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  From <a href="http://www.dbusiness.com/daily-news/Annual-2016/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-to-Open-in-Sterling-Heights-Auburn-Hills/" target="_blank">Detroit Business Journal</a>:
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  The Dallas-based barbecue restaurant chain Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Inc. will expand its presence in Michigan with the opening of restaurants in Sterling Heights and Auburn Hills by the end of the
  year.
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  Franchise owners and operators Ed and Carrie Wenzel, who recently became the new owners of the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit restaurant in Macomb Township, plan to open the location in Sterling Heights by
  the summer, and the eatery in Auburn Hills by the end of the year. The exact locations of the restaurants has yet to be announced.
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  Founded in 1941, Dickey’s offers a variety of meats by the half pound that are smoked in wood-burning pits. Selections include pork ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, barbecue hony ham, and jalapeno
  cheddar kielbasa.
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  Other offerings include sandwiches — big barbecue, westerner, and lil’ hoagie — and sides such as Asiago cheese creamed spinach, macaroni and cheese, waffle iron fries, cabbage slaw, and bacon and
  onion green beans.
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  In metro Detroit, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has restaurants in Ferndale, Clinton Township, and Rochester Hills. Most locations offer catering services.
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  “We currently have seven Dickey's locations in Michigan and look forward to further expanding in the region,” says Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants.
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  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opened its first restaurant in Michigan in Troy in 2011. The fast-casual concept has restaurants in more than 540 locations in 43 states. 
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Detroit Business Journal: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Open in Sterling Heights, Auburn Hills

From <a href="http://detroit.eater.com/2016/3/28/11319196/sarap-pop-up-dickeys-barbecue-aretha-franklin-bacco-ristorante-chive-kitchen" target="_blank">Detroit Eater</a>: 
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EXPANSIONS — Dallas-based ‘cue chain Dickey's Barbecue Pit is expanding in Metro Detroit. The company plans to build franchise locations in Sterling Heights and Auburn Hills this year, though the
specific addresses are still under wraps. [DBiz]

Detroit Eater: Dickey's Barbecue Expansion

From <a href="http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/life/2016/03/28/blue-brews-and-bbq-brings-cheer-grand-return/82349344/" target="_blank">Visalia Times-Delta</a>:
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  For the past 14 years, one event has filled the air in downtown Visalia with the sounds of rocking tunes, the scents of ales poured fresh from the tap and a sizzling hot grill.
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  Most, if not all Visalians, are familiar with it. It's Blues, Brews &amp; BBQ, and it's returning once again at 6 p.m. Friday, April 1, to Garden Street Plaza in downtown Visalia.
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  The free event remains a highlight throughout the summer season. It brings together not only the best blues bands but the community itself. All proceeds go to the Visalia Emergency Aid Council to
  aid in their effort to feed, clothe, and provide housing for families in need in Tulare County.
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  Event promoter Bruce Bucz, the man responsible for starting Blues, Brews &amp; BBQ, is returning after a three-year hiatus.
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  “I’m coming back to help freshen it up and give it a new look,” he said. “Some guys have played over and over, and my plan for the next couple years is to mix it up a bit and bring in acts that we
  maybe don’t ever get a chance to see because they only play in LA or San Francisco.”
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  The first act scheduled for Friday, April 1, is the Shari Puorto Band. The band has toured together since the 1990s and have shared the stage with the likes of other blues legends such as Tab
  Benoit, Jimmy Vivino, Tommy Castro, Johnny Winter, Dave Mason, among many others.
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  "We know how to bring an audience together and allow them to feel something deep within their souls they never thought existed." Shari Puorto said in her press statement.
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  Puorto's music is the perfect opening act for Blues, Brews &amp; BBQ, Bucz said.
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  “She travels all over the country,” Bucz said. “She has some very extensive track records for opening up for some pretty big acts and she has great reviews for her album coming up. So we’re looking
  forward to having her open the season for us.”
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  The season includes a concert on the first Friday of every month from April to September.
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  The full schedule includes blues bands from both near and far:
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  <li>Shari Puorto Band performing April 1
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  <li>Blue Collar Men: A Tribute to STYX and Great Rocks Classics on May 20
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  <li>Brad Wilson on June 3
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  <li>Glen Delpit &amp; the Subterraneans Jon on July 8
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  <li>John Clifon Band on Aug. 5 
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  <li>AJM Band on Sept.  9.
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  For Bucz one of the biggest highlights isn’t on bringing the blues, but the rock and roll.
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  “I’m trying something a little bit different for the month May where I booked a really great STYX cover band from the Bay Area,” he said. “They play a good hour and a half of Styx music and then
  they go into classic rock hits. We’re real excited about that one.”
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  The Sacramento-based band has taken the greatest STYX hits across the country along with the hits of other great bands from the same era including Journey, Kansas, REO Speedwagon, and many others.
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  It’s a bit of a switch considering that the blues tend to end up with toes tapping rather than tossing up the sign of the horns to keep rocking on.
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  In the same way, though the variation in mixing up the usually expected track list of blues tunes also extends to the food, which this year guests can expect to come from a popular downtown food
  vendor just next door to Garden Street Plaza.
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  “This year we’re featuring food from Dickey’s BBQ from downtown Visalia, which is a first for us,” Bucz said. “I’m working out a system where people can come to Blues and Brews and place an order
  and then be served by Dickeys.”
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  Currently, Bucz is working also to improve the seating area of Garden Street Plaza by providing upgraded tables and chairs.
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  But despite all of the new sights and smells expected, it’s the sound of the blues that still takes precedent.
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  “I’m just proud of the quality of talent we have playing this year,” he said. “We’re really excited.”
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  Shari Puorto Band headline Blues, Brews &amp; BBQ at 6 p.m. Friday at The Garden Street Plaza. Admission is free. Food and drink are available for purchase. For more information contact: 732-0101
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  Blues Brews &amp; BBQ 2016 Schedule:
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  <li>April 1: Shari Puorto Band
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  <li>May 20:  Blue Collar Men:  A Tribute to STYX and Great Rock Classics
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  <li>June 3:  Brad Wilson
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  <li>July 8:   Glen Delpit &amp; the Subterraneans 
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  <li>Aug. 5: John Clifton Band
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  <li>Sept. 9:    AJM Band
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Visalia Times-Delta: Blues, Brews & BBQ with brings cheer with grand return

