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The Altoona Mirror covered the fundraiser for fallen Pennsylvania State Trooper.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in downtown Altoona will hold a fundraising event Saturday for the family of fallen Trooper Landon Weaver.
 
“Twenty percent of sales will go to Macy, the wife of Trooper Landon Weaver. We are also selling T-shirts with 100 percent of proceeds going to the Because We Care Foundation,” said Manager Stephanie Trude of Dickey’s at 1211 11th St.
 
The fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
 
Trooper Weaver was killed in the line of duty in Huntingdon County on Dec. 30.
 
Meanwhile, four Dickey’s locations in the Dallas, Texas, area — where Dickey’s is based — are raising funds for the Weaver family.
 
This fundraiser is the first in the Dickey’s donation matching program, intended to increase impact for individual fallen officers’ families in their time of need. Wherever Dickey’s operates, the barbecue brand said they hope to provide support for first responders.
 
“Dickey’s is proud to serve those who protect us,” Dickey’s CEO Laura Rea Dickey said in a statement. “We hope to provide support and relief to the Weaver family. While we wish tragedies like this never happen, we want to do what we can to help the Weavers and other families who may face these circumstances in the future.”

Dickey's Donates to Trooper's Family

My DFW Mommy covered Dickey's 'Pulled Pork and Pigskin' promotion.&nbsp;
Here’s a great idea for that Super Bowl party! &nbsp;Order from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and enjoy a big, hearty meal! &nbsp;In fact, when you order any XL Pack this week, you’ll get a FREE pound of Pulled Pork! &nbsp;YUM! &nbsp;The XL Family Packfeeds 6-8. &nbsp;You get your choice of 3 meats (1 lb. each), 4 medium sides, 8 rolls &amp; barbecue sauce! &nbsp;Head over HERE to check out their entire menu!

Free Pound of Pulled Pork with XL Family Pack

<a href="http://www.mommypr.com/dickeys-barbecue-pit-family-feast-giveaway/">MommyPR</a> published this review of Dickey's Barbecue Pit.
So who will you be rooting for the upcoming Super Bowl game? &nbsp;Regardless of the outcome, this is a perfect opportunity to relax with your family while enjoying some great food! &nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has your food prep taken care of thanks to their Family Feast option!
 
"Taste why Dickey’s Barbecue has been the world’s best barbecue since 1941! Try our 8 juicy, hot, pit-smoked meats, like our southern pulled pork or our family recipe polish sausage.&nbsp; 

Don’t forget we’re also your catering experts! Any event, any size – let Dickey’s do the cooking, and you can take the credit. Graduation parties, weddings, office functions, you name it! Dickey’s Barbecue is the perfect catering choice for groups of all sizes – from 10 to 10,000!&nbsp; 

Kids Eat Free Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal!" 

 
Family Menu includes: 

Two choices of meat (one pound each) (beef brisket, chicken, turkey, polish style kielbasa, jalepeno cheddar kielbasa, pulled pork, pork ribs) 

Three medium savory sides &nbsp;(Asiago Cheese Creamed Spinach, Idaho Russet Potato Salad, Baked Potato Casserole, Barbecue Beans, Cabbage Slaw, Mac &amp; Cheese, Bacon and Onion Green Beans, Dickey’s Potato Chips)
Six buttery rolls

Dickey's & Family Feast Giveaway

<a href="http://www.momdoesreviews.com/2017/02/04/make-dickeys-barbecue-pit-go-place-game-day-food/">Mom Does Reviews </a>published this review of Dickey's Barbecue Pit's Family Pack.
Do you have a large group coming this weekend to celebrate and watch the big game? Cooking and planning can be hard and stressful. Catering a big meal can also be expensive. Plan your get together with peace of mind and ease with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Dickeys Barbecue PitDickey’s makes enjoying the came delicious and super-easy. They offer delicious, freshly made barbecue meats and sides that can be purchased individually or as a pack. We recently picked up the family pack that included two full pound of delicious smoked meat of our choice, 3 savory sides and 6 fresh-from-the-oven butter rolls. Dickey's Barbecue Family PackFamily Packs come in 3 sizes – Picnic, Family and XL Family. They come with up to 3 choices of meat, 4 sides, rolls and sauce and is enough to feed up to 8 people. Your choices include:
 
Meat choices:
Beef Brisket 

Chicken
Turkey
Polish Style Kielbasa
Jalapeno Cheddar Kielbasa
Pulled Pork
Pork Ribs
Barbecue Honey Ham
 
Side choices:
Barbecue Beans 

Asiago Cheese Creamed Spinach
Baked Potato Casserole
Idaho Russet Potato Salad
Cabbage Slaw
Bacon and Onion Green Beans
Dickey’s Potato Chips
Mac and Cheese
Fried Okra
Jalapeno Beans
Fried Onion Tanglers
Waffle Iron Fries
This options are available at select locations. Dickeys Family Pack Dickeys Sides
 
We picked up our food at our local Dickey’s here in Mason, OH. The manager Kelly, and owner, Randy were exceptionally nice and all of the staff was extremely friendly. We were going for the Family Pack to serve my crew.
 
