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View the full article <a href="https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/cloud-technology-gives-a-lift-but-needs-advocates/">here</a>.&nbsp;Should your company be using cloud computing? Companies in data intensive industries such as foodservice should be, according to a panel of users who addressed the topic last week at the Fast Casual Executive Summit at the Nashville Omni. Panelists agreed cloud technology enables faster access to all types of data, including operations, training and marketing. But as with any new technology, change requires champions who can lead. Paul Rubin explains the technology curve of adoption. The technology adoption curve Moderator Paul Rubin, chief strategy officer at ParTech Inc., provider of a cloud-based POS solution, began the session by noting that new technology does not get adopted quickly. While most new software deployments are now cloud-based, Rubin said there are still many deployments that are not. Speaking of technology in general, he said there are early adopters, "early majority" adopters, "late majority" adopters and laggards.&nbsp; Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants might be considered an early adopter. Laura Rea Dickey, CEO, said the company went to the cloud in 2008 seeking better control of its data. "We had to have a universal baseline for information," Dickey said. The company first applied cloud technology to back of the house functions, then brought it to the front of the house.&nbsp; Laura Dickey sees the cloud as a more flexible platform. The cloud enabled the company to compare key performance indicators of different shifts, Dickey said. It also allowed them to quantify qualitative data. She said the company has been able to gain insights about "sentiment analysis." "That was one of the most universal 'a ha' moments," Dickey said. She said the cloud proved to be a more flexible platform to work with than the legacy system they were using previously. Change requires buy-in The change wasn't painless, however. Executing the new technology required convincing people throughout the organization to buy into it. Dickey said the people in the foodservice industry are not data analysts, and they tend to resist change. Nine years after the company deployed the cloud, about 8 percent of the organization (mostly franchisees) are not using it and not gaining the benefit of sentiment analysis. Being able to see data every 15 minutes rather than waiting till the end of the week has proved a competitive advantage, Dickey said. Chris Ruszkowski cites the challenge in achieving buy-in for new technology. Chris Ruszkowski, senior vice president of marketing at Quiznos, seconded Dickey on both the benefit of fast data access and the challenge of convincing the team of the cloud's advantages. "You have access to that in real time," Ruszkowski said. "Marketing is all about reacting to the market in real time." While the management team recognized the cloud's benefits, Ruszkowski said the challenge was convincing top management and store level management to embrace it. To convince people, he had to show how the cloud benefits operations, finance and marketing. Ruszkowski said using the cloud enabled the company to glean insights from social media comments. Having fast access to data also comes in handy when comparing how different stores perform, he said.&nbsp; David Baer sees the cloud as easier for young managers to learn to work with. Firenza Pizza, a three-year-old chain of 12 restaurants that is planning to add 25 more in 2018, uses the cloud for POS, loyalty rewards and inventory management, said David Baer, founder and COO. He said the company did not want to have to deal with third-party tech support, which would mean giving outsiders access to company information. Ease of use noted Baer, who worked for several other foodservice companies prior to Firenza Pizza, said cloud-based management systems have proved easier for young managers to learn than the legacy systems, making them productive faster. "The choices of what you are going to do with that data are endless," Baer said. "Having everything housed on the cloud made it easy." He said the cloud spares them from having to spend a lot of time mining data. "Every management aspect we can, we're putting on the cloud," he said. The company is also using the cloud for sharing blueprints and for producing training videos. The panelists agreed that cloud technology allows their companies to respond faster to market changes, and empowers employees at different levels in the organization to perform better. But since change doesn't come without pain, management has to consistently encourage buy-in throughout the organization.&nbsp;

Dickey's, Quiznos, Firenza Execs: Cloud Tech Boosts, Needs Advocates

View the full article <a href="http://www.newarkpostonline.com/news/article_f11589e9-f6b2-5e3c-a700-9f7ed36fcd1d.html">here</a>.&nbsp;Things are smoking at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, which opened in the Pleasant Valley Shopping Center on Route 40 last month. The Glasgow restaurant is the first Delaware location for the Dallas-based franchise, but the Powers family — including Brenden Jr., Brenden Sr., Trevor and Linda — plan to open a Middletown location in 2018. While the restaurant has only been open for about a month, Powers Jr. said word is getting out. “We get slammed on weekends,” he said. Powers Jr. is in charge of the restaurant’s signature brisket, pork and chicken, which he said involves a very long cooking process. “Everything is smoked,” he said. “The brisket and pork take 14 hours. The ribs take about three hours.” Because the 38-seat restaurant is open seven days per week from 11 a.m until 9 p.m., Powers Jr. gets there early — or stays late — to get the smoking done. For those who haven’t been to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit before, Powers Jr. said the meat plates and the sliders are pretty popular items. “And the sides, the mac and cheese and the baked potato casserole,” he said, adding those are his personal favorites. There’s also a “Deal of the Day” assigned to each day on the calendar. For example, Wednesday is the Pulled Pork and Polish Kielbasa Sausage Westerner plate. These $9.99 deals include sides and the Big Yellow Cup. “The Big Yellow Cup is a big thing,” Powers Jr. said. “You can come in and get it refilled for 99 cents.” Sunday is a good day for families, since Powers Jr. said kids 12 years old and under get to eat free with a paying adult.