From <a href="http://www.ydr.com/story/news/2016/03/28/dickeys-coming-west-manchester-hanover/82347468/" target="_blank">York Daily Record</a>:
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  West Manchester Town Center and Gateway Hanover Shopping Center in Penn Township will be the locations of the first Dickey's Barbecue Pit restaurants in York County, said the agent who is handling
  the leasing for the restaurants.
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  The restaurant at Gateway Hanover Shopping Center, which is anchored by a Target store, is targeted to open by late April or early May, said Karen Neiderer, a sales executive with Bennett Williams
  Commercial, which represents Dover-based franchisees Dennis Dacheux Sr. and Dennis Dacheux Jr.
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  The West Manchester Town Center location is targeted to open by early October, Neiderer said. It will be in a building currently under construction at the center that will also house a MOD Pizza
  restaurant, she said.
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  Dallas-based Dickey's, which serves a variety of meats and sides, said last fall it signed a development agreement with Dennis Dacheux Sr. and Dennis Dacheux Jr. to open four locations in York
  County and Gettysburg. 
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  Neiderer said she is looking for a location for a Dickey's restaurant in Gettysburg and one on the east side of York County -- possibly in Springettsbury Township or York Township.
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York Daily Record: Dickey's Barbecue coming to W. Manchester, Hanover

<a href="http://www.myeasttex.com/entertainment/fox51today/dickeys-barbeque-pit-offers-catering-for-easter-sunday" target="_blank">Check out</a> Owner/Operator Josh Huml of Tyler, Texas share
Dickey's catering options for <span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.6px;">Easter Sunday. </span>

FOX 51 Tyler: Dickey's Barbeque Pit offers catering for Easter Sunday

From <a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/news/dickeys-adding-2-stores-in-buffalo-ny/" target="_blank">Fast Casual</a>:
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  Dickey's Barbecue Pit is expanding to Upstate New York with a development agreement to open two new stores in Buffalo. Currently the closest Texas-style barbecue is over three hours' drive away,
  and the new restaurants will provide a new concept to the city overflowing with wings and pizza, said Roland Dickey Jr., CEO.
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  "Dickey's is continuing to expand across the East Coast," he said. "Currently we have four locations in New York State, and we look forward to opening the two new stores in this area and expanding
  throughout the surrounding Northeastern states."
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  The first new location will open by the end of 2016, with the second opening in 2017. Location sites are in the process of being selected.
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Fast Casual: Dickeys adding 2 stores in Buffalo, NY

