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(Sanger, TX) Tracy Norris is a United States Marine Corps veteran who spent the past six years overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan working as a contractor for the Department of Defense before returning home to his wife, Katrina. On Thursday, July 17 at 11 a.m., the Norris’s will open their first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Sanger. The newest Dallas-Fort Worth area location is hosting a three-day grand opening celebration with the first 50 guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50.
“We were both looking to start a new chapter together and we decided to fulfill our dream of owning our own business,” said first time franchise owner, Tracy Norris. “Once we started looking into franchise opportunities Dickey's stood out because it’s family owned and operated --plus it helped that we are huge fans.”
On Friday, country station 96.3 KSCS will be on-site from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/quote/everyday">$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. Saturday, customers can stop by for all day merchandise giveaways.
Following a dispute with their general contractor, the Norris’s received help from the community. The <a href="http://www.combatvet.org/">Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association</a> of more than 20 veterans from all over the Denton and Dallas area assisted in the construction efforts along with Jeff and Dezi Gutknecht who partnered with the Norris’s to complete the store.&nbsp;
The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Sanger is located at 600 South Stemmons Freeway and the store phone number is 940.458.2853. Keep up with this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit.sangertx">Facebook.</a>

Marine Veteran Opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Sanger with Wife

(Bellevue, NE) Brandon Kosek knows a little about Nebraska --he attended the University of Nebraska and grew up in Seward. When Kosek tasted Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, he knew it would be a hit in Bellevue and on Thursday, July 17 at 11 a.m., Kosek will open his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. The new location kicks off with a three-day grand opening celebration where the first 50 dine-in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“Nebraska is a great market for barbecue and in Bellevue we don’t have many options, which is a shame because everyone here loves barbecue,” said first time franchise owner, Brandon Kosek. “I’m especially excited about Bellevue being close to the Offutt Air Force Base and look forward to serving our armed forces some great barbecue.”
Friday, radio station KAT 103.7 is onsite 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.
Prior to opening his first restaurant, Kosek supervised three McDonald’s restaurants. Kosek plans to open at least four more Dickey’s Barbecue locations across Nebraska and Iowa in the coming years. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Bellevue is located at 4102 Twin Creek Drive, Suite 116 and the phone number is 402.905.9673. Keep up with this newest location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbellevuene">Facebook.</a>

Cornhusker Opens New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Bellevue

(Hillsboro, TX) Glenn and Tammy Garrett were ready to start something new. Tammy spent years working in accounting and payroll and Glenn recently retired after over 30 years in the cement industry. On Thursday, July 17 at 11 a.m., the Garrett’s will bring leading fast casual dining option, <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a>, to Hillsboro. The new location will celebrate by hosting a three-day grand opening celebration with the first 50 guests receiving a gift card for up to $50.
Friday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will offer all day merchandise giveaways. Saturday, radio station 102.5 The Bear will be onsite from noon to 2 p.m. and 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.
“The Hillsboro community needed a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit -- we’re in Texas where all communities deserve to have great barbecue,” said first time owner, Glenn Garrett. “Tammy and I love barbecue and are excited about bringing Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to the Hillsboro area.”
Their restaurant is located at 1510 Corsicana Highway and the store phone number is 254.221.1076. Check out all the details on this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Dickeysbarbecuehillsboro">Facebook.</a>
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Couple Opens New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Hillsboro

&nbsp;(Plymouth, MN) In an effort to help with local flood relief, all Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in the Twin Cities area will be donating 5 percent of sales from Friday to Sunday to area flood relief. &nbsp;On Friday, July 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chairman Roland Dickey will be at the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Plymouth handing out 100 free autographed copies of his new cookbook, Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook. &nbsp;This location will also be awarding one lucky guest free barbecue for a year.
“We’re excited Mr. Dickey is coming to town to help us with local flood relief efforts,” said local franchise owner, Tom Eggerud. “We have great customers and a wonderful community – we want to show them how much we appreciate their continued support by giving something back.”
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday July 11, radio personalities Mike Max from WCCO as well as Paul Koffy from Buzz’n will be on-site for merchandise giveaways and prizes. &nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue in Plymouth is located at 3195 Vicksburg Lane and the store phone number is 763-746-0029. All Twin Cities metro locations including Chaska, Maple Grove, Eagan, Shakopee, Savage, Eden Prairie, Burnsville, and Coon Rapids are participating in the giveback weekend. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also, North Branch and St. Cloud will also be part of the flood relief program.
“Not only is Dickey’s dedicated to quality food at a great value,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., President and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We’re dedicated to being good neighbors in the communities we serve, which is why we are excited to help with flood relief efforts.”

