For media requests or inquiries, please email Dickey's Barbecue Pit Media Relations Team at: 

Includes a list of locations, fun facts, milestones and other company information about Dickey's Barbecue Pit.

Baker bar with potatoes and all the fixings

Press Contact

Press Kit

Media Inquiries

Hot off the pit! Check out Dickey’s latest news.

PRESS RELEASES

&nbsp;&nbsp;
(Dallas, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit prides themselves on being catering experts for any occasion of any size. Since 1941, <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> has been famous for bringing folks together to enjoy their slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue by catering any celebration.&nbsp;
“At Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, we want to celebrate every gathering whether it be a wedding or Tuesday afternoon meeting at the office and in our opinion, nothing brings people together better than Dickey’s barbecue,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Each of our Pit Masters nationwide are trained to execute caterings of every size and we are proud to have the opportunity to provide delicious barbecue for the big, or small, events in folks’ lives.”&nbsp;
Dickey’s offers guests multiple catering options including a full-service catering complete with a Pit Master on-site, a delivery buffet, box lunches and party platters. From 20 guests to 2,000, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has guests covered for any celebration.&nbsp;
Guests have the option to request a catering quote at <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/catering/get-a-quote">dickeys.com</a> and can also work with a catering expert by calling 866-BARBECUE.&nbsp;
Find your nearest Dickey’s location <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.&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 800 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 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>.
###

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: The Nation’s Catering Experts 

&nbsp;&nbsp;
(Leesburg, FL) Local franchisees Jonathan and Stephanie Frederick plan to bring their first <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> location to Leesburg, FL. The new location is slated to open by the new franchisees in late 2018.&nbsp;
“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has and always will be a family-run, family-oriented business and that is something we pride ourselves on,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “The partnership we have with each of our franchisees is very important to us and we look forward to supporting the Fredericks in their first restaurant venture.”
Originally from Florida, Stephanie looks forward to opening her first business with her husband, Jonathan, in the state they now both call home. Stephanie and Jonathan collectively bring years of restaurant experience to the Dickey’s brand along with a passion for smoking delicious barbecue.&nbsp;
“After making the decision to open our own restaurant for our family to run, we knew that it had to be Dickey’s Barbecue Pit,” says Jonathan. “Our passion for slow-smoked barbecue paired with Dickey’s experience and strong support for their franchisees made it an easy decision for us.”
Find your nearest Dickey’s location <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.&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 800 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 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>.
###

Local Barbecue Lovers Bring Dickey’s to Leesburg, FL

&nbsp;&nbsp;
(Gallup, NM) Barbecue enthusiasts, Michael and Dawn Carnel bring <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> to their hometown of Gallup, NM. This will be the couple’s first Dickey’s location to open with plans to open more in the future.&nbsp;
The Gallup location is slated to open in Summer 2018.&nbsp;
“We are always thrilled we add new members to our Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family, especially those who are new to the restaurant industry,” says Laura Rea Dickey. “With the Dickey’s franchise model, we help passionate owners such as Michael and Dawn, open their local restaurant while still having the safety net of being backed by the largest barbecue chain in the world, and that, makes everything we do at Dickey’s worth it.”&nbsp;
Originally from the Gallup area, the Carnels are experienced local business owners in the hotel industry. The duo looks forward to breaking into the restaurant industry by bringing Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to their local community.&nbsp;
“We have always been huge fans of Dickey’s delicious, slow-smoked barbecue,” says Michael. “Our area is in need of a great barbecue option and we are proud to be the ones to offer it to the residents of our community.”&nbsp;
Find your nearest Dickey’s location <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.&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 800 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 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>.
###

Local Entrepreneur Brings Dickey’s Texas-style Barbecue to Gallup 

(Dallas, TX) Every March 68 teams are chosen to play in the tournament while millions tune in to watch. This year, <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> cues the madness by offering a Party Pack, the perfect meal for basketball lovers nationwide.
The Dickey’s Party Pack includes two pounds each of slow-smoked Brisket and Pulled Pork, three 64-ounce sides including Potato Salad, Coleslaw and Barbecue Beans and a side of twelve buttery rolls.&nbsp;
Dickey’s is also offering guests the option to include a Rack N’ Roll Platter to their meal, which includes a full rack of ribs and six buttery rolls.
Guests can purchase Dickey’s Party Pack <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">online</a>, in-store or on the Dickey’s app.&nbsp;
“Our Party Pack is the perfect option for basketball enthusiasts that are hosting tournament watch parties this season,” says Trevor Wilson, Vice President of Marketing at Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Nothing goes better with watching your team win, or busting your bracket, than Dickey’s slow-smoked barbecue.”

