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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!

Sheila Jackson Lee Thanks 'BBQ Masters for Disaster' at Harvey Event

View the full article <a href="http://www.elliscountypress.com/2017/news/franchisee-plans-to-open-3rd-dickeys-barbecue-pit-in-ferris/">here</a>.&nbsp;FERRIS – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisee, Guy New, plans to open his third Dickey’s location in his home state of Texas. The location is slated to open in Ferris in Spring 2018. The signing of his new location follows New’s successful opening of his Mabank store, which opened in early September 2017. The opening of New’s Mabank location generated $3,000 of donations for Dickey’s charitable foundation Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges. With the generous donation matching of Roland Dickey, Jr. and Laura Rea Dickey, New brought in a total of $6,000 that all went to hurricane relief efforts through Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges.&nbsp; “The dedication and generosity of Guy New and his team is something that truly inspires all of us at Dickey’s,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are proud to have franchisees such as Guy that bring so much passion to the brand and we look forward to the opening of his third location.”&nbsp; A native Texan, New is passionate about the art of great barbecue and is proud to serve Dickey’s Texas-style barbecue to the residents of his community. “I am looking forward to opening this location and potentially more in the future,” says New. “Dickey’s is a vibrant brand with an amazing product and I am honored to have the opportunity to serve my community.”

New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Location Slated for Spring 2018 Opening

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DE) New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisees open their first location in Newark
this Thursday, October 5 with four weeks of specials and giveaways, including
free barbecue for a year for three lucky guests. The new location will be
opened by Brendan and Linda Powers with their two sons, BJ and Trevor. <o:p></o:p>

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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has been a family run
business since it opened in 1941,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s
Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are thrilled to have the Powers family join the
Dickey’s family in serving their community authentic, Texas-style barbecue.” <o:p></o:p>

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padding:0in">Thirsty Thursdays:&nbsp;Guests will receive a free Big
Yellow Cup with free refills all day.<o:p></o:p>

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padding:0in">Philanthropy Fridays:&nbsp;“You Give, We Give” – Guests who
donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bbabfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Barbecue,
Boots &amp; Badges</a>, will receive a gift card as a thank you for their donation. All
uniformed first responders also receive 50 percent off their meal.<o:p></o:p>

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padding:0in">Giveaway Saturday:&nbsp;Guests can register for a chance
to win free barbecue for a year.<o:p></o:p>

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padding:0in">Kids Eat Free Sundays:&nbsp;Kids eat free with an adult
purchase of $10 or more.<o:p></o:p>

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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">To join Dickey’s Big Yellow Cup Club and receive members-only specials
and discounts, click&nbsp;<a href="https://dickeysbarbecue.fbmta.com/members/updateprofile.aspx?action=subscribe&amp;inputsource=w" target="_blank">here</a>. 
 
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">As a veteran of the U.S. Army, Brendan Powers looked to open a franchise
during his retirement to run with his wife of 27 years and his two sons. When
researching franchising concepts, Powers found a home in Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
due to his passion of great barbecue and Dickey’s family oriented brand.
“Dickey’s was the perfect fit for my family’s first franchise,” says Brendan
Powers. “Our family looks forward to serving the families of our community.” <o:p></o:p>

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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Newark
is located at 2832 Pulaski Highway Newark, DE 19702. The phone number is 302-203-0040.<o:p></o:p>

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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">Find Dickey’s on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys?lang=en" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.<o:p></o:p>

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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">To learn more about franchising with Dickeys, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com/franchise</a>&nbsp;or call 866-340-6188.<o:p></o:p>

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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey. Today, all meats are still slow
smoked on-site in each restaurant. The Dallas-based family-run&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise" target="_blank">barbecue franchise</a>&nbsp;offers
several slow-smoked meats and home style sides with '<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu/about-our-food" target="_blank">No B.S. (Bad
Stuff)</a>' 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
"<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/" target="_blank">Top 100 Movers and Shakers</a>" list and in 2017 again won
a top 10 on the list.&nbsp;Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by
Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, and Nation's Restaurant News. For more
information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>.<o:p></o:p>