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View the full article <a href="http://www.wbir.com/article/news/nation-world/halloween-2017-freebies-where-to-get-tuesday-deals-that-will-make-you-scream/507-487455985?scroll=0">here</a>.Looking for more than just free candy this Halloween? Several places are offering freebies for you and your mini-moochers on Tuesday. Most places are waiting to see your squad gussied up as the next best thing to the actual "Family Guy" crew. But if pretending to be Peter and Lois isn't your thing, ther are actually a few places just happy to see YOU! Here are the best Halloween deals: Free for allNestle Toll House Café: Wear a costume or show your best smile to get a free regular chocolate chip cookie Tuesday at participating locations. This freebie is for adults and kids. Redbox: Text RETURN to 727272 to get a code for a free one-day DVD rental or $1.50 off a Blu-ray or video game rental. The code expires Nov. 4. Kids' deals and freebies Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill: Families dining Tuesday at participating locations with costume-wearing kids 12 and younger receive up to two free kids' meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. The special is available at locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey and Long Island. Other locations could have similar specials so check with your closest location. Chuck E. Cheese: Participating locations will be giving away free slices of Candy Corn Pizza on the hour, every hour on the hour from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, while supplies last. Also through Halloween, kids get 50 free tickets when they stop in wearing their Halloween costumes. Learn more at www.chuckecheese.com. Cicis: Kids wearing costumes get a free kid’s buffet meal with the purchase of an adult buffet and regular size drink Tuesday. Limit one child per adult purchase. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Kids under 12 wearing costumes eat free at participating locations from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. IHOP: From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday at participating restaurants, children 12 and younger get a free Scary Face Pancake, which is a plain pancake they can decorate with strawberries, whipped cream, mini Oreo cookies and candy corn. There also is a chance for kids to win prizes for sharing their pancake creations on IHOP’s Facebook page or by posting to Instagram or Twitter and using hashtags #ScaryFacePancake and #Entry. McAlister’s Deli: Kids 12 and younger dressed in costume get free kids’ meals at participating locations with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only. Noodles &amp; Company: Through Halloween, get a free kid’s meal for each regular-sized entrée purchased at participating locations. Outback Steakhouse: Kids get a free dirt cup with the purchase of any Joey Menu entrée on Halloween. Penn Station East Coast Subs: Through Halloween, any child 12 or younger in a costume will receive a free kid’s meal with regular sub purchase at participating locations. No coupon is needed, just ask for the special. Ruby Tuesday: Kids eat free at participating locations every Tuesday with an adult entrée purchase. Also at participating locations, get the RubyTueGo Family Pasta Bundle for $39.99, which serves four to six people and includes pasta, salad and flatbread. Tijuana Flats: Each location will distribute free trick-or-treat bags for kids Tuesday, which include a tear-off coupon to use in the future while supplies last. The Tex-Mex chain also will have its weekly Tijuana Tuesdaze taco deal on Halloween. Spooky specialsBob Evans: Through Halloween, take $5 off your purchase of $20 or more with a coupon posted on Facebook.com/bobevans. Chipotle: From 3 p.m. to close Tuesday, go to any Chipotle in costume and you'll get a burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos for $3. Plus enter the chain’s “Burritos for a Year Sweepstakes” by texting BOORITO to 888222 by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 31. Learn more at www.boorito.com. Denny’s: Get 20 percent off your entire dine-in check Tuesday at participating locations with an email coupon. On the Border: Through Nov. 3, get a dozen mini burritos, known as BOO-ritos for Halloween, for $12.99 for online and to go orders at participating locations. The mini burritos are available in beef, chicken or combo. Papa John's: Get a free medium one-topping pizza with $15 regular-price menu purchase and promo code CREEPY. Papa Murphy’s: For a limited time, get a large Jack-O-Lantern pizza for $8 at participating locations. Pei Wei: Through Halloween, get 20 percent off a takeout order at participating locations with a coupon posted on the chain's Facebook page. Pizza Hut: Through Halloween, use promo code SCARYGOOD25 on online orders for 25 percent off menu priced pizzas. Red Robin: Through Halloween, get 15 percent off online orders with promo code HALLOWEEN15. Plus now through Nov. 5, when you buy a $25 limited edition Thor: Ragnarok Red Robin gift card, you’ll get a free movie ticket to the Marvel movie. Buy a gift card at the restaurant or online. Sonic: Corn dogs are 50 cents each all-day Tuesday at participating locations.