We tried the smoked chicken and ribs. Let me tell you the ribs were literally falling off the bone! They were so tender and delicious and when added with the Dickey’s Barbecue sauce, it was a match made in heaven. The chicken was a huge hit among the family as well. Dickey's BBQ PitWe also opted for their barbecue beans, bacon and onion green beans and baked potato casserole as our sides. Each side complimented the meal perfectly and our personal favorite was the baked potato casserole. My daughter cannot wait to go back to Dickey’s just to try this side.Fan FavoritesWhether you are celebrating the big game this weekend, or enjoying Sunday dinner with the family, make Dickey’s barbecue the food you serve. Everyone will LOVE the taste and you will love the relief of not having to spend all day in the kitchen preparing the meal. This gives you so much more time to spend with the family and watch the game.
 
As an ADDED BONUS – kids eat free every Sunday at Dickey’s. Be sure to head to your location for more details.
 
Order Dickey’s Barbecue online or find your nearest location today and order for the Big Game Party!
 
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<a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/potmsearch/detail/submission/6401708">Dallas Business Journal</a> named Emily Bennett one of their 'People on the Move'&nbsp;<hr>As Dickey’s Vice President of Regional Marketing, Emily Bennett has led the nation’s largest barbecue chain into an era of technology-based marketing solutions.

Dallas Business Journal: People On the Move

<a href="http://fox40.com/2017/01/25/get-prepared-for-the-super-bowl-with-dickeys-bbq/">FOX40</a> featured this segment on catering Dickey's for 'Big Game' watch parties.&nbsp;
Dickey's BBQ Pit is well known for their amazing BBQ and sides. &nbsp;They offer full catering services so you don't need to do anything except place the order. &nbsp;Depending on the size of your Super Bowl party there are plenty of options for getting just the right amount of food. &nbsp;Spend your time enjoying the game and leave the cooking to Dickey's BBQ Pit.
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Super Bowl with Dickey’s

Dickey's was ranked ninth on Franchise Times Fast &amp; Serious List 2017.<hr>9. Dickey’s Barbecue PitBarbecue restaurants Dickey’s CEO Roland Dickey Jr. has a strong personal style—energetic, sharp-tongued and confident that he’s helping to build “the greatest brand ever.” Contrary to his brash ways, he’s unwilling to pat himself on the back or take a victory lap for fear of losing the brand’s momentum. As last year’s No. 6 Fast &amp; Serious brand, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit remains firmly on the gas with a new butcher shop motif and a heavy investment in technology, including data analytics, loyalty, delivery and a new point of sale system. Like Domino’s has been, Dickey wants his brand to be known for its technological know-how in the coming years. Dickey’s has morphed into a more fast-casual-style brand, focused on improving its carbon footprint and steadily removing less desirable ingredients from its food. “People want to know the origins of the ingredients, and want to know it’s high quality,” Dickey said. “Our philosophy is, we don’t want to serve what we think people want, we want to serve what we like and what we want—and fortunately a lot of people agree with us.” After working on beefing up its internal infrastructure, he added 2017 is the year Dickey’s goes international, which should impact its future growth in a big way. “We don’t want to do anything to scratch our ego, so we wanted to lay a really solid foundation domestically,” he said. “We have all kinds of interest, especially from Central and South America and Asia—people are blowing us up.” Within the U.S. or abroad, Dickey has a razor-sharp focus on keeping the brand fresh on a successive basis, while simultaneously appealing to its “legacy” and younger customers. “This isn’t your grandfather’s barbecue,” he said. “All generations want to be part of something cool and happening and fun and growing.”

