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to win by watching for the “Heck of the Day” during the
syndicated&nbsp;sitcom,&nbsp;“The Middle”<hr>(Dallas,
TX)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit</a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;helping families
come&nbsp;together&nbsp;nationwide, and start the new year with some humor by
uniting with&nbsp;Warner Bros. Television’s popular comedy,
THE MIDDLE, airing five times a week in&nbsp;syndication, by offering viewers
and consumers $500 cash and a&nbsp;free trip to Hollywood by entering the&nbsp;“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit Family&nbsp;Reunion&nbsp;Sweepstakes.”&nbsp;The lucky winner will
receive a family reunion trip to Hollywood for up to 10 people, where they will
enjoy delicious barbecue from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and visit the set of&nbsp;The
Middle. Winners will also receive $500 cash and a variety of free family
meals from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To enter,
tune in to “The Middle,” airing in syndication Monday through Friday, now
through February 3 and&nbsp;watch&nbsp;for the “Heck of the Day” and text it to
34490 or enter at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themiddleweeknights.com/">themiddleweeknights.com</a>. No purchase or
payment is necessary to enter or win a prize. Applicants must be 21 years of
age or older. The deadline to enter is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 3. Local
programming and additional contest rules are available&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themiddleweeknights.com/content/sweepstakes-dickeys/rules.php">here</a>. &nbsp;150 runner ups will also receive a
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit “Family Pack,” the perfect option
for&nbsp;family&nbsp;get-togethers. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit is proud to serve busy families nationwide, and we are excited to
offer this sweepstakes for a fun family getaway,” says Emily Bennett, Vice
President of Marketing at Dickey’s. “We appreciate collaborating with Warner
Bros. Television and look forward to more partnerships in the future.”<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.
&nbsp;Go to TheMiddleWeeknights.com to see when it’s on in your hometown.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>About
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp; 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. With locally owned and operated franchises nationwide,
all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. The Dallas-based
family-run&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue franchise</a>&nbsp;offers
a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides, tangy barbecue sauce and
free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept has expanded to 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>” and ranked in the
top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast and Serious</a>.”
For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>&nbsp;or
for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>About
The Middle<o:p></o:p>Emmy® winner Patricia Heaton stars in The Middle, a warm
and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your
expectations. Middle-aged, middle class and living in the middle of the country,
Frankie Heck (Heaton) is a harried wife and working mother of three who uses
her wry wit and sense of humor to try to get her family through each day
intact. Her unflappable husband, Mike (Neil Flynn), is a manager at the local
quarry and her sardonic partner in the daily grind that is raising their
average – yes, most definitely average – family. The show also stars Charlie
McDermott, Eden Sher, and Atticus Shaffer.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>The
Middle is a half-hour comedy series filmed at Warner Bros. Studios in
Hollywood, California. The show was created by Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline.
It is produced by Blackie and Blondie Productions in association with Warner
Bros. Television. &nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>





























 
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Offers Hollywood Family Reunion for 10

Three new locations
are slated to open beginning in Spring 2017<hr> (Pullman,
WA) <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> will continue
its expansion throughout the state of Washington with four new locations slated
to open beginning Spring 2017. The four new locations will be owned and
operated by current Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Owner/Operator, Dan Pelfrey. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find the
nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location, <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit is growing rapidly nationwide with nearly 600 locations in 44 states,
which is due in part to the amazing Owner/Operators of each Dickey’s Barbecue
Pit location,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants,
Inc. “At Dickey’s we only want the best Owner/Operators to join our team and
Dan Pelfrey was the perfect fit.”<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Born and
raised in Texas, Pelfrey knows a thing or two about the art of great barbecue
and after moving to Washington he wanted to share his passion with his new
community. Pelfrey grew up eating Dickey’s slow-smoked barbecue and when researching
franchising opportunities Dickey’s felt like home to him. Pelfrey has already opened two locations in
Richland and Kennewick and plans to open his next four beginning in Spring
2017. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“After moving
to Washington I realized that not only was lacking Dickey’s delicious barbecue
in my life, but so were the people in my community,” says Pelfrey. “I am
excited to open my next four locations in Washington and continue serving my
community Dickey’s barbecue.”<o:p></o:p>Find Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a>.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;About Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “We Speak Barbecue.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. 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>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>###<o:p></o:p>



























