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For three generations, Dickey’s has had a deep-rooted passion for great barbecue. Although we are a 72-year-old brand, we definitely don’t want to look it! As our brand evolves it’s important to
convey that message visually and who doesn’t want to stay hip?

 Dickey’s new interior design features a timeless worn feel with reclaimed wood plank walls, corrugated metal details and bold graphic canvas prints. We even added enhanced menu boards which are
 designed to improve the customer experience through high definition food photography and menu descriptions. The boards also feature Dickey’s new whole meat options that are now available
 nationwide.


 “Dickey’s has a rich history and we continually strive to offer exciting new ways to keep our brand energized,” said Roland Dickey, Jr. “From the rustic design of our restaurants, the wood fire
 smell from the smoker to the tunes playing in the background – it all sets the tone for the next generation of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants.”

Looking Good at Dickey’s

There’s nothing
better than ice cream on a hot summer day. We all know the familiar sound of the ice cream truck that roams our neighborhoods during the summer months. The whimsical jingle draws children out of
their homes with hands full of change and big grins from ear-to-ear.

 Why wait to get your fill of that sweat, cold treat? Dickey’s Barbecue offers free soft serve every day. We satisfy your craving, and it’s FREE every day for all of our customers!


 So what are you waiting for? Grab the whole family and get to Dickey’s today.

Beat the Heat with Dickey’s Free Soft Serve

There’s nothing wrong with admitting you’re obsessed with Dickey’s
fall-off-the-bone Pork Ribs--we certainly are!

 There are many great recipes you can make with Dickey’s Ribs. Feed your obsession with this Dickey’s Ribs with Fettuccine.


 First buy a full rack of ribs from Dickey’s either in-store or online at Dickeys.com. Then bring it home and begin this quick and simple recipe.



 Dickey’s Pork Ribs (full rack)


 1 Tbsp Olive Oil


 1 box of fettuccine


 1 can of diced tomatoes


 2 tsp. of diced garlic


 ½ chopped onion


 Salt and pepper


 Heat a pan with olive oil to a medium temperature and then throw in some chopped onions and garlic. Stir them around and cook it for a minute. Then crack open a can of diced tomatoes. Pour it over
 the onions and garlic. Next, add a pinch of salt and pepper and then stir altogether. Now here’s the fun part, get your Dickey’s Ribs and prepare to get a little messy. Start pulling the meat off
 the bone and placing carefully in the pan (caution: the pan will be hot). While your pan of sauce and meat is simmering, cook your fettuccine. Place the cooked pasta onto a large platter, then
 spoon the sauce and rib meat over the top and voila dinner is served and you get Dickey’s ribs in a fun new way!

Dickey’s Ribs with Fettuccine

We all know Dickey’s offers mouthwatering barbecue that satisfies
any hardcore carnivore, but did you know that Dickey’s now also makes all of their bread too?

 Bread is one of the oldest known recipes to man. It has been around for several millennia—approximately 12,000!


 Bread started off as what we would call a flatbread, similar to that of a tortilla. It was simply ground grains and water mashed together and then baked. It is believed that the cultivation of
 wheat and other grains was one the driving forces in the transition from nomadic people to domesticated, stationary people.  This led to bread becoming a staple in human diets.


 In September, Dickey’s across the country will be rolling out this new homemade recipe for all their rolls, buns and hoagie rolls. The new artisanal bread is an original recipe designed by Dickey’s
 Chef Jeff Forrester.


 “Our customers have always loved our rolls – they have a touch of sweetness that complements our barbecue perfectly,” said Forrester. “Now, all of our buns and hoagie rolls will have that same
 southern fresh bread recipe that I know our customers are going to love.”


 Hey Nomad--Don’t wonder around looking for something to eat. Go to your local Dickey’s and try out our New Dickey’s Bread!

The Bread & Butter of Dickey’s Bread

Our cave
dwelling ancestors based their diets on what they could hunt and gather.  I’m sure if there was a Dickey’s Barbecue 10,000 years ago, it would’ve been a pre-Neolithic paradise.

