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(Fletcher, NC) As the former senior vice president for Huddle House, Mike Wiemers knows about operating restaurants.&nbsp; On Thursday, August 28 at 11 a.m., Wiemers will take on barbecue when he opens his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fletcher. To celebrate his newest endeavor, he is throwing a three-day grand opening celebration.
“I was looking for a strong and growing brand with excellent quality food. We have the best barbecue I have ever tasted. I loved it so much I wanted to open my own Dickey’s near my home,” said first time franchisee, Mike Wiemers. “Fletcher is a great town and I’m excited about serving great barbecue and meeting new guests.”
Thursday, the first 50 guest will receive gift cards for up to $50.&nbsp; Friday, radio station 99.9 Kiss Country will be on-site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Guests can also get a deal on barbecue with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> On Saturday, guests can swing by for all day merchandise giveaways.
Wiemers served as senior vice president for the 24-hour diner-style chain, Huddle House where he oversaw operations for over 400 restaurants. He plans on opening three more Dickey’s Barbecue locations in the near future. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fletcher is located at 235 St. John’s Road, Suite 10&amp;12 and the phone number is 828.303.2190. You can keep up with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KennewickWA?ref=br_tf">Facebook.</a>

Restaurant Leader Takes on Barbecue with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fletcher

(Shreveport, LA) Catherine and Matthew Long met at Louisiana Tech University and moved to Dallas shortly after college. They fell in love with Dickey’s Barbecue, but were transferred to the Shreveport Bossier area in 2008. On Thursday, August 28 at 11 a.m., the couple will open their second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Shreveport with a three-day grand opening celebration. The first 50 dine-in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“I’m a Dallas native and I’ve always loved Dickey’s Barbecue, so it was the perfect choice when we were looking for the right franchise,” said multi-unit franchise owner, Catherine Long. “Our first restaurant has done really well here because it’s a great product with a family-friendly atmosphere.”
Friday, guests can stop by for Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise for all day giveaways. On Saturday from noon to 2 p.m., radio station Kiss Country 93.7 will be on-site when one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Also, guests can feed their barbecue cravings with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a>
Catherine serves as the owner/operator to their two restaurants. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Shreveport is located at 4955 North Market Street and the phone number is 318-222-2645. The Long’s Bossier City location is at 2620 Beene Boulevard. The Long’s plan to open more locations in the Shreveport Bossier area in the coming years. The couple resides in Bossier City with their two children.&nbsp;

College Sweethearts Open Second Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Shreveport

(Kennewick, WA) Dan Pelfrey grew up eating barbecue in Texas and on Thursday, August 28 at 11 a.m., he’ll bring a little bit of Texas to the Tri-Cities when he opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Kennewick. To celebrate, he’s throwing a three-day grand opening celebration. Tri-Cities will have more authentic barbecue when Pelfrey opens two more locations in Pasco and Richland by 2016.
“Being a Texan, I wanted to bring authentic Texas barbecue to the area,” said first time owner, Dan Pelfrey. “The brand is loved in other Washington markets and it’ll do great in here too. There’s a lot of tradition here in Tri-Cities and I’m excited to start a new tradition of authentic Texas-style barbecue.”
Thursday kicks off the opening with the first 50 guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50. Friday includes Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise giveaways. Saturday, country station 94.9 The Wolf will be on-site from noon to 2 p.m. and this location will serve <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> During the event, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
Pelfrey and his wife met at Utah State University where Pelfrey played football. The Pelfrey’s moved to Washington two years ago and reside in Pasco. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Kennewick is located at 122 Highway 395 and the phone number is 509.396.9898. Can’t take the wait? Follow this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KennewickWA?ref=br_tf">Facebook.</a>