From <a href="http://www.thedailymeal.com/dickey-s-senior-vice-president-development-trinity-hall-offers-franchising-best-practices" target="_blank">The Daily Meal</a>:
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  (Dallas, TX) For the past five years, Trinity Hall has been Dickey’s expert in all things related to building a franchise. She has managed all aspects in the franchising process from equipment to
  design to construction, and now oversees the development department which includes all those components, in addition to franchise sales and financing. She has opened over 400 stores during her
  tenure at Dickey’s and has led design and construction initiatives including the recently redesigned store concept that is rolling out nationwide.
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  <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Dickey’s franchising process</span>
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  Dickey’s has taken the word “sales” out of their vocabulary and replaced it with “development”. Dickey’s prides itself in offering ongoing support throughout the entire process, not just meeting
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  In the first conversation with potential franchisees, the development team gets to know the prospect and their goals. After the initial conversation, if both parties choose to move forward and feel
  it’s a good match, prospects are invited to Dallas for ‘Discovery Day.’ They are toured through Dickey’s corporate stores and home office to meet the team in person and view the product first hand.
  They meet with Dickey’s executives, including a one-on-one with CEO Roland Dickey, Jr.
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  Hall’s team consists of specialists in real estate, construction, project management and finance to guide franchisees from the very beginning and throughout the store opening process. Team members
  regularly travel to new store sites to make sure progress happens quickly and correctly.
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  “Dickey’s focuses on time and pace,” Hall says. “We work quickly and efficiently because we not only respect everyone’s time, but want our franchisees to start making money as soon as possible. We
  realize that buying a franchise is a high-commitment business proposition, so we do everything we can to get stores open and running quickly and smoothly.”
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  Another differentiator is a new policy Hall has put into place. New franchisees purchase their first store to operate for a time and can add on additional stores later, with limited exceptions.
  Hall’s team does still consider multi-unit franchise deals on a case by case basis, always keeping an eye out for the right fit. Previously, Dickey’s sold multi-store development agreements.
  Dickey’s has an expectation that each franchisee directly operate their store, so this new system allows them to ease into the system, one store at a time. The new policy was created for the
  benefit of Owner/Operators, to allow them the time to get accustomed to running a store before adding new locations and responsibilities.
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  There is a lot of information out there, as Hall explains. As a franchise is a life-long investment, it is important for potential franchisees to know the company they are investing in. Know its
  growth strategy, where it has been and where it is going. “It is also important to know the executive team,” she says. “Get to know the executives’ histories and passions, and you will know how
  they operate the company. At Dickey’s we want to make sure franchisees find the right fit for their investment and goals. This is why we have invested so much time and resources in our franchise
  development department. We believe we offer a great company to grow with and continue to take steps to ensure our process is a step above the rest.”
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  To learn more about franchising with Dickeys, visit www.dickeys.com/franchise or call 866-340-6188.
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  To find the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click here. Find Dickey’s on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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  <span style="font-weight: bold;">About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.</span>
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  Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey with the goal of authentic slow smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked
  on-site in each restaurant living up to the company tagline, “We Speak Barbecue.” The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides,
  tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept has expanded to over 540 locations in 43 states. Dickey’s was recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant
  News as a “Top 10 Growth Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the country.” For more information, visit www.dickeys.com or for barbecue franchise opportunities call
  866.340.6188.
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The Daily Meal: Dickey’s Senior Vice President of Development Trinity Hall Offers Franchising Best Practices