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Delaware Family Brings Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Newark

<div>View the full article <a href="https://www.fastcasual.com/news/dickeys-opens-in-rolla-missouri/">here</a>.&nbsp;</div><div> </div><div>Dickey's Barbecue Pit franchisees plan to bring the chain's Texas-style barbecue to their town of Rolla, Missouri, a news release said. This franchising trio consists of Debby and Lawrence West and their business partner, Debbie Hudson.</div><div> </div><div>"Bringing new franchisees into the company is always exciting especially when they come with a fiery passion for Texas-style barbecue and the intent to further the Dickey's brand," said CEO Laura Rea Dickey.</div><div> </div><div>After moving from Brazil to the United States, Debby West found a home in Rolla with her husband, Lawrence.&nbsp;</div><div> </div><div>"Our community is in need of a place for families to come together for dinner on a Sunday night," Debby West, said in the release. "Rolla is growing every day and we believe that Dickey's will not only help that growth but also offer a delicious barbecue option for people of the community."</div>

Fast Casual: Dickey's Opens in Rolla, Missouri

View the full article <a href="https://funmoneymom.com/sip-smile-and-celebrate-special-family-moments/">here</a>.&nbsp;Have something important to celebrate? What better way to celebrate special family moments than to sip, smile and enjoy a fun night out! We love any excuse to celebrate and our oldest daughter Ashling gave us a great one recently. Her scores had come back from the 3rd grade standardized tests she took at the end of last year. We knew she’d do well because she always excels in school but we were floored when she showed us the results. She’d gotten a perfect score in both reading AND math! Her teacher was wowed and so were we. She even received a letter from the governor of Florida! It may have been a form letter but it’s still a lot more than I ever got as a kid. That was definitely news worth celebrating. The bonus was that I could also celebrate being off the hook for dinner! Since we wanted to try something a little different, he headed to Dickey’s BBQ Pit for some good old-fashioned bbq We’d heard that not only does Dickey’s make great bbq but that they also serve Gold Peak Tea. Since my hubby and I are southerners, it goes without saying that we’d want tea with our bbq! It makes us feel like we’re back home in Georgia where tea is pretty much the required drink at every meal. =Before we ate, we toasted Ashling to let her know how proud we are of her. She works so hard in school and clearly it’s paying off. With excellent grades, is super sweet, never gets in trouble and now this, she certainly gives us a lot to celebrate!The girls had never had bbq before but it turned out to be a big hit. After they ate their sliders, they started on our food (they’re lucky that we’re nice enough to share)! Little Keira didn’t waste any time digging into Jon’s pulled pork, but not before dousing it with sweet sauce. She loved that sweet sauce so much that I’m pretty sure she would have just eaten it straight out of the container with a spoon if we’d let her.&nbsp; Now I’ve decided “Sweet Sauce” is her new nickname and it fits her perfectly!THE BEST WAY TO SIP, SMILE AND CELEBRATE SPECIAL FAMILY MOMENTS Have something important to celebrate? What better way to celebrate special family moments than to sip, smile and enjoy a fun night out! Have something important to celebrate? What better way to celebrate special family moments than to sip, smile and enjoy a dinner out!Save We love any excuse to celebrate and our oldest daughter Ashling gave us a great one recently. Her scores had come back from the 3rd grade standardized tests she took at the end of last year. We knew she’d do well because she always excels in school but we were floored when she showed us the results. She’d gotten a perfect score in both reading AND math! Her teacher was wowed and so were we. She even received a letter from the governor of Florida! It may have been a form letter but it’s still a lot more than I ever got as a kid. That was definitely news worth celebrating. The bonus was that I could also celebrate being off the hook for dinner! Since we wanted to try something a little different, he headed to Dickey’s BBQ Pit for some good old-fashioned bbq. We headed to Dickey's Barbecue Pit to celebrate special family moments.Save We’d heard that not only does Dickey’s make great bbq but that they also serve Gold Peak Tea. Since my hubby and I are southerners, it goes without saying that we’d want tea with our bbq! It makes us feel like we’re back home in Georgia where tea is pretty much the required drink at every meal CELEBRATE SPECIAL FAMILY MOMENTS Before we ate, we toasted Ashling to let her know how proud we are of her. She works so hard in school and clearly it’s paying off. With excellent grades, is super sweet, never gets in trouble and now this, she certainly gives us a lot to celebrate! We waited until daddy was off work to celebrate special family moments. The girls had never had bbq before but it turned out to be a big hit. After they ate their sliders, they started on our food (they’re lucky that we’re nice enough to share)! Little Keira didn’t waste any time digging into Jon’s pulled pork, but not before dousing it with sweet sauce. She loved that sweet sauce so much that I’m pretty sure she would have just eaten it straight out of the container with a spoon if we’d let her.&nbsp; Now I’ve decided “Sweet Sauce” is her new nickname and it fits her perfectly! Keira wanted to celebrate special family moments by eating daddy's food. If you’ve never had bbq and Gold Peak tea at Dickey’s, you definitely need to check it out. I hadn’t eaten bbq for awhile and had no idea what&nbsp; I was missing. The meat was so tender and delicious that it barely needed sauce (though I did end up dousing it in sauce too…they knew what they were doing when they made that sweet sauce!). You’ll want to get the biggest cup you can so you can fill it to the top with Gold Peak tea! It goes perfectly with the bbq and if you don’t drink it all, you can bring it home for later!It was a great place to have our celebration and we left full and happy!