Halloween 2017 Freebies: Where to Get Tuesday Deals

View the full article <a href="https://www.charlotteagenda.com/75253/kids-eat-free-restaurants-in-charlotte/">here</a>.&nbsp; Do you like feeding your children, but not paying money for their food? Me too. Here’s a simple list of all Kids Eat Free restaurant deals in Charlotte, sorted by day. As you can imagine, there are constantly changing – so if you have an update, let us know. This page is refreshed with updates, so all information is as fresh as possible. (Have an update? Let us know or email us hi@charlotteagenda.com) Every day Golden Corral (7701 N. Tryon St, Charlotte NC, 28262, 704-549-4555 / 9430 South Blvd., Charlotte NC 28273 704-643-2345) | Kids under 3 years old eat free from the buffet all day. IHOP (3 locations in Charlotte) | Kids 4yrs to 10yrs old can eat for free off of the Kids Menu. Shoney’s (8531 N Tryon Street, Charlotte 28262, 704-549-4397) | Kids 4 years old and under eat free from the buffet all day, seven days a week. One kid per adult entrée. The Press Box Entertainment Cafe (9609 N. Tryon St., Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28262, 704-717-2727) | *New menu will be released January 2 with Kids Eat Free option. The Randazzos’ Grid Iron (13105 South Tryon, Charlotte 28278, 704-588-1130) | Kids 10 years old and under get a free Kids’ Meal all day, seven days a week. One child per adult dinner entrée. Dine in only. Monday Buffalo Wild Wings (14157 Steele Creek Rd., River Gate Shopping Center, Charlotte, 28273, 704-588-8137) | Kids 12 years and under eat for $1.99 all day on Monday. One kid per adult entrée. Cabos Mexican Restaurant (6676 Carmel Rd, Charlotte 28226 704-759-9886) | Kids 10 years and under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday. One kid per adult entrée. Dilworth Neighborhood Grille (911 E Morehead St, Charlotte 28204, 704-377-3808) | Kids 10 years and under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday – Thursday. One kid per adult entrée. Duckworth’s Grill (4435 Park Rd, Charlotte 28209, 704-527-5783) | Kids 12 years and under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday and Wednesday. One kid per $12 adult entrée. Macaroni Grill (10706 Providence Rd, Charlotte, 28277, 704-841-2511 / 8620 Research Dr, Charlotte, 28262,&nbsp; 704-595-9696) | Kids 12 years and under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday and Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée, excluding 3 Course Lunch and Romano’s Kitchen Counter Express Lunch or Dinner. Park Place Restaurant (10517 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210, 704-295-1588) | Kids 12 years and under eat free with regular adult entree and drink purchase. Providence Road Sundries (1522 Providence Road, Charlotte 28207, 704-366-4467) | Kids 12 years and under get free Kids’ Meal (not including drink) after 5pm on Monday &amp; Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée. Dine-in only. Showmars (2004 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28204, 704-376-0565) | There’s also a balloon artist on site. Sonny’s BBQ (440 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217, 704-523-1053 / The Arboretum Shopping Center, 3351 Pineville-Matthews Rd Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28277, 704-910-3038) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday. One kid per $9 adult entrée. Sports Page (8400 Bellhaven Blvd, Charlotte 28216, 704-399-4417) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal after 5pm on Monday and Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée. Dine in only. The Lodge (7725 Colony Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226, 704-544-5226) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal from 4pm-8pm on Monday. One kid per adult entrée. Dillworth Neighborhood Grille Tuesday Bang Bang Burgers (2001 East 7th Street, Charlotte 28204, 704-375-4505) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée. Big Ben British Pub &amp; Restaurant (2000 South Blvd, Charlotte 28203, 704-817-9697) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée. Boardwalk Billy’s Raw Bar &amp; Ribs (1636 Sardis Road North, Charlotte 28270, 704-814-7427) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal between 5pm-9pm on Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée. Bob Evans (9253 Statesville Rd, Charlotte 28269, 704-599-5414) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal between 4pm-9pm on Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée. Dine in only. Cantina 1511 (7708 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277, 704-331-9222) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal after 4pm on Tuesday. Two kids per table. Dilworth Neighborhood Grille (911 E Morehead St, Charlotte 28204, 704-377-3808) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday – Thursday. One kid per adult entrée. Duckworth’s Grill &amp; Taphouse (14015 Conlan Circle, Charlotte NC, 28277, 704-752-7284) | Kids eat free all day on Tuesday &amp; Thursday. Limit one free kid’s meal per $10 adult purchase, 1 child per adult, not to be combined with other offers. Hawthorne’s New York Pizza (1701 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204, 704-358-9339 / 4100 Carmel Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226, 704-544-0299) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Tuesday. One kid per $7 adult entrée. Dine in only. Ikea (8300 Ikea Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262, 888-888-4532) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under can choose one combo meal for free from 11:00am – close.&nbsp; No coupon needed. Kickstand Burgers (1101 Central Ave, Charlotte 28204, 704-332-1010) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Tuesday. One kid per $7 adult entrée. Dine in only. Macado’s (8650 University City Blvd, Charlotte, 28213, 980-207-3508) | Kids 12 years and under eat for $1 from 4pm-9pm on Tuesday. One kid per paying adult. Macaroni Grill (10706 Providence Rd, Charlotte, 28277, 704-841-2511 / 8620 Research Dr, Charlotte, 28262, 704-595-9696) | Kids 12 years and under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday and Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée, excluding 3 Course Lunch and Romano’s Kitchen Counter Express Lunch or Dinner. McAlister’s Deli (13 locations in Charlotte) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal between 5pm-9pm on Tuesday. Two kids per adult entrée. Dine in only. Moe’s Southwest Grill (8 locations in Charlotte) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Tuesday. One kid per $5 adult entrée. Dine in only. Providence Road Sundries (1522 Providence Road, Charlotte 28207, 704-366-4467) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get free Kids’ Meal (not including drink) after 5pm on Monday &amp; Tuesday. 1 kid per adult entrée. Dine-in only. Rusty’s Deli &amp; Grille (8512 Park Road, Charlotte 28210, 704-554-9012) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal after 4pm on Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée. Salsaritas (304 South Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte 28211, 704-442-0655) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal from 5pm-8pm on Tuesday. One kid per $8 adult entrée. Sports Page (8400 Bellhaven Blvd, Charlotte 28216, 704-399-4417) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal after 5pm on Monday and Tuesday. One kid per adult entrée. Dine in only. The Pizza Peel Tap Room (4422 Colwick Rd. Charlotte, NC 28211, 704-714-8808 / 1600 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205, 704-790-7335) | Kids 12yrs and under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Tuesday. Two kid per adult entrée. Dine in only. Wolfman’s Pizza (*Only at Cotswold location: 106-B S. Sharon Amity, Charlotte, NC 28211, 704‐366‐3666) | Kids 12yrs and under get a free Kids’ Meal on Tuesday.&nbsp; One kids’ meal per $7 spent. Wednesday Captain Steve’s (8517 Monroe Road, Charlotte, 28212, 704-535-1400) | Kids 10 years &amp; under eat for free all day on Wednesday. Two kids per adult entrée. Dine-in only. Dilworth Neighborhood Grille (911 E Morehead St, Charlotte 28204, 704-377-3808) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday – Thursday. One kid per adult entrée. Duckworth’s Grill (4435 Park Rd, Charlotte 28209, 704- 527-5783) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday and Wednesday. One kid per $12 adult entrée. East Coast Wings &amp; Grill (9711 Northlake Centre Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-494-4174) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal on Wednesday after 3:30pm. One kid per adult entrée. Dine in only. Firehouse Subs (8 Charlotte locations)| Kids 12yrs and under eat free after 4pm with the purchase of an adult meal. Flying Biscuit Cafe (4241 Park Rd., Charlotte, 28209, 704-714-3400 / 7930 Rea Rd, Charlotte, 28277, 704-295-4440)| Kids 12yrs and under eat for $1.99 with the purchase of an adult meal. JJ’s Red Hots (15105 John J Delaney Dr, Charlotte 28277, 980-335-06011 / 514 East Blvd, Charlotte 28203, 980-225-8880) | Kids 12yrs and under get a free Kids’ Meal all day. Two kids per adult Sabor Latin Street Grill (415 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204, 980-237-0308 / 3205 N. Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205, 980-207-3589 / 11112 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28273, 980-256-2622) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under eat free on Wednesday. Kids Meals only with an accompanying adult purchase. Tryon House Restaurant (215 E Exmore St, Charlotte, NC 28217, 704-527-6545) | Kids 12yrs and under get a free Kid’s Meal on Wednesdays.&nbsp; One kid’s meal per adult. JJs-Red-Hots,-Deep-Fried-Hot-Dog,-Cheese,-Bacon,-Onions,-'Good'-Sauce,-Fritos Thursday Dilworth Neighborhood Grille (911 E Morehead St, Charlotte 28204, 704-377-3808) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Monday – Thursday. One kid per adult entrée. Pure Pizza (1911 Central Ave, Charlotte 28205, 980-430-1701) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Thursday. One kid per $10 adult entrée. Friday No current Kids Eat Free deals on Friday. Saturday Steak n’ Shake (2+ locations in Charlotte and surrounding areas) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal (not including drink) all day on Saturday and Sunday. One kid per $8 adult entrée. Dine in only. Sunday 1900 Mexican Grill (1523 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, 704-334-4677 / 5110 Park Rd #1e, Charlotte, NC 28209, 704-523-1554) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Sunday. One kid per adult entrée. Captain Steve’s (8517 Monroe Road, Charlotte, 28212, 704-535-1400) | Kids 6yrs &amp; under on Sun eat for free all day. Two kids per adult entrée. Dine-in only. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit (15201 John J Delaney Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277, 704-341-7427) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Sunday. One kid per adult entrée. Dine in only. Duckworth’s Grill &amp; Taphouse (14015 Conlan Circle, Charlotte NC, 28277, 704-752-7284) | Kids eat free all day on Tuesday &amp; Thursday. Limit one free kid’s meal per $10 adult purchase, 1 child per adult, not to be combined with other offers. Firehouse Subs (8 Charlotte locations)| Kids 12yrs and under eat free all day with the purchase of an adult meal. Jersey Mike’s Subs (9211-12 North Tryon Street, Mallard Pointe, Charlotte, NC 28262, 704-549-9003) | Kids eat free all day. Limit one child for every regular sub purchased. Libretto’s Pizzeria (4 Charlotte locations) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal on Sunday. One free Kid’s Menu selection per adult entrée, pasta, or whole pizza. Lure Oyster Bar (8420 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277, 704-544-5268) | Kids 8yrs &amp; under eat free from 10am-3pm on Sunday. One kid per adult entrée. Monterrey Mexican Restaurant (10707 Park Road Suite A, Charlotte NC, 28210, 704-541-6664) | Kids 12yrs and under get 1 free kids meal with purchase of adult entree. Shane’s Rib Shack (9330 Center Lake Drive, Charlotte 28216, 704-509-6553 / 440 East McCullough Drive, Charlotte 28262, 704-503-3113) | Kids 10yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal all day on Sunday. One kid per adult entrée. Dine-in only. Steak n’ Shake (2+ locations in Charlotte and surrounding areas) | Kids 12yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal (not including drink) all day on Saturday and Sunday. One kid per $8 adult entrée. Dine in only. Uncle Maddio’s (101 S. Tryon St, Suite 8, Charlotte NC 28280, 704-733-9800 / 345 South Kings Drive, Charlotte NC 28204, 980-406-3234) | Kids 12 yrs &amp; under get a free Kids’ Meal on Sunday with purchase of adult meal. [Note: This list is constantly updated, please email us with any/all updates or changes or corrections, hi@charlotteagenda.com]