 At Dickey’s, we welcome all cavemen and women to try our caveman approved proteins. Put down that flint knife and forage at your local Dickey’s – try a whole brisket, pork butt or a whole rack of
 ribs.


 Let Dickey’s cut out the whole hunt and gather part and just give you a full or half rack of ribs that may leave you a little messy, but at least you’ll be satisfied (that is until the next
 sunrise).


 If you’re ready to release your inner caveman/woman, then you have to check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit" title="Dickey's Barbecue Facebook" target="_blank">#DickeysAllOverYourFace</a>.


 <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI_9t5vzhPU" title="#DickeysAllOverYourFace Ribstache" target="_blank">#DickeysAllOverYourFace</a> is a 6 week campaign that will feature a series of
 short videos exploring the rib ticklin’ side of Dickey’s. All videos will be posted weekly here and also on Dickey’s Facebook. Dickey’s encourages viewers to watch, share and comment. The videos
 are to inspire Dickey’s customers to not just share a rib, but a share moment.

Be a Caveman at Dickey’s

Ribs are the backbone to the barbecue business and <a href="http://nrn.com/us-second-100/2013-second-100-limited-servicespecialty" title="Nation's Restaurant News Dickey's number one restaurant " target="_blank">Dickey’s</a> understands that the perfect ribs are not necessarily a science, but an art form.

 How do we get perfect, mouthwatering fall-off-the-bone ribs? That’s the secret I’m sharing today.


 Dickey’s always starts with a great rib rub, like Dickey’s Signature Rib Rub which includes ground cumin, salt, garlic a sugar and maybe a few secret ingredients. After slathering
 the ribs with the rub, we place the ribs in the smoker bone-side down. This allows the smoke to channel under the ribs and achieve an overall smoky, savory flavor.


 We smoke our succulent ribs at a temperature between 270 and 295 degrees F and we smoke them for 3 to 3 ½ hours.


 To check the doneness, we perform the “break test” by grabbing the rib rack<a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ribs-dripping.jpg"><img src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ribs-dripping-300x175.jpg" alt="ribs dripping" width="300" height="175" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-913"></a> with a pair of tongs making sure they immediately break. This means they are perfect. At Dickey’s, we make sure our ribs literally fall-off-the-bone and
 melt in your mouth -- nothing else will do!


 Have fun and don’t worry about getting a little messy -- that’s just part of making great barbecue!


 Are you a rib-natic? Then check out <a href="http://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dickeys-ribs-theme-new-campaign" title="Dickey's Rib Theme in QSR" target="_blank">#DickeysAllOverYourFace</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit" title="Dickey's Facebook Page" target="_blank">#DickeysAllOverYourFace</a> is a 6 week campaign that will feature a series of short
 videos exploring the rib ticklin’ side of Dickey’s. All videos will be posted weekly here and also on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit" title="Dickey's Barbecue Pit Facebook" target="_blank">Dickey’s Facebook</a>. Dickey’s encourages viewers to watch, share and comment. The videos are to inspire Dickey’s customers to not just share a rib, but a share moment.

Ribs: The Dickey’s Way

July 4th Checklist:

 1. Big Yellow Cup t-shirt…check


 2. Comfortable walking shoes…check


 3. Water…check


 4. Over 6,000 pieces of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit loot…CHECK!


 <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Parade-2013.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-892" alt="Parade 2013" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Parade-2013.jpg" width="411" height="216"></a>


 Nothing goes better with 4th of July than barbecue. How about combining your favorite co-workers and family members, a 1977 Trans Am, portable smoker and the biggest 4th of July Parade in Dallas?
 Yep, sounds perfect. More than 10,000 spectators lined the streets of Dallas eager to celebrate, as more than 200 floats and vehicles passed by. As the smell of hickory wood filled the air and
 flags waved, fans were treated to free sandwich cards to the local Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants and other goodies. It felt good to give back to our customers who have helped us grow our brand
 across the country. We were even joined by Maurine Dickey, former Dallas County Commissioner, who tossed goodies from the top of Dickey’s smokin’ Trans Am.