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Local Entrepreneur Expands Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Washington

The new location is
slated to open in Carson, CA in Fall 2017<hr>(Carson, CA)
<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> will begin serving
authentic, slow-smoked barbecue to the residents of Carson in Fall 2017. The
new Dickey’s location will be owned and operated by local entrepreneur, Elton
Anderson. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find the
nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location, <a href="https
://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit is proud to have Elton Anderson join the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
family,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
“Dickey’s has grown rapidly throughout the state of California, with the second
highest number of locations behind that of our home-state of Texas, and we are
proud to continue that expansion.” <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>After moving
to California from Belize looking for new opportunities, Anderson found just that
after becoming an entrepreneur, partnering with his two siblings to open multiple
Wingstop locations. After selling their locations, Anderson decided to stay in
the restaurant industry by opening his own Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>As Anderson
and his wife Denise were researching franchising opportunities, they had lunch
at a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location near them and decided they loved the food,
the concept and the brand so much that they needed to open one for themselves.
“Opening a Dickey’s in our community is an amazing opportunity because this
area is in need of authentic, Texas-style barbecue,” says Anderson. “I am
looking forward to get involved with the residents of Carson and to serve them
delicious barbecue.” <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a>.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;About Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain
was founded in 1941 by&nbsp;Travis Dickey&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “We Speak Barbecue.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 600 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>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>



























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Dickey’s Brings Authentic Texas-Style Barbecue to the Golden State

The new location will
open this Thursday with four weeks of specials and giveaways, including free
barbecue for a year for three lucky guests<hr><o:p> </o:p>(York, PA) <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit</a> opens its newest location in York this Thursday with four
weeks of specials and giveaways, including free barbecue for a year for three
lucky guests. To enter, guests must use hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ on any social media site, <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/">order</a> online or sign up for Dickey’s <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/bycc">Big Yellow Cup Club</a>. On Thursdays, the
new location will offer a complimentary taste of Dickey’s newest limited time
offer, the Sriracha Chicken Taco, to the first 50 guests through the door. On
Fridays, Dickey’s offers 50 percent off to first responders, and guests can
donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, <a href="https://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>. On
Sundays, kids eat free at Dickey’s with every purchase of an adult dine-in meal
of $10 or more. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To join Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Big Yellow Cup Club
and receive members-only specials, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/bycc">here</a>.
<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“The Dickey
family congratulates Dennis Dacheux, Sr. and Dennis Dacheux, Jr. on opening
their second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Dickey’s is growing rapidly throughout the
nation and we are proud to continue our expansion in the state of
Pennsylvania.”<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Doors open
this Thursday and guests can enjoy the grand opening events over the next four
weeks: <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Thirsty Thursdays—All guests will
receive a free Big Yellow Cup with Dickey’s new reusable travel lid and straw.
The first 50 guests through the door will receive a complimentary taste of
Dickey’s Sriracha Chicken Taco. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;Philanthropy Fridays— Uniformed first
responders will receive 50 percent off their meal, and guests can donate to <a href="https://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>,
Dickey’s charitable foundation. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;Kids Eat Free All Day Every Sunday— With every $10 adult dine-in purchase
guests will receive one free kids meal. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Dennis
Dacheux, Sr. and Dennis Dacheux, Jr. are a barbecue loving father and son duo
who are passionate about the art of great barbecue. The new Dickey’s location
in York will be their second location to open within the past year. They are
both extremely excited to open their new location in York and have the
opportunity to serve their community delicious barbecue. “York is a great town with great people and
we can’t wait to give them a Texas-sized welcome this Thursday with authentic
slow-smoked barbecue,” says Dennis Dacheux, Jr. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Residents of
York can find their newest Dickey’s location at 330 Town Center Dr. York, PA
17408. The phone number is 717-650-2630. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys?lang=en">Twitter</a>. 
 
