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(Tacoma, WA) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tacoma will be open for business Thursday, December 19 at 11:00a.m and the first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. The grand opening celebration continues for three-days. “Opening my second location is exciting for my family!&nbsp; I’m thrilled to bring authentic slow-smoked Texas barbecue to the Tacoma community,” said multi-unit franchise owner Gary Depping. “We know people will enjoy the great food and family friendly atmosphere.” Friday customers will enjoy a day of merchandise giveaways including t-shirts, koozies and sunglasses. Saturday the day kicks-off with radio station 94.1 FM from noon to 2:00 p.m and this location will be serving $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches. In addition, three lucky winners will win FREE barbecue for a year. Depping spent the majority of his career working for Burger King. He opened his first Dickey’s Barbecue location in Auburn in 2012 and plans to open a third location in 2014. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tacoma is located at 8425 S Hosmer St., Suite 106 across the street from Red Lion Inn and their store number is 253-267-1899. Click to <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/jgze0">tweet</a> #DickeysTacoma.

'Tis the Season for New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tacoma

(Twin Falls, ID) On Thursday December 5, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Twin Falls is throwing a three-day celebration just in time for the holiday season. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. “The Twin Falls community is going to love our barbecue,” said multi-unit owner John Thomson. “We offer a great selection of slow-smoked meats, home style sides and catering options.&nbsp; We also have free ice cream every day and kid’s eat free on Sunday.” Friday, customers will enjoy a day of merchandise giveaways. The party continues Saturday with radio station 106.7 FM onsite from noon to 2:00p.m Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Twin Falls will be serving $2 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches and there will be a drawing for one lucky winner to win a $500 gift card. Thomson currently owns Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in Utah and Colorado.&nbsp; He has another Idaho store in development in Garden City. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Twin Falls located at 799 Cheney Dr. (location description) and their store number is 208-419-3229. Click to tweet #DickeysTwinFalls.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Throws Grand Opening Shindig in Twin Falls

(Granbury, TX) On Thursday, December 12, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will open in Granbury at 11:00a.m. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. The opening festivities continue for three-days. “I’m so proud to offer pit-smoked barbecue to the Granbury community,” said local owner Chung Yam “I can’t wait for locals to enjoy all that Dickey’s Barbecue has to offer.” Friday, customers will enjoy a day of merchandise giveaways. Saturday, Dickey’s Barbecue will serve $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches and radio station 95.9 FM will kick-up the party from11:00a.m to 1:00p.m. There will also be giveaways for FREE barbecue for a year and a $500 gift card. Chung Yam has lived in Texas for over 15 years. After talking with his friends, who are also Dickey’s franchisees he knew this was the path he wanted to take. Yam was a previous restaurant owner of a Chinese restaurant. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Granbury is located at 3906 US Highway 377 East inside Luton Ranch next to Michael’s and their store number is 817-573-2897. &nbsp;Click to tweet. #DickeysGranbury.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Gets in Holiday Spirit with New Granbury Location

(Livingston, TX) Just in time for the holidays, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Livingston will be open on Thursday, December 5. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. “I’m excited to open a new location and to serve great barbecue to the Livingston community,” said multi-unit owner Aftab Bawani. “Customers just love our food and family friendly atmosphere.” Friday radio station KICKS 105 FM will be onsite from 4:00p.m to 6:00p.m and this location will be serving $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches. There will also be giveaways for FREE barbecue for a year, a $500 gift card and Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise. Aftab Bawani also owns Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in Magnolia, Conroe and in Houston on Westheimer Road. Bawani plans to open more locations in the future. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Livingston is located at 12081 Highway 59 North in Seven Oaks and their store phone number is 936-718-9786. Click to <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/1g5VD">tweet</a> #DickeysLivingston.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Spreads Holiday Cheer with New Livingston Location

