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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit knows the holidays are the perfect time to sit back and enjoy some Texas-style with friends and family. 

Give your favorite pit master a break this holiday season and let Dickey’s do the cooking for you. The barbecue brand recognizes that we have a lot to be grateful for this holiday season including the convenience of their holiday feast options. Once again this year, Dickey’s is offering barbecue lovers a fantastic deal on three delicious heat and serve feast options, the Complete Feast, the Dinner Feast, and the Holiday Big Yellow Box. The feast options are:  

•	The Complete Feast (Serving 10 – 12, Starts at $115, averaging $9.50 a person) Choose from Smoked Turkey, Prime Rib, Cajun Turkey, or Spiral Cut Ham along with cornbread dressing, gravy, baked potato casserole, green beans with bacon, and a dozen buttery rolls.

•	Dinner Feast (Serving 8 – 10, Starts at $92, averaging $9.20 a person) includes: A choice of Spiral Cut Ham, Smoked Turkey, Cajun turkey, or Prime Rib, Cornbread Dressing, Gravy, and 12 Buttery Rolls

•	Holiday Big Yellow Box (Serving 10 -12, Starts at $125 and averaging $10.41 a person.) includes: 4 pounds of Sliced Turkey, Large Baked Potato Casserole, Large Green Beans, Large Cornbread Dressing, 12 Buttery rolls, Pickles, Sliced Onions, Dickey’s Original Barbecue Sauce, and Turkey Gravy

With significant holiday sales so far this year, the Dickey’s team was thrilled to secure plenty of Smoked Turkeys, Prime Ribs, Cajun Turkeys, and Spiral Cut Hams for you to enjoy at a fantastic price.  

“The holidays are a joyous time when families and friends create new, special memories with one another,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “That’s why we want to keep our guests out of the kitchen and encourage them to enjoy a stress-free meal around the dinner table. Trust us, we’ve been perfecting holiday items for over 80 years!”

To place an order for a holiday feast from Dickey’s, visit dickeys.com/quote/holiday, through the Dickey’s App or by calling their local Dickey’s restaurant. 


Enjoy the Season with Dickey’s Heat and Serve Holiday Feasts 

Give the gift of Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ to your favorite pit master this holiday season with a gift card from [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/). 

It’s the perfect time of year to share your love for Texas-style BBQ with a Dickey’s Gift Card. Whether as a stocking stuffer or under the tree, these gift cards are proven to be a smokin’ success for BBQ enthusiasts and foodies during this busy time of year. For a limited time, Dickey’s is offering a $5 Bonus ‘Cue Card with the purchase of a $25 Gift Card. This offer is available on Dickeys.com until December 31, 2023. The Bonus ‘Cue Cards will be available for redemption January 1, 2024 – February 24, 2024. 

Currently available and ranging from $5 to $500, you can secure a gift card for purchase at any Dickey’s Barbecue Pit store location, at www.dickeys.com, and through multiple online retailers such as [www.amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/).

“The Dickey’s Gift Card is the great way to treat yourself or another barbecue lover in your life,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Our gift cards are wonderful for sharing Dickey’s iconic barbecue or offering someone a taste one of our delicious virtual brands, Wing Boss, Big Deal Burger and Trailer Birds.”

Recipients are able to redeem their barbecue gift card in store at your local barbecue restaurant near me, online at dickeys.com, or in our Dickey's app. 

To learn more about Dickey’s, follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Download the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

For more on Dickey’s Virtual Concepts, follow: Wing Boss on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok, Trailer Birds on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok and Big Deal Burger on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok.


Celebrate the Season with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Holiday Gift Cards

[BBQathome.com](https://barbecueathome.com/) by [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com) is the perfect spot online to shop for a smokin’ holiday gift for your favorite pit master.
 
Christmas is around the corner, and if you’re looking for a Legit.Texas.Barbecue. gift idea for the barbecue lover in your life, BBQathome.com is the place. Dickey’s, the historical Texas barbecue brand, offers a variety of smokin’ options available for purchase at BBQathome.com. Some of their most popular items include: 
 
1.	Two chef curated barbecue gift boxes: the Texas Two-Step Sr. Box and Texas Two-Step Jr. Box (starting at $74.99)
2.	The award-winning Dickey’s cookbook, BEHIND THE BBQ: RECIPES, COCKTAILS, AND TALL TALES COOKBOOK (on sale for $22.00)
3.	Dickey’s Original Polish Kielbasa Sausage and Hot Links (starting at $11.99)
4.	A wide variety of Dickey’s original Barbecue Sauces, Rubs and Spices 
5.	And additional Texas-inspired barbecue products 

“During the holidays and all year round, we’re thrilled to offer some of our traditional barbecue classics to barbecue lovers from all over,” said Roland Dickey, Jr, CEO Dickey’s Capital Group. “Our Texas Two-Step Gift Boxes deliver a smokin’ lineup of barbecue gifts that fans can enjoy in the comfort of their own home!”
 
