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America’s longtime catering expert – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – is rolling out a new line-up of catering options for guests looking to safely feed large groups as more states reopen.
To provide an alternative to its popular communal delivery buffet or to feed large groups on-the-go, Dickey’s is now offering an expanded variety of boxed meals that come packaged individually. Orders also feature new item labels for accuracy and more individualized sauce options.
“Throughout the Covid-19 crisis, we’ve seen a huge demand from big box retailers, grocery stores and government offices to cater our comfort food to their frontline workers,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Our extended catering options give businesses and organizations who are beginning to reopen an easy, affordable way to feed all of their employees a variety of slow-smoked meals without going off-site.”
Guests can now upgrade their boxed lunch experience with Dickey’s Westerner Sandwich, Chicken Caesar Salad or Loaded Baker for events of any size. At participating locations, guests can add one of Dickey’s Southern favorite sides to their boxed lunch order for an additional $1.
Now through the end of May, employers, graduates and event planners can use the code 10offcatering at checkout on dickeys.com to receive 10% off their catering order or call 1-866-BARBECUE (866-227-2328) to speak to a catering expert and receive a customized free quote.
The world’s largest barbecue concept offers catering set-ups for groups of all sizes, including party platters, full-service buffets and delivery buffets. Dickey’s catering experts are all ServSafe certified and wear masks and gloves both in-store and off-premise when handling and preparing authentic, Texas-style barbecue.
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests 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 they never say bbq. The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with two international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Ramps Up Catering Program as Country Reopens

Dallas, TX, May 22, 2020 -- Yesterday, 14 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Arizona Owner/Operators joined forces to serve over 1,000 free meals to the servicemen and women living on the Luke Air Force Base located outside of Phoenix.
“Whether you’re an active member of our military, retired veteran or have lost a love one in combat, Dickey’s is grateful for your sacrifice to protect our country and we’re honored to serve you for serving us,” said Laura Rea Dickey CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “My father and grandfather-in-law served this country as have many of our franchisees and we’ve been proudly supporting our brave military communities for the past 79 years.”
This Memorial Day, Dickey’s locations across the U.S. will be open with free contactless delivery, pickup, takeout and at qualifying locations, dine-in for guests looking to observe the holiday with comfort food.
Dickey’s guests looking for a way to give back can order a First Responder Relief Pack at dickeys.com to be donated to front line responders in their area. Dickey’s, in partnership with The Dickey Foundation, will carry out the delivery and as a show of thanks to the brave men and women serving everywhere, the Dickey family has pledged to match all donations.
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked on-site in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with two international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.&nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Honors Military Members Ahead of Memorial Day

Dallas, TX, May 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Monday, May 25 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is offering a full lineup of slow-smoked specials for families to enjoy together this Memorial Day. Dickey’s will be open and ready to serve families across the U.S. with online ordering, takeout, curbside pick-up and at qualifying locations, dine-in.
The barbecue joint known for southern-style offerings is bundling some of their fan favorites to give guests an easy and delicious option for Memorial Day. Available at participating locations, Dickey’s Classic Family Pack feeds a family of 4 for $34.99 and includes 1lb of pulled pork, 1lb of brisket, barbecue beans, cabbage slaw, potato salad, 6 rolls, barbecue sauce, pickles and onions.
This Monday, guests can also kick off the unofficial start of Summer with Dickey’s trio of deals, including a $3 Classic Sandwich, a $6 Westerner Sandwich and a $9 Westerner Plate.
“We’re open and proudly serving all of our communities carefully prepared recipes that have been passed down in our family for three generations,” said <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/company/meet-our-team" target="_blank" style="">Laura Rea Dickey CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;
This weekend in celebration of National Barbecue Month, guests can add fall-off-the-bone ribs to their plate for just $2 each or order Dickey’s St. Louis style ribs by the pound for the whole family to enjoy.
Guests looking for a way to give back can order a First Responder Relief Pack at dickeys.com to be donated to front line responders in their area. Dickey’s, in partnership with The Dickey Foundation, will carry out the delivery and in support of the brave men and women serving everywhere, the Dickey family has pledged to match all donations to double the efforts to feed first responders.
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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked on-site in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with two international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is Celebrating Togetherness this Memorial Day