(Fredericksburg, VA) Just in time for the holiday season, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fredericksburg will be open on Thursday, December 5. The first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item that day will receive a gift card for up to $50. The opening festivities continue for three-days. “The Fredericksburg community needed an option for good barbecue and I just know locals will appreciate our slow smoked, authentic barbecue,” said local owner Eric Wilborne. “We are looking forward to serving the community.” Friday, radio station 93.3 FM will be on site from 11:00a.m to 1:00p.m and they will be serving $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches. Three lucky winners will win FREE barbecue for an entire year and one customer will win a $500 gift card. Festivities conclude Saturday with a day full of merchandise giveaways. Eric Wilborne previously worked in the technology industry for over 10 years. He decided it was time to return to his passion in the restaurant business. Wilborne will be operating this location along with his business partner Jeff Rose, who just recently retired from the Marines. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fredricksburg is located at 10008 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 100 across the street from Wal-Mart on Southpoint Parkway. Their phone number is 540-710-0700. To find out more about this local Dickey’s check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysoffredericksburg">Facebook</a> page. Click to <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/TcK0j">tweet</a>. #DickeysFredricksburg.
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit Kicks off Holiday Season with New Fredericksburg Location

(Rock Island, IL) On Thursday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. the new Dickey’s Barbecue in Rock Island will open its doors and the first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a gift card fully loaded with up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue. &nbsp; “I am looking forward to serving great Texas barbecue to the Rock Island community,” said franchise owner Bradley Emmert. “We offer a family friendly atmosphere, free ice cream and kids eat free on Sundays – I know it will be a big hit.” &nbsp; The party continues Friday with merchandise giveaways including t-shirts, koozies and sunglasses. On Saturday there will be <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu-at-a-glance/menu">$2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches</a> and radio station 103.7 FM will be on site from noon to 2:00p.m. &nbsp; Bradley Emmert and business partners Mark Shaecher and Mike Nicolas looked into franchising opportunities and loved the history and culture of Dickey’s Barbecue.&nbsp; They would like to open more locations in the future. &nbsp; Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Rock Island is located at 4018 Blackhawk Road next to the Dollar General and K-Mart in Rock Valley Plaza and the store phone number is 309-283-7021. To learn more about this local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, check out their Facebook. Click to <a href="https://clicktotweet.com/B7wCu">tweet</a> #DickeysRockIsland.&nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Serves Up Pit-Smoked Barbecue to Rock Island

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(Sacramento, CA) On Thursday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. Dickey’s Barbecue in Downtown Sacramento will be to serving up authentic Texas barbecue. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. &nbsp; Friday, customers will enjoy a day of merchandise giveaways including. Saturday, Dickey’s Barbecue in Downtown Sacramento will <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu/">be serving $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches</a>.&nbsp; Radio station 96.9 FM will be on site from noon to 2:00p.m. One lucky customer will win a $500 gift card to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. &nbsp; “I’m excited to put a Texas barbecue restaurant in Downtown Sacramento,” said multi-unit franchise owner Jared Katzenbarger “We will be serving breakfast and offering late night barbecue -- I know this will be a local favorite.” &nbsp; Jared Katzenbarger is centering his development plans in Sacramento and West Sacramento. He plans to open 6 more locations in the next few years. This is the 39th Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location to open in California. &nbsp; Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Downtown Sacramento will serve breakfast Monday through Friday starting at 5:00 a.m and will stay open until 3:00a.m. Friday and Saturday. This new restaurant is located at 1901 J Street across the street from Spaghetti Factory. Check out their local Facebook page. Click to <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/R8Ui3">tweet</a> #DickeysDTS.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens in Downtown Sacramento

(Rancho Cordova, CA) On Thursday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. Dickey’s Barbecue in Rancho Cordova will be serving up great Texas barbecue. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue. &nbsp; Friday, November 22 customers will enjoy a day of merchandise giveaways and Saturday, November 23 radio station 95 Rock FM keeps the party going from noon to 2:00p.m.&nbsp; This location will also be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/our_food/default.php">$2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches</a> . In addition, a lucky customer will win a $500 gift card good at any Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. &nbsp; “We’re excited to share authentic Texas barbecue with the Rancho Cordova community,” said multi-unit franchise owner Ray Snook. “We’ve had so many requests to open another location and this community was at the top of our list.” &nbsp; This new location in Rancho Cordova is the second location for local owners Ray and Ann Snook.&nbsp; The Snook’s have lived in California for many years and opened their first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit after a career change. The couple also owns a location in Folsom. This is the 38th Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to open in California. &nbsp; “The local community has very few options for fresh, fast, pit-smoked barbecue,” said Snook. “Dickey’s Barbecue offers high quality meals at a great value.” &nbsp; This new restaurant is located at 2320 Sunrise Blvd at the junction of Coloma number is 916.858.8195. For all the latest news on this local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DickeysRanchoCordova">Facebook</a> page. Click to <a href="https://clicktotweet.com/gb_vV">tweet</a>.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Rounds Up for Rancho Cordova