<o:p></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&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91sNB9vFHQ">We Speak Barbecue</a>.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 800 locations in 43 states. This year 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>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Brings Texas-Style BBQ to Pennsylvania

The new location in
Florida will open this Thursday with four weeks of specials and giveaways<hr><o:p> </o:p>(Jacksonville, FL) <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit</a> opens its newest location in Jacksonville this Thursday with
four weeks of specials and giveaways, including free barbecue for a year for
three lucky guests. To enter, guests must use hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ on any social media site, <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/">order</a> online or sign up for Dickey’s <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/bycc">Big Yellow Cup Club</a>. On Fridays, Dickey’s
offers 50 percent off to first responders, and guests can donate to Dickey’s
charitable foundation, <a href="https://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots
&amp; Badges</a>. On Sundays, kids eat free at Dickey’s with every purchase of
an adult dine-in meal of $10 or more. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To join Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Big Yellow Cup Club
and receive members-only specials, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/bycc">here</a>.
<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“The Dickey
family congratulates Ivan Richert and Stephen Taylor on opening their second
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Jacksonville,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Dickey’s is growing rapidly with more than
570 locations in 43 states and we are proud to continue our expansion in the
state of Florida.”<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Doors open
this Thursday and guests can enjoy the grand opening events over the next four
weeks: <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Thirsty Thursdays—All guests will
receive a free Big Yellow Cup with Dickey’s new reusable travel lid and straw. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;Philanthropy Fridays— Uniformed first
responders will receive 50 percent off their meal, and guests can donate to <a href="https://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>,
Dickey’s charitable foundation. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;Kids Eat Free All Day Every Sunday— With every $10 adult dine-in purchase
guests will receive one free kids meal. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Ivan Richert
and Stephen Taylor will open their second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in
Jacksonville, FL this Thursday. Both Richert and Taylor are proud to bring their
community delicious, slow-smoked barbecue. “I am excited to give the people of
Jacksonville a new fast casual barbecue option,” says Richert. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Residents of
Jacksonville can find their newest Dickey’s location at 7111 Bonneval Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32256. The phone number is 904-518-6177. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys?lang=en">Twitter</a>. 
 
<o:p></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&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91sNB9vFHQ">We Speak Barbecue</a>.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 800 locations in 43 states. This year 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>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>













































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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Brings Texas-Style BBQ to Jacksonville

In preparation
for domestic and international expansion, Dickey’s appoints new President and
CEOs<hr>(Dallas, TX) <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit</a> announces the formation of Dickey’s Capital Group and reorganization
of leadership positions in order to more effectively meet the demands of rapid
growth. The newly-formed Dickey’s Capital Group, Inc. is the parent company of
all business entities under the Dickey’s name. With the new organizational
structure, these entities will be better equipped for expansion. The barbecue
franchise opens approximately 12 stores a month and is preparing to open in
their 45th state, with plans to expand internationally in 2017. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Roland Dickey, Jr. has been appointed Chief Executive
Officer of the parent company Dickey’s Capital Group, where he will serve as
executive management of assets. As Chief Executive Officer of Dickey’s Barbecue
Restaurants, Inc., Dickey, Jr. expanded the company from 20 locations to almost
600 across the nation. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>“The Dickey’s brand has seen tremendous growth throughout
the past several years. &nbsp;We look forward to continued expansion of
Dickey’s locations and product and service offerings nationwide and abroad,”
says Roland Dickey, Jr. “With great growth comes change and I look forward to
partnering with Laura Rea Dickey and Renee Roozen to continue evolving the
brand while staying true to our Texas barbecue heritage.”<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Laura Rea Dickey has taken over as CEO of Dickey’s
Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. She previously served as the Chief Information
Officer for eight years, during which time she established Dickey’s as a
recognized technology leader in the restaurant industry through the development
of proprietary big data and enterprise management systems <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>“The growth Dickey’s has seen over the past years is
something that I am extremely proud to be a part of,” says Laura Rea Dickey,
CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “With our amazing Owner/Operators
and the DBRI team, the Dickey’s brand has much more room for growth in the
future.”<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Renee Roozen has been promoted to President of Dickey’s
Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Roozen joined the company in 2015 and excelled in
her previous role as Vice President of Operations. She was drawn to Dickey’s by
the family culture and long traditions of quality and great food. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>“I am proud and honored to embark on this new adventure
as President of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.,” says Roozen. “In my time
at Dickey’s, I have learned how crucial relationships with our Owner/Operators
are, and I look forward to developing a great partnership with them as we move
forward to the next stage of Dickey’s.”<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Dickey’s is the nation’s largest barbecue chain and
ranked first on Fast Casual’s 2016 Top 100 Movers &amp; Shakers list for its
impressive growth rate and leadership in technology. The brand has been named
“Fastest Growing Restaurant Chain” by Technomic in 2013, as well as “Top 5
Growth Brand” by Nation’s Restaurant News and “Best Franchise Deal” by QSR
Magazine in 2012. <o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>Follow Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys">Twitter</a>,
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a>. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></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&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “We Speak Barbecue.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast casual concept
has expanded to nearly 600 locations in 44 states. In 2016 Dickey’s won first
place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>









































