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Best friends forever Mom and me.

 Eating barbecue and enjoying tea.


 So warm and delish it’s hard not to stare.


 We love our barbecue…what a perfect pair.


 Thank you to all who submitted a photo for <a title="Dickey's Barbecue Pit Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit" target="_blank">Dickey’s Mom &amp; Me
 contest</a>. It was great to see all of your fabulous mothers and hope they had a wonderful Mothers’ Day. After much debate, we have chosen the winner of our Mom &amp; Me contest for a $50
 Dickey’s gift card. Drum roll please…and the winner is Samantha H. from Moline, Illinois. Congratulations!


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Dickey’s Announces Winner of Mom & Me Photo Contest

Delicious things come in small packages—I’m talking about hoagies! There are very few foods in this world that are as tummy pleasing as the hoagie. So on May 5th put your margarita down and enjoy a Lil’ Hoagie from Dickey’s to celebrate National Hoagie Day!
The official origin of the term “hoagie” is debatable. Some said it came from Pennsylvania while others argue it comes from the Italian word for bread-roll, “hokie.” There’s also a lot of confusion when it comes to whether or not the hoagie is like a hero or a sub.
Well whatever you want to call it—Dickey’s Lil’ Hoagie is delicious! Go to your local Dickey’s today and celebrate National Hoagie Day.

Happy National Hoagie Day from Dickey's

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 Happy Throwback Thursday!
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In 1941, Travis Dickey opened the first Dickey's Barbecue Pit just north of downtown Dallas, Texas. Space on the restaurant's sign was rented out to Dr. Pepper to help pay the start-up costs for
the restaurant. The menu was limited to beef brisket, pit hams, barbecue beans, potato chips, beer, bottled milk and sodas.

Dickey's Throwback Thursday: The Original Dickey's

At an open house Wednesday, April 10, Dickey's Barbecue executives stood proud at their new Love Field Airport location while people flocked for free samples, Big Yellow Cups full of Miss Ollie's Tea, t-shirts and branded koozies. Dickey's Barbecue was born and bred in Dallas in 1941. It's fitting the Texas-based barbecue concept kicks-off its 300th location in its hometown airport. On Tuesday, April 16, Dickey's Barbecue will open its newest location as part of the first phase of the historic Love Field Modernization Project. Below are a few pictures from Wednesday's event:
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From left to right: CFO Carlos Reyes, President and CEO Roland Dickey, Jr., Chairman and Author Roland Dickey (Mr. Dickey), Laura Dickey and Director of Marketing and Sales&nbsp;Joette Young.
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Mr. Dickey handed out 100 free cookbooks and personally signed each one.
<img alt="shirts" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/shirts-300x200.jpg"/><img alt="BBQ fans" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/BBQ-fans-300x200.jpg"/>
Customers show their love for Dickey's.
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Dickey's Barbecue Opens 300th Location in Love Field Airport

Miss Ollie Dickey, mother of Roland and T.D. Dickey, was known for her sweet southern charm and delicious sun tea made right on her front porch. Nothing tasted better on those hot southern
days than Miss Ollie’s Tea and it became a Dickey family favorite. Now, everyone can enjoy Miss Ollie's famous tea at Dickey’s Barbecue. Dickey’s has captured Miss Ollie’s slow sun brewed taste. Miss
Ollie’s Tea is full of flavor, with a crisp and captivating taste that keeps you coming back for more.

 Nothing goes better with barbecue than Miss Ollie’s Tea. It’s the perfect complement to Dickey’s slow smoked meats and homemade sides. You can enjoy Miss Ollie’s Tea in a Big Yellow Cup or in a
 one-gallon jug, but it’s only available at Dickey’s.
Look for Miss Ollie’s Tea at all Dickey’s locations nationwide by April 17.

Dickey’s Introduces Miss Ollie’s Tea Nationwide

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It's National Poultry Day, and Dickey’s wants to give you something to cluck about—our chicken!
We can't think of a better way to celebrate this national celebration then to eat Dickey’s juicy, mouthwatering marinated chicken.
Dickey’s offers several delicious poultry dishes such as the Big Barbecue Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, which is a toasted buttery roll filled with Dickey’s juicy marinated chicken breast, smothered in a zesty Louisiana hot sauce blend and topped with crunchy Onion Tanglers and crispy Romaine lettuce.
You’d have to be hen-sane to not spend the day at your local Dickey’s and enjoy our marinated chicken.