Franchise Times: Fast & Serious List

<a href="http://www.meatpoultry.com/articles/news_home/Business/2017/01/Dickeys_rewards_customers_with.aspx?ID=%7BA5774904-8C2C-4CFB-A85C-74ABC54E0F9B%7D">Meat + Poultry</a> published this article about Dickey's BOGO promotion.&nbsp;
DALLAS – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit wants to congratulate customers who have made it through the first 21 days of their New Year’s Resolutions with a buy one, get one deal. On Jan. 21, customers who buy one pound of any of Dickey’s six slow-smoked meats will get one pound free.
 
"The Dickey's Barbecue Pit family knows that it is difficult in the New Year to stay true to New Year's Resolutions and we are happy to congratulate our guests on making it this far and 'forming new habits,'" said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "At Dickey's we support healthy eating habits by clean eating, which is why we ensure our guests only get the best quality meats."
 
The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 600 locations in 44 states. Dickey's Barbecue Pit features slow-smoked beef brisket that is sustainably raised, with no additives and is nitrate and nitrite free. Dickey's sells chickens that are raised cage-free, without antibiotics and added hormones and its sausage is nitrate and nitrite free and contains no artificial flavor or color.
 
To receive Dickey's BOGO pound of meat, guests must have a coupon that can be received through Dickey's Big Yellow Cup Club.

Dickey's rewards customers with BOGO meat

<a href="https://www.fastcasual.com/news/dickeys-announces-ne-expansion/">Fast Casual</a> published this article about Dickey's expansion.&nbsp;<hr>
Southern barbecue concept Dickey's Barbecue Pit is pushing north, according to a press release. The chain signed agreements with owners and operators in Pennsylvania, New York and Delaware to open new locations. &nbsp;
"At Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, we are constantly looking for new owner/operators to help us grow our brand nationwide," Dickey's CEO Laura Rea Dickey, said in the news release. "Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has seen great growth nationwide and we look forward to continuing that expansion."

Fast Casual: Dickey's expands in the Northeast

<a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dickey-s-offering-bogo-pound-meat-saturday">QSR </a>published this article about Dickey's BOGO offer.&nbsp;
On January 20 at Dickey’s, if you buy one pound of any of the six slow-smoked meats you get 1 pound free. To receive Dickey’s BOGO pound of meat on January 21, guests must have a coupon that can be received through Dickey’s Big Yellow Cup Club.
 
Sign up for Dickey’s Big Yellow Cup Club and receive members only specials here.
 
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations nationwide pride themselves on serving their guests only the best quality meat, especially when guests are extremely focused on eating clean for their New Year’s Resolutions. At Dickey’s, the slow-smoked beef brisket is sustainably raised, with no additives and is nitrate and nitrite free. Dickey’s chicken is raised without antibiotics, cage free and has no added hormones and the sausage has no artificial flavor or color and is nitrate and nitrite free.
 
 
“The Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family knows that it is difficult in the New Year to stay true to New Year’s Resolutions and we are happy to congratulate our guests on making it this far and ‘forming new habits,’” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “At Dickey’s we support healthy eating habits by clean eating, which is why we ensure our guests only get the best quality meats.”

Dickey's BOGO Pound of Meat

<a href="http://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/news/dickeys-barbecue-changes-leadership">Restaurant Business</a> wrote this amazing article about Dickey's leadership reorganization.&nbsp;
Roland Dickey Jr., a driving force behind the lightning-fast growth of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in recent years, has relinquished the CEO’s post at the chain to his wife, Laura Rea Dickey, formerly the brand’s CIO.
 
Roland Dickey Jr. will maintain some involvement with the chain in his new post as CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group, a newly formed holding company for all of the family’s businesses.
 
Renee Roozen moves up to president of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, from her post for the last three years as vice president of operations.
 
Dickey’s said the changes will facilitate the restaurant operation’s continuing growth. The largely franchised operation is opening stores at the rate of 12 per month, and said it would start expanding beyond the United States this year.
 
During the tenure of Roland Dickey Jr., the chain grew from 20 to 600 restaurants.
 
Dickey’s was started in 1941 by Roland Dickey Jr.’s ancestor, Travis Dickey, who gave the restaurants a cafeteria serving style. The brand has since morphed into a fast-casual operation.