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Cues the Madness this Season 

(Gallup, NM) Barbecue enthusiasts, Michael and Dawn Carnel bring <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> to their hometown of Gallup, NM. This will be the couple’s first Dickey’s location to open with plans to open more in the future.&nbsp;
The Gallup location is slated to open in Summer 2018.&nbsp;
“We are always thrilled we add new members to our Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family, especially those who are new to the restaurant industry,” says Laura Rea Dickey. “With the Dickey’s franchise model, we help passionate owners such as Michael and Dawn, open their local restaurant while still having the safety net of being backed by the largest barbecue chain in the world, and that, makes everything we do at Dickey’s worth it.”&nbsp;
Originally from the Gallup area, the Carnels are experienced local business owners in the hotel industry. The duo looks forward to breaking into the restaurant industry by bringing Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to their local community.&nbsp;
“We have always been huge fans of Dickey’s delicious, slow-smoked barbecue,” says Michael. “Our area is in need of a great barbecue option and we are proud to be the ones to offer it to the residents of our community.”&nbsp;

(Las Vegas, NV) New <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> franchisee Kim Fewlass plans to open five Dickey’s locations throughout Nevada with his wife and business partner, Susan.&nbsp;
The first of the five locations is slated to open in Spring 2018 in Las Vegas with another location following in Fall 2018. The final three locations will open in the coming years.&nbsp;
“At Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, we pride ourselves on serving each and every guest authentic, Texas-style barbecue,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “With new franchisees such as Kim and Susan that truly love the brand, we can continue our growth and more importantly continue serving our guests delicious barbecue.”
A retired commercial airlines captain, Kim was looking to find a new passion to dive into and found a natural fit with Dickey’s. “I have loved travelling the world, looking for new and delicious barbecue options,” says Kim. “When I decided that it was time to open my own restaurant, I knew Dickey’s would be worth the dedication that is required to be a Pit Master. I love the product, the feel of the store and look forward to bringing slow-smoked barbecue to Las Vegas.”&nbsp;
Find your nearest Dickey’s location <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.&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 800 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 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B

Barbecue Expert Plans to Open Five Dickey’s Locations in Nevada 

(Marble Falls, TX) Local entrepreneurs, Allen and Michele Kent, bring Dickey’s slow-smoked barbecue to Marble Falls. The couple plans to bring three <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> locations to the area in the coming years. The second and third locations will open in Coppers Cove and Lampasas.&nbsp;
Originally from Lampasas, the Kents are thrilled to bring Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to the areas surrounding their hometown.
“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has and always will be a family-run, family-oriented business and that is something we pride ourselves on,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Having new franchisees eager to open multiple locations as a family is a testament not only to the success of our business but the brand as a whole.”&nbsp;
New to the restaurant industry, both Allen and Michele look forward to embarking on this venture with the Dickey’s brand supporting them along the way.&nbsp;
“We have always loved Dickey’s delicious barbecue and the feel of the store,” says Michele. “We are excited to open our own locations and serve the residents of our communities Dickey’s Texas-style barbecue.”&nbsp;
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 800 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>.

Barbecue Lovers Bring Dickey’s to Marble Falls

(Clackamas, OR) Current <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> franchisee, Todd Saperstein plans to open his fourth location in the coming weeks. The new location will be opened in Clackamas, OR with four weeks of specials and giveaways for Dickey’s guests.
“At Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, we pride ourselves on serving each and every guest authentic, Texas-style barbecue,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “With current franchisees such as Todd that truly love the brand, we can continue our growth and more importantly continue serving our guests delicious barbecue.”
Originally from Oregon, Todd looks forward to opening his newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in his home state. “The communities that I have opened my previous locations in have loved Dickey’s slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue,” says Todd. “I am excited to continue feeding residents of the area and look forward to my future Dickey’s growth.”&nbsp;
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 800 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>.

Local Franchisee Brings His Fourth Dickey’s Location to Oregon

(Oklahoma City, OK) Tom and Ben Michaud plan to bring three <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> locations to Oklahoma. Their first location is slated to open in the coming weeks in Oklahoma City with two more following in late 2018.&nbsp;
“The Dickey family congratulates Tom and Ben on opening their first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Oklahoma City,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We look forward to their success and are excited for the future they have with the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit brand.”&nbsp;
Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Ben and his father looked to open a business where they could share their passion with their community. When the pair decided to break into the restaurant industry, they did extensive research on franchising concepts and found a home in Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
“With their 75-year-old history, Dickey’s has created a strong brand name that we are proud to be a part of,” says Tom. “We look forward to opening our three Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations and making Oklahoma City Dickey’s Barbecue Pit country.”&nbsp;
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 800 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>.