Flock to Dickey’s for National Poultry Day

If you’re a math lover then you already know that today is National Pi Day.
The date written as 3/14 is the symbol used to represent the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter—duh.
Come to Dickey’s and celebrate this day with mouthwatering barbecue and for dessert try some of our pie!
If you’re not a mathematician, but you are a dessert lover then come indulge and eat your feelings—not all of us paid attention in algebra and that’s okay!
Click here to find a Dickey’s near you.
Happy Pi Day!

Happy Pi Day from Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Easter is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about what’s on the menu. Why not put down that recipe book and let Dickey’s do all the work—while you take all the credit?
At Dickey’s Barbecue, we understand that you would rather spend your Easter festivities coloring eggs, baking bunny shaped sugar cookies, and making baskets then stress out over what you’re going to make for Easter Sunday.
Dickey’s wants to help you make Easter entertaining easy with a twist on the traditional Easter ham. Break out of the norm and serve your guests Dickey’s Barbecue Honey Ham.
Dickey’s Barbecue Honey Ham is a 6.5 pound ham, spiral cut for convenience and ease of serving. The ham is glazed to perfection with a combination of sweet golden honey and Dickey’s signature hickory smoke. The Barbecue Honey Ham is available for individual order for $59.95. If you’re looking for a complete meal then you want Dickey’s Complete Easter Meal, which includes the Barbecue Honey Ham along with baked potato casserole, green beans with bacon, Caesar salad and a dozen buttery rolls for only $109.95.
Dickey’s is proud to be part of your Easter Holidays so contact your local Dickey’s today and place your Easter order.

Dickey’s is your Easter Ham Eggs-pert

Are you looking for a rib ticklin' pork ribs recipe? Well Mr. Dickey has got you covered! In his new cookbook, "Mr. Dickey's Barbecue Cookbook" he gives a
savory recipe for Pork Ribs with Sweet Barbecue Sauce.

 1 rack of pork ribs


 3 ounces of Dickey’s Rib Ticklin’ Rib Run


 Sweet Barbecue Sauce


 -Rub down the pork ribs with Rib Rub.


 -Using a smoker, smoke the ribs for 3 to 3.5 hours, maintaining a temperature between 270 and 295 degrees F.


 -Remove ribs from smoker and coat with Sweet Barbecue Sauce.


 -The best way to check the doneness of the ribs is to pick up the ribs with tongs on one end and if they bend nicely in the middle with the meat on top of the bones breaking a bit then they are
 ready to serve. For more mouthwatering recipes, go to www.Dickeys.com to purchase your copy of "Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook."

Mr. Dickey's Barbecue Cookbook: Rib Ticklin' Recipe

Dickey’s new promotion is starting just in time for the annual brouhaha surrounding the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Dickey’s Barbecue is starting off March Mania with a SLAM DUNK with $5 Westerner on Mondays throughout the month.
Dickey’s Westerner Sandwich is piled high with a choice of two meats, like slow smoked chopped brisket and savory sausage. The meats are stacked on a buttery roll along with cheese, pickles, onions and Dickey’s signature barbecue sauce.
While you’re watching the final weeks of college basketball and hoping to win that office pool, why not celebrate with Dickey’s hearty meal for only $5.

March Mania at Dickey's Barbecue

<img src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Jerrell-183x300.jpg" alt="Jerrell"/>We sat down with Jerrel Denton to ask him a few questions about himself and his vital role at Dickey’s.
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 <li>How long have you been with Dickey’s and what made you want to sell barbecue franchises?</li>
 <li>I started at Dickeys in September of 2005. Initially, I worked in construction and design. I quickly realized the huge value that we offer at Dickey’s and wanted to share that opportunity with as many people as possible!</li>
 <li>What qualities do you look for in potential Dickey’s franchise owners?</li>
 <li>I’m impressed by the prospect that wants to be a “hands-on operator” and is a real “people person”. We are passionate about the art of great barbecue but, this is a people business on both sides of the counter. You must be relatable to your employees, a good leader and have a desire to build a relationship with your customers.</li>
 <li>In your opinion, what one thing sets Dickey’s apart from other franchises?</li>
 <li>One of our best features is the lack of any, straight up, competition in the “quick-serve” barbecue segment. Also, most of the great territories are still open and available to new franchisees. Many of the people I have sold franchises have no previous restaurant experience and that is their concern. However, these owners often become our best operators because they just follow our system and our system works.</li>
 <li>What markets would you like to see Dickey’s expand into?</li>
 <li>I’m shooting for Global Domination. Hot areas right now are on the West coast, North Carolina and almost anywhere in the Midwest.</li>
 <li>How many franchises have you sold in your career here at Dickey’s?</li>
 <li>I have sold 114 units for Dickey’s.</li>
 <li>What motivates you about selling Dickey’s franchises?</li>
 <li>I’m motivated by the knowledge that if our new owners work hard in their business and follow our system, they will prosper and in about a year they will give me a call about starting their next location.</li>
 <li>If roles were reversed, would you buy a Dickey’s franchise? Why?</li>
 <li>Yes for all the reasons I have given. It’s a great brand and a supportive system.</li>
 <li>What do you love most about your job?</li>
 <li>I love the fact that I am able to use my experience as a franchisee, to help people get out of dead-end careers and to help them prosper in their own businesses.</li>
 <li>What is your favorite thing on the menu?</li>
 <li>It’s a huge “toss up” between the great pork ribs or the beef brisket!</li>
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Q&A with Dickey’s Director of Sales Jerrel Denton