All above mentioned items can be conveniently purchased on the Barbecue At Home website at www.BBQathome.com and shipped directly to your door. 

To learn more, follow Barbecue At Home on Facebook and Instagram. Join the Barbecue At Home E-Club here to receive information on new products, recipes, and promotions


BBQathome.com by Dickey’s Offers Perfect Holiday Gifts

This holiday season, let [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https//www.dickeys.com/) cater your festive holiday party with their Holiday Big Yellow Box and their new side dish. 

Holiday party season has arrived! Now through January 5th, barbecue lovers across the country can be the “host with the most” by offering their party guests Dickey’s Holiday Big Yellow Box. This ready-to-serve meal option feeds up to 12 people and starts at $125. The yellow box includes 4 pounds of sliced turkey, as well as large servings of the baked potato casserole, green beans, cornbread dressing and a dozen buttery rolls. 

New to the holiday menu this year, the Texas-style barbecue brand has added a Sweet Potato Casserole, which was a huge hit with guests this Thanksgiving, feeding over 6,800 people and showing as the second most popular holiday side item. This delicious side includes sweet potatoes blended with creamy butter, sugar, cinnamon, and other fall spices, topped with praline pecans. 

The popular barbecue brand has shown great catering success so far this holiday season. Their famous national Catering Hotline (866-BARBECUE) has seen a 3% increase in sales from last year with 5 individual days of sales over $45K each. Additionally, barbecue lovers continue to order their holiday feasts via the user-friendly website, www.dickeys.com, with the brand reporting digital sales being up 11% in 2023.  

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And we are thrilled to continue offering delicious and easy meal options for busy, holiday party planners,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. “Sit back and let Dickey’s do the cooking this season, so you can enjoy a stress-free party with your family and friends.”.

Barbecue lovers can also order any of Dickey’s slow-smoked holiday meats or savory sides individually at www.dickeys.com, by calling their local Dickey’s store, or with a Catering Expert at 866-BARECUE. 


Dickey's Barbecue Pit Holiday Catering

[Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/) of Tyler will be reopening by November 20th under new ownership, after remodeling. 

After years of serving the community of Tyler, Dickey’s Owner/Operator John Huml has decided to hang up his barbecue apron. “It’s time for me to retire, but it’s been a great 11 years serving barbecue to the Rose City. I’m happy to see that Dickey’s will stay a part of the Tyler community as I’m handing over the Pit-master reins to Doug Edwards, who has many years of barbecue experience,” said John.
 
The Tyler store located at 1501 W SW Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701 will be taken over by existing Dickey’s Owner/Operator Douglas Edwards and his Pit Crew. “My team and I are excited to join the Tyler community. We’re taking the opportunity to make a few updates to the restaurant and then will be open and serving the same amazing barbecue that Dickey’s is known for, so please come see us. If you haven’t ordered your thanksgiving barbecue, we’ve got you covered! More information to follow as we get closer to our grand reopening.”
 
Doug currently owns the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit restaurant in Longview, Texas and is the perfect fit to carry on serving Legit. Texas. Barbecue. throughout East Texas. Barbecue lovers in Tyler won’t need to wait long, as the Tyler store will officially re-open its doors to their loyal guests later this month. 
 
"We have sincerely enjoyed working alongside John and his entire team in Tyler for the past eleven years and wish him all the best,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Inc. "After great success as an Owner/Operator in Longview, TX, we are thrilled to have Doug and his crew expanding into the Tyler community and are very confident the store will continue to thrive."

The Tyler, TX Dickey’s will be open daily from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm serving up affordable, pit-smoked barbecue designed to bring the whole family together. 

To learn more, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Instagram]( https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dickeys). Download the [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit App](https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app) from the [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dickeys-barbecue-pit/id1288151925?mt=8) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olodickeysapp). 

To learn more about Dickey’s Virtual Concepts follow Wing Boss on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WingBossCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wingbossco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wingbossofficial?lang=en); Trailer Birds on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/trailerbirdsofficial), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/trailerbirds/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@trailerbirds?lang=en); and Big Deal Burger on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BigDealBurgerCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bigdealburgerco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bigdealburger?lang=en). 

**About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. **

[Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story), the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by the Dickey family. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests in 44 states Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why our name isn’t BBQ. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers eight slow-smoked meats and 12 wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. Dickey’s Barbecue has 800 locations across the United States and eight other countries. 