Texan Brings a Piece of the Lone Star State to Tri-Cities with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Fort Worth, TX) On Thursday, August 28 at 11 a.m., Fort Worth will get a new barbecue restaurant when Sam and Yasmin Poonawala open their first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. In celebration of their newest franchise, the Poonawala’s will throw a &nbsp;three-day grand opening celebration where the first 50 guests receive &nbsp;gift cards worth up to $50.
Friday includes all day Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise giveaways. On Saturday, country station 99.5 The Wolf is onsite from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests can feed their barbecue cravings with <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> &nbsp;One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
“We’ve worked with numerous franchises and are proud to grow our business with Dickeys’ Barbecue Pit,” said the Dickey’s Barbecue owner, Sam Poonawala. “Everyone loves barbecue in Texas making this new Fort Worth location the perfect place for a new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.”
The Poonawala’s own multiple franchises. The couple has another Dickey’s Barbecue planned for the Dallas area. The newest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fort Worth is located at 6721 Bridge Street and the phone number is 817.451.4899.
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Franchise Experts Grow Business with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Cowtown

(Huntsville, AL) Larry Hoffmeister discovered Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s slow smoked brisket during business trips to Texas and it immediately became a favorite. On Thursday, August 21 at 11 a.m., Hoffmeister will bring his favorite barbecue joint, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Huntsville. To kick-off the new location, Dickey’s is throwing a three-day grand opening celebration.
Thursday, the first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50. On Friday, guests can stop by for <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> and country music when radio station 102.1 WDRM is onsite from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Saturday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will offer all day merchandise giveaways which includes t-shirts, sunglasses, magnets and more!
“When I first experienced Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, I knew it was a great franchise opportunity and that the people of Huntsville would love it,” said first time franchise owner, Larry Hoffmeister. “This is the perfect location because we’re near the second largest research park in the U.S., Cummings Research Park with over 500 corporate centers and the University of Alabama in Huntsville.”
Hoffmeister graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and has spent 35 years working for the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Center. Hoffmeister hopes to open at least two more locations in the Huntsville-Madison area.
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Huntsville is located in the Bridge Street Town Centre at 6886 Governors W, Suite 112 and the phone number is 256-270-4425. Keep up with the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HuntsvilleResearchPark">Facebook.</a>

Army Engineer and Brisket Lover Opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Hometown

(Aurora, CO) On Friday, August 22 Dickey’s Barbecue’s lead chef and chairman, Roland Dickey, Sr. is celebrating barbecue lovers in Aurora with a Guest Appreciation Event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Aurora location. Guests will get a chance to beef up their barbecue skills just in time for Labor Day when Mr. Dickey gives out 100 free autographed copies of his cookbook, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Dickeys-Barbecue-Cookbook-Recipes/dp/1455616869">Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook</a>.
“I love an opportunity to meet our guests across the country,” said chairman, Roland Dickey, Sr. “Sharing our recipes with guests and their families is something I look forward to at all of our customer events.”
Guests can stop by for country music when radio station 98.5 KYGO is on-site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the event, the location will serve <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork sandwiches.</a> One lucky winner will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
“We’re excited to meet the man behind the food and celebrate with our guests in Aurora” said local franchisee, Larry Volf. “Dickey’s is such a great brand and we enjoy serving this wonderful community.”
The Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Aurora is located at 10551 East Garden Drive, Suite 106 and the store’s phone number is 720-343-7518. You can keep up with this store on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Aurora/244839032327581">Facebook.</a>

Mr. Dickey Stops by for Guest Appreciation Event at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Aurora

(Commerce, TX) On Thursday, August 21 at 11 a.m., Commerce will get a fast casual barbecue option when Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens near Texas A&amp;M University – Commerce. The new Commerce location will open with a three-day grand opening celebration and the first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card worth up to $50.
On Friday, guests can stop by for Dickey’s Barbecue gear when the store offers all day merchandise giveaways. Saturday, country station 93.5 The Coyote is on-site from noon to 2 p.m. when the new location will serve <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a>&nbsp; One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
“We believe the Dickey’s Barbecue brand will be a great fit in Commerce, especially with Texas A&amp;M Commerce so close,” said multi-unit franchise owner, Joseph Vongsombath. “We’re looking forward to catering our delicious barbecue at local events in the Commerce community and at student events.”
Vongsombath owns 12 other Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Commerce is located at 2202 Live Oak and the telephone number is 903.886.8808.&nbsp;

Big Barbecue Giveaways in Commerce with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

The entire Dickey's family is saddened by the events that occurred in Utah and takes this incident very seriously. We are keeping the entire Harding family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.&nbsp; 
 
We would like to reassure the public that this was an isolated incident in South Jordan, Utah. Nothing like this has occurred in the 73 years we have operated. There is nothing more important to us than the trust and safety of our guests. The independent owner of the South Jordan location is deeply saddened by this incident; he is fully cooperating with authorities as they investigate how this tragic event occurred. The health inspector was called to the location during the incident and the store passed all requirements to remain open. The incident is still under investigation. 
 