Father and Son Duo Bring Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Oklahoma City 

(Dallas, TX) Barbecue lovers now have the opportunity to enjoy the convenience of delivery with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a>. Dickey’s is offering guests the service they demand by testing delivery, straight from the store, in select markets across the nation. From a single meal at lunch to a dinner for the whole family, Dickey’s offers delivery for any size order.
The markets that are currently being tested are Minneapolis, MN and Colorado Springs, CO.&nbsp;
“At Dickey’s, we pride ourselves on catering to our guests’ needs and our new delivery option does just that,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We chose to test these markets first to see the net worth of the delivery project before we incorporate our delivery option systemwide.”&nbsp;
At these stores, guests can order online or download the Dickey’s app in the Apple App Store to utilize the delivery option.&nbsp;
Find your nearest store’s delivery options <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.&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 800 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 <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>.
###

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Tests Delivery in Select Markets Nationwide 

(Compton, CA) Local entrepreneurs, Elton and Denise Anderson open their first <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> in Compton. The new location will offer barbecue lovers four weeks of specials and giveaways, including free barbecue for a year for three lucky guests.&nbsp;
The Andersons bring 12 years of restaurant experience as they join the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family. After looking for new franchising opportunities, the Andersons fell in love with Dickey’s delicious, slow-smoked barbecue and energized concept.&nbsp;
“At Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, we pride ourselves on serving our communities authentic, Texas-style barbecue which can only be done with amazing franchisees such as Elton and Denise Anderson,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are thrilled to have these experienced franchisees open their new location in Compton and look forward to their success.”
Originally from Belize, Elton moved to California and after years of work in the IT world, decided to break into the restaurant industry with Wing Stop as his first franchising concept. After making California a home, he and Denise decided to bring Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to the residents of the Compton community. “Texas-style barbecue is something that we do not have in our area and we are thrilled to be the ones to serve Dickey’s barbecue to those in Compton,” says Elton.&nbsp;
The address of the Compton location is 116 E. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA. 90220. The phone number is 310-868-1444.&nbsp;

Local Restauranteur Brings Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Compton

(San Bernardino, CA) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens their newest location today in San Bernardino, CA with four weeks of delicious specials and giveaways. The new location is owned by new Dickey’s franchisees Mike and Sylvia Gebrael.&nbsp;
This will be the first of multiple Dickey’s locations opened by the Gebraels. A veteran in the restaurant industry, Mike looks forward to working as an owner of an established, well-known brand and offering something new and exciting to the folks in his community.&nbsp;
“At Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, we pride ourselves on serving each and every guest authentic, Texas-style barbecue,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are truly thankful for passionate franchisees such as Mike and Sylvia who make owning Dickey’s Barbecue Pit worth it.”
Originally from the San Bernardino area, Mike looks forward to serving the residents of the town he calls home delicious, Texas-style barbecue. “A good, fast casual barbecue option is something that we do not have in San Bernardino,” says Mike. “Sylvia and I are excited to be the ones to bring this great brand to residents of our town.”&nbsp;
The address of the San Bernardino location is 1725 Northpark Blvd San Bernardino, CA, 92407. The phone number is 909-473-7393.&nbsp;
Find the location nearest you <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 No B.S. (Bad Stuff) included. The fast-casual concept has expanded to more than 800 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>

Local Franchisees Bring Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to San Bernardino 

(Houston, TX) Local entrepreneur Kiran Momin opens her second <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> location in the Houston area today with four weeks of specials and giveaways. The new location is owned by Kiran and her two brothers, Asif and Anil Momin.&nbsp;
As current Dickey’s Barbecue Pit owners, the Momins know what it takes to make Dickey’s delicious, slow-smoked barbecue and look forward to opening their new location next to their local Chevron. When the Momins opened their first Dickey’s location in early 2017, they were new to the restaurant industry. With the support of their community, they were extremely successful and look forward to bringing that success to their new location.&nbsp;
“We are proud to have franchisees such as the Momins as a part of our ever-growing Dickey’s family,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Owning a non-traditional Dickey’s location, such as one next to a Chevron, casts such a wide net of potential guests, I look forward to seeing the Momin family’s success.”
Born and raised in Houston, the Momins look forward to bringing more Dickey’s barbecue to the folks in their community that they consider family. “At Dickey’s, we pride ourselves on only serving the best Texas style barbecue and we are thrilled to continue doing just that in our new location for years to come,” says Kiran Momin.&nbsp;
The address of the new location is 10103 South Sam Houston Parkway, Houston, TX, 77075. The phone number is 832-781-8081.&nbsp;
Find the location nearest you <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 800 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>&nbsp;

Houston Family Opens New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Hometown