Dickey’s was named to Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains list and USA Today 2021 readers’ choice awards. Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, been named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur and named to Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in Nation’s Restaurant News, was recognized by Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers list and honored by Dallas Business Journal. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine and QSR Magazine. Dickey’s Barbecue is part of Dickey’s Restaurant Brands which has more than 800 restaurants nationwide including brands Wing Boss, Trailer Birds, Big Deal Burger and bbqathome.com. DRB is led by CEO Roland Dickey Jr. For more information, visit [dickeys.com](https://www.dickeys.com/).

Dickey’s Barbecue Announces Store Remodel and Reopen in Tyler, TX

[Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/) is celebrating Halloween this year by offering their guests some Legit. Texas. Barbecue. deals. 

Before you head out trick or treating, stop by your local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and fuel up on some pit-smoked barbecue! On Tuesday, October 31st, the Texas-style barbecue brand is offering any guest dressed in their Halloween costume, in store, a free Big Yellow Cup with a minimum purchase of $12. 

The spooky fun doesn’t stop there. Dickey’s is also offering $5 off Packs on October. 31st. To redeem this special offer, simply order curbside pickup or carryout on the Dickey’s App or online at dickeys.com and use the code “5OFFPACKS” during checkout. 

“Halloween has always been one of our favorite holidays here at Dickeys,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “That’s why we’re excited to offer barbecue fans across the country a couple of family-friendly specials this holiday. We hope everyone will join us for a safe and smokin’ Halloween.” 

This offer is valid for dine-in only at participating locations. 

To learn more, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Instagram]( https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dickeys). Download the [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit App](https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app) from the [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dickeys-barbecue-pit/id1288151925?mt=8) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olodickeysapp). 

To learn more about Dickey’s Virtual Concepts follow Wing Boss on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WingBossCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wingbossco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wingbossofficial?lang=en); Trailer Birds on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/trailerbirdsofficial), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/trailerbirds/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@trailerbirds?lang=en); and Big Deal Burger on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BigDealBurgerCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bigdealburgerco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bigdealburger?lang=en). 

**About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. **

[Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story), the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by the Dickey family. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests in 44 states Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why our name isn’t BBQ. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers eight slow-smoked meats and 12 wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. Dickey’s Barbecue has 800 locations across the United States and eight other countries. 

Dickey’s was named to Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains list and USA Today 2021 readers’ choice awards. Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, been named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur and named to Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in Nation’s Restaurant News, was recognized by Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers list and honored by Dallas Business Journal. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine and QSR Magazine. Dickey’s Barbecue is part of Dickey’s Restaurant Brands which has more than 800 restaurants nationwide including brands Wing Boss, Trailer Birds, Big Deal Burger and bbqathome.com. DRB is led by CEO Roland Dickey Jr. For more information, visit [dickeys.com](https://www.dickeys.com/).

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers in-store deals on Halloween

[Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/) recently hosted franchise Owner/Operators from all corners of the world at their headquarters in Dallas, TX. 

With the barbecue brand continuing its global expansion, it was time to bring these Owner/Operators together for an international meet up. Dickey’s welcomed brand partners from across Canada, Brazil, and the Philippines for a three-day summit to collaborate with the Dickey’s executives and departments heads, to take a tour of WD Provisions, Dickey’s state-of-the-art supply and distribution facility, as well as attending the Dickey Foundation’s annual Denim & Diamonds Fundraiser event. Additionally, the were joined by Dickey’s Owner/Operators from Texas, New York, Ohio, Michigan, New Jersey, Montana, Washington, Illinois, and Louisiana who also traveled to Dallas to enjoy the festivities. 

“The opportunity for our international partners to learn, share and engage with each other and Dickey’s team members, as well as domestic Owner/Operators was one-half of the fantastic event”, said Jim Perkins, Executive Vice President International Development & Support. “The other half occurred around the dinner table, outside of work, over barbecue and traditional Texas activities. It was simply three very days well spent in Dallas that is certain to benefit the future of the brand as a whole.” 

Dickey’s continues to expand their brand’s presence across the globe with over 700 barbecue restaurants, across all brands, worldwide. 

To learn more, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Instagram]( https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dickeys). Download the [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit App](https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app) from the [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dickeys-barbecue-pit/id1288151925?mt=8) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olodickeysapp). 

To learn more about Dickey’s Virtual Concepts follow Wing Boss on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WingBossCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wingbossco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wingbossofficial?lang=en); Trailer Birds on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/trailerbirdsofficial), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/trailerbirds/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@trailerbirds?lang=en); and Big Deal Burger on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BigDealBurgerCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bigdealburgerco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bigdealburger?lang=en). 

