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View the full article <a href="http://www.klkntv.com/story/36684985/local-restaurant-owner-brings-hot-meals-to-disasters">here</a>.&nbsp; In a world that often seems divided... A good meal brings people together.Now a local man takes his food service to disaster zones... With a new non–profit.Let's take a look at what's happening around Nebraska. He's lived in a community devastated by tornadoes. The desperation you see in their face when they've lost everything. In the midst of tragedy... A meal and an ice cream treat bring relief. And you're that first ray of sunshine they get to see. Dick Cochran has been in the food service business 35 years. He owns dickey's barbecue pit locations in Kearney and grand island. And worked for a major food distributor before that. Which brought him to Joplin, Missouri, living there when a catastrophic tornado hit.You never forget that. Never. And after you go through something like that, if it doesn't tug at your heart and make you want to help, i don't know what will. With that on his mind... And food in his background... He's launching hot meals u–s–a... A new non–profit that will deploy following disasters. Get on the ground quickly and get those folks some hot food in their stomachs so they can turn around and start to help themselves recover. He's raising money and recruiting corporate sponsors now... To outfit a 50 foot semi trailer with grills, ovens, coolers, even sinks. Once one of these things are built and we hit the ground, we're going to be able to deliver 10–15,000 meals a day and that's unheard of. Hot foods u–s–a will be staffed by food service professionals who understand how to feed a crowd safely. We do this every day. This is a group of server certified cooks and chefs. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served. And he hasn't forgotten about dessert... After seeing kids smile with an ice cream in their hands. It's all about helping to start that recovery process.

ABC 8: Local Restaurant Owner Brings 'Hot Meals' to Disasters

View the full article <a href="http://www.fresnobee.com/living/food-drink/article181087551.html">here</a>.&nbsp; Eating out gets expensive when you have kids, or a daughter like mine who only nibbles at her meal. Even if mini-diners stick to tater tots and chicken nuggets, those meals can add up. The Toledo family of Fresno restaurateurs know the challenges. They have fed generations of families since they started Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant 26 years ago. And they are experiencing it firsthand as their own family grows. “We know people love to go out to eat dinner. It’s a real treat. It’s a real experience. Also, it’s a little pricey sometimes,” said Carmen Toledo, restaurant sales manager, who has one son. “We know not everyone has disposable income, especially people who have multiple children.” In 2013, Toledo and her brothers, Jesse (who has five daughters) and Andrew, started a “kids eat free night” on Wednesdays. It was a way to help families still recovering from the recession, a way to help families who were on the go midweek, and a way to promote family time, Toledo said. One of many signs around the restaurant promoting the special kids-eat-free night on Wednesdays at Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant, Oct. 25, 2017 in Fresno. The Toledo family would traditionally gather for dinner together on Wednesdays, and in 2013 they began a new tradition of offering free kids dinners on Wednesdays to help families make ends meet. Wednesday has for years been the Toledo’s family dinner night. You might still see members of the family eating together at one of their four restaurants. Toledo’s isn’t the only restaurant offering bargains on kids’ meals. Here are four local restaurants and some national chains that have kids-eat-free or discount nights. 1. Antonio’s Mexican Restaurant. Kids 12 and under eat free between 3 and 9 p.m. Mondays with an adult entree. The Little Tony Special gives your child a choice of a taco, bean burrito, enchilada or cheese quesadilla, with rice, beans and a soda. Don’t like rice and beans? Get grilled cheese, a hamburger, corn dog or chicken strips with fries and a drink. Locations: 7959 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno and 605 W. Herndon Ave., Clovis. 2. Ginza Asian Bistro. Kids 10 and under eat free Mondays through Thursdays at this Asian fusion restaurant. Mom and dad can dine on sushi while the kids eat lo mein noodles, chicken or shrimp tempura, sweet or sour pork, orange chicken or mixed veggies in brown sauce. Dishes are served with fries and pork dumplings. Location: 7845 N. Palm Ave., Fresno. 3. Sequoia Brewing Company. Families have about another month to take advantage of Sequoia’s kids-eat-free night. Little Loggers 11 and under eat free after 4 p.m. Tuesdays until Dec. 1. The kids menu includes a burger and fries, chicken strips, cheese quesadilla, grilled cheese, cheese pizza or rotelli with marinara sauce. Locations: 777 E. Olive Ave. and 1188 E. Champlain Drive, Fresno Carmen Toledo taps out an order for kids meals featuring the names of the family’s children on kids-eat-free night at Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Fresno. The Toledo family would traditionally gather for dinner together on Wednesdays, and in 2013 they began a new tradition of offering free kids dinners on Wednesdays to help families make ends meet. 4. Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant. Kids 10 and under eat free from 4 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at all four locations. The kids plates were once named after Carmen, Jesse and Andrew Toledo, whose parents started the business. Now, the six meals are named for their children. Pick from a taco, quesadilla, enchilada or burrito plate with beans and rice. Danni’s Plate is a small bowl of the restaurant’s albondigas soup with rice and tortillas. No beans and rice lovers? Gabbi’s Plate has chicken fingers. Locations: 367 E. Shaw Ave., 7315 N. Blackstone Ave., 6737 N. Milburn Ave., all in Fresno, and 1125 Shaw Ave., Clovis. 5. National chains. We love our chains, and several in town have kids dine-in specials or free nights throughout the week. Here’s a list: Buffalo Wild Wings, 3065 E. Shaw Ave. and 3331 W. Shaw Ave. Kids 12 and under eat for $1.99 from 11 a.m. to close Wednesdays. Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, 242 East River Park Circle, Fresno. Kids get a free cheese quesadilla with purchase of adult entree. Denny’s, 30 E. Herndon Ave., 530 S. Clovis Ave., 1110 E. Shaw Ave., all in Fresno. Kids 12 and under eat free after 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays with an adult entree. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, all locations. Kids 12 and under eat free Sundays with a $10 adult purchase. Firehouse Subs, 128 W. Nees Ave., Suite 101, Fresno. Kids eat free every day with purchase of medium sub combo. BoNhia Lee: 559-441-6495, @bonhialee