Roland Dickey Visits Plymouth for Guest Event Supporting Flood Relief

(Lexington, KY) On Thursday, July 10 at 11 a.m., Lexington will get a new barbecue option when <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> opens. To celebrate, the newest location is hosting a three-day grand opening celebration. The first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has great tasting, quality, on-the-go meal options for busy families at a reasonable price,” said first time owner, Magdy Rizk. “Lexington is the perfect location for fast-casual barbecue because we have the families and local businesses.”
On Friday, customers can stop by the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Lexington for <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> Radio station 94.9 The Bull 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. Saturday, Dickey’s Barbecue will offer all day merchandise giveaways.
Prior to opening a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Rizk worked in the telecom industry. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in &nbsp;Lexington is located in Eastland Shopping Center at 1315 Winchester Road, Suite 325 and the store phone number is 859.303.7445. Check out all the details on this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Lexington-KY/243709232484491">Facebook.</a>

New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Brings Texas Barbecue to Lexington

(Centreville, VA) Hala Sa’ad’s degree in the culinary arts and her extensive background in the food and beverage industry have prepared her to be the perfect restaurateur. On Thursday, July 10 at 11 a.m., Sa’ad will pursue her passion when she opens her first restaurant, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. To celebrate, Sa’ad is throwing a three-day grand opening celebration. The first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50. &nbsp;
“Centreville residents needed a barbecue option and when I was introduced to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, I knew it would be a hit in Centreville,” said first time owner, Hala Sa’ad. “I know delicious food and Dickey’s Barbecue offers quality slow smoked meats and home-style sides you can’t get anywhere else.”&nbsp;
Friday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Centreville will offer all day merchandise giveaways.&nbsp;Saturday, radio station 98.7 WMZQ will be on-site from noon – 2 p.m. The location will be serving <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.
Sa’ad earned a culinary arts degree from Johnson &amp; Wales University and resides in Centreville. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Centreville is located at 14260 G&amp;H Centreville Square and the phone number is 571.281.4846. Keep up with this new location on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbbqcentreville">here.</a>

Centreville Resident Pursues Her Passion Opening Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Lancaster, PA) On Thursday, July 10 at 11 a.m., Lancaster residents will have a new reason to eat out. The first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Lancaster will open and to a three-day grand opening celebration where the first 50 dine-in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50. Lancaster is the the seventh location to open in Pennsylvania with an eighth planned for Wilkes-Barre this year.
“My wife and I had eaten at three different Dickey’s Barbecue Pits around the country and were impressed with each one,” said first time owner, Scott Lefever. “I wanted to do something different than the typical food offered here in Lancaster and I knew people would love to have a barbecue option.”
Friday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will offer all day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday, radio station 92.7 WKZF is onsite from 11 a.m. – 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.
Lefever has owned two hobby shops for about fifteen years. He most recently worked for the Strasburg Railroad. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Lancaster is located at 2481 Lincoln Highway East and the phone number is 717.435.8444. Keep up with this newest location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeyslancaster">Facebook.</a>
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Swaggers in to Lancaster with First Location

(Riverton, UT) On Thursday, July 10 at 11 a.m., Ahmad Vedadi will open the first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Riverton. To celebrate the new restaurant, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is hosting a three-day grand opening celebration. Thursday kicks off with the first 50 guests receiving gift cards worth up to $50.
On Friday, customers can stop by the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit for <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> Radio station K Bull 93 will be on-site 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, Dickey’s Barbecue will offer all day merchandise giveaways.
“I love the art of making great barbecue and summer is the perfect time to bring barbecue to the Riverton area,” said first time owner, Ahmad Vedadi. “We smoke our meats every night low and slow for 14 hours and that’s what makes us truly great barbecue.”
Prior to opening Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Vedadi owned a pizza delivery chain with 16 locations, a fine dining restaurant and a Mexican restaurant. Today, he also owns three Subway franchises. Vedadi has lived in Utah for over 35 years and has a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Utah. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Riverton is located at 12575 South Rhetski Lane, Suite 103 and the store phone number is 801.256.6574.&nbsp;

Riverton Gets Smokin’ New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Liberty, MO) On Thursday, July 10 at 11 a.m., Liberty residents will get a new fast casual barbecue option. To celebrate, the new location will kick off a three-day grand opening celebration where the first 50 dine-in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“Liberty is a growing yet tight knit community. There are a number of restaurants but no barbecue, which is unheard of in an area so close to Kansas City -- the greatest barbecue town in the country,” said multi-unit owner, Ryan Wenrich. “I love the Dickey’s Barbecue brand and the quality of the food, I know the Liberty community will too.”
Friday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will offer all day merchandise giveaways. Saturday, radio station 101 The Fox is onsite from 1 p.m. – 3 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.
This will be the third location for local owner Ryan Wenrich. His current locations are in Topeka and Lee’s Summit with a fourth location planned for Wichita this year. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Liberty is located at 600 South 291 Highway and the phone number is 816.407.7427. Keep up with this newest location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Liberty-Mo/452194278257966">Facebook.</a>