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<div>View the full article <a href="http://www.pennlive.com/food/index.ssf/2017/10/how_to_score_free_food_and_oth.html">here</a>.&nbsp;</div><div> </div><div>It's no trick, you can get free food on Halloween.</div><div> </div><div>Restaurants and stores are offering freebies or other discounts on the holiday -- primarily for those dressed in costume.</div><div> </div><div>Here are just some of the deals on offer that we found.</div><div> </div><div>Free photo, crafts and candy at Bass Pro Shops. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. the folks at many Bass Pro Shops will be giving kids a free 4X6 photo with the crew from Peanuts and working with them on a craft. Trick or treating begins at 5 p.m. and there is a costume parade at 6 p.m.</div><div> </div><div>Free Bojangles Bo-Berry Biscuit at Bojangles. Nab a free Bo-Berry Biscuit with the purchase of any kid's meal if your kid (12 and under) is in costume. This is for dine-in customers only.</div><div> </div><div>Free custard at BurgerFi. Participating locations will give out a free frozen custard for those who come to the restaurant in costume.</div><div> </div><div>$3 burrito at Chipotle. Starting at 3 p.m., you can score a $3 burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos for $3 -- you just have to be in costume.</div><div> </div><div>Free tickets at Chuck E. Cheese. Take your costumed kid to Chuck E. Cheese to get 50 free tickets.</div><div> </div><div>Free kid's buffet meal at Cicis. If your kid is in costume, their meal will be free with the purchase of an adult buffet and regular size drink.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Free food for kids at Dickey's Barbecue Pit. Participating locations will be letting kids 12 and younger, who are wearing costumes, eat for free from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.</div><div> </div><div>Free Scary Face Pancake at IHOP. Kids 12 and younger will receive a scary face pancake (a pancake decorated with strawberries, whipped cream, mini Oreos and candy corn).</div><div> </div><div>Free donut at Krispy Kreme. Come to the donut shop with your costume on to get a free donut of your choice. You can also score a glow-in-the-dark bucket when you buy 24 donut holes.</div><div> </div><div>Free meal for kids at Miller's Ale House. Kids 12 and younger will eat for free with the purchase of an adult meal.</div><div> </div><div>Free kid's meal at Noodles and Company. Buy a regular-sized entree and your kid will get a free kid's meal at Noodles and Company.</div><div> </div><div>Free meal for kids at Old Country Buffet. Kids 11 and younger will eat free on Halloween at Country Buffet -- provided they're in costume and accompanied by a regular-priced paying adult.</div><div> </div><div>Free dirt cup at Outback Steakhouse. Kids will receive this sweet treat with the purchase of any Joey Menu entree.</div><div> </div><div>Free food for kids at Ryan's. Kids who are 11 and younger, and in costume, will eat for free on Halloween, provided they're accompanied by a regular-priced paying adult.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Free trick or treat bag at Shoney's. While supplies last, Shoney's will be handing out trick-or-treat bags to kids.</div><div> </div><div>50 cent corn dogs at Sonic. Corn dogs for less than a $1. Happy Halloween!</div>