 We all celebrated being American and then headed to Dickey’s for a little barbecue and BIG Yellow Cups filled with ice cold sweet tea.


 Perfect 4th of July …CHECK!


 <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parade-2013-part-2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-893" alt="parade 2013 part 2" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parade-2013-part-2-150x150.jpg" width="160" height="164"></a> <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Mrs.-Dickeys.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-894" alt="Mrs. Dickey's" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Mrs.-Dickeys-150x150.jpg" width="158" height="142"></a> <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Mrs.-Dickey1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-895" alt="Mrs. Dickey1" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Mrs.-Dickey1-150x150.jpg" width="157" height="165"></a> <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Parade-baby.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-896" alt="Parade baby" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Parade-baby-e1373494592136-150x150.jpg" width="148" height="128"></a> <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Parade-family.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-897" alt="Parade family" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Parade-family-300x225.jpg" width="241" height="175"></a> <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Parade-piper.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-898" alt="Parade piper" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Parade-piper-e1373494698131-225x300.jpg" width="183" height="274"></a> <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parade-sister.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-899" alt="parade sister" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/parade-sister-300x300.jpg" width="133" height="108"></a>

Dickey’s Participates in the Park Cities Fourth of July Parade

Have you
ever help up a line because you couldn’t decide what to order. Now you can order your favorite barbecue online and skip the line panic! Dickey’s new online ordering system lets you take your time
reviewing our tasty menu, full of mouthwatering barbecue and home-style sides, and place an order from either a computer or mobile device – and your order will be ready for pickup in a snap!

 So what are you waiting for? Skip the line and order online! <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/What-are-you-waiting-for_Order-today..jpg"><img src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/What-are-you-waiting-for_Order-today.-300x179.jpg" alt="What are you waiting for_Order today." width="300" height="179" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-773"></a>

Dickey’s Now Offers Online Ordering

Own your own <a href="https://www.dickeysfranchising.com/steps.php" title="Dickey's Franchise Opportunity" target="_blank">barbecue business</a>. 
Sounds fun, right?  It’s an exciting time to be <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR0hRRzwv4c">buying a franchise</a>.

 Just picture yourself hanging by the pit every day with the smell of hickory smoke wafting through your hair and barbecue sauce staining your fingers.  Sounds good huh?


 Did you know that barbecue is also good business? At <a href="https://www.dickeys.com">Dickey’s</a> we want you to understand our business model, but more importantly we want you to feel our passion
 for what we do. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eTQv-3Qrwg" title="Own a Dickey's" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> for a short video that shows you how Dickey’s Barbecue can help you turn a
 small investment into a huge success.

Own a Dickey’s Franchise: A Game-Changing Investment

Woo hoo! Today is the first day of and the summer solstice which also makes it the longest day of the year. I know exactly how I’m going to spend my 14.5 hours of sunny daylight on this warm summer
day!

 I’ll hang out by the beach and enjoy the sun.


 <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/summer.png"><img src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/summer.png" alt="summer" width="355" height="269" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-841"></a>


 Then I’ll stop by Dickey’s to hang out with some friends and fill up on Miss Ollie’s Iced Tea.


 <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rib.jpg"><img src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rib-300x199.jpg" alt="rib" width="300" height="199" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-842"></a>


 Then I’ll finish out the day with Dickey’s free ice cream.