(DALLAS, TX) – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, an international barbecue franchise, has invested heavily in technology amid the pandemic and their efforts are paying off.&nbsp;
Last month, the Dallas-based restaurant company unveiled a new e-commerce site and has seen traffic soar 122% compared to the previous period. In fact, the company recently reported their highest day in digital sales ever recorded.&nbsp;
“Now more than ever, we are focused on our digital resources as a way to connect with guests,” said <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/company/meet-our-team">Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc</a>. “Due to the current crisis, we are operating in a new digital-first landscape, so it’s imperative that we make it a seamless experience for everyone.”&nbsp;
Last weekend, Dickey’s reported same store sales were up 14% and social media impressions had jumped 329% since the previous week.&nbsp;
The family-owned franchise brand also relaunched their franchisee intranet portal coined the Smoke Pit and overhauled their reporting system, SmokeStack. &nbsp;The new systems give Dickey’s Owner/Operators improved access to hundreds of resources directly from their mobile devices.
“We’re all adapting to the new normal and working behind the scenes to make it accessible for everyone, including our Owner/Operators,” said Dickey.
In addition, Dickey’s recently launched new features on Dickey’s proprietary back-end dashboard allowing franchisees to indicate if their location is open for dine-in service.&nbsp;
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked on-site in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with two international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.

Dickey’s Digital Investments Give Rise to COVID-19 Success Story

(DALLAS, TX) – On Sunday May 10, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit reached its highest day in digital sales ever recorded and reported an increase in check counts, check totals and website traffic resulting in positive same store sales for the Dallas-based franchise.
For the weekend, Dickey’s same store sales were up 14% and an influx of website traffic made up a 42% increase in digital sales. The world’s largest barbecue concept is attributing part of their record-breaking sales to supply chain stability and wants guests to take comfort in knowing Dickey’s is stocked up with its menu of authentic, Texas-style barbecue. &nbsp;
“Dickey’s has been serving barbecue since 1941 and has long standing partnerships with many of our suppliers who have reassured us that our meat supply is stable for the foreseeable future,” said <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/company/meet-our-team">Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.</a> “Remaining open with online ordering, delivery and pick-up throughout the pandemic has helped us maintain a steady demand and supply.”
Starting May 11, Dickey’s is adding six mouth-watering sandwiches to their slow-smoked barbecue lineup and featuring a new trio of Monday specials including a $3 Classic Sandwich, a $6 Westerner Sandwich and a $9 Westerner Plate in celebration of <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/press/press-releases/dickeys-barbecue-pit-gears-up-for-national-barbecue-month">National Barbecue Month</a>. In addition, throughout May barbecue fans can score free delivery on Dickey’s fan-favorite classics such as hickory-smoked brisket, pulled pork, spicy cheddar kielbasa sausage, pit-smoked chicken wings and fall-off-the-bone ribs.
“Great barbecue is an art and a comfort food. We want to help folks enjoy a little comfort with a solid online ordering experience and stable barbecue supply,” said Dickey. “We are also offering whole meat options to help offset any shortages at grocery stores.”
Dickey’s is also celebrating both moms and first responders all month long with its #MomSays Advice contest. Fans can share the best advice they received from their mom on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Facebook </a>or <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys">Twitter </a>for a chance to win free barbecue for a year. Guests can purchase a First Responder Relief Pack on Dickeys.com and Dickey’s will match every sandwich donation and deliver the orders to local police, fire stations and medical personnel.
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked on-site in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with two international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.

There’s No Shortage of Delicious Meats at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is honoring superhero moms everywhere by encouraging fans to share the best motherly advice they’ve ever received or given in celebration of Mother’s Day on May 10.
From now until May 31, fans can enter <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/promos/current-deals/">Dickey’s Best Motherly Advice Contest</a> by sharing the best words of wisdom they’ve received on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and use the hashtags #MomSays #MotherlyAdvice and #DickeysBarbecuePit for a chance to win free barbecue for a year.
“We believe in bringing comfort with our barbecue and we’re proud to thank all the moms who bring comfort to homes everyday across the country,” <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/company/meet-our-team">Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.</a>&nbsp;
This Sunday, guests can order any of Dickey’s slow-smoked offerings such as hickory-smoked brisket, potato salad, mac-n-cheese, baked potato casserole and more for free contactless delivery.&nbsp;
Dickey’s southern classics come in a range of sizes including a Classic Family Pack available to order online at dickeys.com or through the <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/promos/check-the-app">Dickey’s app</a>. Dickey’s Classic Family Pack feeds a group of 4 and includes 1lb of pulled pork, 1lb of brisket, barbecue beans, cabbage slaw, potato salad, 6 rolls, barbecue sauce, pickles and onions.
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked on-site in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with two international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Searches for the Best Motherly Advice