**About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. **

[Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story), the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by the Dickey family. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests in 44 states Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why our name isn’t BBQ. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers eight slow-smoked meats and 12 wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. Dickey’s Barbecue has 800 locations across the United States and eight other countries. 

Dickey’s was named to Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains list and USA Today 2021 readers’ choice awards. Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, been named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur and named to Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in Nation’s Restaurant News, was recognized by Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers list and honored by Dallas Business Journal. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine and QSR Magazine. Dickey’s Barbecue is part of Dickey’s Restaurant Brands which has more than 800 restaurants nationwide including brands Wing Boss, Trailer Birds, Big Deal Burger and bbqathome.com. DRB is led by CEO Roland Dickey Jr. For more information, visit [dickeys.com](https://www.dickeys.com/).

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Hosts Franchise Partners from Across the Globe

[Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/) continues their northern expansion as they announced their most recent store opening in Leduc. 

On September 8th, the new Dickey’s location opened their doors to a long line of hungry, barbecue fans. Owner/Operator Faisal Khan Suri and his Pit Crew hosted a fantastic Grand Opening event featuring their Legit. Texas. Barbecue., as well as their custom Halal menu offerings. When asked about his experience with Dickeys Faisal said, “Being a part of a strong global brand such as Dickey's has been great. Their willingness to accommodate and serve the community is impressive and their product offerings are a testament to that. With strong representation in Edmonton, it only made sense for us to be in the amazing community of Leduc. A community full of life and fantastic people. My family and I were ecstatic to join the Dickey’s family and the journey so far has been nothing short of great.” 

The Texas-style barbecue brand is thrilled with their partnership with Faisal Khan Suri and his team. “It was shortly after I met Faisal that I knew he'd make a fine Dickey's partner,” said Jim Perkins, Dickey’s Executive Vice President of International Development and Support. “His professional demeanor, his previous corporate experience and his love and knowledge for the Muslim and non-Muslim community of greater Edmonton would only benefit the Dickey's brand, North of the border. I could not be more excited for him, his family and Leduc community.” 

Dickey’s continues to expand their brand across the globe with international presence in over 550 barbecue restaurants worldwide. 

To learn more, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Instagram]( https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dickeys). Download the [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit App](https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app) from the [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dickeys-barbecue-pit/id1288151925?mt=8) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olodickeysapp). 

To learn more about Dickey’s Virtual Concepts follow Wing Boss on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WingBossCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wingbossco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wingbossofficial?lang=en); Trailer Birds on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/trailerbirdsofficial), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/trailerbirds/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@trailerbirds?lang=en); and Big Deal Burger on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BigDealBurgerCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bigdealburgerco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bigdealburger?lang=en). 

**About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. ** 

[Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story), the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by the Dickey family. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests in 44 states Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why our name isn’t BBQ. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers eight slow-smoked meats and 12 wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. Dickey’s Barbecue has 800 locations across the United States and eight other countries. 

Dickey’s was named to Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains list and USA Today 2021 readers’ choice awards. Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, been named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur and named to Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in Nation’s Restaurant News, was recognized by Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers list and honored by Dallas Business Journal. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine and QSR Magazine. Dickey’s Barbecue is part of Dickey’s Restaurant Brands which has more than 800 restaurants nationwide including brands Wing Boss, Trailer Birds, Big Deal Burger and bbqathome.com. DRB is led by CEO Roland Dickey Jr. For more information, visit [dickeys.com](https://www.dickeys.com/).

Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens new store in Leduc, Alberta 

[Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/) continues to expand their retail footprint by partnering up with Sam’s Club in Texas and Oklahoma. 
 
As of July 1st, 2023, the Texas-style barbecue brand is now offering Sam’s Club shoppers their world famous, original polish smoked sausage in 36 stores in North Texas. While Dickey’s began selling their quality meat at grocery stores across the country in 2016, they are now offering a new item, the 36 oz Club Pack. 
 
“We are excited to introduce the new 32 oz club pack to barbecue enthusiasts, as well as build a great retail partnership with Sam’s Club,” said [Roland Dickey Jr.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/meet-our-team), CEO Dickey’s Capital Group. “We are happy to offer more shoppers our quality barbecue, especially our signature smoked kielbasa sausage. Our award-winning sausage is a family recipe, made by Dickey’s in Mesquite, Texas.” 
 
The suggested retail price for the Dickey’s Club Pack will be $10.48 per pack (36 oz). This is the first Dickey’s sausage club pack available for purchase in the market.