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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Announces Leadership and Capital Reorg

The new location is
slated to open in Virginia in Fall 2017<hr><o:p> </o:p>(Loudoun,
VA) <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> will be serving
the residents of Loudoun County delicious, Texas-style barbecue beginning in
Fall 2017. The new store’s owner, Chris Mills, is excited to embark on this new
adventure with Dickey’s and have the opportunity to serve his community
slow-smoked barbecue. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“The Dickey
family congratulates Chris Mills on opening his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
location,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is growing rapidly throughout the nation, and we are
proud to continue our expansion in Virginia giving us the opportunity to serve
more people Dickey’s authentic, Texas-style barbecue.” <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>After
graduating from George Mason University, Mills has constantly been looking for
new opportunities and found his most recent opportunity with Dickey’s Barbecue
Pit. Before beginning his new adventure with Dickey’s, Mills was in real estate
and property management. After years of real estate, Mills decided he wanted to
get into the restaurant industry and found a home in Dickey’s. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“When
researching franchising opportunities, Dickey’s ended up being the perfect fit
for me,” says Mills. “I have a passion for barbecue and I love having the
opportunity to bring people together and Dickey’s is the perfect place to do
that.”<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a>.<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&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91sNB9vFHQ">We Speak Barbecue</a>.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 800 locations in 43 states. This year 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>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>###<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>&nbsp;































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New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Open in Loudoun County by Local Owner

Dickey’s is offering
$2 Chicken Sliders beginning January 2017<hr><o:p> </o:p>(Dallas, TX).
<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> is featuring Chicken
Sliders to kick off the New Year to help guests recover from the Holiday
Hangover.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit locations across the nation smoke their chicken low and slow on-site
daily to ensure its delicious flavor. Dickey’s is also committed to quality
with their “No B.S. Initiative” by serving <span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">chicken that is 100% vegetarian fed and humanely
raised. It is also completely hormone-free and cage-free, ensuring that
Dickey’s guests are served only the highest quality poultry with no additives.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To find your
nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.
<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Dickey’s
Chicken Sliders are on a buttery roll with Dickey’s hand sliced, slow-smoked
chicken. They are lean, mean and packed with protein—a perfect remedy to cure
everyone’s post-holiday blues. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>All Dickey’s
locations will offer $2 Chicken Sliders as well as the Kickin’ Combo, complete
with three Chicken Sliders, a side of coleslaw and a Big Yellow Cup for $8.50. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“At Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit we are dedicated to serving our guests the highest quality
products,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
“Dickey’s 75-year-old brand has been successful because we stay true to our
brand, smoked our meats on site daily and ensure every item we give our guests
is the best.” <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Follow Dickey’s on
<a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a>. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;
font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi"><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&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91sNB9vFHQ">We Speak Barbecue</a>.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 800 locations in 43 states. This year 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>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p>###<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>



































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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Helps Guests Fight the Holiday Hangover