Dallas, TX - Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is unveiling a new lineup of southern comfort barbecue and slow-smoked deals just in time for National Barbecue Month in May.
The 79-year-old barbecue concept is featuring six new sandwiches and offering endless sauce-abilities on all its fan-favorite classics. The new sandwiches include:
<ul>
 <li>Dickey’s Texas Hot Sandwich is loaded with Texas-style brisket and topped with Texas hot barbecue sauce and jalapenos in between a warm brioche bun.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Guests can order the Carolina Style Pulled Pork Sandwich for a sweet and tangy twist on a barbecue staple that includes Dickey’s famous hickory-smoked pulled pork topped with Carolina Barbecue Sauce and coleslaw on a warm brioche bun.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>The new Barbecue Ranch Bird Sandwich from Dickey’s combines authentic, pit-smoked chicken breast with peppery ranch, melty cheese, onion rings, pickle slices and sweet barbecue sauce on a warm brioche bun.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Dickey’s Kickin’ Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is a spicy, crunchy and savory combination that includes sliced slow-smoked chicken, buffalo sauce, coleslaw, jalapeno slices and melty cheese.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Cheese fans can enjoy Dickey’s new Brisket Double Cheese Sandwich stacked with a heaping of chopped brisket, American cheese and mac n’ cheese on a warm, toasty brioche bun.</li>
 <li>Pick-up Dickey’s Wild Westerner for a sandwich loaded with hickory-smoked pulled pork, Texas hot sauce, spicy cheddar kielbasa sausage, cheese, onion rings, pickles and jalapenos all on a toasty westerner bun.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
In addition, starting this month, Dickey’s is giving guests more to look forward to on Mondays with a trio of deals, including a $3 Classic Sandwich, a $6 Westerner Sandwich and a $9 Westerner Plate.&nbsp;
“We want to invite guests to try new barbecue experiences with us and explore endless combinations all month long,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey’s is also celebrating moms all month long with its Best Motherly Advice contest. Fans can share the best advise they received from their mom on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter for a chance to win free barbecue for a year.&nbsp;
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked on-site in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with two international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Gears Up For National Barbecue Month 

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – the world’s largest barbecue franchise – executed a new development agreement earlier this week, marking the 100th new store in the pipeline for the family-owned brand.
The concept known for serving authentic, Texas-style barbecue is expanding to new territories all over the U.S. including Detroit, Gainesville, Florida; Oahu, Hawaii; Playa Del Rey, California; South Bend, Indiana; Worcester, Massachusetts; and Williamsburg, Virginia.&nbsp;
To encourage new beginnings for restaurant-curious entrepreneurs looking to expand their business opportunities, Dickey’s is offering a 90-day signing incentive package for first-time franchisees who sign-up for a new store anytime during the month of April.
“Resilient brands, like ours, always take challenging times as an opportunity to reinvest, renew and emerge stronger than before,” said <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/company/meet-our-team">Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.</a> “We’re proud to have so many new folks join our family who see the actions we’re taking in local communities and want to be a part of our mission to give back.”
Dickey’s is providing relief for their franchisees during this difficult time by offering an extensive Covid-19 response program and cutting, not abating, royalties by 50%. The brand known for authentic, Texas-style barbecue also rolled out an upgraded ecommerce site earlier this month and their digital sales have grown by 104.6% since the launch of their enhanced website.
In 1994, the Dallas-based Dickey’s Barbecue Pit began franchising and offering veterans a 25% discount off their initial franchise fee. In that time, Dickey’s grew to become the world’s largest barbecue franchise and in 2019 was recognized as the Global Franchise Award Winner in the Food and Beverage Category. Other notable honors include being named to Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers list consecutively the past three years and voted #2 on USA Today’s Best Fast Casual Restaurants Reader’s Choice List.&nbsp;
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all of our barbecued meats are smoked on-site in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue, which is why they never say “bbq.” The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with “No B.S. (Bad Stuff)” included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with two international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s placed first on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a “Top 500 Franchise” by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.&nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Booms With New Interest Amid Pandemic