The Best Way to Sip, Smile, and Celebrate Family Moments

View full article <a href="http://www.lebanondemocrat.com/Food-Drink/2017/10/05/Barbecue-pit-brings-Texas-flair-to-Lebanon">here</a>.&nbsp;Lebanon is home to a new Texas-style barbecue joint as Dickey’s Barbecue Pit officially opened its doors Thursday.Ron Burkett spent the last 10 years traveling the country as a corporate trainer for Safety-Kleen when he noticed and fell in love with a rising barbecue chain based in Texas – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. "We are thrilled to have Ron and Tricia Burkett join the Dickey's Barbecue Pit family," said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Pit. "With franchisees like the Burketts, who are passionate about the art of great barbecue, the Dickey's brand will continue to be successful and grow." Burkett said the desire to live closer to his job and the love of Dickey’s drove him to open his own restaurant in the chain, making the Lebanon location one of 600 nationwide Dickey’s locations and the fifth in Tennessee.“One thing I love about Dickey’s is the consistency,” said Burkett, who said the chain still uses many of the same recipes and routines as the original Dickey’s Restaurant, started in 1941 by Travis Dickey in Dallas. Burkett and his wife moved to Lebanon five years ago and noticed the state’s fascination and addiction to pulled pork left a void for Texas-style brisket, which he said is the signature barbecue dish in the state. When he made the decision to open a location in Lebanon, the company sent him to Dallas for its Barbecue University, a month-long training program that teaches potential franchise owners how to run the store and cook the meats. Burkett and his staff held a family and friends night Wednesday to prepare the staff for Thursday’s opening. He said family of Dickey’s staff attended, along with emergency service personnel in the area. In the next four weeks, Dickey's will offer Thirsty Thursdays where guests will receive a free big yellow cup with free refills all day; Philanthropy Fridays where guests who donate to Dickey's charitable foundation, Barbecue, Boots and Badges, will receive a gift card as thanks for their donation, and all uniformed first responders also receive 50 percent off their meal; Giveaway Saturdays where guests can register for a chance to win free barbecue for a year; and Kids Eat Free Sundays where children eat free with an adult purchase of $10 or more. In 2016, Dickey's was first on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News also recognized Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants. For more information and updates, follow Dickey’s BBQ Pit-Lebanon, Tennessee on Facebook, call 615-549-0033 or visit dickeys.com.

