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(Covington, WA) Gary and Megan Depping got into the barbecue business in 2012 when they opened their first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Auburn. On Thursday October 30 at 11 a.m., the former Burger King executive will open his third Dickey’s Barbecue location in Covington. To celebrate, the new location in Covington will host a three day grand opening event that includes a $500 gift card giveaway.
“I think Washington State might love Texas-style barbecue more than any other state besides Texas,” said multi-unit owner, Gary Depping. “My wife and I have loved our experience working with the Dickey’s Barbecue team and are excited about our new location in Covington.”
Thursday, the first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50. Friday, the party continues with all day Dickey’s Barbecue Pit merchandise giveaways including t-shirts, sunglasses and koozies. On Saturday, radio station 94.1 KMPS will be on-site from noon to 2 p.m. when the new location will serve up <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year.
Gary Depping spent 28 years working as an area manager for Burger King before deciding to open a Dickey’s Barbecue franchise. The Deppings own additional Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in Auburn and Tacoma.
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Covington is located at 27149 185th Avenue Suite 113 and the phone number is 253.243.7697. You can follow along with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Covingtondickeys">Facebook.</a>

Couple Expands Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Washington with New Location in Covington

(Wichita, KS) The biggest city in Kansas is getting the Texas-style barbecue they’ve been missing when Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens on Thursday, October 30 at 11 a.m. Kansas resident, Ryan Wenrich is hosting a three day grand opening in honor of his fourth location. The barbecue bash kicks off with the first 50 guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50. &nbsp;
“My first location was so popular that I knew I needed to open more locations,” said multi-unit owner, Ryan Wenrich. “You just can’t find another franchise at the same value as Dickey’s Barbecue Pit which is one of the many reasons I continue to open new locations – it’s an exciting business.”
On Friday, guests can pick up merchandise giveaways including t-shirts, sunglasses and more. &nbsp;On Saturday, radio station 102.1 The Bull will be on-site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. when one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year. The new location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> during the event.
Wenrich owns a location in Topeka and two locations in Missouri. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Wichita is located at 2768 North Maize Road, Suite 100 and the phone number is 316.773.9922. You can follow along with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbeceupitwichitawest">Facebook.</a>

Roland Dickey attends Grand Openings of Two New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Locations in Tuscaloosa

(Beaver, WV) Perry McKinney loves meeting new people and sharing his love of Texas barbecue. Following retirement, McKinney decided his next adventure would be to open a barbecue joint. On Thursday October 23 at 11 a.m., McKinney along with investors Joshua Conaway and Patrick Haynes will open Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Beaver. The new owners are hosting a three day grand opening to introduce the Beaver community to slow smoked Texas-style barbecue.
“After tasting Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s Texas-style barbecue, I knew it would be a great fit for West Virginia,” said first time owner, Perry McKinney. “I’m looking forward serving great food and meeting new people in our store and through catering their events.”
Thursday, the event kicks off with the first 50 dine-in guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50. On Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., country station 99.5 WJLS will be on-site when one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year. Guests can also grab a deal with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>. On Saturday the new location offers all day merchandise giveaways.
The group has plans to open locations in Lewisburg and Fayetteville next. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Beaver is located at 763 Ritter Drive and the phone number is 681.238.5603.&nbsp;