Dickey's Changes Leadership

<a href="http://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/ideas/consumer-trends/family-meal-deals">Restaurant Business</a> published this article about Dickey's Family Packs.&nbsp;<hr>Consumers order food to go about six times per month, according to Technomic’s Takeout &amp; Off-Premise Dining Consumer Trend Report. While the bulk of sales—$55.5 billion in 2016—go to large-group catered events, there’s an opportunity to capture families, bridging a gap between catering and individual takeout meals. Women and millennials with children are particularly receptive to takeout, and touting bundled meals as an easy family dinner solution can help appeal to those groups. Here are a few lessons to learn from some early adopters. Marketing to orderersWhen the Dickeys—founders of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit—sat down as an extended family for dinner, they would cobble together a family-size meal from several other restaurants. Finally, they asked, “Why not offer our own?” says Emily Bennett, VP of regional marketing. So the chain launched what it calls home meal replacement—combos that feed four to 10 people—marketed as family packs. They now account for 10% to 12% of business, Bennett says. While men tend to order the family packs of ribs and brisket for game day, 49% of Dickey’s customers are women—and the chain is actively reaching out to them. Recent focus groups revealed that “clean” proteins are a priority with female guests, and a new antibiotic-free chicken, smoked on-site, was rolled out last August to meet that request. “Through loyalty clubs, we see how often guests come in and what they order,” Bennett explains. “If we see they’re not ordering family packs, we target them with specials through social media, mobile and display campaigns.” Family-pack sales have accelerated in the last two years, driven by these targeted marketing efforts, online ordering and the introduction of new proteins. A meal for four goes for $19.95. Customers can add a gallon jug of lemonade or sweet tea for another $8—a move that has helped capture beverage sales with takeout orders, says Bennett. Bundling up valueChicken chain Bojangles’ also overcomes the drinks to-go challenge by bundling in iced tea. The chain trademarked its Big Bo Box—an all-in-one carryout container designed with a spigot on top to pour tea, says Randy Poindexter, senior VP of marketing. &nbsp;A typical Big Bo Box also holds fried chicken, biscuits and sides, and goes for $19 to $40 to feed four to 10 people. Bojangles’ marketing campaign stresses the convenience of the box—not just for tailgating (the bulk of its carryout business) but for every kind of group meal, says Poindexter. Grab-and-go solutionsFamily meals don’t always have to be for four-plus diners. Snap Kitchen, a fast casual that focuses solely on meals to go, is redefining family by marketing to young urban couples. The 35-unit concept—No. 4 in Restaurant Business’ 2016 Future 50 ranking of the fastest-growing small chains—packages meals in small, medium and large sizes ($7.50 and up), making it easy for couples to share. Fast casual Flower Child is also banking on convenience, marketing grab-and-go family dinners. According to Sam Fox, head of parent Fox Restaurant Concepts, 25% of the food sold at Flower Child was purchased for takeout in its first few months of operation. Display cases in each of the five locations offer Family Dinners and Friends and Neighbors meals,

Restaurant Business: Family Meal Deals

Check out the full video of Mr. Dickey on KING5 <a href="http://www.king5.com/entertainment/television/programs/new-day-northwest/roland-dickey-of-dickeys-barbecue-pit-makes-brisket/388357187">here</a>.&nbsp;
SEATTLE - Barbecue expert, Roland Dickey Sr. of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit launched a clean eating campaign this month, reducing carbohydrates and offering meats free of antibiotics, nitrates and nitrites.
Stop by one of the many locations in the greater Seattle area to try it out! 

Some BBQ advice from Roland Dickey Sr: 

Dry rub your meats with a mixture of salt, garlic, and course black pepper.&nbsp; 

Cook a brisket low and slow, covered, at 225 degrees overnight for 13... 14... or 15 hours! &nbsp;Cover it with BBQ sauce from Dickeys while you are cooking it. &nbsp;It's coming to grocery stores in the Northwest soon!&nbsp;
Ribs you want to cook for 3-4 hours. &nbsp;Again, Low and Slow. &nbsp;

Dickey's Founder Makes His Tasty Brisket

Chief Executive Magazine recently featured an article on Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, discussing his vision for the future of the company. When asked about his goals, Dickey’s response was simple: "World domination." While it may sound like a joke, with Dickey’s expanding to 43 states in just five years and signing multiple franchising agreements weekly, his vision is clearly not far from reality.

Dickey’s Barbecue has come a long way since his grandfather, Travis Dickey, opened a traditional Texas barbecue storefront in Dallas. While much has changed, the company has remained true to its core—delivering great barbecue. Dickey’s Barbecue has continually adapted to changing consumer tastes and the evolving market, and it’s this balance of tradition and innovation that has fueled its fast growth.

One of the first major changes under Dickey, Jr.'s leadership was shifting from the original cafeteria-style barbecue buffet to a fast-casual model, which proved more effective in new markets. This change, coupled with the recession’s impact on high-overhead, large-footprint concepts, led to the development of a leaner and more profitable business approach. By 2011, this new model was solidified, and Dickey’s has been expanding ever since.