To learn more, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Instagram]( https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dickeys). Download the [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit App](https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app) from the [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dickeys-barbecue-pit/id1288151925?mt=8) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olodickeysapp). 

To learn more about Dickey’s Virtual Concepts follow Wing Boss on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WingBossCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wingbossco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wingbossofficial?lang=en); Trailer Birds on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/trailerbirdsofficial), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/trailerbirds/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@trailerbirds?lang=en); and Big Deal Burger on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BigDealBurgerCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bigdealburgerco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bigdealburger?lang=en). 

**About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. **

[Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story), the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by the Dickey family. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests in 44 states Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why our name isn’t BBQ. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers eight slow-smoked meats and 12 wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. Dickey’s Barbecue has 800 locations across the United States and eight other countries. 

Dickey’s was named to Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains list and USA Today 2021 readers’ choice awards. Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, been named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur and named to Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in Nation’s Restaurant News, was recognized by Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers list and honored by Dallas Business Journal. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine and QSR Magazine. Dickey’s Barbecue is part of Dickey’s Restaurant Brands which has more than 800 restaurants nationwide including brands Wing Boss, Trailer Birds, Big Deal Burger and bbqathome.com. DRB is led by CEO Roland Dickey Jr. For more information, visit [dickeys.com](https://www.dickeys.com/).

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Forms New Partnership with Sam’s Club

[Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/) is offering barbecue lovers across the country multiple pack options to help beat the heat this summer. 
 
Summertime is the season for picnics, pool parties and family reunions. Therefore, Dickey’s Packs are a great option for your gathering of any size. With a variety of pit-smoked meats and fan favorite sides to choose from, Texas-style barbecue fans can now order the following pack options:
 
•	[Family Pack](https://www.dickeys.com/menu-at-a-glance/group-packs-1/family-pack-4) (starting at $61.60) – two choices of meats, three large sides and six slices of Texas toast. Feeds four to six.
•	[XL Pack](https://www.dickeys.com/menu-at-a-glance/group-packs-1/xl-pack-3) (starting at $84) – three choices of meats, four large sides, eight slices of Texas toast. Feeds six to eight.
•	[BYB Wings & Ribs Party Pack](https://www.dickeys.com/menu-at-a-glance/group-packs-1/byb-wings-and-ribs-1) (starting at $134.40) - A combination of 18 ribs and 24 wings, mac and cheese, coleslaw, rolls, and barbecue sauce with ranch dressing.
•	[BYB Original Party Pack](https://www.dickeys.com/catering/services) (starting at $140) – Enjoy two lbs. of pulled pork, 2 lbs. of chopped brisket, large coleslaw, large barbecue beans, large potato salad, rolls, relish and sauce. Feeds 10-12. 

Barbecue lovers can add Dickey’s limited time, handcrafted Mac & Cheese sausage to any of the packs above for $7.00 for a ½ lb. and $14 for one lb. 
 
“At Dickey’s we enjoy providing delicious, pit-smoked barbecue to groups of all sizes,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Our variety of Packs are always a popular summer item for families, social gatherings, and serve as a great option for weekday meals or special occasions.”
 
Dickey’s Family packs can be ordered online at [Dickeys.com](https://www.dickeys.com/) or in-store. Dickey’s also offers several catering options for larger gatherings by calling 866-BARBECUE. 

To learn more, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Instagram]( https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dickeys). Download the [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit App](https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app) from the [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dickeys-barbecue-pit/id1288151925?mt=8) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olodickeysapp). 

To learn more about Dickey’s Virtual Concepts follow Wing Boss on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WingBossCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wingbossco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wingbossofficial?lang=en); Trailer Birds on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/trailerbirdsofficial), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/trailerbirds/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@trailerbirds?lang=en); and Big Deal Burger on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BigDealBurgerCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bigdealburgerco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bigdealburger?lang=en). 

**About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. **
[Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story), the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by the Dickey family. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests in 44 states Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why our name isn’t BBQ. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers eight slow-smoked meats and 12 wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. Dickey’s Barbecue has 800 locations across the United States and eight other countries. 

Dickey’s was named to Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains list and USA Today 2021 readers’ choice awards. Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, been named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur and named to Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in Nation’s Restaurant News, was recognized by Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers list and honored by Dallas Business Journal. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine and QSR Magazine. Dickey’s Barbecue is part of Dickey’s Restaurant Brands which has more than 800 restaurants nationwide including brands Wing Boss, Trailer Birds, Big Deal Burger and bbqathome.com. DRB is led by CEO Roland Dickey Jr. For more information, visit [dickeys.com](https://www.dickeys.com/).

