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(Phoenix, AZ)&nbsp; On Thursday, May 15, Dickey’s Barbecue will officially be slow smokin’ in 400 restaurants across the country.&nbsp; The 400th restaurant will open in Phoenix, Arizona. To celebrate, Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa will all be serving $2 Sandwiches from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 16 and Roland Dickey will be on-site to give away 100 free cookbooks.
On Thursday, May 15 at 11:00 a.m., the first 50 guests at the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Phoenix will receive a gift card for up to $50. Friday, radio station 102.5 KNIX will be onsite from 11:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. and all area locations 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 will be offering all day merchandise giveaways. &nbsp;
“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has a great reputation and I’m proud to be part of the brand and the 400th location,” said local franchise owner Richard Dent. &nbsp;“It’s hard to find great barbecue in Phoenix – I look forward to serving the community.”
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Phoenix is located at 402 East Greenway Parkway and the store phone number is 602.666.6320.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens 400th Location in Phoenix

(Visalia, CA) On Thursday, May 8 at 11:00 a.m., the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Visalia will kick off a three-day grand opening celebration.&nbsp; The first 50 guests at the new California location will receive a gift card for up to $50.
Friday, radio station 106.7 KJUG 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. Saturday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will be offering all day merchandise giveaways. &nbsp;
“I was introduced to Dickey’s Barbecue while traveling,” said local franchise owner John Peterman, who owns this location along with his wife Christy.&nbsp; “A friend suggested I look into Dickey’s Barbecue and I immediately fell in love with the food.&nbsp; My family really enjoys the downtown area so we decided that this was the location we wanted to open our first restaurant.”
Peterman spent 35 years in retail management including a 20 year career with Toys R Us and Babies R Us. Peterman’s daughters will both also work in the restaurant.&nbsp; 20-years-old Kelsey will be an Assistant Manager and along with 17-year-old high school senior, Kenidy.
&nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Visalia is located at 227 E. Main Street and the store phone number is 559.732.1510.

Win Free Barbecue for a Year at the New Dickey’s Barbecue in Visalia

(Brenham, TX) Lowell Nix has enjoyed life in Brenham for the last 30 years.&nbsp; On Thursday, May 15 at 11:00a.m., Nix will bring slow smoked barbecue to town when he opens the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.&nbsp; To celebrate, the new Brenham location is hosting a three-day grand opening celebration.&nbsp; The first 50 guests will receive a gift card for up to $50.
“My wife and I have lived in Brenham for the last 30 years and have teenagers attending Brenham High School,” said Nix.&nbsp; “We are excited to serve slow smoked barbecue to the community and show them our passion for the art of great barbecue.”
Nix’s family has a long line of business owners in the Brenham community. His great grandfather Carl Glissman owned a Pharmacy in downtown Brenham and his grandfather " Buck" Greenwade was a city engineer in Brenham. &nbsp;His mother is City Councilman Gloria Nix. Nix considers serving slow smoked meat to Brenham is just another way to continue the family legacy of serving Brenham community.
Friday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will be offering all day merchandise giveaways. Saturday, radio station 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 Barbecue Pit in Brenham will provide slow smoked beef brisket, pulled&nbsp; pork, smoked turkey, spicy cheddar sausage, Polish sausage, chicken, and St. Louis style ribs in a fast casual atmosphere.&nbsp; The restaurant is located at 401 Highway 290 W and store phone number is 979.830.7200

New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Hosts 3-Day Grand Opening in Brenham

(Dallas, TX)&nbsp; Roland Dickey’s goal has always been world barbecue domination.&nbsp; Today, the nation’s largest barbecue franchise is one step closer to that goal by officially opening their 400th restaurant. The 400th Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opened in Phoenix, Arizona and the Dallas-based company now slow-smokin’ in 40 states across the country.
“Our goal has always been to share slow smoked Texas barbecue on a national scale,” &nbsp;said Roland Dickey, Jr., president and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We still hand rub and slow smoke all meats just like my grandfather did in the <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/news/2014/05/08/400-locations-slow-smokin-across-the-country">first location in 1941</a>, just on a larger scale. Our team is dedicated to quality and energized for continued growth – we will be at 500 locations by the first of 2015.”
Roland Dickey, Sr., will be on-site at the grand opening of the Phoenix location on Friday, May 16.&nbsp; He will be signing and giving guests copies of his cookbook, Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook – Recipes for a True Texas Pitmaster.&nbsp; The book outlines the history of the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit brand as well as Dickey family recipes.&nbsp;
“The Dickey family along with franchise owners across the country appreciate the continued excitement and support from our guests,” said Dickey. “Our brand continues to grow because we have so many loyal Dickey’s Barbecue fans – It’s humbling to meet guests across the country who make us part of their family.”

Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates 400th Location for National BBQ Month

(Dallas, TX)&nbsp; Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue franchise, today announced Madison Jobe as the new Vice President of Franchise Development.&nbsp; Jobe will lead the company’s expansion initiatives with more than 100 new locations already planned within the next year.
“We are doing something that has never been done before by taking fast casual barbecue nationwide at such an aggressive pace,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp; “Madison has a proven track record in the restaurant industry and extensive consumer brand experience that will allow us to position our barbecue franchise for continued success.”
Prior to joining Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., Jobe served as Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer for Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc. and was instrumental in the creation and expansion of the Pie Five Pizza Co. concept.&nbsp; &nbsp;In his tenured career in operations and development for national consumer brands, he held executive roles with Stockade Companies, Ruby’s Diner, Shakey’s Pizza, and Red Robin.
“I’m thrilled to join the leadership group at Dickey’s Barbecue,” said Jobe. “Dickey’s Barbecue is a great <a href="https://franchise.dickeys.com/">franchise opportunity</a>. This company is energized and poised to take this brand to the next level through thoughtful and aggressive growth.”
Dickey’s Barbecue has been franchising since 1994. The <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/news/2014/05/07/a-smokin-franchise-opportunity">barbecue franchise</a> offers a complete support package including real estate site selection, construction and design as well as marketing support. Dickey’s Barbecue also offers an extensive training program through Barbecue University in Dallas, Texas.

New VP of Franchise Development Joins Dickey’s Barbecue

(Sacramento, CA) &nbsp;Starting this Thursday, South Sacramento will have a new favorite barbecue restaurant. On Thursday, May 8 at 11:00 a.m., Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Sacramento will kick off a three-day Texas-sized party celebrating the newest location.&nbsp; The first 50 guests in will receive a gift card for up to $50.
“We are excited to work with the community in South Sacramento and hope for a warm reception,” said multi-unit franchise owner Jared Katzenbarger.&nbsp; “Florin Towne Center is an exciting location for the newest Dickey’s Barbecue in the area.”
Friday, radio station 98 Rock 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 all day.</a>&nbsp; Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card. Saturday, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in South Sacramento will be offering all day merchandise giveaways.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in South Sacramento is located at 6013 Florin Road and the store phone number is 916-382-9811.&nbsp;

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(Rochester Hills, MI) On Thursday, May 8 at 11:00 a.m., the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Michigan will kick off a three-day grand opening celebration.&nbsp; The first 50 guests at the Rochester Hills location will receive a gift card for up to $50. For more information on this event visit their Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-of-Rochester-Hills/230971467078484">here</a>.
“Dickey’s Barbecue is a unique and exciting restaurant brand,” said franchise owner Manhal Kattula.&nbsp; “I was looking for a concept I could expand with and feel they will be perfect for the Rochester Hills community.”
Friday, radio station 99.5 WYCD 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. Saturday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will be offering all day merchandise giveaways. &nbsp;
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Rochester Hills is located at 1418 N. Rochester Road and the store phone number is 248.266.6226.

Rochester Hills Kicks off New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Tooele, UT) On Thursday, May 1 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 Tooele location will receive a gift card for up to $50. For more information on this event visit their Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DickeysTooele">here</a>.
“I look forward to celebrating the grand opening with the Tooele community,” said multi-unit franchise owner John Thomson.&nbsp; “At Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, we offer slow smoked authentic barbecue and homestyle sides perfect for the whole family.”
Friday, radio station K-Bull 93 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 and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Saturday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will be offering all day merchandise giveaways. &nbsp;
Thomson currently owns 19 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in Utah, Colorado and Idaho. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tooele is located at 1024 North Main Street and the phone number is 435-241-5103.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Now Slow Smokin’ in Tooele

(Minot, ND) &nbsp;Jason Bauman knew the first time he walked in to a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit that he wanted to open one in Minot.&nbsp; Starting this Thursday, Bauman will be slow smoking at the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Minot. On Thursday, May 1 at 11:00 a.m., Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Minot will kick off a three-day Texas-sized party celebrating the newest location.&nbsp; The first 50 guests in will receive a gift card for up to $50.
“The Minot community is going to love Dickey’s Barbecue Pit,” said local franchise owner Jason Bauman.&nbsp; “The food is phenomenal and completely unique – there is really nothing like it in our community.”
Friday, radio station 97 Kicks FM 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. Saturday, Dickey’s Barbecue will be offering all day merchandise giveaways.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Minot is located at 1720 South Broadway Street and the store phone number is 701.852.4227. Check out their Facebook page for more information <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysminot">here</a>.

Dickey’s Barbecue Opens in Minot

(Clarksburg, WV) Once Randy Miller tasted Dickey’s Barbecue and toured a few stores, he was hooked on the concept. On Thursday, April 24 at 11:00 a.m., Miller will open the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in West Virginia in the Clarksburg community. The first 50 customers will receive a gift card for up to $50.&nbsp;
Friday, radio station 97.9 WKKW 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.
&nbsp;“We felt the area was in need of a good BBQ restaurant,” said Miller.&nbsp; “We really feel that the folks in this area are going to love Dickey’s Barbecue and we’ll do our best to take care of them, providing great BBQ and great service!”
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Clarksburg is located at 538 Emily Drive and the phone number is 304-841-0247. This location is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dickey’s Barbecue serves up beef brisket, pulled pork, barbecue honey ham, polish sausage, spicy cheddar sausage, turkey and chicken, with an extensive array of home-style sides from jalapeno beans to macaroni and cheese. Don’t forget kids eat free on Sunday and free ice cream is offered every day.