How to Score Free Food and Deals on Halloween (No Trick-or-Treating)

View the full article <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2017/10/30/worlds-largest-barbecue-chain-building-first.html?ana=RSS%26s=article_search">here</a>.Already the world’s largest barbecue chain, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding overseas with a development deal in the Middle East. After more than 75 years in business and 550 locations in 45 states, the Dallas-based restaurant chain is planning its first international venture, inking a deal with Middle Eastern hospitality group Serenity Hospitality LLC to build 45 locations in seven countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Lebanon. Serenity is lead by CEO Youssef El Habbal, who boasts more than two decades of experience in hospitality, with a focus on concept development and franchise operations, Dickey’s said in a prepared statement. “My family started Dickey’s in 1941 and since then we have grown the Dickey’s brand exponentially, turning it into a household name nationwide,” added Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group. “We have been searching for the perfect partner to be the first to take our company international and I believe we have found that in Serenity Hospitality. They see the vision we have for the future of Dickey’s and will be an integral part of that.” Roland Jr. discussed international plans in a Dallas Business Journal interview last year. At the time, he said the concept had also received interest from operators in Mexico and Central and South America. Dickey’s also restructured earlier this year to facilitate its domestic and international growth. Roland Jr. serves as the head of the restaurant chain’s parent company, Dickey’s Capital Group.&nbsp; Its subsidiaries include Dickey’s Restaurants Inc., which oversees the company’s franchised stores; Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Inc., which handles corporate stores; Wycliff Douglas, which distributes Dickey’s spices and sauces; Spark Inc., which takes care of the company’s online ordering; SmokeStack, Dickey’s enterprise management arm; and other real estate entities. “To be best in class at all that we do, each company needs to have its own focus and not be a derivative of a larger focus,” Roland Jr. added. Dickey’s is North Texas’ sixth fastest-growing franchise and 16th-largest family-owned business, according to the latest DBJ research.&nbsp;

World's Largest Barbecue Chain Expands with First Overseas Units

View the full segment <a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-announces-first-international-deal">here</a>.Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the largest barbecue chain in the world, brings authentic, Texas-style barbecue overseas. The brand has partnered with acclaimed Middle Eastern hospitality group, Serenity Hospitality, LLC to bring 45 Dickey’s locations to seven countries throughout the Middle East. “My family started Dickey’s in 1941 and since then we have grown the Dickey’s brand exponentially, turning it into a household name nationwide,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group. “We have been searching for the perfect partner to be the first to take our company international and I believe we have found that in Serenity Hospitality. They see the vision we have for the future of Dickey’s and will be an integral part of that. We greatly look forward to this partnership and the success that Dickey’s will see in the Middle East.” Dickey's Barbecue Pit began as a small barbecue joint in Dallas, TX in 1941 by Travis Dickey. Today, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is still owned and operated by the Dickey family who is proud to share their brand and slow-smoked barbecue with families across the nation. Serenity Hospitality is led by Chief Executive Officer Youssef El Habbal who has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a heavy focus on concept development and franchise operations. “At Serenity Hospitality, LLC we take pride in owning innovative Food and Beverage concepts. After doing much research of high-quality American brands, we found that Dickey’s business model, menu options and future plans aligned perfectly with what we were looking for,” says Youssef El Habbal, CEO of Serenity Hospitality, LLC. “A company’s values and heritage are extremely important to us, and Dickey’s long family-owned history along with their promise to serve only the best food to their guests meet the values that we look for in a partner.” At Dickey's, the Pit is the most important member of the team as it is the heart and soul of Dickey's delicious slow-smoked barbecue. Dickey's Barbecue Pit not only prides themselves on their slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue, but also their authentic, down-home atmosphere. The 45 international Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations are slated to opened in seven countries throughout the Middle East including United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Lebanon. The first locations are planned to open in 2018 in the UAE. “Dickey’s Barbecue Pit looks forward to the value this expansion brings our current owners and national operations,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Having the opportunity to work with such experienced partners such as Serenity Hospitality says much about the quality, strength and future of our delicious barbecue and our ever growing brand.”

