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(Columbia, MO) Wade Bradley has 37 years of restaurant management experience and on Thursday, June 26 at 11:00 a.m., Bradley and his son, Jared will open their first restaurant, <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> . To celebrate, the first location in Columbia is hosting a three-day grand opening celebration. The first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“The Dickey’s Barbecue business model was exactly what I was looking for,” said first time franchise owner, Wade Bradley. “Columbia is a vibrant town experiencing a lot of growth right now, making it the perfect location for fast-casual barbecue.”
Friday, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will offer all day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday, radio station 94.3 KAT Country will be on-site and customers can stop by for <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> from noon to 2 p.m. &nbsp;Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card, two winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year and customers will have the chance to win St. Louis Cardinals tickets.&nbsp;
Bradley’s restaurant experience includes Cracker Barrel and McDonald’s. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Columbia is located at 1412 Forum Boulevard, Suite 130 and the store phone number is 573.303.3167. Check out all the details on this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeyscomo">Facebook.</a>

Father and Son Open New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Columbia, SC

(Ferndale, WA) Dustin and Cheri Benson are not your typical business partners. The grandmother and grandson duo are the local owners of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. On Thursday, June 26 at 11 a.m., they will open their second location in Ferndale. To celebrate, the new location is throwing a three-day grand opening celebration. The first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50. &nbsp;
“We have enjoyed working with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit over that past few years,” said multi-unit franchise owner, Dustin Benson. “We can’t wait to open our second location. I grew up in Ferndale and I’m so excited to be able to open a business in this part of Whatcom County.” &nbsp;
Friday, radio station 92.9 KISM will be on-site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and this location will be 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, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Ferndale will offer all day merchandise giveaways.
Benson worked for Subway for four years before opening his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit with his grandmother in Lynden in 2012. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Ferndale is located at 2054 Main Street and the phone number is 360.384.4227. Keep up with this new location on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Ferndale/863873193639184">here.</a>

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens in Ferndale with Family Partnership

(Louisville, KY) David Robinson, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), wanted to open a business he could leave to his children one day. That’s just what he discovered when eating at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit while visiting Nashville. On Thursday, June 12 at 11 a.m., Robinson will open his first <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> in Louisville. To celebrate, the grand opening, they are hosting a three-day celebration. The first 50 guests will receive a gift card for up to $50.
“Louisville has a lot of restaurant options, but was missing the slow smoked Texas barbecue that Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers,” said first time franchise owner David Robinson. “Dickey’s offers a top notch product and I know it’s going be well received in the Louisville area.”
Friday, radio station New Country 103.1 will be on-site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> Saturday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will offer all day merchandise giveaways. &nbsp;Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
Robinson, his wife and their two young children reside in Louisville. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Louisville is located at 285 North Hubbards Lane and the store phone number is 502.650.9065. Check out all the details on this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuelouisville">Facebook.</a>

Couple Opens First Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Louisville

(Brentwood, TN) John Clark has always dreamed about being his own boss and on Thursday, June 19 at 11 a.m., Clark’s wish will be granted when he opens his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Brentwood. The new location kicks off with a three-day grand opening celebration where the first 50 dine-in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“Many folks know Dickey’s Barbecue and are excited to have a location here in town,” said local owner John Clark. “Once everyone gives our Texas-style pit smoked meats and home-style sides a try and experiences the quality and unique flavors we offer - the word will spread quickly!”
Friday, the party continues with radio station 105.9 The Rock onsite from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This 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.
Clark spent 25 years climbing the corporate ladder before landing in his dream job as a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisee. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Brentwood is located at 8113 Moores Lane, Suite 1900 and the phone number is 615.622.2818. Keep up with this newest location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Brentwood-TN/1461197700780584">Facebook.</a>

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Brings Slow Smoked Texas Barbecue to Brentwood

(Omaha, NE) Steven and Lynn Swift spent years living overseas for Steven’s career as an oil field engineer including 18 years in Jakarta where they raised their children. After 35 years, the Swift’s were ready for something new. On Thursday, June 12 at 11 a.m., the Swift’s will open the first of four <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a>s they have planned for the Omaha area. To celebrate their new endeavor, the new Omaha location is hosting a three-day grand opening celebration.
“The people of Omaha are hardworking which reminds me of my hometown, in East Texas where hickory style slow smoked barbecue is a staple,” said first time owner Steve Swift. “Linda and I love barbecue and are excited about moving to Omaha to bring more Dickey’s Barbecue Pits to the area.”
Their restaurant is located at 15825 West Maple Road, Suite 107 and the store phone number is 402.408.2878. Check out all the details on this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-West-Maple-Omaha/573874156041134">Facebook.</a>
Event Details
Thursday, the first 50 guests will receive a gift card for up to $50. Friday, radio station KAT 103.7 will be onsite from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and this 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.&nbsp;

Retired Oil Engineer Opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit In Omaha

