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(Dallas, TX) Guests can now earn more rewards for enjoying Dickey’s authentic, Texas-style barbecue when they download the Dickey’s App and enroll in the enhanced loyalty program. Dickey’s loyalty program, Big Yellow Cup Club Rewards, is a point-based system allowing guests to earn free barbecue for being loyal Dickey’s fans.&nbsp;
“The Dickey’s App and our loyalty program were developed in-house to offer rewards fit for barbecue lovers across the nation,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “It is designed to reward our guests for making purchases at Dickey’s locations nationwide, sharing their experiences with us and ultimately providing information to best serve them moving forward.”
To get started, guests can download the Dickey’s App through the Apple App Store or Google Play and create a Big Yellow Cup Club Rewards account by signing in through email, Facebook, Twitter or Google. Guests can also access the rewards program via Dickeys.com. After the guest orders either in-store, online or through the app, they will earn a point for every dollar spent. As the guest accumulates points, there will be free barbecue rewards available to them. To earn extra points, guests can fill out a survey through the Dickey’s App highlighting details of their experience at their local store.&nbsp;

Dickey’s Guests Can Earn Rewards Enjoying Slow-Smoked Barbecue 

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers guests a limited time offer that is sure to make them double the order. The Dickey’s Double Dip Sandwich and Double Berry Cobbler will be available at Dickey’s locations nationwide from April 1 to May 26.&nbsp;
The Double Dip Sandwich features authentic, slow-smoked brisket, topped with caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, on a Westerner bun and is served with a beefy au jus. This Spring, Dickey’s is also offering the perfect pairing to the new sandwich, the Double Berry Cobbler.&nbsp;
“At Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, we pride ourselves on serving classic menu items in new and exciting ways,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Our new Double Dip Sandwich and Double Berry Cobbler are the perfect Spring menu addition for our guests to enjoy.”
Guests can order the limited time offer in-store, online and through the Dickey’s App for dine-in, pick-up or delivery.&nbsp;
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. 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 and includes 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Announces Latest Limited Time Offer

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the largest barbecue franchise in the world, announces the promotion of Jay Rooney to Chief Financial Officer of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and its affiliate brands. For the past two years, Jay has served as Vice President of Finance and Accounting until making the move to CFO.&nbsp;
“As a family-owned business, we are always proud to have one of our family members be promoted to the executive level,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group. “In Jay’s time at Dickey’s, he has been passionate about the brand and I look forward to his continued success.”
Prior to joining Dickey’s in 2017, Jay spent almost 20 years in various financial leadership roles at Brinker International. In his time at Dickey’s, he has seen the company through great expansion both nationally and internationally by leading the finance and accounting teams. After excelling in his previous role, Jay was asked to become the CFO of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.&nbsp;
“I’m thrilled to be tasked with leading the finance and accounting side of the world’s biggest and best barbecue restaurant brand,” says Jay. “I am especially excited about the future of Dickey’s as we grow the brand through direct delivery, new international markets, expanded retail offerings, and other new revenue streams.”
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. 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 and includes 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Promotes New Chief Financial Officer 

(Dallas, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens the second international location in Dubai, after seeing great success with the first opening overseas in Abu Dhabi. The new location was opened by Serenity Hospitality, a group based in the Middle East.&nbsp;
As the largest barbecue franchise, Dickey’s is proud to bring authentic, Texas-style barbecue to different communities across the world. Dubai is only the second international location to open and Dickey’s in partnership with Serenity Hospitality plan to open more than 40 locations across the Middle East.&nbsp;
“Since 1941, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served guests across the nation authentic, Texas-style barbecue and we are proud to continue our expansion both here in the US and overseas,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group. “Serenity Hospitality has been a terrific partner in taking Dickey’s international and we look forward to their continued success.”&nbsp;
The new location operated under the leadership of Youssef El Habbal, the CEO of Serenity Hospitality, who has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry.&nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens New International Location in Dubai 