This Friday, April 24, the Dickey Foundation is partnering with the original Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, located at 4610 N. Central Expy., to give away free sandwiches to all first responders in uniform or who present a valid ID.&nbsp;
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., police officers, fire fighters, EMTs and medical care workers are encouraged to stop by for a free pulled pork sandwich as a “thank you” for their tireless efforts during this crisis.&nbsp;
In addition, the original Dickey’s is donating 10% of the proceeds from all wings and ribs sold on April 24 to their First Responder Relief Pack program that provides free sandwiches for front line personnel.
On Friday, the Dallas staple is offering a limited to-go menu from its outdoor booth to encourage social distancing and protect the safety of its guests. Bottled water, Big Yellow Cups, chips, hand-made cocktails, slow-smoked wings and fall-off-the-bone ribs in eight different flavors are all available for purchase to-go in the Dickey’s parking lot.&nbsp;
Daily from 3-9 p.m., Dallas residents can stop by the conveniently located barbecue joint to pick-up a refreshing $6 Texas-style cocktail, $3.50 domestic or $5 craft bottle beers. The specialty cocktails include:
<ul>
 <li>A 1941 Margarita&nbsp;</li>
 <li>TCB Sangria&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Pit Master Punch&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
The original Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, located at 4610 N. Central Expy., was founded in 1941 and remains the oldest restaurant in Dallas to never close its doors, move locations or change ownership.
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all of our barbecued meats are smoked on-site in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue, which is why they never say “bbq.” The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with “No B.S. (Bad Stuff)” included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with two international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s placed first on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a “Top 500 Franchise” by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.&nbsp;

Dickey’s Celebrates Dallas First Responders with Free Barbecue 

(Dallas, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisees are supporting their local communities in inspiring ways. &nbsp;Even as the restaurant industry experiences challenges amid COVID-19, franchisees continue to perform acts of kindness such as feeding first responders and essential workers, along with collecting donations for those in need. While Dickey’s Barbecue continues to have national reach, their roots are strong in the communities they serve.
<ul>
 <li>Dickey’s Owner Operator Josh Wise in Newark, OH donated 6,000 pulled pork sandwiches to his local first responders after he partnered with local businesses looking ways to give back. The efforts of Josh and other Dickey’s franchisees are inspiring a new wave of donations from guests who are calling in with donations and requesting food drops at their nearby hospitals, police stations and fire stations.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Dickey’s Rancho Mirage Franchisee Lisa Weaver donated lunch to the California Highway Patrol and in-turn they gave the small business owner a $1,000 donation. With those funds and the help of the charitable citizen donations made by others in her area, Weaver is continuing to feed community grocery store employees, 911 dispatchers, police officers, firefighters and medical staff.</li>
 <li>Dickey’s Florida Owner Operators John Lockett and Wendy Williams partnered together to feed frontline responders in their area to show appreciation to the gulf coast regional medical staff. Their mission is to feed 10,000 frontline responders and together they have already fed over 3000 medical staff employees.</li>
 <li>Dickey’s Owner Operator Tom Eggerud in Eagan, MN gave thanks to his neighborhood by surprising local residents with free hot meals. In this <a href="https://www.facebook.com/1041JackFM/videos/525251958424464/">video</a>, Tom &nbsp;and his team honor families keeping others safe by sheltering at home with slow-smoked favorites and comfort food from his location. In addition, Eggerud and his family are donating free meals to their local hospitals, fire departments and police stations everyday throughout the month.</li>
 <li>Dallas, TX Dickey’s Owner Operator Jobin Kuruvilla donated over 200 meals to the medical care employees working at Mansfield Methodist Hospital and Arlington Memorial Hospital earlier this week to show thanks for their ongoing efforts to protect the community.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Earlier this month, Dickey’s Phoenix area locations partnered together to give over 100,000 free pulled pork sandwiches to hundreds of local essential businesses such as pharmacies, independent doctors’ offices and grocery chains like Costco and Kroger.</li>
</ul>
"Now more than ever, communities need to support one another and it’s heartening to see our franchise family lift spirits everywhere with the gift of comfort food and great barbecue,” said Laura Rea Dickey CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Dickey’s guests can also give the gift of free barbecue by purchasing a First Responder Relief Pack that will go towards feeding local first responders in their area. Dickey’s will match every sandwich donated in honor of those serving on the front line. The First Responder Packs available on dickeys.com include bundles of 5 or 10 Pulled Pork Classic Sandwiches and guests can also add any desired number of individual sandwiches to their donation.&nbsp;
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked on-site in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with 2 international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Franchisees Pay it Forward