Dickey’s Barbecue Now Smoking Low and Slow in Clarksburg

(Davis, CA) &nbsp;What does every college town need?&nbsp; Veteran James Domsic is betting it’s barbecue. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Starting this Thursday, Domsic will be slow smoking full-time at the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Davis.
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“I love barbecue and people so this is a perfect fit,” said Domsic.&nbsp; “Davis is a cool college town with a great culture – I know Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will be a new local favorite.”
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On Thursday, April 24 at 11:00 a.m., Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Davis will kick off a three-day Texas-sized party celebrating the newest California location.&nbsp; The first 50 guests in Davis will receive a gift card for up to $50. Friday, Dickey’s Barbecue in Davis will be offering all day merchandise giveaways.
Saturday,&nbsp;radio station 98 Rock will be on-site from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00p.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 and three lucky guests will win free barbecue for an entire year.
Before opening a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Domsic served in the United States Army and did two tours in Iraq. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Davis is located at 640 Covell Boulevard and the phone number is&nbsp;530.902.6531.

Big Party in Davis California This Weekend

(Sunnyvale, CA) What do the Bay Area and slow smoked Texas barbecue have in common?&nbsp; On Thursday, April 24 at 11:00a.m., Daniel Georgis will open the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in California with a three-day grand opening celebration.&nbsp; The first 50 guests at the Sunnyvale location will receive a gift card for up to $50.
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“I decided to get in to the barbecue business after tasting the food,” said Georgis.&nbsp; “I think Sunnyvale is an ideal location for the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit concept. It has a diverse community and is home to many industrial, social media, technological and financial corporations. &nbsp;I see a great need for good Texas-style barbecue not only with the family atmosphere in the restaurant, but also with the many catering sevices they offer.”
Friday, radio station 95.3 KRTY 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. Saturday, Dickey’s Barbecue will be offering all day merchandise giveaways.
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Sunnyvale is located at 1255 S. Mary Avenue and the phone number is 408.733.RIBS (7427).

Daniel Georgis Opens New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Sunnyvale

(Slidell, LA) On Thursday April 24 at 11:00 a.m., Slidell will become home to the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Louisiana. &nbsp;Known for slow smoked, family friendly barbecue, free soft serve and Kid’s Eat Free on Sundays, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is hosting a 3-day party to celebrate the new location. The first 50 customers will receive a gift card for up to $50.&nbsp;
Friday, radio station 101.1 WNOE will be onsite from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.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. Saturday, the party continues with all day merchandise giveaways.
“We’ve been overwhelmed by the support of the community at our first location and we knew we needed to open a new location for our guests who make the drive in from Slidell,”&nbsp;said local franchise owner Alex Hill, who owns this location along with his wife Lindsay. “We believe in families. In Covington we serve over 125 Kids Free every Sunday and we look forward to meeting the children from East St. Tammany Parish and other communities that we will serve each Sunday.”
The Hills also own the Dickey’s Barbecue in Convington and were recently awarded Best Bang for the Buck by readers of Sophisticated Woman.&nbsp;
“We love catering,” said Hill. “Our vans and trucks are always on the go, in offices, in homes, always winning new friends along the way. We look forward to delivering to folks in East St. Tammany Parish and perhaps even further.”&nbsp;
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Slidell is located in the Stirling Slidell Shopping Center at 61103 Airport Road and the phone number is 985-720-0070. To check out all information on the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit visit them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeys.northshore">Facebook</a>.

Local Franchise Owners Open New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Slidell

(Fayetteville, AR) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fayetteville is throwing a three-day celebration from Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26 with a special appearance on Friday by Roland Dickey, chairman of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Roland Dickey will be stopping by the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fayetteville 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>.”
“I've always felt that Fayetteville would be a great opportunity for growth due to the connection with the University of Arkansas and the large number of residents that are from Texas who were already familiar with Dickey's Barbecue Pit,”&nbsp;said local franchise owner Jared Thompson.&nbsp; “Our location in Fayetteville is unique because it's the first to offer&nbsp;our&nbsp;delicious quick serve barbecue in a convenient drive-thru format.” &nbsp;
On Thursday, at 11:00 a.m., the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fayetteville will give the first 50 guests a gift card for up to $50.&nbsp; On Friday, radio personality Big Dan Hentschel from 94.3/Country 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; During the event Mr. Dickey will be signing and giving away 100 free copies of his new cookbook.&nbsp;&nbsp; Saturday, the party continues with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit merchandise giveaways.
Thompson plans to open an additional location in Bentonville in the next year.&nbsp; There are currently 6 Dickey’s Barbecue Pits in Arkansas.&nbsp; The new location in Fayetteville is located at 3316 West Grove Road and the store phone number is 479.443.3333.

New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fayetteville Holds 3-Day Celebration

(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.

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