The new location will
open this Thursday with four weeks of specials and giveaways, including free
barbecue for a year<hr> (New Braunfels, TX) <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> opens its newest
location in New Braunfels this Thursday with four weeks of specials and
giveaways, including free barbecue for a year for three lucky guests. To enter,
guests must use hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ
on any social media site, <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/">order</a> online
or sign up for Dickey’s <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/bycc">Big Yellow Cup
Club</a>. On Thursdays, the new location will offer a complimentary taste of
Dickey’s newest limited time offer, the Bangers &amp; Mash Taco, to the first
50 guests through the door. On Fridays, Dickey’s offers 50 percent off to first
responders, and guests can donate to Dickey’s charitable foundation, <a href="https://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>. On
Sundays, kids eat free at Dickey’s with every purchase of an adult dine-in meal
of $10 or more. <o:p></o:p>

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

To join Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Big Yellow Cup Club
and receive members-only specials, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/bycc">here</a>.
<o:p></o:p>

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

“The Dickey
family congratulates Kenny Elliott on opening his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in
New Braunfels,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants,
Inc. “Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is growing rapidly and we are always proud to
expand further in our home state of Texas.” <o:p></o:p>

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

Doors open
this Thursday and guests can enjoy the grand opening events over the next four
weeks: <o:p></o:p>

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

Thirsty Thursdays—All guests will
receive a free Big Yellow Cup with Dickey’s new reusable travel lid and straw.
The first 50 guests through the door will receive a complimentary taste of
Dickey’s Bangers &amp; Mash Taco. <o:p></o:p>

&nbsp;

Philanthropy Fridays— Uniformed first
responders will receive 50 percent off their meal, and guests can donate to <a href="https://www.bbabfoundation.org/">Barbecue, Boots &amp; Badges</a>,
Dickey’s charitable foundation. <o:p></o:p>

&nbsp;

Kids Eat Free All Day Every Sunday— With every $10 adult dine-in purchase
guests will receive one free kids meal. <o:p></o:p>

&nbsp;

To find the
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>. <o:p></o:p>

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

Born and
raised in Texas, Kenny Elliott has known Dickey’s Barbecue Pit his entire life.
For the past ten years, Elliott has worked in the oil and gas industry until he
decided it was time to embark on a new adventure. Upon moving to the New
Braunfels area, Elliott saw there was a need for Dickey’s delicious,
slow-smoked barbecue. “Dickey’s only serves authentic, high-quality smoked
barbecue,” says Elliott. “I am excited to have the opportunity to be the one to
provide Dickey’s delicious barbecue to my community.”<o:p></o:p>

&nbsp;

Residents of
New Braunfels can find their newest Dickey’s location at 272 FM 306, STE. 128
New Braunfels, TX 78138. The phone number is 830-433-7083. <o:p></o:p>

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

Find Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys?lang=en">Twitter</a>. 
 
<o:p></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&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91sNB9vFHQ">We Speak Barbecue</a>.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 800 locations in 43 states. This year 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>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.<o:p></o:p>

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens New Fast Casual Spot in New Braunfels

Starting December 26
Kids Eat Free at Dickey’s with every one adult purchase of $10 or more<hr>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>(Dallas, TX) <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a>
is hoping to help parents this holiday season by offering Kids Eat Free at all
Dickey’s locations across the nation beginning December 26!<o:p></o:p>

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

Dickey’s knows it is Winter Break for the kids and what better way to
spend it than enjoying some delicious, slow-smoked barbecue! &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

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

At Dickey’s, Kids Eat Free from
December 26 to January 1. For every one adult dine-in purchase of $10 or more, parents will receive one free kid's meal for kids 12 and under.&nbsp;

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

To find your&nbsp; nearest Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit location, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>.
<o:p></o:p>

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

“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit is a family-owned business that knows family is truly the most
important thing, especially during the holiday season,” says Roland Dickey,
Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We are proud to have the
opportunity to serve families across the nation delicious, Texas-style
barbecue.”<o:p></o:p>

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

To keep your
kids busy this Winter Break, join Dickey’s in showing all the different ways
you and your kids use your ‘Lil Yellow Cups! Join in on the fun by posting your
photos on social media using #BigYellowCup. <o:p></o:p>

Find
Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and
<a href="https://instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a>.<o:p></o:p>

&nbsp;

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&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91sNB9vFHQ">We Speak Barbecue</a>.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 800 locations in 43 states. This year 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>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call
866.340.6188.&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p>