Dickey's appreciates all of the messages of support. We ask for your prayers for the Harding family.

Statement From Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

(Richardson, TX) Local franchisee, Mo Afzal has been with the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family for over ten years and will open his fifth location in the Dallas-Fort Worth on Thursday, August 14. Afzal’s newest location in Richardson near the intersection of Coit and Campbell will host a three day grand opening with the first 50 guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50.
Friday, radio station New Country 96.3 KSCS is onsite from noon to 2 p.m. when the location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. On Saturday, guests can load up on Dickey’s Barbecue gear like t-shirts, koozies, sunglasses and more.
“The Dickey’s Barbecue franchise is a great concept with delicious food and we’ve enjoyed working with Dickey’s the past 10 years,” said multi-unit franchise owner, Mo Afzal. “We’re particularly excited about this location because we are at a busy intersection and have had multiple people stop by and ask about our opening.”
Afzal has three more locations planned for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Richardson is located at 2160 North Coit Road, Suite 146 and the phone number is 972.664.9000. &nbsp;
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Chances to Win Free Barbecue for a Year at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Richardson

(Kansas City, KS) Roland Dickey, Sr. barbecue expert and chairman of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is stopping by Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Overland Park on Friday, August 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Customer Appreciation Event. Mr. Dickey will give out 100 free autographed copies of his new cookbook, Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook just in time for Labor Day parties.
“I take great pleasure in meeting our local guests and visiting our dedicated franchisees in their restaurants,” said chairman, Roland Dickey, Sr. “We’re thrilled the Kansas City area has been so welcoming to Dickey’s Barbecue and excited about our future expansion.”
On Friday, all of Kansas City area restaurants will serve $2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches. &nbsp;Radio station Country 94.1 will be on-site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. when one lucky winner will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Following the event, Mr. Dickey will stop by locations in Liberty and Kansas City.
“We’re honored to have Mr. Dickey visit our restaurant,” said local franchisee, Sam Kafoure. &nbsp;“I know our guests are will appreciate meeting the man behind the barbecue and the chance to win a free barbecue for a year.”
The Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Overland Park is located at 7284 West 121st Street. You can stay current on this store and all its smokin’ barbecue options by contacting the store at 913-338-5900.&nbsp;

Mr. Dickey Visits Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Overland Park for Customer Event

(Germantown, MD) On Thursday, July 31 at 11 a.m., Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Germantown will celebrate with a three day customer appreciation event. Thursday kicks off with the first 100 guests receiving free quarter plate cards.
On Friday, the first 100 guests will receive a big yellow cup. Saturday, customers can stop by for radio station 99.9 Free Country from noon to 2 p.m. when three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. This location will also be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> Dickey’s Barbecue will offer all day merchandise giveaways during all three days.
“I’m excited to have an opportunity to celebrate with our guests and reward their loyalty,” said multi-unit owner, Jim Hickin. &nbsp;“I hope everyone comes out to celebrate and ’m especially looking forward to meeting the people of Germantown.”
The owner, Jim Hickin is an experienced Dickey’s Barbecue Pit team member whose past experience includes roles as general manager of the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Cortland, New York which he now owns. Hickin hopes to own as many as 10 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in the future. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Germantown is located at 18056 Mateny Road and the phone number is 240-801-4570.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Germantown Celebrates Customer Appreciation Event Thursday

