Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Hosts Grand Opening Celebration in Bedford Nov. 15
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Published: 13 Nov 2025
Join the celebration with live radio from The Ticket, raffles, vendors and the best barbecue in town
Smoke, sizzle and southern hospitality are taking over Bedford. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is hosting an unforgettable Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, November 15th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 501 N. Industrial Blvd, Suite 100, and everyone is invited.
Guests can expect Texas-sized fun with a live radio remote from The Ticket 96.7 FM, local vendors, a caricature artist and games. Guests can also purchase $2 raffle tickets for a chance to win exciting prizes including a 75-inch TV, two smokers, a Red Bull cooler and Free Barbecue for a Year.
“Every time we have a Grand Opening celebration, we are not just firing up the pit, we are firing up the community,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group. “We are thrilled to be part of Bedford’s growing energy and cannot wait to share some amazing barbecue and even better memories.”
Franchise owner Shaun Connell says the event captures the true spirit of Bedford.
“We wanted this grand opening to feel like home. Full of warmth, flavor and community,” said Connell. “From the aroma of slow-smoked barbecue to the laughter around the tables, this day is about celebrating Bedford in the best way we know how. Come hungry, leave happy and be part of something special.”
During the event, guests can enjoy exclusive specials such as 10 wings for $5, 25% off your total check, 5 pulled pork sandwiches for $30 and Kids Eat Free with a $15 purchase.
“Dickey’s is built on connection and good food bringing good people together,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “This grand opening captures exactly that — a community coming together to celebrate over authentic Texas barbecue.”
What’s Happening:
With more than 866 restaurants across eight concepts in the U.S. and several countries, Dickey’s Barbecue Franchise and Dickey’s Restaurant Brands continue to grow under the leadership of Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group, and Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Dickey’s has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2022 "America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains" list, Nation’s Restaurant News 2024 top fast-casual brands for value, and USA Today’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. The brand has also ranked in the Top 20 of Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” for four of the past five years. Additional accolades include Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchise and Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. The brand has been featured by Fox News, Forbes, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, and People Magazine.
For more information, visit www.dickeys.com. For franchise opportunities, visit www.dickeysfranchise.com.
Smoke, sizzle and southern hospitality are taking over Bedford. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is hosting an unforgettable Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, November 15th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 501 N. Industrial Blvd, Suite 100, and everyone is invited.
Guests can expect Texas-sized fun with a live radio remote from The Ticket 96.7 FM, local vendors, a caricature artist and games. Guests can also purchase $2 raffle tickets for a chance to win exciting prizes including a 75-inch TV, two smokers, a Red Bull cooler and Free Barbecue for a Year.
“Every time we have a Grand Opening celebration, we are not just firing up the pit, we are firing up the community,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group. “We are thrilled to be part of Bedford’s growing energy and cannot wait to share some amazing barbecue and even better memories.”
Franchise owner Shaun Connell says the event captures the true spirit of Bedford.
“We wanted this grand opening to feel like home. Full of warmth, flavor and community,” said Connell. “From the aroma of slow-smoked barbecue to the laughter around the tables, this day is about celebrating Bedford in the best way we know how. Come hungry, leave happy and be part of something special.”
During the event, guests can enjoy exclusive specials such as 10 wings for $5, 25% off your total check, 5 pulled pork sandwiches for $30 and Kids Eat Free with a $15 purchase.
“Dickey’s is built on connection and good food bringing good people together,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “This grand opening captures exactly that — a community coming together to celebrate over authentic Texas barbecue.”
Event Highlights
When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: 501 Industrial Blvd, Suite 100, Bedford, TXWhat’s Happening:
- Live remote with The Ticket 96.7 FM
- Local vendors and caricature artist
- Games and family fun
- $2 raffles for prizes including a 75” TV, two smokers, Red Bull cooler, and Free Barbecue for a Year
- Specials: 10 wings for $5 | 25% off total check | Kids eat free with adult purchase | 5 Little Piggies deal (5 pulled pork sandwiches for $30
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Founded in 1941 by the Dickey family, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is the world’s largest barbecue concept and continues as a third-generation family-run business. For more than 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions with its signature Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ Slow-smoked over hickory wood-burning pits, Dickey’s barbecued meats are paired with a variety of Southern sides. Committed to authentic barbecue, Dickey’s never takes shortcuts — because real barbecue can’t be rushed.With more than 866 restaurants across eight concepts in the U.S. and several countries, Dickey’s Barbecue Franchise and Dickey’s Restaurant Brands continue to grow under the leadership of Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group, and Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Dickey’s has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2022 "America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains" list, Nation’s Restaurant News 2024 top fast-casual brands for value, and USA Today’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. The brand has also ranked in the Top 20 of Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” for four of the past five years. Additional accolades include Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchise and Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. The brand has been featured by Fox News, Forbes, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, and People Magazine.
For more information, visit www.dickeys.com. For franchise opportunities, visit www.dickeysfranchise.com.