(Eugene, OR) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Eugene will open on Thursday, November 21 with a three-day celebration.&nbsp; The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. &nbsp; “I’m excited to bring a different type of restaurant to the Eugene community,” said franchise owner Joy Hedge. “This is a very social community and I know people will love the authentic Texas barbecue that we will be serving.” &nbsp; Friday, customers will enjoy a day full of merchandise giveaways. Then Saturday, radio station New Country 93 will be on site from to noon to 2:00p.m and Dickey’s Barbecue will be serving $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches. One lucky customer will win a $500 gift card. &nbsp; Joy Hedge is originally from Oregon and worked in management prior to owning a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. After learning about the history and growth of the franchise, Hedge and business partners, John Coleman and Nathan Lang knew they wanted to bring Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Oregon. Coleman grew up eating Dickey’s Barbecue in Dallas. &nbsp; The Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Eugene is located at 1680 Corburg Road next to Side Bar and Dairy Queen and the store number is 541-393-6650. To learn more about this location check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepiteugene">Facebook</a> page. Click to <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/B7wCu">tweet</a> #DickeysEugene.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens Second Oregon Location

(North Charleston, SC) The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in North Charleston will be open for business on Thursday, November 21.&nbsp; The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. &nbsp; “I’m excited about opening a Texas barbecue restaurant in North Charleston,” said franchise owner Vedit Patel. “Families will love the friendly atmosphere and the homestyle food.” &nbsp; Friday, customers will enjoy Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise giveaways. The celebration wraps up Saturday with radio station 103.5 FM from 1:00p.m to 3:00p.m and there will be <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/our_food/default.php">$2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches</a>. Three lucky customers will receive FREE barbecue for an entire year. &nbsp; Vedit Patel experienced Dickey’s Barbecue Pit while he was a student at the University of Arizona. Prior to owning a Dickey’s Barbecue location he worked in the restaurant/hospitality business. His brothers Ankur and Dixit will also be helping in the business.&nbsp; He plan to open more locations in the future. &nbsp; This new restaurant is located at 7620 Rivers Avenue, Suite 375 and the store number is 843-243-0214. For all the latest news on this local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-North-Charleston-SC/583764445022759">Facebook</a> page. Click to <a href="https://clicktotweet.com/dTcOs">tweet</a> #DickeysNCharleston. &nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Kicks Open in North Charleston

&nbsp; (Lincoln, NE) Thursday, November 21, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Lincoln will celebrate the opening of their new location. The first 50 customers who purchase an item will receive a gift card loaded with up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. The opening party continues for three days. &nbsp; “I’m excited about the continued expansion in the Lincoln community,” said local multi- franchise owner, Will Carter “People love the food and family-friendly atmosphere.” &nbsp; The party kicks-off Friday with radio station XX FM from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/our_food/default.php">$2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches</a>. One lucky customer will win a $500 gift card. Saturday customers will enjoy a day of Dickey’s merchandise giveaways. &nbsp; Will Carter also owns two existing locations in Lincoln.&nbsp; This will be his third location. Carter looked into franchising opportunities and met with existing owners in the area and decided this was a great opportunity for him. &nbsp; Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Lincoln is located at 6125 Apples Way Suite 209 on Highway 2 in front of Lowe’s and the store phone number is 402-423-0038. Click to <a href="https://clicktotweet.com/Fs_eX">tweet</a> #DickeysLincoln. &nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates New Lincoln Location

(Myrtle Beach, SC) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Myrtle Beach is celebrating expansion in South Carolina with a customer appreciation day this Saturday, November 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Barbecue kingpin, Roland Dickey, will be handing out 100 free autographed copies of his new cookbook, Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook. In addition, Dickey’s Barbecue in Myrtle Beach will be serving mouthwatering Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches for just two dollars. “We are so excited to introduce Mr. Dickey to the Myrtle Beach community,” said local owner Dennis Farmer. “We are going to have a great event with free cookbooks and $2 sandwiches – I hope the whole community will come meet him!” &nbsp;&nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue in Myrtle Beach opened in August. This new restaurant is located at 3735 Oleander Drive off of Highway 17 at 38 Avenue North. The store phone number is 843-839-0209. &nbsp;For information on this local restaurant, check out their Facebook.

