Pomona to Host Texas-Sized Celebration for Dickey’s Opening
In The News
Published: 18 Feb 2016
Reposted from Restaurant News
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens Thursday, February 18 with four days of fun and giveaways! The store will give away free Big Yellow Cups when it opens its doors on Thirsty Thursday. Philanthropy Friday gives back as proceeds from Dickey’s signature potato chips benefit Barbecue, Boots & Badges, Dickey’s charitable foundation supporting first responders. Enjoy live music on Singer/Songwriter Saturday, when Hunter Lewis performs in the store from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and again from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Three lucky guests will win free barbecue for an entire year at the new Pomona location! To enter, use hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ on any social media page, order online, or sign up for the Big Yellow Cup Club to receive special offers and promotions.
To find the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, visit the locations page.
“Dickey’s continues to expand throughout California,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “This month we plan to open our 100th store in the Golden State, and we are proud of Owner/Operators like Danny DeMarco who have worked hard to help us achieve this milestone.”
Grand Opening Weekend Schedule
Thursday, February 18 – Thirsty Thursday – Free Big Yellow Cup with Dickey’s new reusable travel lid and straw.
Friday, February 19 – Philanthropy Friday – 100% of potato chip sales benefit Barbecue, Boots & Badges, supporting families of first responders.
Saturday, February 20 – Singer/Songwriter Saturday – Hunter Lewis performs from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 21 – Kids eat free!
Owner/Operator Danny DeMarco brings years of experience in the meat industry, having managed a high-end butcher shop for four years. Drawn to the rapid growth of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, he decided to invest in the brand. “I’m looking forward to offering a product unlike any other in Pomona,” DeMarco says. “Our community is very family-oriented, and we look forward to offering them a taste of Southern hospitality, Dickey’s style.”
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Pomona is located at: 2063 Rancho Valley Dr., Pomona, CA 91766. Phone: 909-784-1778.
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To learn more about franchising with Dickey’s, visit www.dickeys.com/franchise or call 866-340-6188.
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey with the goal of authentic, slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant, living up to the company tagline, “We Speak Barbecue.” The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers a variety of signature meats, homestyle sides, tangy barbecue sauce, and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 530 locations in 43 states. Dickey’s has been recognized by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the country.” For more information, visit www.dickeys.com or call 866-340-6188 for franchise opportunities.