Cater Your Summertime Gathering with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

[Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com/) continues to be recognized throughout the country for it’s Legit. Texas. Barbecue. 
 
The 82-year-old, Texas-style barbecue brand was recently named a recipient of the Texas Treasure Business Award by the Texas Historical Commission. The Texas Treasures program began in 2005 and pays tribute to the state’s well-established businesses and their exceptional historical contributions to multiple communities across Texas. Since its inception, over 500 businesses across the great state of Texas have been honored for their historic significance, from large establishments like H.E.B. to small town bakeries, florists, general stores, and more.
 
“We are so honored to be named as a Texas Treasure business,” said [Roland Dickey Jr., CEO Dickey’s Capital Group](https://www.dickeys.com/company/meet-our-team). “As a family business it has always been important for us to offer great barbecue, exceptional service, and to continue to ensure our legacy for many years to come.”

Long considered a true American food, Barbecue restaurants continue to gain prominence in restaurant spaces, although still behind other category favorites such as burgers and pizza. The New York Times recently published an article on Texas Barbecue being at its best. You can read the story [HERE](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/dining/texas-bbq.html). Yet Barbecue restaurants are also facing new challenges as beef prices reach an all-time high, as mentioned in this [Market Watch](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-cattle-futures-have-climbed-to-their-highest-prices-on-record-a550f507) online article, as well as being recently reported by Fox News. 

With over eight decades of restaurant history, Dickey’s is the largest barbecue brand in the world with over 500 locations in 44 states and seven countries. The brand’s original location opened in Dallas, Texas in 1941 and still serves guests from the same location today. 

“We’re humbled to have such loyal guests. The original Dickey’s location is the oldest, continuously operating restaurant in Dallas, Texas that has never closed, changed ownership or changed names,” said [Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/meet-our-team) “The best compliment is when folks are surprised we’re as big as we are. They know Dickey’s as a neighborhood barbecue joint, with a real hickory, wood-burning pit with everything smoked on site every day. That’s brisket done right. We’re just in many more neighborhoods these days.” 

To learn more, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Instagram]( https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dickeys). Download the [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit App](https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app) from the [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dickeys-barbecue-pit/id1288151925?mt=8) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olodickeysapp). 

To learn more about Dickey’s Virtual Concepts follow Wing Boss on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WingBossCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wingbossco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wingbossofficial?lang=en); Trailer Birds on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/trailerbirdsofficial), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/trailerbirds/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@trailerbirds?lang=en); and Big Deal Burger on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BigDealBurgerCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bigdealburgerco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bigdealburger?lang=en). 

**About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. **
[Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story), the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by the Dickey family. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests in 44 states Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why our name isn’t BBQ. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers eight slow-smoked meats and 12 wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. Dickey’s Barbecue has 800 locations across the United States and eight other countries.
 
Dickey’s was named to Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains list and USA Today 2021 readers’ choice awards. Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, been named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur and named to Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in Nation’s Restaurant News, was recognized by Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers list and honored by Dallas Business Journal. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine and QSR Magazine. Dickey’s Barbecue is part of Dickey’s Restaurant Brands which has more than 800 restaurants nationwide including brands Wing Boss, Trailer Birds, Big Deal Burger and bbqathome.com. DRB is led by CEO Roland Dickey Jr. For more information, visit [dickeys.com](https://www.dickeys.com/).

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Receives Texas Treasure Business Award

In honor of National Mac & Cheese Day, [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com) is offering their guests a special barbecue twist on Mac & Cheese.
 
With the success of Dickey’s recently released, limited-time Mac & Cheese Sausage, on Friday, July 14th, the barbecue brand is offering their guests a one-day only promotion to celebrate the cheesiest day of the year. Guests can receive $5 off either a ½ pound or 1 pound of the Mac & Cheese Sausage, a combination of smoked kielbasa-style pork sausage stuffed with savory macaroni and cheddar cheese when ordering online or on the Dickey’s App using code: MACDAY. 

To learn more, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Instagram]( https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dickeys). Download the [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit App](https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app) from the [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dickeys-barbecue-pit/id1288151925?mt=8) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olodickeysapp). 

To learn more about Dickey’s Virtual Concepts follow Wing Boss on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WingBossCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wingbossco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wingbossofficial?lang=en); Trailer Birds on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/trailerbirdsofficial), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/trailerbirds/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@trailerbirds?lang=en); and Big Deal Burger on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BigDealBurgerCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bigdealburgerco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bigdealburger?lang=en). 