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  Dickey’s Barbecue continues its slow-smoked trail across Texas with its opening this Thursday at San Antonio’s well-known Military Crossing Shopping Center! To celebrate the grand opening, three
  guests will win free barbecue for a year at the new Military Crossing location. Guests can enter to win using hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ on any social media page, order online or sign up for the Big
  Yellow Cup Club to receive special offers and loyalty points which can be redeemed for free barbecue.
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  Doors open on Thirsty Thursday, when all guests will receive a free Big Yellow Cup with Dickey’s new reusable travel lid and straw. On Philanthropy Friday, all proceeds from Dickey’s potato chip
  sales will benefit Dickey’s charitable foundation, Barbecue Boots &amp; Badges which supports first responders and their families. On Singer/Songwriter Saturday, local musician Chaz Chism will play
  favorite tunes from many different genres. Kids eat free on Sunday as always!
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  To find the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click here.
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  “The Dickey family congratulates Owners/Operators Agustin Tellez, Jr. and Isela Chamberlain for opening the fourth location in San Antonio,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue
  Restaurants, Inc. “We welcome Agustin and Isela as Owners/Operators who recognize our growth potential and identify opportunities that positively impact our expansion plan statewide.”
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  The grand opening weekend includes:
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  Thursday, March 17 – Thirsty Thursday – Free Big Yellow Cup with Dickey’s new reusable travel lid and straw.
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  Friday, March 18 – Philanthropy Friday – 100 percent of potato chip sales benefit Dickey’s charitable foundation Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges, which serves the families of first responders.
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  Saturday, March 19 – Singer/Songwriter Saturday. Enjoy live music from local musician Chaz Chism from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and get a free Big Yellow Cup!
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  Sunday, March 20 – Kids Eat Free All day!
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  After more than 20 years in San Antonio, Owner/Operator Agustin Tellez, Jr. decided to turn his dream into a reality and open his own restaurant. “This is something that I have always wanted to
  pursue, but wanted to approach the process thoroughly,” shares Agustin. After noticing the lack of quality slow-smoked barbecue in the area, he found the perfect option through Dickey’s Barbecue
  Pit. Agustin also owns and operates an engineering firm in the area. “Isela and I are excited to bring a convenient catering and lunch option to the surrounding business community. We have been
  working tirelessly to get to know our future guests and welcome them to our newest endeavor.”
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  The new San Antonio location can be found at 7431 NW Loop 410, Suite 115 San Antonio, TX 78245. The phone number is 210-239-1823.
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  To learn more about franchising with Dickeys, visit www.dickeys.com/franchise or call 866-340-6188.
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  <span style="font-weight: bold;">About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.</span>
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  Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey with the goal of authentic slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked
  on-site in each restaurant living up to the company tagline, “We Speak Barbecue.” The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers a quality selection of signature meats, homestyle sides,
  tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept has expanded to over 540 locations in 43 states. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was recognized for the third year by Nation’s
  Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the country.” For more information, visit www.dickeys.com or for barbecue franchise
  opportunities call 866.340.6188.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens New Location in Popular San Antonio Shopping Center

To watch the full video, click <a href="http://www.kvoa.com/story/31479212/dickeys-westerner-sandwich-with-pork-and-sausage" target="_blank">here</a>.

NBC 4 Tucson: Owner/Operator Dave Wirth demonstrates Dickey's Westerner Sandwich

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  To watch the segment, <a href="http://www.nebraska.tv/story/31443403/local-family-expands-dickeys-franchise-in-tri-cities" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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  “We’ve had a lot of requests to get up here on this side of Grand Island. It’s kind of a long drive to our South Locust store,” says Richard, as customers trickled into the new North Webb Road
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  “Fair folks and the fairgrounds support that [South Locust] store really well; we’re keeping that store open obviously. It was time to come up here on the northwest side,” he says.
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  The new restaurant will stay in the family, just as their Kearney location does.
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  “My youngest son runs the store for us over in Kearney, and my oldest son will run this one, and my wife and I will run the one down on South Locust,” Richard explains.
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  The Cochran sons say it’s a tasty legacy they’re proud of.
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  “It’s wonderful working together, that’s all I can say, you know, having a good big brother to look up to and a mom and dad that’s just provided us with a great job opportunity,” says David
  Cochran, who has been managing the Kearney location since November.
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  Andy Cochran, who will move from the South Locust store to the new one on Webb Road, says they’re hoping to pick up foot traffic they’ve been missing, and expand the catering side of the business.
  The growth is adding 15-20 new jobs in an area the family says has been good to them.
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  “Kearney and Grand Island has just been so wonderful to us, they really have, we really appreciate all they do for us, and in return we try to cook them the best barbecue we possibly can,” Richard
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  “It’s been real positive, you know, I do a lot of stuff with the schools and a lot of stuff with different charities here in town, so it’s fun to bring them along with us, and hopefully here
  shortly we’ll have a bunch of their pictures and posters hanging up on our big black walls back behind us,” says Andy.
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  As part of their grand opening weekend, the Cochrans say the Webb Road location will give 100 percent of all chip sales to the Boots and Badges charity on Friday, and on Sunday they say kids can
  eat free at all three stores.
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Nebraska's ABC 13: Local Family Expands ‘Dickey’s’ Franchise in Tri-Cities