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View the full segment <a href="http://www.kvoa.com/story/36718348/news-4-cooks-ribs">here</a>.&nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Ribs Ingredients: Whole rack, Half rack, or quarter rack St Louis style ribs 1 container Dickeys Rib Rub (sold at Dickeys Barbecue Pit) Preparation Instructions: Heat smoker to 275 degrees F. Rub a generous amount of Dickeys Rib Rub onto St Louis Style ribs. Smoke ribs for 3-3.5 hours until tender. Pair with favorite barbecue sauce and side items

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View the full article <a href="http://www.fredericksburg.com/news/business/dickey-s-barbecue-opening-restaurant-in-king-george/article_461b8221-2a02-53e2-bfcd-9ed3ec429d36.html">here</a>.&nbsp;A Dickey’s Barbecue Pit restaurant is scheduled to open in King George County this week. A grand opening is scheduled at 11 a.m. Thursday. The restaurant 15411 Dahlgren Road will be open every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.“We are proud to welcome Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the nation’s largest barbecue chain and a top 10 growth chain in the restaurant industry,” said Ryan Gandy, King George’s director of economic development. “Their family friendly atmosphere and community involvement meshes naturally with the King George community culture.”

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View the full article <a href="https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/halloween-scaring-up-food-freebies-across-the-nation/">here</a>.&nbsp;Halloween is easily one of the most popular holidays for brands hoping to engage customers with freebies. Below is a partial list of the specials that the creepy holiday has inspired.&nbsp; Chuck E. Cheese Chuck E. Cheese's annual "Chucktober" celebration is bringing the Halloween spirit to life with its exclusive Candy Corn Pizza in which each slice features two colors and varieties of cheese that mimic the look of the popular Halloween candy, according to a company press release. The white pizza starts with Chuck E. Cheese's traditional crust topped with garlic mozzarella cheese in the center of the pizza and a ring of sharp cheddar cheese around the outside of the pizza to create a multi-colored tapered appearance — just like the candy.&nbsp; The Candy Corn Pizza is available through Oct. 31 and comes with two individual servings of candy corn. On Halloween, Chuck E. Cheese's will give away free slices of Candy Corn Pizza on the hour, every hour from 4 to 8 p.m., while supplies last. "Halloween is all about creativity so I enjoy embracing my imagination to develop new menu items as well," said Chef Gregory Casale, senior director of culinary innovation for CEC Entertainment. Also, kids who wear costumes during a visit to Chuck E. Cheese will receive 50 free tickets. Cici's PizzaKids under 10 who come dressed in their Halloween costumes can get a free buffet.&nbsp; Limit 1 free Kids Buffet per adult buffet and regular drink purchased, according to Facebook. McAlister's Deli&nbsp;McAlister's Deli this Halloween is giving a free kids meal to any child (under 12) who is dressed in a costume.&nbsp; "Our youngest guests are some of our most important ones," Paul Macaluso, president of McAlister's Deli, said in a company press release. "McAlister's is proud to offer something delicious for every member of the family and our restaurant employees always look forward to seeing the creative costumes on Halloween."&nbsp;While enjoying the evening at McAlister's, guests can also purchase additional treats to share in the holiday with cookie bundles featuring the Salted Caramel Cookie. Cookie bundles will be available for purchase at select restaurants through 2017. Dickey's Barbecue PitDickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating Halloween this year by giving free kids meals to costumed kids under the age 12. The promotion runs 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 31., according to a company press release. SonicSonic is offering 50-cent corn dogs all day on Halloween. No costume necessary.&nbsp; Chipotle Mexican Grill&nbsp;Boorito is Back at Chipotle from 3 p.m. to closing on Halloween. Customers who show up in costume will be treated to a $3 burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos. This year, Chipotle is sweetening the deal with a sweepstakes. Customers can text "BOORITO" to 888222 until midnight on Oct. 31 to be entered to win free burritos for an entire year, according to a company press release. "Boorito is a Chipotle tradition. Our customers love it, and our restaurant teams have a great time, too," Mark Crumpacker, chief marketing and development officer at Chipotle, said in the release."Whether your costume is elaborate, or you just grab some aluminum foil and arrive as a burrito, it's a great way to add some delicious food to your Halloween celebration." Krispy KremeAnyone wearing a costume can grab a free doughnut at participating locations on Halloween. The chain is offering Jack-o-Lantern, Spider Web or Mummy doughnuts in honor of the holiday.