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Big Yellow Cup Road Trip: Happy First Day of Summer from Dickey's

Travis Dickey probably didn’t expect online ordering to be so popular when he opened the first Dickey’s in 1941. &nbsp;In fact, online probably had a completely different meaning way back then. &nbsp;But, he would be so proud to see Dickey’s staying at the forefront of new technologies and especially store number one, where he started it all.
&nbsp;In June, the very first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, which is still owned and operated by the Dickey family, went live with online ordering. &nbsp;The barbecue joint that started a national craze now offers customers a quick option for picking up their barbecue fix. &nbsp;The program is rolling out nationwide.
“Online ordering is just another way for all of our restaurants to provide great customer service,” said Roland Dickey, Jr. president of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Time is a valuable commodity and we want to make sure our customers have a great experience in a timely manner when they visit us – online ordering alleviates waiting times.”
The new system simplifies the ordering process by allowing customers to place a pick-up order directly online. In addition, a group ordering feature allows customers to place multi-item orders under a single name, invite friends via email to add to the order and manage the process online. &nbsp;Account information can be saved for the next time customers order by creating a secure account.
Everything old is new again!

The Hippest 72-Year-Old on the Block

There is nothing better in the Summer than kickin’ back at the pool catching some rays. I’m not much of a swimmer—more of a lounger. I prefer to float above the surface checking out the action. Also, I’m pretty sure if I jumped in I would capsize. Oh there I go again, not looking on the bright side. My friends always say that I look at the glass half empty when I should be looking at it half full. I’m think half full of Miss Ollie’s Sweet Tea sounds pretty tasty on a hot day. Cheers to Summer, big adventures and looking on the bright side!
Check back in to see what other<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/bycc" target="_self"> </a>BIG Adventures I go on. <img src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Big-Signature-150x150.png" alt="Big Signature"/>

Big Yellow Cup Road Trip: Poolside

Back in the 1970s,
Roland Dickey attended all catering jobs for Dickey’s Barbecue. He knew that catering would be Dickey’s secret weapon in becoming the biggest and best barbecue franchise in the country.

 In 1976, Dickey’s was asked to cater a Texas Barbecue for a presidential candidate. As it turned out, that candidate was former governor of California, Ronald Reagan. The barbecue brought together
 Texas’ most successful oilmen and businessmen for a meet and greet for Reagan.


 Roland Dickey recalls it being an unforgettable experience. “Every person in the room wanted to meet Reagan,” said Dickey. “He seemed to captivate a room that typically would’ve been hard to
 control.”


 Reagan even insisted on greeting all of Dickey’s employees and being introduced to each and every one of them. Politicians usually don’t agree on much, but barbecue seems to be one thing that all
 can enjoy.

Dickey's Throwback Thursday: A Presidential Barbecue

While it’s true that you never know what kids will say, we think dads actually corner the market on crazy quips.
Dickey’s is asking Twitter fans to tweet @Dickeys the funny things their Dads say and hash tag it with #StuffDadSays.
Dickey’s will choose the best quote and that customer will win a Father’s Day gift bundle that will include Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook, a "Rock the Block" apron, Dickey’s t-shirt, Dickey’s signature rib rub and Dickey’s original barbecue sauce.
The winning quote will also be featured on Dickey’s Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Inside the Pit blog and Instagram.
Contest Dates: June 3-June 15 with the winner being announced on June 17th.
Keep your ears open for #StuffDadSays.
Contest rules available here.

Dickey’s Launches Father’s Day Contest #StuffDadSays

Los Angeles, California is not exactly the first place that comes to mind when you think about barbecue. But,
Dickey’s Barbecue plans to change all that. The fastest growing barbecue concept in the country is expanding in the LA area and decided it was time to introduce the area to our very own Mr. Dickey.

 Mr. Dickey donned his signature red apron and fedora while hanging out on the Today in LA set with Todd Schwartz, franchise owner of the Dickey’s in Northridge.


 With his trademark humor, Mr. Dickey dished with the host on how to make the best rib rub, turning a grill in to a smoker and his colorful take on barbecue and entertaining.


 <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/nbc-la-pic.jpg"><img src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/nbc-la-pic-228x300.jpg" alt="nbc la pic" width="128" height="200" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-759"></a>We left the crew full and begging for more. LA you have officially been smoked!


 Watch the full clip on NBC Los Angeles, <a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Foodie-Friday--Dickeys-Barbecue/204856681" title="Dickey's Barbecue NBC Today in LA" target="_blank">here</a>.

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