**About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. **
[Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story), the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by the Dickey family. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests in 44 states Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why our name isn’t BBQ. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers eight slow-smoked meats and 12 wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. Dickey’s Barbecue has 800 locations across the United States and eight other countries.
 
Dickey’s was named to Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains list and USA Today 2021 readers’ choice awards. Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, been named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur and named to Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in Nation’s Restaurant News, was recognized by Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers list and honored by Dallas Business Journal. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine and QSR Magazine. Dickey’s Barbecue is part of Dickey’s Restaurant Brands which has more than 800 restaurants nationwide including brands Wing Boss, Trailer Birds, Big Deal Burger and bbqathome.com. DRB is led by CEO Roland Dickey Jr. For more information, visit [dickeys.com](https://www.dickeys.com/).

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Celebrate National Mac & Cheese Day

DALLAS (June 29, 2023) – [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com) is introducing a new savory sandwich to barbecue lovers across the country this summer.
 
The Kickin’ Comeback Pulled Pork Sandwich is the Texas-style barbecue brand’s latest “cue’ creation” and will be available to their guests beginning July 10th for a limited time only. This delicious new item is a throwback full of Dickey’s famous slow-smoked pulled pork, topped with creamy coleslaw, mixed with their kickin' comeback sauce, and placed on a warm brioche bun.
 
“At Dickey’s Barbecue Pit we love offering our guests new and innovative ways to enjoy our tried-and-true barbecue,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO Dickey Barbecue Pit. “Our Kickin’ Comeback Pulled Pork Sandwich is a limited time option for guests that love traditional sandwiches but are also looking to spice up the classic barbecue meal.”
 
Dickey’s extremely popular, limited time, Mac & Cheese Kielbasa Sausage is also still on the summer menu and available for guests. Dickey’s has you covered with orders for carryout, in-store pickup, to-go and delivery. Order ahead in our Dickey’s mobile app, or order online by visiting dickeys.com.

To learn more, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Instagram]( https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dickeys). Download the [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit App](https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app) from the [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dickeys-barbecue-pit/id1288151925?mt=8) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olodickeysapp). 

To learn more about Dickey’s Virtual Concepts follow Wing Boss on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WingBossCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wingbossco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wingbossofficial?lang=en); Trailer Birds on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/trailerbirdsofficial), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/trailerbirds/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@trailerbirds?lang=en); and Big Deal Burger on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BigDealBurgerCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bigdealburgerco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bigdealburger?lang=en). 

**About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. **
[Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story), the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by the Dickey family. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests in 44 states Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why our name isn’t BBQ. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers eight slow-smoked meats and 12 wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. Dickey’s Barbecue has 800 locations across the United States and eight other countries.
 
Dickey’s was named to Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains list and USA Today 2021 readers’ choice awards. Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, been named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur and named to Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in Nation’s Restaurant News, was recognized by Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers list and honored by Dallas Business Journal. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine and QSR Magazine. Dickey’s Barbecue is part of Dickey’s Restaurant Brands which has more than 800 restaurants nationwide including brands Wing Boss, Trailer Birds, Big Deal Burger and bbqathome.com. DRB is led by CEO Roland Dickey Jr. For more information, visit [dickeys.com](https://www.dickeys.com/).

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Introduces New Sandwich with a Kick

(Dallas, TX) June 22, 2023— Franchise Update Media conducted its 5th annual Franchise Innovation Awards contest this spring. The goal of the awards is to identify and recognize the franchisors creating and implementing the most original and successful innovative strategies and tactics to build their brand. 
 
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was presented with one of the night’s highest honors, the Franchise Operations & Technology Award. This prestigious award recognizes the brand for being the most forward-thinking operations team that continuously works to improve and streamline all processes and practices through innovations in technology, tactics, support, and more.
 
Additionally, the Texas-style barbecue brand received the Most Innovative Supply Chain Improvements Award for the opening of WD Provisions, their USDA-inspected production facility, state-of-the-art manufacturing, and distribution plant. 
 
“The teams at Dickey’s Barbecue and WD Provisions, we are extremely honored to receive the award for Most Innovative Supply Chain Improvements,” said [Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/meet-our-team) “We look forward to continuing to offer our Owner/Operators the best opportunities for success through creative ideas and our passion for the restaurant industry.” 
 
A jury of judges evaluated the innovation, objectives, and results of more than 150 entrants. Franchise innovators, game-changers, and disruptors competed in four categories: Marketing & Branding, Products & Services, Operations, and Human Resources. Twenty-two winners were chosen from among the four categories. Each winner will be profiled in Franchise Update magazine. 
 