Despite these changes, the company continues to slow-smoke all its meats on-site, including beef brisket, pulled pork, ribs, sausage, turkey, and chicken. "We will always be all about great barbecue," says Dickey, Jr., emphasizing that the company’s core focus is maintaining the quality and tradition of its barbecue.

However, Dickey’s is also looking to the future, especially with its "No B.S." initiative. This includes serving only antibiotic- and hormone-free chicken raised cage-free and sourcing other responsibly raised proteins. Dickey, Jr. believes that using more natural, wholesome ingredients may be more expensive, but it’s the right thing to do for customers and the environment. He also hopes to use the company’s buying power to influence the meat industry to adopt better practices.

In terms of franchising, Dickey’s focuses on supporting its franchisees with constant communication, marketing, and sales support. The company has introduced a new enterprise management system called “Smokestack,” designed to help franchisees operate more efficiently and market more effectively. The system allows for targeted marketing campaigns based on customer data, like offering a family meal pack to regular lunch customers to boost dinner sales.

Dickey’s success also lies in its approach to franchisee relations. According to Dickey, Jr., the company’s focus is on supporting the success of its stores, which in turn drives growth. With annual revenues in the $480 million to $500 million range, Dickey’s plans to continue expanding domestically and is exploring international opportunities, particularly in Asia. Dickey is committed to ensuring a solid supply chain to support international growth and plans to take a slow and steady approach to global expansion.

Dickey, Jr. remains focused on preserving the company's legacy while adapting to modern demands. His approach continues to position Dickey's Barbecue for long-term success as both a brand and a business.
      

Chief Executive Magazine: Transforming a Family Legacy

<div><a href="http://fesmag.com/features/foodservice-perspectives/14110-q-a-with-renee-roozen,-dickey%E2%80%99s-barbecue-president-on-smaller-footprints-and-chain-tweaks">Foodservice Equipment &amp; Supplies</a> published this interview with Dickey's President Renee Roozen.&nbsp;</div><hr><div> </div>
<div tabindex="0">Dickey’s starts 2017 moving full steam ahead after reaching its 75-year milestone last year. Watch for Dickey’s to stake out territory on the international front this year, plus continue expansion at a steady 12-stores-per-month pace. </div>
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<div>Here, Dickey’s Barbeque Restaurants Inc.'s President Renee Roozen discusses the intricacies of heading up a family-run company — she became the first non-family member to hold the title in October 2016 — and the overwhelming new initiatives within Dickey’s. </div>
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<div>FE&amp;S: What’s it like heading up a third-generation family operation?</div>
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<div>RR: I think it’s a great blend. The family continues to remain very involved and I bring a different viewpoint to the business. I learn so much from the family stories and everyone is open to tweaking things a little bit.</div>
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<div>FE&amp;S: Describe the layout at Dickey’s with stores now at 1,400 square feet vs. 3,000 square feet in first-generation stores.</div>
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<div>RR: The real difference lies in the back of the house, which is primarily a smaller, more efficient footprint. There has been no change to the number of dine-in seating spots.</div>
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<div>Kitchens are more compact and we are better utilizing the space, for example, using ceilings to hang shelves. Everything in the back of the house is much smaller and more efficient, right down to the storage area.</div>
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<div>On the positive side, it is easier to keep clean and the pit crew — our term for team members — now take fewer steps to produce product.</div>
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<div>FE&amp;S: How has the equipment package changed?</div>
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<div>RR: We removed the stove and introduced a tabletop induction burner and a taco press, which allows us to bring in some new menu items at a lower pricepoint. And there are no longer fryers in the back of the house.</div>
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<div>We added a proprietary wood-pellet-blend smoker, which has a smaller hood, and gives us consistency across all stores.</div>
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<div>FE&amp;S: What’s new in the front of the house?</div>
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<div>RR: One new feature is glass-front walk-in coolers that showcase the brisket. Customers see it, waiting to be smoked, when they enter the store. You can also see the smoker from the front of the store. It’s amazing how many customers didn’t realize we smoke all of our own meat on-site.</div>
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<div>All stores are now set-up for a very technologically-driven experience. Everyone is wired these days and we accommodate customers with free Wi-Fi and added more plug-in locations at tables. Our new music playlist also appeals to a wider range of customers.</div>
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<div>FE&amp;S: Is online ordering a driver?</div>
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<div>RR: Everyone lives off their mobile. We are getting into online POS.</div>

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