The Fresno Bee: Kids eat free at these restaurants

View the full article <a href="http://www.nrn.com/marketing/50-restaurants-celebrating-halloween/gallery?slide=22">here</a>.&nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue PitKids under the age of 12 who visit participating locations of Dallas–based Dickey’s in costume on Oct. 31 will be treated to a free meal from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.<div> </div>

Nation's Restaurant News: 50 restaurants celebrating Halloween

View the full article <a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dickeys-barbecue-pit-celebrates-halloween-kids-eat-free-promotion">here</a>.&nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue Pit celebrates Halloween this year with families across the nation. All participating Dickey’s locations will offer Kids Eat Free to all kids, under the age of 12, that show up in costume on October 31. The promotion will run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

QSR: Dickey's Barbecue Pit Celebrates Halloween with 'Kids Eat Free' Promotion

View the full article <a href="https://www.franchising.com/news/20171019_local_barbecue_franchisee_opens_new_dickeys_locati.html">here</a>.&nbsp;Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens their newest location tomorrow, October 19 with four weeks of specials and giveaways, including free barbecue for a year for three lucky guests. The new location will be opened by Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisee Roy Wen. "The Dickey family welcomes Roy Wen to the Dickey's Barbecue Pit team," says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "We look forward to the opening of his new location and the success of his store in Long Beach." Dickey's will offer the following specials and giveaways for the next four weeks: Thirsty Thursdays: Guests will receive a free Big Yellow Cup with free refills all day. Philanthropy Fridays: "You Give, We Give" – Guests who donate to Dickey's charitable foundation, Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges, will receive a gift card as a thank you for their donation. All uniformed first responders also receive 50 percent off their meal. Giveaway Saturday: Guests can register for a chance to win free barbecue for a year. Kids Eat Free Sundays: Kids eat free with an adult purchase of $10 or more. This will be Wen's first Dickey's Barbecue Pit location to open in California. "I am excited to open my first location and serve the members of my community Dickey's slow-smoke, Texas-style barbecue," says Wen. The new Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Long Beach is located at 421 W. Broadway Ave., Suite 521 Long Beach, CA 90802. The phone number is 562-432-3005. To find the location nearest you: https://www.dickeys.com/location. Find Dickey's on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. To learn more about franchising with Dickeys, 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. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and home style sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.