(Frisco, TX) On Thursday, July 31 at 11 a.m., Frisco residents will get a new fast-casual dining option when Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens. The newest Dallas-Fort Worth location neighbors Frisco’s Fieldhouse USA, an indoor sports facility. To celebrate, the new location will throw a three-day grand opening event. The first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50. &nbsp;
Friday, the party continues with radio station 99.5 The Wolf, who will be on site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year. Saturday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will offer all day merchandise giveaways.
“Dickey’s Barbecue is a family tradition in the Dallas-Fort Worth area,” said franchise owner, Mark Vahala. “The family friendly atmosphere, the consistently great food, and excellent value is what makes Dickey’s Barbecue Pit a great restaurant option for Frisco -- plus, who doesn't love free ice cream after a delicious barbecue meal?”
The Vahala family owns two existing Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in Frisco. One at 6841 Warren Parkway, Suite 205 is directly across the planned Dallas Cowboys’ corporate headquarters and training facility. Frisco’s first location is at 7070 Preston Roar near Rolater Road. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Frisco is located at 6065 Sports Village Road and the phone number is 214.705.1674.

Franchise Owner Opens Third Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Frisco

(Ferndale, MI) The Detroit mortgage market slowed down in the summer of 2013 and shortly after JP Morgan Chase shut down their lending office where Jason Irvine and Craig Southerland were mortgage underwriters. Irvine and Southerland had always wanted to own their own business and on Thursday, July 24 at 11 a.m., the new business partners will open Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Ferndale. To celebrate their new career path, the new restaurant is throwing a three-day grand opening celebration
“We would eat at Dickey's Barbecue in Troy all the time with co-workers from Chase and really enjoyed the food,” said first time franchise owner, Jason Irvine. “When our office closed, we wanted to start our own business and Dickey's Barbecue just made sense because Michigan's market wasn't saturated with barbecue.”
Thursday opens with the first 50 guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50. On Friday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will offer all day merchandise giveaways which includes t-shirts, magnets and more! Stop by on Saturday when radio station 100.3 WNIC is onsite from noon to 2 p.m. when the location is serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> Also, 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 Ferndale is located at 23123 Woodward Avenue and the phone number is 248.565.3355. &nbsp;Keep up with the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DickeysWoodward">Facebook.</a>

New Career Path Leads Men to Barbecue with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Tupelo, MS) Marty Ballard and Jason Ellis have similar stories. They were both born in Mississippi and got their start at Pepsi in Tupelo. Following their time at Pepsi, they both went to work with the Little Caesars franchise. Ballard and Ellis will continue working together when they open their first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tupelo on Thursday, July 24 at 11 a.m.
“We have barbecue options in Tupelo, but not the Texas-style barbecue Dickey’s Barbecue offers,” said local owner, Jason Ellis. “The meats are slow smoked for 14 hours which makes a real difference. We’re excited to share this dining experience with the community!”
Thursday kicks off with the first 50 guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50. On Friday, customers have the chance to grab Dickey’s Barbecue gear with all day merchandise giveaways. Saturday, stop by for jams when radio station Wizard 106.7 is onsite from noon to 2 p.m. This location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
Ballard owns eight Little Caesars in Mississippi and Louisiana. Ellis owns Little Caesars in Booneville.The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tupelo is located at The Barnes Shopping Center at 3946 North Gloster Street, Suite F and the phone number is 662.840.9500. Can’t take the wait? Keep up with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbbcoftupelo">Facebook.</a>

Business Partners Take On Barbecue in Home State of Mississippi with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Castle Rock, CO) Seth Warren will bring a new family friendly restaurant option to Castle Rock when he opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on Thursday, July 24 at 11 a.m. The first location in Castle Rock kicks off with a three-day grand opening celebration where the first 50 dine-in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
Friday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Castle Rock will offer all day merchandise giveaways. Saturday, radio station 98.5 KYGO is onsite from noon to 2 p.m. This location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
“I love that Dickey’s Barbecue is so family friendly as a popular fast-casual restaurant, and I think both qualities are going to make it successful in Castle Rock,” said first time owner, Seth Warren. “Most people here have never tasted genuine slow smoked Texas-style barbecue and I think it’ll be a big hit.”
Warren resides in the area with his wife and two young children. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has nine locations in Colorado with several more under development. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Castle Rock is located at 323 Metzler Drive, Suite 101 and the phone number is 303.688.3383. Keep up with this newest location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DickeysCastleRock">Facebook.</a>