West Virginia Man Brings a Texas Favorite to His Home State with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Haslet, TX) Haslet barbecue fans can cheer when Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens with a three day grand opening on Thursday October 23 at 11 a.m. The barbecue celebration kicks off with the first 50 dine-in guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50 and on Friday guests can test their luck when the new location awards three free barbecue for a year prizes. &nbsp;
“Our grand openings are bigger and better than other franchise, so it’s always a blast when we open a new location,” said multi-unit owner and area developer, Joseph Vongsombath. “The support we receive from Dickey’s as franchise owners makes being in the barbecue business fun while at the same time allows us to open new locations.”
On Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., country station 96.3 KSCS will be on-site when one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year. Guests can feed their barbecue cravings with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>. Saturday includes Dickey’s Barbecue treats with all day merchandise giveaways.
This is the ninth Dickey’s Barbecue location for Vongsombath who owns this location along with his wife Sophie and partner Patrick Pratumrat with two more locations opening this year. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Haslet is located at 13100 NW Highway 287, Suite 138 and the phone number is 817.439.8028.
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Barbecue Buffs in Haslet Feed Their Cravings with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Albuquerque, NM) On Thursday October 23 at 11 a.m., Deepak Shah will open the first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Albuquerque with a three day grand opening. &nbsp;Shah, the former chief financial officer of Southwest Cheese Company, is ready for the new challenge. The first location in New Mexico opened in Hobbs last week with the highest <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit/photos/a.227785679105.134546.14408104105/10152788105779106/?type=1&amp;theater">grand opening</a> sales in Dickey’s Barbecue history.&nbsp;
“Even though New Mexico is in the Southwest, we unfortunately have very few barbecue options,” said first time owner operator, Deepak Shah. “Dickey’s was the perfect franchise for me and I know Albuquerque is going to love the food and fast casual concept.”
Thursday, the first 50 dine-in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50. Friday includes free t-shirts, koozies, sunglasses and more with all day merchandise giveaways. &nbsp;On Saturday, radio station 103.3 ED FM is onsite from noon to 2 p.m. and this location is serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>. &nbsp;During the event, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year.
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Albuquerque is located at 4320 The 25 Way NE, Suite 650 and the phone number is 505.750.1331. You can follow along with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit/1512981178919118">Facebook</a>.
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Albuquerque Wins Big with First Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Stockton, CA) Stockton is ready for more slow-smoked barbecue.&nbsp; To help celebrate the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location, Mr. Dickey will be stopping by to get the party started! The three day celebration in Stockton kicks off on Thursday, October 16 at 11 a.m. with the first 50 dine in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50. Friday includes a visit from Mr. Dickey and three chances to win free barbecue for a year.
“At Dickey’s, we love to celebrate with guests across the country as often as we can,” said Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. chairman, Roland Dickey, Sr. “California is one of my favorite states to visit and I love the fact that Dickey’s Texas-style barbecue is such a hit.”
On Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dickey’s Barbecue chairman, Mr. Dickey, will be on hand to autograph 100 copies of his <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Dickeys-Barbecue-Cookbook-Recipes/dp/1455616869">cookbook</a>. The event includes <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> and radio station Kat Country 103 on-site. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Guests can grab Dickey’s Barbecue gear on Saturday with all day merchandise giveaways.
The local owner, Rod Cockrum owns Dickey’s Barbecue locations in Lodi, Stockton and Manteca. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Stockton is located at 10940-H Trinity Parkway and the phone number is 209.910.0744. &nbsp;

Mr. Dickey Visits North Stockton for Grand Opening of New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Hobbs, NM) On Thursday October 16 at 11 a.m., New Mexico will get a piece of their Texas neighbor when Jason Scott opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in his hometown of Hobbs. To celebrate his new endeavor, Scott is hosting a three day grand opening where the first 50 dine in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“I was ready for a change after 22 years in the medical field and I knew Hobbs was missing a great variety of restaurants, specifically barbecue,” said first time owner, Jason Scott. “When researching top franchises, I found Dickey’s Barbecue and decided this would be perfect for Hobbs.”
On Friday, guests can grab Dickey’s Barbecue gear with all day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday from noon to 2 p.m., radio station The Eagle 100.9 will be on-site when one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year. The new location is also serving up <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> during the event.
New Mexico gets a second Dickey’s Barbecue location later this month in Albuquerque. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Hobbs is located at 1010 West Joe Harvey Boulevard and the phone number is 575.392.2277. Stay current on this location’s barbecue deals on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Hobbs/494868990625000">Facebook</a>.&nbsp;

ER Nurse Opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Hometown of Hobbs

(Abingdon, MD) Mark Buzminsky spent over 20 years as a teacher and school administrator for Harford County Public Schools. He was ready for a change when he discovered Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. On Thursday, October 16 at 11 a.m., Buzminsky will open Dickey’s Barbecue in Abingdon with a three day grand opening celebration. The first 50 dine in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“After looking at franchises for the past three years, Dickey’s really stood out to me,” said operator and general manager, Mark Buzminsky. “We’re close to military bases and schools which makes Dickey’s family friendly concept a great fit for our community.”
On Friday, guests get a chance to score when Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers all day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can stop by for a barbecue deal with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> and an appearance by radio station Today’s 101.9. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
Buzminsky plans on opening several Dickey’s Barbecue locations in the area with CRA of Bel Air LLC. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Abingdon is located at 3468-70 Emmorton Road and the phone number is 443.402.1277. Stay up-to-date with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbbqabingdon">Facebook.</a>