Franchising.com: Local Barbecue Franchisee Opens New Dickey's Location in Long Beach

View the full article <a href="http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/Colorado-Entrepreneur-Brings-Texas-Style-Barbecue-to-Boulder-1004640281">here</a>.&nbsp;Dickey's Barbecue Pit makes plans to bring a delicious new dining option to Boulder, CO in Spring 2018. The new location will be opened by barbecue fanatic and Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisee, Brandon Gerrick. "We want to congratulate Brandon Gerrick on joining the Dickey's Barbecue Pit family," says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "With experienced, passionate franchisees such as Brandon, the Dickey's brand will continue to grow and be successful." Originally from Chicago, Gerrick recently moved to Colorado and immediately noticed a void of delicious, Texas-style barbecue in Boulder. As he has been in the restaurant industry for 18 years, Gerrick decided it was time to open one of his own and found a home in Dickey's after researching franchising concepts. "Dickey's is a great brand that has delicious food and a solid franchising concept, which is why I chose to make Dickey's my first business to own," says Gerrick. "Boulder was at the top of my list for where to put my first Dickey's location and when the territory was available I jumped at the opportunity. I greatly look forward to opening up our store and serving the residents of my new community." To find the location nearest you, click here. Find Dickey's on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and home style sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.

Business Insider:  Colorado Entrepreneur Brings Texas-Style Barbecue to Boulder

View the full article <a href="https://www.restaurantnews.com/local-restauranteur-opens-new-dickeys-barbecue-pit-location-in-porter/">here</a>.&nbsp; Local Restauranteur Opens New Dickey's Barbecue Pit Location in PorterPorter, TX&nbsp; (RestaurantNews.com)&nbsp; Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Porter opens their doors tomorrow, October 19 with four weeks of specials and giveaways, including free barbecue for a year for one lucky guest. The new location will be opened by first-time Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisee Khandaker Alam. “We are thrilled to have Khandaker open his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Porter,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Dickey’s began in Texas in 1941 and it always makes us incredibly proud when we have the opportunity to further expand in our home state with such established franchisees.” Dickey’s will offer the following specials and giveaways for the next four weeks: Thirsty Thursdays: Guests will receive a free Big Yellow Cup with free refills all day. Philanthropy Fridays: “You Give, We Give” – Guests who donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges, will receive a gift card as a thank you for their donation. All uniformed first responders also receive 50 percent off their meal. Giveaway Saturday: Guests can register for a chance to win free barbecue for a year. Kids Eat Free Sundays: Kids eat free with an adult purchase of $10 or more. Local Restauranteur Opens New Dickey's Barbecue Pit Location in Porter Though this is Alam’s first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location, he has years of franchising experience owning several other concepts in the area. “I am thrilled to open my first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location,” says Alam. “This area is missing a quick, delicious barbecue concept and I believe the residents here will love Dickey’s slow-smoked barbecue.” To join Dickey’s Big Yellow Cup Club and receive members-only specials and discounts, click here. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Porter is located at 22510 US Hwy 59 Porter, TX 77365. The phone number is 281-577-0071. To find the location nearest you, click here. Find Dickey’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. To learn more about franchising with Dickeys, 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. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and home style sides with ‘No B.S. (Bad Stuff)‘ included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.

Restaurant News: Local Restauranteur Opens New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Location in Porter