(Dallas, TX) Guests can shoot and score this basketball season by hosting the best watch party for their crew with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. From now until March 31, guests can get $5 off a Dickey’s Pack of their choice.&nbsp;
This offer is available at participating locations by using the $5 off Dickey’s Packs <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/promos/current-deals">coupon</a>.&nbsp;
“At Dickey’s, we focus on offering our guests a delicious and convenient barbecue option, especially when they are busy hosting watch parties with their friends during basketball season,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Dickey’s Packs are the perfect option for folks that are hosting small or large watch parties and we are proud to share this deal with them.”&nbsp;
Guests can enjoy watching their favorite team compete with a Dickey’s Pack to feed their crew. Dickey’s Picnic Pack comes with the guests’ choice of one pound of meat, two sides and four rolls; the Family Pack includes two pounds of meat, three savory sides and six buttery rolls; and the XL Family Pack comes with three pounds of meat, four savory sides and eight buttery rolls.&nbsp;
Find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/location/search-by-state">here</a>. Find more information about national and international franchise opportunities <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">here</a>.
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. 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 and includes more than 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
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Score this Basketball Season with a Legit Deal from Dickey’s 

(Dallas, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was recently recognized at the International Franchising Association Show in Las Vegas as a winner of the Global Franchise Award in the Food and Beverage Category. Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group, was there to accept the award.&nbsp;
As a 77-year-old brand, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit began in Dallas, TX as a barbecue stand and quickly expanded under the leadership of Roland Dickey, Jr. with more than 500 location across the United States. In 2018, Dickey’s opened the first international location in Abu Dhabi with more than 40 other locations in the pipeline to open in the coming years. Dickey’s has also signed an agreement to open locations in Canada beginning in 2019.
“As a family owned brand, we are proud to have been honored with the Global Franchise Award this year,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group. “Our team works hard to create relationships with the best partners that will exemplify the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit brand and bring authentic, Texas-style barbecue to folks across the world.”&nbsp;
Find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location here. Find more information about national and international franchise opportunities here.&nbsp;
Follow Dickey’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.&nbsp;
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. 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 and includes more than 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
 
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 Dickey’s Recognized as Global Franchise Award Winner 

(Dallas, TX) Since 1941, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served barbecue lovers authentic, Texas-style barbecue and savory sides. For the first time in 78 years, Dickey’s announces the addition of a full-service bar, Central Bar, to their original location in Dallas, TX, giving guests a more legit Texas barbecue experience.&nbsp;
“As a family-owned business, starting small with our first location in Dallas, TX, we are proud to have grown to be the largest barbecue franchise in the world,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “To celebrate this milestone for our brand, staying true to offering beer as we did back in 1941, we are inviting guests to Central Bar to enjoy our legit barbecue, ice-cold beer and great music.”&nbsp;
At Central Bar, guests can always order a drink with their lunch or dinner to enhance that smoky barbecue flavor. They can also stay after hours to take advantage of the full bar, limited barbecue menu and enjoy the Dickey’s vibe. In constructing Central Bar, Dickey’s uncovered an original window from when the building was first built, giving bar patrons a direct look at Dickey’s Pit Masters pulling slow-smoked brisket off the original Pit, still used at the location.
In the on-demand world of today, the stay-at-home customer trend is here to stay as guests want everything at their convenience. Though, as a brand, we are heavily focused on our delivery initiatives, we also want guests in the Dickey’s dining room instead of their own. Dickey’s guests look for an experience when they dine out, so by including a full bar along with extending the kitchen, Dickey’s now creates a unique experience that has not been offered in this location before. Along with the bar, Dickey’s has included a beautiful wood patio area for patrons to enjoy their beer and barbecue.&nbsp;
The Dickey’s original location is commonly referred to as the “Central Dickey’s location” and is where Dickey’s folks encourage new guests to go for the first time, which is why “Central Bar” fit perfectly as the name. Central Bar opens Friday, March 1 at 5 p.m. ‘til late.&nbsp;
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Find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location here. Find more information about national and international franchise opportunities here.&nbsp;
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. 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 and includes more than 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
 
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Dickey’s Original Location Celebrates Barbecue, Beer and Music 