Longtime Teacher & Administrator Opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Abingdon

(Manteca, CA) On Thursday, October 9 at 11 a.m., Manteca will have a new fast casual option -- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. The new family friendly restaurant option offers a selection of <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">signature meats</a> smoked onsite every day, home style sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The new restaurant is celebrating with a three-day grand opening.&nbsp;
Three-day grand opening events include:
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 <li>Thursday kicks off with the first 50 dine in guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50.</li>
 <li>Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can stop by for country music with radio station Kat Country 103 and a barbecue deal with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for a year.</li>
 <li>Saturday, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers all day merchandise giveaways.</li>
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“Owning multiple Dickey’s Barbecue locations gives me the opportunity to share the tasty experience of Texas-style barbecue throughout San Joaquin County,” said multi-unit owner, Rod Cockrum. “Californians just can’t get enough of Dickey’s authentic barbecue with meats smoked low and slow on-site every day.”
Cockrum owns Dickey’s Barbecue locations in Lodi and Stockton. This marks his third location and his fourth location will open in north Stockton on October 16 and will feature a visit from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Dickeys-Barbecue-Cookbook-Recipes/dp/1455616869">Mr. Dickey</a> on October 17. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Manteca is located at 1446 Hulsey Road and the phone number is 209.239.2333.&nbsp;

Manteca Residents Get a Tasty New Option with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Flowery Branch, GA) Shannon Skains’ restaurant experience and passion for the art of barbecue make him a perfect new member of the Dickey’s Barbecue family. Skains will open his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Flowery Branch on Thursday, October 9 at 11 a.m. In honor of the art of great barbecue, Dickey’s Barbecue is throwing a three day grand opening for the new location.
“Barbecue is a passion of mine and that made Dickey’s the perfect franchise for me,” said first time owner, Shannon Skains. “It’s always been a dream of mine to own and operate a restaurant and the Dickey’s culture fit exactly what I was looking for in a restaurant business – great food, multiple revenue streams and a training program that is first rate.”
On Thursday, the first 50 dine in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50. Guests can pick up gear on Friday when the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers all day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can stop by for country station 97.1 The River when one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year. Guest also get a barbecue deal with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>.
Residing in the Atlanta-area, Skains has over 15 years of restaurant and supply chain experience. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Flowery Branch is located at 4005 Winder Highway, Suite 160 and the phone number is 678.865.4928. Follow along with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DickeysBarbecuePit.FloweryBranch?ref=br_tf">Facebook.</a>
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Man Takes Barbecue Hobby to the Big Leagues with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Avon, IN) A Texas size barbecue celebration kicks off Thursday, October 9 at 11 a.m. when Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens in Avon. The three day grand opening includes big giveaways like three chances to win free barbecue for an entire year. The party kicks off with the first 50 dine in guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50.
“The second I tried Dickey’s Barbecue, I knew the people in Avon would love Texas-style barbecue --especially the brisket,” said general manager, Anne Ellis “We’ll be one of the few barbecue restaurants in the area and we’re looking forward to providing a new catering option for area events as well.”
The party continues on Friday when guests can feed their barbecue cravings with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> and country station 97.1 The Hank FM is onsite from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners receive free barbecue for an entire year. On Saturday, stop by for merchandise giveaways when the location offers Dickey’s Barbecue t-shirts, sunglasses and more.
Ellis grew up in the Avon area and worked in the hospitality industry for the past seven years. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Avon is located at 9655 US Highway 36, Suite K and the phone number is 317.451.4794. Follow along with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Avon-Indiana/896269937051292">Facebook</a>.&nbsp;

New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Hosts Texas Size Barbecue Party in Avon