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View the full article<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2017/10/30/halloween-freebies-and-specials/801038001/"> here</a>.&nbsp; Kids' deals and freebies99 Restaurants: Kids 10 and younger eat free with purchase of an adult entrée on Halloween. One free kids meal for every adult meal purchased. The chain also has a Halloween to go meal deal for $35.99, which feeds four to six people. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill: Families dining Tuesday at participating locations with costume-wearing kids 12 and younger receive up to two free kids' meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. The special is available at locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey and Long Island. Other locations could have similar specials so check with your closest location. Baja Fresh: Club Baja members get a free kid’s meal on Halloween with adult entrée purchase and an email coupon. Sign up ASAP at www.bajafresh.com/clubbaja because the coupon will be sent out Halloween morning. Bass Pro Shops: The mega outdoor store has its annual Great Pumpkin Celebration with free kids' activities and photos for Halloween. At most stores, the festivities take place 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. On Halloween, trick-or-treating starts at 5 p.m. and a costume parade at 6. Hours and participation may vary by location. Costume parade participants also get a freebie while supplies last. Learn more and find a full schedule of events at www.basspro.com/halloween. Beef 'O' Brady's: Kids in costume eat free Tuesday with the purchase of an adult meal at participating locations. One free kids meal per adult entrée purchase. Bertucci's: Kids 12 and younger in costume eat free through Halloween with the purchase of an adult entrée of $10 or more. Dine-in only for lunch and dinner. Bojangles': Kids ages 12 and under in costume receive a free Bojangles’ Bo-Berry Biscuit with the purchase of any kid’s meal or greater at participating locations Tuesday. This dine-in offer is while supplies last. The chain also has a Halloween costume contest for Bojangles’ themed costumes. Learn more at www.bojangles.com. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: Kids eat free on Halloween with the purchase of one adult entrée. Limit one per table and not valid with any other discount. Carrows Restaurant: Kids 10 and younger in a Halloween costume get a free meal Tuesday with purchase of a regular-priced adult entrée. Dine-in only and one free kid's meal per adult meal purchased. Chicken Salad Chick: At participating locations, kids wearing costumes eat free with the purchase of one adult entrée Tuesday. Chuck E. Cheese: Participating locations will be giving away free slices of Candy Corn Pizza on the hour, every hour on the hour from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, while supplies last. Also through Halloween, kids get 50 free tickets when they stop in wearing their Halloween costumes. Learn more at www.chuckecheese.com. Cicis: Kids wearing costumes get a free kid’s buffet meal with the purchase of an adult buffet and regular size drink Tuesday.&nbsp; Limit one child per adult purchase. Coco's Bakery Restaurant: Kids 10 and younger in a Halloween costume get a free meal Tuesday with purchase of a regular-priced adult entrée. Dine-in only and one free kid's meal per adult meal purchased. Cotton Patch Café: Kids in costume get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Country Buffet: Kids 11 and younger in costume eat free all-day Halloween. One child per regular-priced paying adult or senior. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Kids under 12 wearing costumes eat free at participating locations from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Furr's Fresh Buffet: Kids 12 and younger in costume eat free all-day Halloween. One child per regular-priced paying adult or senior. HomeTown Buffet: Kids 11 and younger in costume eat free all-day Halloween. One child per regular-priced paying adult or senior. IHOP: From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday at participating restaurants, children 12 and younger get a free Scary Face Pancake, which is a plain pancake they can decorate with strawberries, whipped cream, mini Oreo cookies and candy corn. There also is a chance for kids to win prizes for sharing their pancake creations on IHOP’s Facebook page or by posting to Instagram or Twitter and using hashtags #ScaryFacePancake and #Entry. Joe’s Crab Shack: Kids 13 and younger wearing their costumes eat free on Halloween with purchase of an adult entrée at participating locations. To get the deal, you must show a flyer from the company’s website or email. Limit three free kid’s meals per party. McAlister’s Deli: Kids 12 and younger dressed in costume get free kids’ meals at participating locations with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only. Miller’s Ale House: Kids 12 and younger eat free on Halloween with the purchase of an adult meal. Mimi’s Café: Kids get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée Tuesday. Noodles &amp; Company: Through Halloween, get a free kid’s meal for each regular-sized entrée purchased at participating locations. Old Country Buffet: Kids 11 and younger in costume eat free all-day Halloween. One child per regular-priced paying adult or senior. Outback Steakhouse: Kids get a free dirt cup with the purchase of any Joey Menu entrée on Halloween. Penn Station East Coast Subs: Through Halloween, any child 12 or younger in a costume will receive a free kid’s meal with regular sub purchase at participating locations. No coupon is needed, just ask for the special. Pizza Inn: Kids 10 and younger get a free kid’s buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet Tuesday at participating locations. Pollo Tropical: Kids in costume receive a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at participating locations. A coupon posted on the restaurant’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/PolloTropical is needed to get the deal. Ryan's: Kids 11 and younger in costume eat free all-day Halloween. One child per regular-priced paying adult or senior. Shoney’s: Kids get a free trick-or-treat bag through Halloween at participating locations while supplies last. Tijuana Flats: Each location will distribute free trick-or-treat bags for kids Tuesday, which include a tear-off coupon to use in the future while supplies last. The Tex-Mex chain also will have its weekly Tijuana Tuesdaze taco deal on Halloween. TooJay's: Kids 12 and younger eat free through Halloween with purchase of an adult entrée when they show a coupon available at www.toojays.com or in email. One free kid’s meal with one paid adult entrée.

