colorado Springs is hosting a three-day grand opening party. &nbsp;The first 50 guests will receive a gift card for up to $50 and the party continues for three days.
Bob and Barbara Rusnak opened their first Colorado Springs location after careers in the Air Force. They attended Barbecue University in Dallas, Texas to learn the Dickey’s Barbecue business concept and smoking techniques. This is their second location in Colorado Springs.
“There is a niche for slow smoked Texas barbecue in Colorado Springs,” said local franchise owner Bob Rusnak. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Guests love the food and we can’t wait to celebrate our newest location with the community.”
Thursday, come on in for Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise giveaways. Friday, radio station Cat Country will be onsite from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00p.m and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/quote/everyday">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> There will also be a lucky winner chosen for a $500 gift card.
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Colorado Springs is located at 4140 Austin Bluffs Pkwy and the store phone number is (719) 593-5039. This is the 10th Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Colorado.

New Dickey’s Barbecue in Colorado Springs Celebrates New Location

(Richland, MS) On Thursday, April 3 at 11:00a.m., the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Richland will kick off a three-day grand opening celebration. &nbsp;The first 50 guests will receive a gift card for up to $50.
“I’m so proud to be opening my third Dickey’s Barbecue location,” said multi-unit franchise owner Steve Earley. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Guests love the food and we can’t wait to celebrate our newest location with the community.”
Friday, come on in for Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise giveaways. Saturday, radio station 100.9 The Legend will be onsite from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00p.m and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> &nbsp;Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card.
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Richland is located at 1201 Highway 49 South #5 and the store phone number is 601.487.8139. This is the 10th Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Mississippi.

Three-Day Party at the New Dickey’s Barbecue in Richland

(Stockton, CA) Starting Thursday, April 3 at 11:00a.m., the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Stockton is hosting a three-day Texas size party. &nbsp;The first 50 guests will receive a gift card for up to $50.&nbsp;
“California has really embraced Dickey’s slow smoked barbecue,” said local franchise owner Rod Cockrum. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“We offer great catering options and even have kid’s eat free Sundays --- I’m looking forward to serving the Stockton community.”
Friday, visit the new Dickey’s Barbecue in Stockton for merchandise giveaways. Saturday, radio station Kat Country 103 will be onsite from noon to 2:00p.m and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> There will also be a lucky winner chosen for a $500 gift card.
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Stockton is located at 5350 Pacific Avenue and the store phone number is 209.957.7427. Cockrum also owns the Dickey’s Barbecue in Lodi and has plans for a third location later this year.

Dickey’s Barbecue Throw Texas-Sized Party in Stockton This Thursday

(Dallas, TX) There is no doubt that the nation’s largest <a href="https://franchise.dickeys.com/">barbecue franchise</a> &nbsp;is in growth mode. This week, Dickey’s Barbecue will open 7 new locations in different areas across the country.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;The new locations are in Kent, Washington; Richland, Mississippi; Vienna, Virginia; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Clinton Township, Michigan; Yonkers, New York and Dallas, Texas.
“The excitement surrounding our brand is picking up speed around the country,” said <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/company/meet-our-team">Roland Dickey, Jr.</a>, President and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp; “Fast casual Texas barbecue is a unique value proposition that both guests and franchise owners have embraced.”
The 391-unit restaurant chain has maintained impressive growth adding over 200 stores in just two years.&nbsp; The company currently has over 150 stores in development and is adding locations in key growth markets. &nbsp;
At each grand opening, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will be hosting a three-day celebration with multiple gift card giveaways, free merchandise and $2 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue Sandwiches.&nbsp; Each location will also be drawing for a chance to win a $500 gift card.&nbsp; In Dallas, Roland Dickey, Sr. will be signing and giving away 100 free copies of Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook at their Friday, March 28 Event.
“With every new successful location, we become stronger as a brand,” said Dickey, Jr.&nbsp; “We are so proud of our local owners and their genuine love of the art of great barbecue.”
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opened its first location in Dallas in 1941. Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. began franchising in 1994 and has continued to grow across the country. &nbsp;With every new restaurant, the company creates additional jobs for landlords, brokers, construction companies, and of course the city itself.

Dickey’s Barbecue Opens Seven New Locations in One Week

(Vienna, VA) Dickey’s Barbecue in Vienna/ Merrifield &nbsp;is opening on Thursday, March 27 at 11:00a.m. The first 50 customers will receive a gift card for up to $50.&nbsp; To learn more, go like their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DickeysMerrifield">Facebook</a> page.
“Opening a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is a chance to do what I love, while introducing Texas barbecue to the Northern Virginia area,” said local general manager and franchise partner, Keith Melvin.&nbsp; “I’ve eaten barbecue all over the country. I always remembered Dickey's for its great barbecue and the Big Yellow Cup.”
Friday, come on in for Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise giveaways. Saturday, radio station DC 101 will be on-site from noon to 2:00p.m and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> There will also be a lucky winner chosen for a $500 gift card.
&nbsp;“We’re located in the Merrifield, Falls Church and Vienna area where there is a huge population of families and singles looking for high-quality, fast casual options,” said Melvin.&nbsp; “We’re so excited to bring Dickey's Barbecue Pit to this community.”
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Vienna is located at 2750-J Gallows Road and the store phone number is 703.722.9152. This is the 6th Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Virginia.
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Slow Smoked Texas Barbecue Coming to Vienna

(Clinton Township, MI). Dickey’s Barbecue in Clinton Township is opening on Thursday, March 27 at 11:00a.m. The first 50 customers will receive a gift card for up to $50.&nbsp; To learn more, go like their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeys889">Facebook</a> page.
“We are excited to join the Dickey’s Barbecue family and bring fast casual barbecue to the greater Macomb County area,” said local owner Dennis Walker.&nbsp; “This is a wonderful town full of good people; we look forward&nbsp;to being an active member of this great community -- At Dickey's the barbecue is authentic hickory wood smoked - low and slow.”
Friday, come on in for Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise giveaways. Saturday, radio station 99.5 Detroit’s Best Country will be onsite from noon to 2:00p.m and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> There will also be a lucky winner chosen for a $500 gift card.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Clinton Township is located at 41700 Garfield Road and the phone number is 586-286-4400. This is the first Dickey’s Barbecue in Macomb County and the fifth location in Michigan.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Now Slow Smokin’ in Clinton Township

(Kent, WA). Dickey’s Barbecue in Kent is opening on Thursday, March 27 at 11:00a.m. The first 50 customers will receive a gift card for up to $50.&nbsp; To learn more, go like their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Dickeyskent">Facebook</a> page.
“I’ve lived in western Washington for 36 years and I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like good barbecue,” said local owner Ben Harris.&nbsp; “Dickey’s food, service and atmosphere won me over as a customer years ago, so I looked into their franchising system and they seemed like the perfect opportunity for me— it’s easy to sell something that you loved as a customer.”
Friday, come on in for Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise giveaways. Saturday, radio station &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;will be onsite from noon to 2:00p.m and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> There will also be a lucky winner chosen for a $500 gift card.
Before owning a Dickey’s, Harris managed stores for Home Depot.&nbsp; Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Kent is located at 1428 West Meeker Street and the store phone number is 253-852-5251.&nbsp; This is the 10th location in Washington.

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