View the full segment <a href="http://www.nolaweekend.com/finger-licking-pulled-pork-sandwich-will-make-mouth-water/">here</a>.&nbsp;Bold flavors, rich seasoning and consistency — these are the elements that contribute to the mouth-watering, Texas-style barbecue at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Owner Robert Dunning says one must-try dish is their finger-licking pulled pork sandwich. Dunning the says he keeps the sandwich simple, but the pork’s rich, hickory-smoke flavor is the real deal. He also says it’s important to put the time into barbecue to make sure it’s flavorful and tasteful. “Barbecue takes an art. You have to take time and effort to make it that good product,” Dunning said. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit still slow smokes all meats on-site at all three of his Dickey’s locations in Metairie, Harahan and Gretna. The menu features the classics like beef brisket, pulled pork, ribs, polish kielbasa sausage, jalapeno cheddar sausage, smoked turkey, and marinated chicken breast.&nbsp; The spot also offers a selection of homestyle sides from baked beans to macaroni and cheese. Buttery rolls are served with every meal along with complimentary ice cream. And here’s a good scoop for parents: Kids eat free on Sunday. Dickey’s also features their pulled pork in a “Tailgate Party Pack” for tailgate parties or events. Created in partnership with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

FOX 8: This Finger-Licking Pulled Pork Sandwich Will Make Your Mouth Water

View the full article <a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/colorado-entrepreneur-bring-dickey-s-boulder">here</a>.&nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue Pit makes plans to bring a delicious new dining option to Boulder, Colorado, in spring. The new location will be opened by barbecue fanatic and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisee, Brandon Gerrick. “We want to congratulate Brandon Gerrick on joining the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “With experienced, passionate franchisees such as Brandon, the Dickey’s brand will continue to grow and be successful.” Originally from Chicago, Gerrick recently moved to Colorado and immediately noticed a void of delicious, Texas-style barbecue in Boulder. As he has been in the restaurant industry for 18 years, Gerrick decided it was time to open one of his own and found a home in Dickey’s after researching franchising concepts. “Dickey’s is a great brand that has delicious food and a solid franchising concept, which is why I chose to make Dickey’s my first business to own,” says Gerrick. “Boulder was at the top of my list for where to put my first Dickey’s location and when the territory was available I jumped at the opportunity. I greatly look forward to opening up our store and serving the residents of my new community.”

QSR: Colorado Entrepreneur to Bring Dickey’s to Boulder

View the full article <a href="http://fesmag.com/features/foodservice-perspectives/15244-retail-sales-up,-panda-restaurant-group-invests-in-urbane-cafe,-pizza-hut-develops-new-oven-hot-delivery-system,-and-more">here</a>.&nbsp;Growth Chains: Sbarro’s has signed a new franchisee to open 5 Sbarro’s and 2 Pizza Cucinna’s in Uruguay in the next 5 years.&nbsp; Also, Sbarro’s plans to open 8 stores in Bangladesh. Domino’s Pizza UK will open 90 locations this year. Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop will open 15 locations this year and has a goal of reaching 500 units by 2025. Domino’s Pizza will open 53 stores in the U.S. and 164 stores internationally this year. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will open 2 restaurants in Houston.

Foodservice, Equipment & Supplies:Retail Sales Up, Panda Restaurant Group Invests in Urbane Cafe, Pizza Hut Develops New Oven-Hot Delivery System, and More

View the full article <a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dickeys-continues-texas-expansion">here</a>.&nbsp;New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisee plans to bring two Dickey’s locations to the Houston area beginning summer 2018. The locations will be opened by Dickey’s franchisee Nasruddin Momin. “The Dickey’s family looks forward to the opening of Momin’s new locations and are thrilled to have him as a part of the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Momin is passionate about the art of great barbecue and that is what makes the Dickey’s brand continue to grow and be successful.” Though Momin is new to the Dickey’s team, the restaurant industry is something that he is very familiar with as his family has owned a deli for the past 15 years. When looking to branch out from his existing family business, Momin began researching franchising concepts and found a home in Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. “I chose to franchise with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit because the barbecue is delicious and the concept is so simple,” says Momin. “I look forward to opening these two locations in my community as I know that people in this area will love Dickey’s slow-smoked barbecue.”

QSR: Dickey's Continues Texas Expansion

View the full segment&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fox2detroit.com/good-day/cooking-school-sponsored-by-andiamo/dickeys-celebrating-national-pulled-pork-day">here</a>.&nbsp; Thursday, October 12 is National Pulled Pork Day. Ed Wenzel from Dickey's Barbecue Pit joined us on The Nine to show us how the restaurant "grabs, squishes and tickles" their pulled pork. You can watch in the video player above, and get one of their pulled pork recipes below. Dickey's is also offering $2 pulled pork sandwiches at all Detroit area locations on National Pulled Pork Day. To find a location near you, visit www.dickeys.com.