(Bowie, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisees Luke and Ashley Bates plan to open their first Dickey’s location in their hometown of Bowie, TX in late 2019.&nbsp;
“Since we first opened our doors in 1941, Dickey’s has been a staple in communities across the nation, bringing folks a delicious and authentic barbecue option,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We look forward to the success Luke and Ashley will have in bringing our style of barbecue to their community.”
After creating a very successful taco concept in their local area, the Bates decided to venture out into another fast casual concept, Texas-style barbecue. After trying Dickey’s and researching the brand, this duo felt like it would be the perfect fit for their hometown.&nbsp;
“Our restaurant concepts truly are about giving back to the community that has given so much to us over the years,” says Luke. “We are excited to have the opportunity to serve the residents of Bowie Dickey’s authentic barbecue.”
Find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location here. Find more information about national and international franchise opportunities here.&nbsp;
Follow Dickey’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.&nbsp;
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. 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 and includes more than 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
 
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Local Restaurateurs Bring Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Bowie, TX 

(Dallas, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers guests the perfect lunch or dinner option for two with 2 two meat plates for only $22 at participating locations.&nbsp;
During February and March, guests can dine-in or carry out Dickey’s famous two meat plates for a delicious deal. Dickey’s two meat plate includes the guests’ choice of two meats, two sides and a buttery roll.&nbsp;
“At Dickey’s, we believe that our slow-smoked barbecue is meant to be shared with friends and family,” says Laura Rea Dickey, Chief Executive Officer at Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are excited to share this deal with our guests as it is the perfect excuse to share our barbecue with their best friend or better half.”
Guests can enjoy this deal by dining in-store, ordering online or through the Dickey’s App.
Follow Dickey’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location here. Find more information about national and international franchise opportunities here.&nbsp;
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. 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 and includes more than 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
 
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Double Up at Dickey’s with Slow-Smoked Barbecue for Two 

(Dallas, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit fans can score a delicious deal on Game Day Packs this playoff football season.&nbsp;
 
From now until February 3, guests can enjoy $5 off a Picnic, Family or XL Family Pack at participating Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations nationwide with a coupon.&nbsp;
 
“Our guests can kick their football watch party up a notch with a deal on our slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue and savory sides,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants Inc. “At Dickey’s, we celebrate the authenticity of our meats, good beer, sports and sharing those moments with friends and family. Ordering a Game Day Pack from Dickey’s is the perfect option for folks hosting watch parties and cheering on their favorite team.”&nbsp;
 
Guests can celebrate game day in style with a Dickey’s Pack for their whole party. Dickey’s Picnic Pack comes with the guests’ choice of one pound of meat, two sides and four rolls; the Family Pack includes two pounds of meat, three savory sides and six buttery rolls; and the XL Family Pack comes with three pounds of meat, four savory sides and eight buttery rolls.&nbsp;
 
Find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/location/search-by-state">here</a> . Find more information about national and international franchise opportunities <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">here</a> .
 
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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. 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 and includes more than 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
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Score a Legit Deal this Game Day at Dickey’s 

(La Marque, TX) Local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisees Dave and Lesa Covert plan to open their first Dickey’s location in La Marque in the coming weeks.&nbsp;
 
“At Dickey’s, our franchisees are truly a part of the Dickey family,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are thrilled to have Dave and Lesa join our family and help us grow the Dickey’s name in our home state of Texas.”&nbsp;
 
The Coverts have been residents of Galveston County for over 20 years and look forward to opening their first restaurant in the place they call home.&nbsp;
 
“After deciding to break into the restaurant industry, we did extensive research on which concept would work best for the two of us,” says Dave. “Dickey’s was the perfect fit because we love the food, the culture and look forward to bringing Dickey’s slow-smoked barbecue to the residents of our community.”&nbsp;
 
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers several slow-smoked meats and home style sides with 'No B.S. (Bad Stuff)' included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 550 locations in 45 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
 
 
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Local Entrepreneurs Bring Dickey’s to La Marque, TX 

(Dallas, TX) The Dickey Foundation, the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit charitable organization, recently outfitted the entire Dallas Police Department with top-of-the-line ballistic vests.&nbsp;
 
The Dickey Foundation sets out to protect those that so bravely serve communities across the nation. Over the past year, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and The Dickey Foundation have worked together locally in the Dallas area to raise the funds to gift more than 2,000 vests to Dallas’ local heroes.&nbsp;
 
“As the founder of The Dickey Foundation, it is my honor to be a part of such a giving Dallas community,” says Maurine Dickey, Founder of The Dickey Foundation. “Without the support of the folks in our area, we would not have been able to gift these ballistic vests to the brave men and women of the Dallas Police Department.”&nbsp;
 
Though The Dickey Foundation’s reach is national, the efforts are intensely local and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit owners across the nation give back to their first responders and do so as often as they can.
 