(Fairfield, CA) The city of Fairfield and those serving at Travis Air Force Base will soon get a taste of Texas-style brisket when Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens on Thursday, October 2 at 11 a.m. The new fast-causal barbecue restaurant is throwing a three day grand opening celebration. &nbsp;The first 50 dine in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“Our new restaurant is near Travis Air Force Base and we wanted to introduce them to Texas style barbecue,” said multi-unit owner, John Sanchez. “We have many Fairfield residents who have been going over to our Vacaville location and we’re excited they will now have a Dickey's in Fairfield.”
On Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can grab <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> and one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card. Three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year and radio station 95.3 KUIC will also be on-site. On Saturday guests get a chance to stock up on Dickey’s Barbecue Pit gear when the location offers all day merchandise giveaways.
Sanchez and his business partner, Richard Breedwell own a location in Vacaville and plan on opening three more locations in the area over the next three years.&nbsp; The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fairfield is located at Gateway Courtyard 1586 Gateway Boulevard, Suite C-7 and the phone number is 707.400.5040. Stay up-to-date with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Fairfield/372172369614109">Facebook.</a>

Texas-Style Barbecue Arrives at Travis Air Force Base with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(West Sacramento, CA) On Thursday, October 2 at 11 a.m., West Sacramento gets a little bit of the lone star state when the newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens. Raised in California, Jared Katzenberger owns five Dickey’s Barbecue locations throughout the Sacramento area. Dickey’s Barbecue is throwing a three day grand opening party kicking off with the first 50 dine in guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50.
“The people of West Sacramento are great and they’re all looking forward to having a new Dickey’s Barbecue in the community.” said multi-unit owner, Jared Katzenbarger. “Our grand opening celebrations are a blast and I’m excited to give away a $500 gift card and three free barbecue for a year prizes to our guests.”
On Friday guests get a chance to stock up on t-shirts, bracelets and sunglasses when the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers all day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday from noon to 2 p.m., guests can stop by for radio station 98 Rock and a barbecue deal with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in West Sacramento is located at 2155 Towne Center Plaza, Suite E110 and the phone number is 916.371.8638.&nbsp;

Californian Expands Barbecue Business with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in West Sacramento

(Las Vegas, NV) John Schouten spent 7 years working for Ariat Boots where he moved up the ranks from merchandiser to a territory sales representative. Looking for a change, Schouten decided to pursue his dream of owning his own restaurant. On Thursday, October 2 at 11 a.m., Schouten will open a new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Las Vegas. To celebrate, Schouten is throwing a three day grand opening kicking off with the first 50 guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50.
“I fell in love with the Dickey’s Barbecue concept and I can’t wait to meet our guests and serve them great barbecue,” said first time franchise owner, John Schouten. “I’m also looking forward to moving to Las Vegas where I have my parents and older brother nearby.”
On Friday the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will offer all day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., special guest and Dickey’s Barbecue chairman, Mr. Dickey joins the party to hand out 100 autographed copies of his cookbook. Radio station 97.1 The Point is also on-site with the new location serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a>. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Las Vegas is located at 6584 North Decatur Boulevard and the phone number is 702.655.0027. Having barbecue cravings? Keep up with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-North-Las-Vegas-NV/302814023227929">Facebook.</a>

From Boots to Barbecue: Man Opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Las Vegas

(Natchitoches, LA) Lee Waskom’s résumé includes experience in property development and management, a chain of college book stores and a Smoothie King franchise. On Thursday, September 25 at 11 a.m., Waskom takes on barbecue when he opens the first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Natchitoches. To celebrate his new endeavor, Waskom is hosting a three-day grand opening celebration. The first 50 dine-in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“We are located right across from my alma mater, Northwestern State University, and near two other schools, making this the perfect location for students and staff to grab great barbecue,” said first time franchise owner, Lee Waskom. “I love this community and I’m looking forward to working with different campus organizations for caterings and fundraisers.”
On Friday at 10:30 a.m., the <a href="https://www.natchitocheschamber.com/">Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce</a> will be at the new location for a ribbon cutting. Guests can also stop by for all day merchandise giveaways. Saturday the new restaurant will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> and radio station 97.5 KDBH FM &nbsp;will be on-site from noon to 2 p.m. &nbsp;Barbecue eaters will get a chance to win a $500 gift card or be one of three winners for free barbecue for an entire year.
Waskom serves in multiple leadership and board positions in Natchitoches including the Historic District Business Association and Christmas Festival Committee. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Natchitoches is located at 936 University Parkway and the phone number is 318.238.4227. Keep up with this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Dickeysnatchitoches">Facebook.</a>