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the world’s largest barbecue concept, is gearing up for safety by providing washable face masks to all pit crew members working at one of their 500 and counting domestic locations. The family-owned franchise is also supplying the non-surgical protective wear to their field operatives and home office employees.
“Since the beginning of this crisis, our pit crew members have taken a number of extra precautionary measures to ensure the <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/press/press-releases/steps-for-your-safety-regarding-coronavirus-from-our-ceo" title="&lt;span data-offset-key=&quot;btagi-1-0&quot; style=&quot;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-text=&quot;true&quot; style=&quot;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;&quot;&gt;safety of our guests&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;">safety of our guests</a>, “said <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/company/meet-our-team" title="&lt;span data-offset-key=&quot;btagi-3-0&quot; style=&quot;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-text=&quot;true&quot; style=&quot;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;&quot;&gt;Laura Rea Dickey CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;">Laura Rea Dickey CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc</a>. “Our brand is incredibly lucky to have passionate employees who are still greeting guests with a smile, even if it’s from a distance. We want to ensure our crew continues to stay safe and healthy while providing an essential service to guests.”
In addition to providing face masks, Dickey’s has taken other precautionary measures to protect the safety of their guests and pit crews by introducing free <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/press/press-releases/dickeys-barbecue-pit-rolls-out-contactless-delivery-across-the-us" title="&lt;span data-offset-key=&quot;8trqf-1-0&quot; style=&quot;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-text=&quot;true&quot; style=&quot;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;&quot;&gt;doorstep delivery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;">doorstep delivery</a>, removing all self-service areas from their dining rooms and extending traditional in-store only offers to be available online such as 2 for $24 and Kids Eat Free Sundays.
This week, Dickey’s also announced they are championing their own front-line employees with the launch of their “Thank you Pit Crew” contest. Dickey’s franchisees and their pit crew team members are encouraged to nominate their fellow employees who display a love for barbecue and serving their community. Dickey’s will highlight their outstanding employees on social media throughout May in celebration of National Barbecue month.
 
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked on-site in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with ‘No B.S. (Bad Stuff)’ included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with 2 international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News.&nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit To Provide Free Masks for All Employees

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the world’s largest barbecue concept, launched a modernized ecommerce site designed to enhance the user experience for guests.
The new www.dickeys.com site is fully optimized for mobile users and features a seamless online ordering process and enhanced location services allowing site visitors to more easily find their nearest Dickey’s locations. The new site also offers a streamlined process for retrieving catering quotes.
“In the current restaurant environment, our guests are increasingly choosing to order from us online, so we wanted to simplify the ordering process as much possible,” said <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/company/meet-our-team">CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Laura Rea Dickey</a>. “We found that 90% of our guests were interacting with us on their mobile devices and our new site makes it even easier for our fans to find their favorite location and create a greater level of convenience for folks looking to dine with us.”
Site visitors will also find a new <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/company/nutritional">custom nutritional calculator</a> that allows users to get <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/company/nutritional">specific nutritional information based on exactly what they’re ordering</a>.
Dickey’s is also rolling out a conversational assistant feature, which enhances the traditional chatbot experience by allowing the user to interact via voice.
 
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked on-site in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with ‘No B.S. (Bad Stuff)’ included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with 2 international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.