Lebanon Democrat: Barbecue pit brings Texas flair to Lebanon

<a href="http://www.macombdaily.com/general-news/20171004/eatery-offers-50-percent-discount-to-first-responders-friday" aria-label="Read full article on Macomb Daily">View the full article on Macomb Daily</a>.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit locations in Macomb Township, Sterling Heights and Lake Orion will offer half-off to first responders Friday to mark Ed Wenzel taking over ownership of the Macomb Township location.

Dickey's spokeswoman Callie Head said the company, which has 565 locations nationwide and nine in metro Detroit, regularly raises money for first first responders through its charitable organization, Barbecue Boots & Badges. First responders must wear his or her uniform or display their badge to receive the discount.

The deal will be offered from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. The eateries are located at 20755 Hall Road, at Heydenreich Road, in Macomb Township; 36669 Van Dyke Ave., near Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights and 4761 S. Baldwin Road, near Interstate 75, Lake Orion.

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View the full article <a href="http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20171004/eatery-offers-50-percent-discount-to-first-responders-friday">here</a>.&nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in Macomb Township, Sterling Heights and Lake Orion will offer half-off to first responders Friday to mark Ed Wenzel taking over ownership of the Macomb Township location. Dickey’s spokeswoman Callie Head said the company, which has 565 locations nationwide and nine in metro Detroit, regularly raises money for first first responders through its charitable organization, Barbecue Boots &amp; Badges. First responders must wear his or her uniform or display their badge to receive the discount. The deal will be offered from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. The eateries are located at 20755 Hall Road, at Heydenreich Road, in Macomb Township; 36669 Van Dyke Ave., near Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights and 4761 S. Baldwin Road, near Interstate 75, Lake Orion.

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View the full article <a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/best-bets/os-2017-orlando-sentinel-best-bets-winners-20170922-story.html">here</a>.&nbsp;Best BBQDickey’s Barbecue Pit When you find a hickory wood pit smoker at the forefront of every location, you know the barbecue has got to be good. From their fall-off-the-bone rack of ribs and traditional meats to the more unique menu items found on their menu, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit knows how to think outside the grill. Mouth-watering options include their Butcher Tacos, barbecue’s take on the traditional Mexican favorite, the hearty Westerner Sandwiches, Texas-sized creations packed between two massive slices of bread, and Smoke Stacks, including a mac and cheese topped with slow-smoked brisket. Their Tailgate Party Pack is a proven favorite among sports fans while the pecan pie gives in to sugar cravings with its buttery crust and toasted pecans. With local favorites like the slow-smoked and rubbed pork, fried okra and giant baked potatoes, there’s something here to satisfy every type of carnivore. Orlando Area Locations: Lake Nona and OviedoOpen daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. dickeys.com Finalists: 4 Rivers: 4rsmokehouse.com Sonny’s: sonnysbbq.com