FOX 2: Dickey's celebrating National Pulled Pork Day

View the full article <a href="http://www.reporternews.com/story/entertainment/blogs/eatin-cheap/2017/10/10/blog-were-not-pulling-your-leg-one/106509864/">here</a>.&nbsp;National Pulled Pork Day. Never heard of it? Good reason. It started last year. So maybe you didn't pig out because you didn't know you could. The second porkfest is Thursday, and Dickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating with $2 pulled pork sandwiches all day. There is a Dickey's in Abilene, located at the corner of Hog and Wild. OK, at the corner of South 14th and South Clack streets. Sandwiches will be served 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dickey's invites customer to watch staff "grab, squish and tickle" the pulled pork before they eat. Maybe. Maybe not. $2 sandwiches Thursday. That's eatin' cheap.

Abilene Reporter: BLOG: We're not pulling your leg with this one

View the blog post <a href="http://lakesandlattes.com/2017/10/11/exploring-columbus-dickeys-barbecue-pit/">here</a>.&nbsp;We were busy running errands around Lewis Center when hunger hit. We needed something fast and delicious and a quick Yelp search led us to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. And we’re so happy it did because it was really yummy! We thought it was the perfect spot to take the little ones so I couldn’t wait to share our experience. We were greeted with a warm welcome and the first thing I saw was the “Deal of Day” board. I made a mental note of the KIDS EAT FREE Sundays – what a deal! The menu is pretty large and featured BBQ favorites like brisket, pulled pork, kielbasa, turkey, and ribs. The choices ranged from a basic meat plate, to tacos, sliders, sandwiches, and even “smoke stacks” – Frito pie, bangers &amp; mash, or brisket-topped mac &amp; cheese. They also had a variety of kids meals to choose from for $4.50. Since it was our first time, we wanted to try as many things as we could and settled on splitting a 3-meat plate. Our little one picked a kid’s plate and we made sure to get a good variety to sample. We selected: pulled pork, beef brisket, and jalepeno-cheddar kielbasa. The plate came with two sides, and we chose their mac &amp; cheese and potato salad. The little one selected turkey with a side of green beans. Both meals came with buttery rolls and PICKLES! IT WAS A TON OF FOOD! (How does one person eat the 3-meat plate!? We couldn’t even finish it and we split it!) Seriously! Look at how much food we got for less than $20… I loved that they served their bbq sauce warm. There were three choices – original, sweet and spicy. I got a bit of each to try and I really loved the spicy barbecue sauce! It definitely had a kick. Also – they have FREE ice-cream! Can you believe it? Soft-serve style and you can help yourself. I’m not usually a huge fan of soft serve, but this one was really good. It tasted like frozen custard! Between the free ice-cream and the free kids meals on Sundays – Dickey’s is definitely a fun and affordable choice for families. &nbsp;

Lakes & Lattes: EXPLORING COLUMBUS: DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT

View the segment <a href="http://cw39.com/2017/10/15/sheila-jackson-lee-gives-thanks-a-little-early-to-bbq-masters-for-disaster-with-harvey-relief-thank-you-event/">here</a>.&nbsp;HOUSTON -- With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee gives thanks a little early this year. Barbecue Masters for Disaster, in partnership with the American Red Cross, set up shop in Houston early September, serving over 5,000 meals a day to Hurricane Harvey victims in the area. "We found people that haven't eaten for three days, and we gave them a hot meal... it's not race, it's not a color, it's not a creed it's nothing, it's not a religious thing... it's about people working together... we're all human beings, and we have to reach out the help each other," said Gene Martin of BBQ Masters for Disasters. The congresswoman put on her gloves and apron, jumping at the chance to serve meals alongside volunteers. "I come up here everyday, because I don't have the money to survive to eat everyday, so I come up here to get meals. it's like God sent angels up here from all around the world," said Michael Baines. I guess it is true what they say-- the best way to the heart is through the stomach. And we see no exceptions when it comes to BBQ!