(Canton, NC) Business partners, Dorothy Elias and Fran Noel will open their second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location on Thursday, June 12 at 11:00 a.m. Elias and Noel opened their first location in December 2012 in South Asheville. The Canton location will open with a three-day grand opening celebration and the first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
Friday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Canton will have radio station 99.9 Kiss Country on-site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.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 and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Saturday, the party continues with all day merchandise giveaways.
“We decided to open our second location in Canton because we believe the food and the brand will be a great fit,” said multi-unit franchise owner, Fran Noel. “Canton’s primary employer is a paper mill and it’s surrounded by beautiful mountains. The people are down to earth and welcoming here making it the perfect place for Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. ”
Noel worked as a certified public accountant for 16 years before deciding a Dickey's Barbecue Pit in her community was an amazing franchise opportunity. Elias is a licensed occupational therapist. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Canton is located at 66 New Clyde Hwy and the telephone number is 828.492.1112. Check out all the details on this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DickeysCantonNC">Facebook.</a>

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Expands with New Canton Location

(Dallas, TX)&nbsp; Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain, today announced Christie Finley as the new Chief Brand Officer.&nbsp; Finley will lead marketing initiatives for the expanding concept while aligning brand core values with aggressive business goals.
“Christie brings incredible vision, drive and creativity to our growing brand,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “At a time when our company is experiencing tremendous development, Christie will be spearheading our Marketing efforts to drive all aspects of the Dickey's Barbecue brand forward.”
Prior to joining Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., Finley led the strategic development and implementation of advertising and marketing campaigns across a diverse range of consumer and business to business brands, in both corporate and agency roles.&nbsp; In her new position, she will guide the overall brand direction, allowing it to continue energized expansion while maintaining Dickey’s Barbecue brand promise. The newly established function within brand leadership comes at an exciting time as the company plans to add 100 new restaurants by 2015.
“I’m thrilled to join an organization that is so passionate about investing in and building a truly differentiated brand experience,” said Finley. &nbsp;&nbsp;“Customers are demanding more from their brand experiences than ever before. It’s difference that creates preference and it’s preference that builds business. I’m looking forward to joining the team as we push the brand to new levels of success.”
Finley earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing from Texas Christian University and holds an M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business.&nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Names Chief Brand Officer

(Thornton, CO) &nbsp;On Thursday, June 5 at 11:00 a.m., Michael and Ingrid Jackson will put their entrepreneurial spirit to work with the opening of their new restaurant, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. To celebrate, the new Dickey’s Barbecue in Thornton is hosting a three-day grand opening celebration.
“We were both looking to start a new chapter and we decided to fulfill our dream of owning our own restaurant,” said first time franchise owner Ingrid Jackson. “Thornton has nothing like this! We believe the community will love the fast casual barbecue concept with the meats smoked low and slow on-site every day.”
Jackson was an accountant before suffering a severe head injury in a car accident five years ago. Her husband has owned and operated a construction company for the past 20 years. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Thornton is located at 9740 Grant Street and the store phone number is 303.920.1777. Check out all the details on this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DickeysBarbecuePitThorntonCO">Facebook.</a>
Event Details:
Thursday, the first 50 guests will receive a gift card for up to $50. Friday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will be offering all day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday, radio station 98.5 KYGO will be on-site from noon to 2:00 p.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 and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
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Thornton Couple Begins New Chapter with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Andrews, TX) On Thursday, May 29 at 11:00 a.m. the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in South Plains will open with a three-day grand opening celebration. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
Saturday, radio station Kicks-99.1 will be on-site from noon to 2:00 p.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 and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Saturday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Andrews will be offering all day merchandise giveaways.
“Our Seminole location has attracted people from Andrews and all throughout South Plains, so we knew Andrews was the perfect spot for our second location,” said second time franchise owner Ross Johnson. “We are thrilled to be bring Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to our neighboring community.”
Johnson opened his first location in Seminole with is sister-in-law in 2011. They run their store like a true family business with the entire family frequently at the store. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Andrews is located at 1317 N. Main Street and the telephone number is 432.524.2211. Check out all the details on this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Andrews/1449485511961009">Facebook.</a>

Family Opens Second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit In South Plains

(Tacoma, WA) &nbsp;On Thursday, May 29 at 11:00 a.m., Ben Harris will bring even more slow-smoked barbecue to western Washington when he opens his second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tacoma. To celebrate, the new Tacoma location is hosting a three-day grand opening celebration.&nbsp; The first 50 guests will receive a gift card for up to $50.
Friday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will be offering all day merchandise giveaways. Saturday, radio station 94.1 KMPS will be onsite from noon to 2:00 p.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 and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
“Dickey's food, service and atmosphere won me over as a customer years ago,” said franchise owner Ben Harris. “When I began considering what I wanted to do next, I knew Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was the perfect opportunity for me.”
Harris has lived in Washington for 36 years and spent the last 16 years working for Home Depot. The restaurant is located at 5104 6th Avenue, Suite 102 and the store phone number is 253.301.1937.Check out all the details on this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeystacoma?ref=br_tf">Facebook.</a>
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens New Tacoma Spot with Three-Day Party