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View the full article <a href="http://www.littlelakecounty.com/little-reviews-dickeys-barbecue-pit-gurnee/">here</a>.&nbsp;My family loves barbecue. Even my picky daughter who doesn’t eat a lot of meat can eat her weight in barbecue ribs. We also have four kids in school, two in fall sports, one in dance, jobs, youth group, birthday parties — you know, the typical busy life. Which means sometimes, maybe more than I care to admit, we have to find a fast option to feed our family on the go, without going broke. We generally visit one of the typical fast food, drive-through restaurants, but after being invited by Bill Zimmerman to come try Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Gurnee, we have found a new favorite place for a quick dinner on the run. Bill got into barbecue five years ago when he opened Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Kenosha. While Dickey’s is a franchise, it’s still family owned by the Dickeys, who started it in Texas in the 1940’s. Bill’s passion for barbecue and desire to own his business led him to open the restaurants. Sidenote, since meeting Bill and hanging out at Dickey’s, my kids are trying to convince my husband he should open a barbecue restaurant — although endless ribs may be their main motivation. All of the meat at Dickey’s is hand rubbed and cooked on-site. It’s fresh — never frozen, and you can see it right there in the clear refrigerator behind the counter.&nbsp; As a guest of Bill’s, I was treated to a slightly closer look than most people get, and took a peek at how the ribs are slow cooked, in-store: In case the dancing kids didn’t give it away, everyone loved it. Order by the plate with your choice of one, two or three meats and sides. There are also sandwiches, and salads that you can get topped with your favorite meat. Kids can order a kids’ sized plate in the same style as their parents, a slider, or the always popular chicken nuggets. Bill walked us through the menu with a sampling of the different meats available and the three sauce options. Unlike the rest of my family, I am not an “all kinds of barbecue person;” I’m a little picky. And I still loved every single thing I tasted.&nbsp; The spicy Polish sausage was a surprise stand out that all my kids enjoyed and my husband, the “all-meat guy,” actually really enjoyed the chicken. The kids all requested the macaroni and cheese, of course, which is extremely cheesy and creamy. My husband and I opted for mashed potatoes and beans with a two meat plate — so we could share. My oldest son also managed to devour a two meat plate all by himself! The potatoes were another surprise. As a fast food place, I assumed they would taste like boxed potatoes, but the potatoes tasted just like homemade with tons of flavor and lumps! We were also thrilled to learn that cornbread from Alpha Baking in Chicago will be added to the menu soon, because for my boys, nothing goes with barbecue better than cornbread. The best part of dinner was that for the same cost as a fast-food dinner, we had food that tasted so much better. It felt like we were feeding our kids a real dinner we would make at home, and we all left full, but not feeling heavy or stuffed. Normally, we would have to go to a sit-down restaurant for that kind of feeling, and when we need a fast dinner, no one can wait for a sit-down restaurant meal. Dickey’s has become our go-to place for quick meals after sports and before school performances. Family and party packs are also available for pick-up, and there is a catering menu, too. Want to give them a try? On Sundays, kids eat free with every adult meal purchased. Now there’s an incentive! I would be remiss if I don’t comment on the yellow cups; you will notice them as soon as you walk in, stacked on the counter. Every plate comes with a yellow cup, and you get free refills from the choose your own flavors Coke machine. The cups are also a souvenir: take them home, wash them, bring them back and you will receive a discount on your next meal.

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<div>View the full article <a href="http://delawarebusinessnow.com/2017/09/dickeys-barbecue-franchise-coming-glasgow/">here</a>.&nbsp;</div><div> </div><div>Dickey’s Barbecue Pit&nbsp; is preparing to open a location in the Glasgow area.</div><div> </div><div>The restaurant&nbsp; is off Route 40 in a newly constructed strip center near the Royal Farms station and convenience.</div><div> </div><div>Texas-Dickey’s earlier announced plans for a location in the Middletown area. However, no future location is listed on the company’s website.</div><div> </div><div>Dickey’s is the nation’s largest barbecue chain with 550&nbsp; franchised locations around the nation. Recent restaurant openings have been taking place in California and the family-owned&nbsp; company this month announced plans for another dozen restaurants in Texas and Louisiana.</div><div> </div><div>The Glasgow location will face competition in an area that is something of a hotspot for barbecue.</div><div> </div><div>Just down the highway is Smoke’s Smokehouse food trailer,&nbsp; &nbsp;with long-time barbecue spot, Durham’s operating off Elkton Road in Maryland. Also, a short drive away is the Famous Dave’s chain.</div><div> </div><div>Barbecue has grown in popularity, due in part to interest in regional foods and televised national competitions.Dickey’s had a franchise location in Dover that was later closed.</div>

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