The award for Most Innovative Supply Chain Improvements was awarded to Dickey’s and [Wycliff Douglas Provisions](https://www.wycliffdouglasprovisions.com/) because of the manufacturing facilities multiple capabilities including sausage grinding, blending, stuffing, marinating, tumbling, smoking, slicing, shredding, and high-speed packaging. Additional facility benefits are its freezer capabilities and redistributing of frozen items to bring down freight costs.
 
The plant will also help ensure that the Dickey’s franchise Owner/Operators never run out of the brands original sausage, chicken breast, pre-smoked chicken wings, chicken tenders and multiple retail products for all Dicky's locations. Additionally, WD Provisions offers 350 job opportunities. 

**About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. **
[Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story), the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by the Dickey family. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests in 44 states Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why our name isn’t BBQ. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers eight slow-smoked meats and 12 wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. Dickey’s Barbecue has 800 locations across the United States and eight other countries.
 
Dickey’s was named to Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains list and USA Today 2021 readers’ choice awards. Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, been named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur and named to Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in Nation’s Restaurant News, was recognized by Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers list and honored by Dallas Business Journal. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine and QSR Magazine. Dickey’s Barbecue is part of Dickey’s Restaurant Brands which has more than 800 restaurants nationwide including brands Wing Boss, Trailer Birds, Big Deal Burger and bbqathome.com. DRB is led by CEO Roland Dickey Jr. For more information, visit [dickeys.com](https://www.dickeys.com/).

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Wins 2023 Franchise Innovation Award

DALLAS (June 1, 2023) – [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit](https://www.dickeys.com) is excited to continue expanding across Canada with two new stores opening this summer in Alberta. 

Barbecue-loving Albertans will have the opportunity to complement their Canadian Day celebrations on July 1st, 2023 with two additional locations from the Texas-style barbecue brand in the greater Edmonton Area. 

Dickey’s Owner/Operators Sajeev Kottackal and his Pit Crew will open the first location in Alberta selling the Texas Traditional Menu in Ft. Saskatchewan. This restaurant will be located at: 9382 South Fort Dr # 106 Fort, Saskatchewan, AB, Canada, T8LOC5 and is scheduled to open on May 30th with a Grand Opening event on June 2, 2023. 

The second Dickeys opening in the area is being led by Owner/Operator Faisal Khan Suri and his team. This store in Leduc is located at: 4812 - 43A Avenue, Leduc, T9E6M5, AB, Alberta and is estimated to open around June 20th, 2023. 

“The timing of these openings greatly complements Canada Day on July 1st and offers Canadians across Alberta the options to eat in, take away or have their gathering catered by our two newest locations, as well as our 3 other stores in Edmonton”, says Executive Vice President of International Sales, Jim Perkins. 

In addition, [Roland Dickey Jr., CEO Dickey’s Capital Group](https://www.dickeys.com/company/meet-our-team) shared, “We couldn’t be happier to open this new location and be available to more Canadian guests. Canada has shown a love for Texas BBQ, and we are happy to deliver. Congratulations to our newest partners!” 

To learn more, follow Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Instagram]( https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/dickeys). Download the [Dickey’s Barbecue Pit App](https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app) from the [Apple App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dickeys-barbecue-pit/id1288151925?mt=8) or [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olodickeysapp). 

To learn more about Dickey’s Virtual Concepts follow Wing Boss on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WingBossCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wingbossco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wingbossofficial?lang=en); Trailer Birds on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/trailerbirdsofficial), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/trailerbirds/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@trailerbirds?lang=en); and Big Deal Burger on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BigDealBurgerCo), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bigdealburgerco/) and [Tik Tok](https://www.tiktok.com/@bigdealburger?lang=en). 

**About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. **
[Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.dickeys.com/company/our-story), the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by the Dickey family. For the past 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests in 44 states Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked onsite in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why our name isn’t BBQ. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers eight slow-smoked meats and 12 wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. Dickey’s Barbecue has 800 locations across the United States and eight other countries. 
Dickey’s was named to Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains list and USA Today 2021 readers’ choice awards. Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list, been named a Top 500 [Franchise](https://topfranchise.com/products/dickey-s-barbecue-pit-franchise/) by Entrepreneur and named to Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. Led by CEO Laura Rea Dickey, who was named among the country’s 50 most influential women in foodservice in Nation’s Restaurant News, was recognized by Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers list and honored by Dallas Business Journal. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine and QSR Magazine. Dickey’s Barbecue is part of Dickey’s Restaurant Brands which has more than 800 restaurants nationwide including brands Wing Boss, Trailer Birds, Big Deal Burger and bbqathome.com. DRB is led by CEO Roland Dickey Jr. For more information, visit [dickeys.com](https://www.dickeys.com/).

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