(Newton, KS) Shawn Stobbe was born and raised in Newton and on Thursday, May 29 at 11:00 a.m. he will open the first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in his hometown. The grand opening kicks off with a three-day celebration starting on Thursday with the first 50 dine-in customers receiving a gift card for up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
“Texas barbecue is something we haven’t had before in Newton,” said first time franchise owner Shawn Stobbe. “In Newton, we’re all about friends, family and helping out the community and we want to keep that small town heart -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit really fits in well with our family friendly community.”
Friday, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Newton will offer all day merchandise giveaways to new guests. On Saturday, radio station 102.1 The Bull will be on-site 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>&nbsp; Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
Stobbe set out on a 6 month mission to find the perfect franchise before choosing Dickey’s Barbecue. He knew Newton needed something new and delicious. Stobbe tried ten Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations around the Midwest and they all proved consistent with excellent quality. &nbsp;The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Newton is located at 214 E 12th Street and the telephone number is 316-282-8009.&nbsp; Check out all the details on this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepitnewton">Facebook</a>.&nbsp;

Newton Resident Brings Dickey’s Barbecue to His Hometown

(Sharpsburg, GA) – On Thursday, May 29 at 11:00 a.m. the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Georgia will open with a three-day grand opening celebration. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. On Friday, May 30 Roland Dickey will be on-site to sign and give away 100 free cookbooks.
On Friday, Radio station 92.5 The Bear will be on-site from noon to 2:00 p.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 and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.&nbsp; Saturday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Sharpsburg will be offering all day merchandise giveaways.
“We were at a franchise fair in Atlanta when we discovered Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and we flew down to Dallas to check out the original store,” said franchise owner Carla Kuehl. “We met Roland Dickey and tried the food. We knew Dickey’s was the right franchise for us.”
Kuehl and her husband have over 50 years of restaurant experience combined. They opened their first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Peachtree City in 2011. Sharpsburg is their second location. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Sharpsburg is located at 15 Thomas Grace Annex Lane and the telephone number is 770.252.6060. Check out all the details on this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Sharpsburg/268154413363794">Facebook.</a>

Roland Dickey Joins Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Grand Opening in Sharpsburg

(Tucson, AZ) On Thursday, May 22 at 11:00 a.m. the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Arizona will open with a three-day grand opening celebration.&nbsp; The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
“Tucson and Oro Valley are in dire need of good restaurants that have a high quality of food for an affordable price,” said local franchise owner David Wirth. “Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will be the new local favorite for lunch, dinner and catering.”
Friday, radio station K-Hit 107.5 will be on-site 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>&nbsp; Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. &nbsp;Saturday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tucson will be offering all day merchandise giveaways.
Wirth graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.&nbsp; He has an extensive background in food service starting when he worked a hot dog cart with his dad as a kid. &nbsp;The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tucson is located 7850 North Oracle and the telephone number is 520.219.5RIB (5742).

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is Now Serving the Best Barbecue in Tucson

(Falls City, NE) Rachel Witt first ate at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on a family trip. On Thursday, May 15 at 11:00 a.m. Witt will bring barbecue to the entire Falls City community when she opens the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit with a three-day grand opening celebration.&nbsp; The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
“Since we are in a rural area, we hope to offer good, quality food to not only Falls City, but the surrounding communities,” said local franchise owner Rachel Witt. “This is a great adventure for our family and we look forward to celebrating with the community.”
Friday,&nbsp;the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Falls City will be offering all day merchandise giveaways. Saturday, radio station Sunny 101.3 will be on-site from noon to 2:00 p.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 and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. &nbsp;
Witt owns this location along with her husband Brian, who currently owns three state stockyards. The Witts have four boys including 3-year-old twins. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Falls City is located at 117 E. 17th and the store phone number is 402-245-2000.

Local Family Brings Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Falls City

(Eagle, ID) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Eagle will open on Thursday, May 15 at 11:00 a.m. with a three-day grand opening celebration.&nbsp; The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
Friday, radio station WOW 104.3 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>&nbsp; Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. &nbsp;Saturday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will be offering all day merchandise giveaways.
“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is family friendly and we offer a great selection of slow smoke meats and sides,” said franchise owner Lance Hale. “Kids eat free every Sunday and we also have free ice cream every day.”
Partners Lance Hale and Dr. Wade Harris met while working in the medical field. Hale and Harris plan to open more locations and are centering their development plans in Treasure Valley.&nbsp;&nbsp; By 2016 they plan to have six locations open.
Dickey’s Barbecue in Eagle is located at 12 North Fisher Park Way&nbsp; and the store phone number is 208-938-6615.

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