Donate to The Dickey Foundation here.
 
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The Dickey Foundation Provides Ballistic Armor to Dallas Police

(Dallas, TX) This winter, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit challenges guests to tackle the Mac Stack, a Dickey’s classic. Whether guests are enjoying this delicious menu item at their local Dickey’s or order for delivery while watching their favorite football team, the Mac Stack is something every guest should have in their mealtime playbook.
 
The Mac Stack features a large helping of Dickey’s savory mac n’ cheese and is topped with the guests’ choice of slow-smoked meat.&nbsp;
 
“At Dickey’s, our focus has and always will be on our authentic, Texas-style meats and savory sides,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group. “The Mac Stack is the perfect combination of the two and is a go-to comfort food for the cold winter months.”&nbsp;
 
Guests can order this Dickey’s classic in-store, online or through the Dickey’s App. At participating locations, guests can have it delivered straight to their door.&nbsp;
 
Find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location here. Find more information about national and international franchise opportunities here.&nbsp;
 
Follow Dickey’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.&nbsp;

Dickey’s Winter Challenge: Tackle the Mac Stack 

(Pigeon Forge, TN) The Coughlin family plans to bring <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s</a> slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue to Pigeon Forge. The new location will open soon under the ownership of John, his wife, Cathy and their sons Nick and Nathan.&nbsp;
“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is truly a family owned business and has been since we first opened our doors in 1941,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are proud to have franchisees such as the Coughlin family as a part of our ever-growing Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family.”
The Coughlins have looked to open their own restaurant for years and they finally found a home in Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, with hopes of turning it into their own successful family business. Originally from Clinton, MS, the Coughlin’s chose to open their Dickey’s Barbecue Dickey’s Pit in Pigeon Forge, as it has been a special place for the family for years.&nbsp;
“My dad worked in the corporate world for years, always catering Dickey’s for any work event he held and when we decided it was time to finally open our own restaurant, we all knew Dickey’s was the perfect fit,” says Nick. “We look forward to bringing Dickey’s barbecue to the residents of the Pigeon Forge community.”
Find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.&nbsp;
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. The Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue franchise</a> offers several slow-smoked meats and home style sides with ‘<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/no-bs">No B.S. (Bad Stuff)</a>‘ included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 550 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey’s won first place on Fast Casual’s <a href="https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">“Top 100 Movers and Shakers”</a> list and in 2017 again won a top 10 on the list. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, and Nation’s Restaurant News. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>.

 Coughlin Family Makes Dickey’s Barbecue Pit a Family Affair

&nbsp;(Perrysburg, OH) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit owner Donald Gillett plans to open his first Dickey’s location in Perrysburg, OH in early 2019.
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“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has been serving delicious, Texas-style barbecue to communities across the world since 1941 and we look forward to Donald opening his new location in Ohio,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Everyone at the Dickey’s brand looks forward to seeing Donald’s success and supporting him as a local Dickey’s owner.”
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Originally from the Perrysburg area, this will be Donald’s first restaurant venture. “I have always had a passion for food, especially barbecue, and look forward to sharing Dickey’s Texas-style barbecue and family friendly atmosphere with my community,” says Donald.
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Find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location here. Find more information about national and international franchise opportunities here.
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Follow Dickey’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey. For the past 77 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations across the nation have served guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ At Dickey’s, all meats are smoked low and slow on-site, every night in every location. 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 and includes more than 500 locations in 44 states. In 2016, Dickey's won first place on Fast Casual's "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" list and in 2018 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit made the Top 10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times and Nation's Restaurant News. For more information, visit www.dickeys.com.
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