Some people love barbecue and some are true barbecue fanatics. John Thomson is the later and he is spreading the love of slow smoked Dickey’s
Barbecue across Utah and Colorado. This week Thomson is opening his thirteenth Dickey’s Barbecue location in Sandy and has eight more in the works in Utah, Colorado and Idaho. We sat down with JT to
find out why he’s so passionate about Dickey’s Barbecue.

 What is the best part of owning a Dickey’s Barbecue franchise?


 Barbecue is good business! Meeting new people and introducing them to great barbecue is a fun way to make a living.


 Why do you think Texas BBQ is so popular in Utah?


 Texas barbecue is good anywhere and the good folks in Utah know something good when they eat it.


 What is your best-selling item?


 Pulled Pork is a best seller in all of my stores.


 What do you do in your spare time when you’re not smoking meats or opening new stores?


 My family likes to kick back at our cabin and ride ATV’s and hike.


 Any BBQ pit masters in training at home?


 I don’t know yet, but I sure know they enjoy eating it!

Utah Barbecue King

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and you know what that means? People are scrambling to score the biggest box of chocolates and ripping their hair out planning the perfect date night with their
sweetie!

 <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Share-the-Love.png"><img class=" wp-image-502 alignleft" title="Share the Love" src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Share-the-Love-300x178.png" alt="Share the Love" width="300" height="178"></a>I don’t know about you, spending a mini fortune on
 Valentine's Day is not in the cards this year. I’m looking for really awesome, for less.


 Dickey’s Barbecue is going to make it easy for you this Valentine’s Day! Dickey’s is giving customers who eat at with us on Valentine’s Day a $5 off coupon to use towards their next purchase or
 share with someone they love anytime during the month of  February (while supplies last).


 Dickey’s is asking you to be our Valentine this season! Come eat at one of our 280 locations nationwide and receive this smokin’ hot card that proclaims your love for Dickey’s and that other
 special Valentine in your life…Who will you be sharing the love with this Valentine’s Day? Tell us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit">Dickey’s Facebook
 Page</a> or on <a href="http://twitter.com/dickeys">Twitter</a> and make sure to include the hash tag #iheartsauce

For the Love of BBQ

Mr. Dickey spent the morning with the nice folks at Fox Good Day Dallas. He shared his favorite Super Bowl party recipes that are not only delicious, but also easy to make.
The crew enjoyed Mr. Dickey’s Idiot Sticks and Smoked Brisket Queso. Both mouthwatering recipes can be found in “Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook.”

TOUCHDOWN! Mr. Dickey Stops by Fox Good Day

Do you know today is? We all know about Valentine’s Day, but have you heard of National Spouses Day? Well it just so happens to be today, January 26! Put that
paper bag down and just breathe, Dickey’s has got you covered!

 Take your spouse (and kids) to Dickey’s Barbecue for some mouthwatering pit smoked BBQ! Dickey’s has something for everyone, tender pulled pork, juicy brisket and chicken and delicious home-style
 sides. Your spouse will be happy that they don’t have to cook and that they can enjoy barbecue and free ice cream!


 Let Dickey’s do all the hard work for you this pre-Valentine’s Day holiday! Show your spouse you love them with smokin’ hot mouthwatering barbecue! <a href="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1MeatPlate.jpg"><img src="https://rrbi-dbri-dotcom-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/media_pit/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1MeatPlate-300x200.jpg" alt="" title="1MeatPlate" width="150" height="100" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-468"></a>

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