Roland Dickey Stops by Dickey’s Barbecue in Myrtle Beach

(Puyallup, WA) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit continues growth across Washington. Thursday, November 14 Dickey’s Barbecue in Puyallup will be open its doors for business, the first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item will receive a gift card for up to $50. &nbsp; “I look forward to bringing Texas authentic barbecue to Puyallup,” said local franchise owner Tim Barrans “We are family-owned and serve the best barbecue in town, this will be a local favorite in the community.” &nbsp; Friday the fun continues with a day of Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise giveaways. Radio station 94.1 FM will join the fun Saturday from noon to 2:00p.m and there will be <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">$2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches</a>. One lucky customer will win a $500 gift card. &nbsp; Brothers, Tim and Ted Barrans along with their wives Deborah and Tami also own the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Bonney Lake. This is their second location to open and they plan to open more locations in the future. &nbsp; Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Puyallup is located at 3932 S. Meridian on South Meridian Hill past 39 and there phone number is 253-845-5061. To learn more about this location, check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/puyallupdickeys">Facebook</a>. Click to <a href="https://clicktotweet.com/nFe_5">tweet</a> #DickeysPuyallup. &nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Offers Pit-Smokin Barbecue in Puyallup

(Coldwater, MI) Starting Thursday, November 14, Dickey’s Barbecue in Coldwater will celebrate their new location. The first 50 customers who purchase an item will receive a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit gift card loaded with up to $50. The opening party continues for three-days. &nbsp; “I’m excited about bringing a restaurant that serves great family style barbecue to the Coldwater community,” said local franchise owner, Matthew Stritzinger. “I can’t wait for families to enjoy all Dickey’s Barbecue has to offer.” &nbsp; The party continues Friday with a day of merchandise giveaways. On Saturday this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/our_food/default.php">$2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches</a> and radio station 93.7 FM will be on-site from noon to 2:00 p.m. Three lucky winners will be chosen to win FREE barbecue for a year. &nbsp; Matthew Stritzinger has lived in the Coldwater area for over 20 years and owns another business in the area.&nbsp; Locals may know him as “Mr. Adventure Zone.” He was introduced to Dickey’s Barbecue while vacationing in Texas and enjoyed the food so much that he looked into franchise opportunities. &nbsp; Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Coldwater is located at 445 E. Chicago Street at the corner of Michigan Ave and US 12 and there phone number is 517-278-2330. To learn more about this location, check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Coldwater-MI/168905563300257">Facebook</a>. Click to <a href="https://clicktotweet.com/rdycu">tweet</a> #DickeysColdwater. &nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Saddles Up to Coldwater

(Raleigh, NC) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is continuing growth in North Carolina. The new North Raleigh location is throwing a three-day party from Thursday, November 14 to Saturday, November 16 to celebrate. On Friday, Roland Dickey, chairman of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, will be stopping by to give away copies of his cookbook, “Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook.” &nbsp;&nbsp;“I am very excited to bring more authentic Texas barbecue to North Raleigh,” said multi- franchise owner Jerry Brooks. “Having Mr. Dickey here to sign cookbooks and meet our guests will make this opening celebration even more exciting.” &nbsp;&nbsp;Jerry Brooks is from North Carolina and also owns the Dickey’s Barbecue in Knightdale. He plans to open more stores in the future. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in North Raleigh is located at 14460 New Falls of Neuse Road next to the Marquis Cinema Movie Theater. &nbsp;&nbsp;Thursday, November 14: Starting at 11:00 a.m. the first 50 customers who purchase an item will receive a gift card for up to $50. The next 100 customers will receive a free meal plate voucher with the purchase of a drink. &nbsp;&nbsp;Friday, November 15: To kick-off the party, Mr. Dickey will be giving away 100 free cookbooks. This location will also be serving $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches and radio station 94.7 FM will be on site from Noon to 2:00p.m. One lucky customer will get the chance to win a $500 gift card. &nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday, November 16: Customers will enjoy a day of merchandise giveaways including t-shirts, koozies and sunglasses.

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