(Muskegon, MI) Local businessmen Dan and Luke McKinnon plan to bring two <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> locations to their hometown of Muskegon in 2018. The first location is slated to open in May with the second following in late 2018.&nbsp;
Dan McKinnon has been in business for himself for over 25 years, owning local businesses GH Imaging and Printing, Glo Sun and Shades and Village Manor of Ludington. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will be the McKinnon’s first restaurant venture.&nbsp;
“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has been and always will be a family-run, family-oriented business and that is something we pride ourselves on,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Having a family of experienced entrepreneurs eager to break into the restaurant industry is an exciting and rewarding thing and we look forward to the success Dan and Luke will have with Dickey’s.”&nbsp;
Dan and Luke will be opening both Dickey’s locations together with Luke handling the day-to-day operations of the stores. They both have a passion for slow-smoked barbecue and enjoy partnering on new businesses that bring joy to the community they consider family.&nbsp;
“The restaurant industry is one that we have yet to break into and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has made the journey quite exciting for us,” says Dan. “We love the food, the look and the concept and look forward to opening our doors for all of the residents of our hometown.”&nbsp;
To learn more about franchising with Dickey’s, visit Dickey’s<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise"> franchising page</a> or call 866-340-6188.&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 800 locations in 44 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.
###

Local Father-Son Duo Bring Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Muskegon

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">(Barstow, CA) Local entrepreneurs, Wayne and Chris Jarnagin, open their
first <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a>
location in Barstow, CA. The new location opens today with four weeks of
specials for guests eager to enjoy Dickey’s slow-smoked barbecue. <o:p></o:p>

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">After growing up in Barstow, the Jarnagins consider residents of the
community their family which impacted their decision of which franchises to
consider opening in their hometown. Upon deciding to break into the restaurant
industry, they looked into franchising options that were needed in the area and
authentic, Texas-style barbecue fit the need. <o:p></o:p>

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">“We have loved Dickey’s barbecue since we first tasted it and knew that Dickey’s
was something we needed in our community,” says Chris. “After researching
different franchising options, we knew that Dickey’s would be the perfect fit
for not only us as owners, but for the residents of Barstow, as well.” <o:p></o:p>

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

The new
location will offer guests $2 Pulled Pork Sandwiches on Saturday, January 27
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with four weeks of specials following opening day,
including free barbecue for a year for three lucky guests. <o:p></o:p>

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
Arial;font-weight:normal;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">“At Dickey’s Barbecue Pit,
we are proud to have franchisees like Wayne and Chris Jarnagin who are
passionate about the art of great barbecue and who go above and beyond to give
back to their community,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue
Restaurants, Inc. “We look forward to seeing the Jarnagins’ success in their
new Barstow location.”<o:p></o:p>

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">To join Dickey’s Big Yellow Cup Club and receive members-only specials
and discounts, click&nbsp;<a href="https://dickeysbarbecue.fbmta.com/members/updateprofile.aspx?action=subscribe&amp;inputsource=w" target="_blank">here</a>.<o:p></o:p>

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 11.25pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Barstow
is located at 2620 Fisher Blvd., Barstow, CA 92311. The phone number is 760-253-3227.<o:p></o:p>

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">To find the location nearest you, click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations" target="_blank">here</a>. <o:p></o:p>

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">Find Dickey’s on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys?lang=en" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">To learn more about franchising with Dickeys, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise" target="_blank">www.dickeys.com/franchise</a>&nbsp;or call 866-340-6188.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>

About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. 
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain,
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey. Today, all meats are still slow
smoked on-site in each restaurant. The Dallas-based family-run&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise" target="_blank">barbecue franchise</a>&nbsp;offers
several slow-smoked meats and home style sides with '<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu/about-our-food" target="_blank">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/" target="_blank">Top 100 Movers and Shakers</a>" list and in 2017 again won
a top 10 on the list.&nbsp;Dickey's Barbecue Pit has also been recognized by
Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Times, and Nation's Restaurant News. For more
information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>.<o:p></o:p>

&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

###<o:p></o:p>

Press Room

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: The Nation’s Catering Experts

Local Barbecue Lovers Bring Dickey’s to Leesburg, FL

Local Entrepreneur Brings Dickey’s Texas-style Barbecue to Gallup

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Cues the Madness this Season

Local Entrepreneur Brings Dickey’s Texas-style Barbecue to Gallup

Barbecue Expert Plans to Open Five Dickey’s Locations in Nevada

Barbecue Lovers Bring Dickey’s to Marble Falls

Local Franchisee Brings His Fourth Dickey’s Location to Oregon

Father and Son Duo Bring Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Oklahoma City

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Tests Delivery in Select Markets Nationwide

Local Restauranteur Brings Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Compton

Local Franchisees Bring Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to San Bernardino

Houston Family Opens New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Hometown

Local Father-Son Duo Bring Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Muskegon

Local Restauranteurs Bring Dickey’s Texas-style Barbecue to Barstow

Media Inquiries

Press Contact

Press Kit