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Kids Eat Free at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit This Winter Break

The new locations will
be serving authentic, Texas-style barbecue to the people of Orange County<o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p><hr>(Orange
County, CA) After working with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit</a> as a general contractor in California, Caleb Cabrera decided
it was time to embark on a new adventure. While working with Dickey’s, Cabrera
fell in love with the brand and began researching franchising options with his
son, CJ Cabrera and business partner, Vince Perez. Cabrera grew up in the
restaurant industry and has since then not only opened restaurants of his own,
he is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Elite Construction, a company
that specializes in restaurant development. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Cabrera and
his partners have signed on to open nine new Dickey’s locations in the Orange
County area of California. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“Dickey’s Barbecue
Pit is proud to have Caleb Cabrera join the team as an Owner/Operator,” says
Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Dickey’s has an
extremely large presence in California, second to that of our home-state of
Texas, and we are proud to continue our expansion throughout the state.”<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To find the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit is a 75-year-old, family-owned brand that not only serves delicious,
slow-smoked barbecue but also guarantees a large helping of southern
hospitality. “Dickey’s rapid expansion across the nation is due in part to our
dedication of staying true to our brand while also evolving with the changing
times,” says Roland Dickey Jr. “The other key factor is choosing the best
partners to franchise with, and Cabrera is the perfect fit.” <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a>.<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&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91sNB9vFHQ">We Speak Barbecue</a>.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 800 locations in 43 states. This year 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>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>



























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Local Contractor to Open Nine New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in CA

Dickey’s will soon be
serving Texas-style barbecue to the people of Delaware <hr>(Middletown,
DE) <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> is opening in
its 44th state in the nation with a new store planning to open in
Delaware. This new Delaware location will bring delicious, slow-smoked barbecue
to the great communities of Middletown. Owner, Brendan Powers and his family
are thrilled to embark on this new adventure with Dickey’s. <o:p></o:p>

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

“The Dickey
family congratulates Brendan Powers and his family on opening their first
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s
Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “The Dickey’s brand has grown rapidly throughout the
nation, and we are proud to continue this expansion in Delaware.”<o:p></o:p>

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

Born and
raised in Delaware, Powers and his family are extremely involved in the
community and are excited to bring Dickey’s delicious, Texas-style barbecue to
the people they consider family. After spending 25 years in the military and
retiring in 2008, Powers decided it was time to start a new adventure. Powers
will run the business with his wife, Linda, and his two sons BJ and Trevor,
making it truly a family-run business. <o:p></o:p>

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

“I wanted to
do something that my family and I could do together, and Dickey’s gave us the
perfect opportunity to do that,” says Powers. “I am excited to have the
opportunity to serve my community delicious, slow-smoked barbecue.”<o:p></o:p>

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

To find the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>. <o:p></o:p>

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

Find Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a>.<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&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91sNB9vFHQ">We Speak Barbecue</a>.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 800 locations in 43 states. This year 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>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p>

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Expands to 44th State with Texas-Style BBQ

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EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">With three weeks of competition, 4 winners will
be chosen to win delicious prizes&nbsp;<hr>(Dallas, TX) <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a>
is celebrating the holidays with a Big Yellow Cup social media contest! For the
first three weeks of the month of December Dickey’s guests will have the
opportunity to win a $25 gift card or Pit Master Pack, and one lucky guest will
win a Holiday Feast with Dickey’s newest addition, prime rib. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a>.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>For three weeks in December beginning December 5, there will be a
different weekly challenge on social media. These challenges are:&nbsp; <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Week 1: December 5-9: Create
a holiday decoration with your Big Yellow Cup!<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Week 2: December 12-16: Elf
with a Big Yellow Cup! Show what exciting adventures your elf and Big Yellow
Cup can go on.<o:p></o:p>&nbsp;Week 3: December 19-23: Show
your Big Yellow Cup enjoying family time this holiday season! <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To enter, follow the challenge of the week and post it to any social
media site with the hashtag #BigYellowCup.
To win one of the three $25 gift cards or Pit Master Pack, share Dickey’s
Facebook Big Yellow Cup holiday post. The grand prize winner will be chosen at
the end of the three weeks, and will be chosen by who posted the most creative
and festive Big Yellow Cup post!<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To find the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>. <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&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91sNB9vFHQ">We Speak Barbecue</a>.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 570 locations in 43 states. This year 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>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>###<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>







