From <a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/news/dickeys-barbecue-launches-ham-fest/" target="_blank">Fast Casual</a>:
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  Dickey's Barbecue Pit is serving Easter feasts during its seasonal promotion, "Ham Fest." Guests can order online, by phone or in store to get their Easter ham and all the fixins', according to a
  company press release.
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  Barbecue honey hams or spiral-cut, bone-in hams are available to order individually or as part of a feast. The full feast also includes Dickey's baked potato casserole, green beans with bacon,
  caesar salad, 12 rolls, pecan pie and a gallon of tea. The Easter feast feeds 10 to 12 people and is available for $99.95, said Roland Dickey Jr, CEO of Dickey''s Barbecue Restaurants.
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  "Dickey’s is proud to offer Easter feasts as a great, stress-free option for family gatherings," he said. "We sold nearly 7,000 feasts over Thanksgiving and Christmas and look forward to providing
  delicious holiday meals for our guests' springtime celebrations nationwide."
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Fast Casual: Dickey's Barbecue launches 'Ham Fest'

<div>From <a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/news/dickeys-sees-23-spike-in-sales-thanks-to-lto/" target="_blank">Fast Casual</a>:
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  Dickey's "Pulled Pork Palooza" was a huge success for the chain, which sold Pulled Pork Sliders for $1 systemwide, according to a company press release. In the first quarter, the sliders accounted
  for a 23 percent increase in sales per store, per day; the chain sold more than 700,000 sliders systemwide.
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  Guest feedback was overwhelmingly positive, as the sliders were not only sold as an add-on in each store, but were also included in a 24-count party pack perfect for game-watching parties, said CEO
  Roland Dickey Jr.
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  "Dickey's saw overwhelming success in our Pulled Pork Slider campaign," he said. "We enjoyed featuring these existing menu items but with a fresh new twist, and look forward to the launch of a new
  LTO in the second quarter."
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Fast Casual: Dickey's sees 23% spike in sales thanks to LTO

From <a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dickeys-serves-ham-fest-ahead-easter" target="_blank">QSR</a>:
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  Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is proud to serve up Easter feasts during the seasonal promotion, Ham Fest. Guests can order online, by phone or in store to get their Easter ham and all the fixins’ for a
  great family feast.
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  Barbecue honey hams or spiral cut bone-in hams are available to order individually or as part of a feast. The full feast also includes Dickey’s signature Baked Potato Casserole, Green Beans with
  Bacon, Caesar Salad, 12 buttery rolls, pecan pie, and a gallon of tea. The Easter feast feeds 10–12 people and is available for $99.95. It’s a complete feast for any springtime family gathering
  that includes all the essentials.
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  “Dickey’s is proud to offer Easter feasts as a great, stress-free option for family gatherings,” says CEO Roland Dickey Jr. “We sold nearly 7,000 feasts over Thanksgiving and Christmas, and look
  forward to providing delicious holiday meals for our guests’ springtime celebrations nationwide.”
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QSR: Dickey's Serves Up Ham Fest Ahead of Easter

<p>From QSR:</p>
<p>Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has just executed a new three-store development agreement in Northern California. The new stores will be located in Ceres, Oakdale, and Atwater. The Ceres store will open by the end of 2016, followed by the stores in Oakdale and Atwater.</p>
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<p>Owner-operator Amrik Singh has a long history in quick service restaurants. As a teenager he started working in the industry, eventually progressing into management. Singh also had a brief stint of franchise ownership in a small California pizza concept. Originally from India, Singh and his family made their home in California when he was a young child, and he looks forward to providing for his family in America for years to come.</p>
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<p>“Dickey’s has been incredibly supportive throughout this whole process, and I am blown away by the corporate office and their attention to detail,” Singh says. “We have purchased holiday meals from Dickey’s for years, and I am glad to now own my own stores and serve authentic, delicious food to my community.”</p>
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<p>“Dickey’s is growing rapidly along the West Coast, particularly in California,” says Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. “We recently announced the development of our 100th store in the state, and look forward to continued partnerships with owner-operators such as Amrik Singh.”</p>