Dickey’s Unveils Upgraded Online Experience Amid COVID-19 Challenges

(Dallas, TX) Starting tomorrow, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is rolling out a new program allowing guests to purchase sandwiches online to be donated to their local first responders. &nbsp;In addition, The Dickey family has pledged to match every sandwich donated to double the efforts to feed first responders.
At dickeys.com, guests can add First Responder Relief Packs to their order to be donated to first responders in their market. &nbsp;Dickey’s, in partnership with The Dickey Foundation, will carry out the delivery on the guest’s behalf. The First Responder Packs include bundles of 5 or 10 Pulled Pork Classic Sandwiches and guests can also add any desired number of individual sandwiches to their donation.&nbsp;
"We wanted to create an easy way for folks to safely support those on the front lines,” said Laura Rea Dickey CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Our family will be matching every donation our guests make to honor all of the countless first responders who are working tirelessly to keep our communities safe and healthy.”
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s charitable arm, The Dickey Foundation, proudly supports first responders across the United States. The foundation provides safety equipment such as helmets, shields, respiratory masks and overall support for local first responders. <a href="https://www.thedickeyfoundation.org/give-today">Donate to The Dickey Foundation</a>.&nbsp;
Learn more about franchising with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit by visiting <a href="https://classic.dickeys.com/franchise">dickeys.com/franchise</a> or call <a href="">(866) 340-6188</a>. To find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">dickeys.com/location</a>.&nbsp;
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Download the Dickey’s App from the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dickeys-barbecue-pit/id1288151925">Apple App Store</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olodickeysapp">Google Play</a>. &nbsp;
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked on-site in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with 2 international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.

Dickey’s and The Dickey Family Launch Program to Feed First Responders

(Dallas, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is making Easter easier this year with a variety of &nbsp;family barbecue bundles including full-sized meat options and savory family-sized sides all available for free contactless delivery.
Dickey’s can accommodate any size group for your Easter celebration. Their southern classics come in a range of sizes including a Classic Family Pack available to order online at dickeys.com or through the Dickey’s app. Dickey’s Classic Family Pack feeds a group of 4 and includes 1lb of pulled pork, 1lb of brisket, barbecue beans, cabbage slaw, potato salad, 6 rolls, barbecue sauce, pickles and onions.
Dickey’s is also serving their comfort food favorites such as hickory-smoked brisket, potato salad, mac-n-cheese, baked potato casserole and more in new, group sizes fit to feed the entire family.
“We know Easter may look a little different this year for many folks, but we want to offer our guests an opportunity to enjoy the tradition of eating a delicious meal with the ones they love,” said Laura Rea Dickey CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are offering a safe way to order your favorites and we’ll even deliver it right to you or your loved one’s door.”
Dickey’s is also offering <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/media/press-releases/dickeys-barbecue-pit-plans-to-giveaway-free-kids-meals">Kids Eat Free offer online</a> this Sunday for delivery &nbsp;and curbside pickup. To view deals available for free doorstep delivery or curbside pickup visit Dickey’s <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/promos/current-deals">promotions page</a>.&nbsp;
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked on-site in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with 2 international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.&nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Offers Free Easter Delivery & Family Meals

(Maricopa, AZ) Local entrepreneurs Lewis and Michelle Green are celebrating the grand opening of their second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Maricopa this Thursday, May 14 with a variety of slow-smoked specials. 

For the next **four **weeks, Dickey’s is encouraging guests to stop by and enjoy central Arizona’s newest barbecue joint with $3 pulled pork classic sandwiches. Located in Walmart on 41650 W. Maricopa Casa Grande Highway, Dickey’s will feature recipes passed down by generations including a variety of slow-smoked meats and savory sides that can be enjoyed in-store or at home.

In addition to their southern classics, Dickey’s will be offering breakfast from 7-10 a.m. MST every day and from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Maricopa residents can enjoy Dickey’s complete array of authentic, Texas-style offerings including fall-off-the-bone ribs, pit-smoked wings, Texas-style brisket, Jalapeño Cheddar Kielbasa, Polish Sausage Kielbasa, chicken breast and turkey.

Learn more about franchising with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit by visiting franchise.dickeys.com or call (866) 340-6188. To find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location, visit dickeys.com/locations.

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Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue concept, was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 79 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all our barbecued meats are smoked on-site in a hickory wood burning pit. Dickey’s proudly believes there’s no shortcut to true barbecue and it’s why they never say bbq. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded worldwide with two international locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list and was named a Top 500 Franchise by Entrepreneur in 2018. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Fox News, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, QSR Magazine, Forbes Magazine and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.

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