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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Big Yellow Cup Holiday Social Media Contest

The Bangers &amp; Mash
Taco is Dickey’s newest limited time offer<o:p> </o:p><hr>(Dallas, TX)
<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> has created a new
delicious barbecue-inspired taco for their December Taco of the Month. Dickey’s
will finish off 2016 by offering their newest take on Texas-style barbecue, the
Bangers &amp; Mash Taco! <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>The Bangers
&amp; Mash Taco will feature Dickey’s slow-smoked jalapeno cheddar kielbasa
with their savory baked potato casserole in a warm flour tortilla. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>The
promotion begins December 1 and will last throughout the month. The tacos can be
added on to any order in-store, <a href="https://order.dickeys.com/">online</a>
or as a <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/catering/">catering</a>. Guests can
order two tacos for $3 or three tacos with one side and a Big Yellow Cup for
$8.50.<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit has prided itself on serving delicious, Texas-style for the past
75 years,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
“We are proud to create new ways to serve our slow-smoked barbecue to people
across the nation.” <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To find the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>. Find Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a>.<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&nbsp;with the goal of authentic slow-smoked
barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant
living up to the company tagline, “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91sNB9vFHQ">We Speak Barbecue</a>.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 800 locations in 43 states. This year 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>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="https://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.&nbsp; &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Offers The Bangers & Mash Taco This December

Dickey’s is now
serving delicious, slow-smoked barbecue at the Target Center in Minneapolis<o:p> </o:p><hr>(Minneapolis,
MN) <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> has prided
itself on serving authentic, slow-smoked barbecue for the past 75 years to
people across the nation. Dickey’s in Minnesota now has the opportunity to not
only serve the people of Minneapolis, but also serve them while they are
enjoying one of the nation’s favorite past times, professional basketball. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>“The Dickey
family congratulates Tom Eggerud on his new venture with Dickey’s Barbecue
Pit,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
“Dickey’s is expanding rapidly throughout the nation and we are proud to have
the opportunity to open our first Dickey’s location in an arena.”<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Tom Eggerud
is the owner of two Dickey’s locations, making him an expert at delicious, Texas-style
barbecue. When the Target Center reached out to him with an opportunity for
Dickey’s to have concessions stands at the arena it was something that he could
not turn down. For the remainder of the Timber Wolves season, Eggerud and his
staff will be serving Texas-style barbecue to fans and foes of the Minnesota
Timber Wolves. Though there is not a full menu in the concession stands,
Eggerud offers delicious barbecue sandwiches, savory sides and Minnesota craft
beer. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>The Target Center
is currently remodeling, and Eggerud looks forward to the opportunity to have
Dickey’s concession stands in the updated arena in the coming years. “It is a
great opportunity to showcase our brand at various events, as the Target Center
hosts over 200 events a year,” says Eggerud. “We are excited and proud to serve
delicious, slow-smoked barbecue to its guests.”<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>To find the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
nearest you, click <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/locations">here</a>. <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Find Dickey’s on <a href="https://twitter.com/Dickeys">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/">Instagram</a>.<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&nbsp;with the goal of authentic
slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each
restaurant living up to the company tagline, “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91sNB9vFHQ">We Speak Barbecue</a>.” The
Dallas-based family-run <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise">barbecue
franchise</a> offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides,
tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept
has expanded to more than 800 locations in 43 states. This year Dickey’s won
first place on Fast Casual’s “<a href="http://www.fastcasual.com/articles/dickeys-named-fast-casuals-no-1-brand/">Top
100 Movers and Shakers</a>” and ranked in the top ten of Franchise Times’ “<a href="http://www.franchisetimes.com/March-2016/Fast-and-Serious-FT-ranks-the-smartest-growing-brands/">Fast
and Serious</a>.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was
recognized for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">www.dickeys.com</a>
or for&nbsp;barbecue franchise opportunities&nbsp;call 866.340.6188.&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>



























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