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View the full article <a href="https://www.fastcasual.com/news/dickeys-taking-on-the-middle-east/">here</a>.&nbsp;After 75 years in business, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is going global. The nearly 600-unit chain has partnered with Middle Eastern hospitality group, Serenity Hospitality, to bring 45 Dickey's locations to seven countries throughout the Middle East. "Dickey's has been in search for the right partner to take our brand international for some time now, and we truly believe we have found that in the folks from Serenity Hospitality, Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey's Capital Group, said in an interview with FastCasual. "Their company is an acclaimed hospitality group in the Middle East with experience in the fast casual industry and we look forward to working with them to bring Dickey's to the Middle East." Dickey's chose the Middle East because of its heavy boom in commerce and hospitality. "Dubai and Abu Dhabi particularly are two very popular travel destinations that we look forward to expanding in," Dickey said.&nbsp; Although the menu will be slightly different compared to the American units, it will, of course, include the chain's Texas-style barbecue.&nbsp; "However, we have had to modify it appropriately due to the region we are expanding in,"Dickey said. "For example, pork is typically not consumed in the Middle East, because of this we plan to substitute our pork options for lamb."&nbsp;&nbsp; Serenity Hospitality is led by CEO Youssef El Habbal, who has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a heavy focus on concept development and franchise operations.&nbsp;"At Serenity Hospitality, LLC we take pride in owning innovative Food and Beverage concepts. After doing much research of high-quality American brands, we found that Dickey's business model, menu options and future plans aligned perfectly with what we were looking for," El Habbal said in a company press release. "A company's values and heritage are extremely important to us, and Dickey's long family-owned history along with their promise to serve only the best food to their guests meet the values that we look for in a partner."&nbsp;The 45 international Dickey's Barbecue Pit locations are slated to opened in seven countries throughout the Middle East, including United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman. The first locations are planned to open in 2018 in the UAE.

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View the full article <a href="http://www.wsmv.com/story/36681079/mr-dickeys-hickory-smoked-brisket">here</a>.&nbsp;Mr. Dickey's Hickory Smoked Brisket Serves 8 to 10Smoking Temperature: 225 to 250 degrees FSmoking Time: 45 to 60 minutes per poundKindling: Hickory log, quartered Ingredients:One (4 to 6 pound) beef brisket¼ cup Rib-Ticklin' Rib Rub3 tablespoons canola oil Directions:Place some kindling and a few pieces of newspaper sprinkled with canola oile inside your firebox and light it. Once the fire burns steadily (in about 3 to 4 minutes) add a hickory log. Bring the temperature inside your smoker to between 225 and 250 degrees F. (Make sure your thermometer is calibrated correctly.) Trim the fat cap on the top portion of the brisket if needed, allowing a ¼- to ½-inch thick cap to remain on the brisket. Mix the barbecue rub with the canola oil. It should have the consistency of wet sand. Rub the entire brisket with the rub-front, sides, in all the cracks and crevices. Place the brisket fat-side up on the smoker. Place a foil loaf pan full of water as close to the firebox as possible and replenish the water as needed. Maintaining a temperature between 225 and 250 degree F, smoke the brisket for 8 to 9 hours (45 to 60 minutes per pound). You will need to check your temperature, adjust the vent, or replenish the wood, every 20 minutes during the smoking time. Do not flip, turn, or poke the brisket with a fork at any time during the smoking process. When an instant thermometer reads between 190 and 200 degrees F, the beef is done. At Dickey's we perform what's called a "fork test". We place a meat fork in the fatty end (the deckle) of the brisket, and gently turn. If the meat is done, it should turn without resistance. Place the brisket on a chopping block, and let it rest for 15 to 25 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve. Rib-Ticklin' Rib Rub Yields about 8 cups Ingredients:3 cups Rib Rub¾ cups Grill Spice1 ½ cups ground cumin4 cups cayenne pepper½ cup Lowery's Seasoning Salt1 ¾ cups light brown sugar DirectionsThoroughly combine all the ingredients, making sure the brown sugar lumps are broken up. You can store this rub in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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View the full article <a href="http://www.lebanondemocrat.com/Food-Drink/2017/10/25/Founder-s-son-former-CEO-visits-Dickey-s-Barbecue-Pit-in-Lebanon">here</a>.&nbsp; Roland Dickey, son of restaurant founder Travis Dickey and former CEO, visited Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on Wednesday in Lebanon. Dickey handed out signed copies of his cookbook, “Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook: Recipes from a True Texas Pit Master” to the first 50 customers Wednesday. Travis Dickey founded Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in 1941 and ran the restaurant until he died in 1967, at which point Roland Dickey left Southern Methodist University to take over the business. Roland Dickey, with his brother, T.D. Dickey, took the single barbecue stand his father had built and expanded throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In 1994, he sold the first franchise to the Smith family, who are currently franchisees. Roland Dickey Sr. published his cookbook in 2012 and now travels the country, visiting owner/operators and holding appreciation events and making special appearances on local radio and television shows. Tricia and Ron Burkett opened the Lebanon Dickey’s on Oct. 5 after seeing the success the restaurant had across the country. “I kept seeing these Dickey’s open, and their were lines out the door,” said Ron. “I found the food was good. I mean they really have good food.” Tricia held the door open for customers Wednesday as the line went all the way outside. There was even a group waiting before the store opened to be the first people inside. In its first week open, the Lebanon location set a franchise record with the most barbecue sales ever in a 1,500-square-foot store. According to Ron Burkett, the Lebanon restaurant was also close to breaking the record for any sized store. “We definitely feel like we made the right decision opening the store,” said Tricia Burkett. “There have been some hiccups, but we feel good about how we’ve done so far.”

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