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens with 3-Day Grand Opening in Liberty

(Palmdale, CA) On Thursday, July 3 at 11 a.m., Palmdale residents will get a new barbecue option when Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens just in time for the Fourth of July. To celebrate, the new location will throw a three-day grand opening celebration. The first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50. &nbsp;
Friday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will offer all day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday, the party continues with radio station Bob FM and 100.9 the Heat onsite from 11 a.m. – 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.
“There is nothing like Dickey’s Barbecue in Antelope Valley and we can’t wait to bring real Texas-style barbecue to the area,” said first time franchise owner, Jamie Bynum. “Our meats are slow smoked on-site with real wood for up to 14 hours which is why our barbecue tastes unbelievable.”
Jamie and Liza Bynum were searching for their next endeavor when they decided to open their own Dickey’s Barbecue franchise. The Bynum’s also own a computer hardware-software business. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Palmdale is located at 1125 West Rancho Vista Boulevard and the phone number is 661.402.5123. Keep up with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Palmdale/296771520477179">Facebook.</a>

Couple Opens First Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Palmdale

(Tuscaloosa, AL) On Thursday, June 26 at 11:00 a.m. Alabama will get two new barbecue restaurants. To celebrate, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in both Northport and Tuscaloosa are hosting three-day grand opening celebrations. Roland Dickey, Sr. will be on-site in Tuscaloosa on Friday and Northport on Saturday giving away free cookbooks.
Raji Singh owns and operates the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Tuscaloosa and Wesley Harbin owns and operates the Northport location. &nbsp;A fourth Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Alabama opens in Huntsville this July.
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 <li>Friday: radio station 98 TXT is onsite from noon to 2 p.m., $2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches, Mr. Dickey will be signing and giving away 50 free cookbooks, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.</li>
 <li>Saturday: all day merchandise giveaways.</li>
 <li>Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tuscaloosa is located at 1800 McFarland Boulevard, Suite 524 and the phone number is 205.758.1133. Keep up with this newest location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-of-Tuscaloosa/1419226578362260">Facebook.</a></li>
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Northport Event &amp; Store Details
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 <li>Friday: all day merchandise giveaways.</li>
 <li>Saturday: radio station 98 TXT is onsite from noon to 2 p.m., $2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches, Mr. Dickey will be signing and giving away 50 free cookbooks, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.</li>
 <li>Dickeys Barbecue Pit in Northport is located at 13544 HWY 43 North and the phone number is 205.330.1147. Keep up with this location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-in-Northport/639074816180848">Facebook</a>.&nbsp;</li>
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Roland Dickey Attends Grand Openings of Two New Dickey’s in Tuscaloosa

(Columbia, MO) Wade Bradley has 37 years of restaurant management experience and on Thursday, June 26 at 11:00 a.m., Bradley and his son, Jared will open their first restaurant, <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> . To celebrate, the first location in Columbia is hosting a three-day grand opening celebration. The first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“The Dickey’s Barbecue business model was exactly what I was looking for,” said first time franchise owner, Wade Bradley. “Columbia is a vibrant town experiencing a lot of growth right now, making it the perfect location for fast-casual barbecue.”
Friday, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will offer all day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday, radio station 94.3 KAT Country will be on-site and customers can stop by for <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches</a> from noon to 2 p.m. &nbsp;Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card, two winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year and customers will have the chance to win St. Louis Cardinals tickets.&nbsp;
Bradley’s restaurant experience includes Cracker Barrel and McDonald’s. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Columbia is located at 1412 Forum Boulevard, Suite 130 and the store phone number is 573.303.3167. Check out all the details on this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeyscomo">Facebook.</a>

Father and Son Open New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Columbia, SC

(Ferndale, WA) Dustin and Cheri Benson are not your typical business partners. The grandmother and grandson duo are the local owners of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. On Thursday, June 26 at 11 a.m., they will open their second location in Ferndale. To celebrate, the new location is throwing a three-day grand opening celebration. The first 50 guests will receive gift cards worth up to $50. &nbsp;
“We have enjoyed working with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit over that past few years,” said multi-unit franchise owner, Dustin Benson. “We can’t wait to open our second location. I grew up in Ferndale and I’m so excited to be able to open a business in this part of Whatcom County.” &nbsp;
Friday, radio station 92.9 KISM will be on-site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and this location will be serving <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. Saturday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Ferndale will offer all day merchandise giveaways.
Benson worked for Subway for four years before opening his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit with his grandmother in Lynden in 2012. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Ferndale is located at 2054 Main Street and the phone number is 360.384.4227. Keep up with this new location on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Ferndale/863873193639184">here.</a>

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens in Ferndale with Family Partnership

(Louisville, KY) David Robinson, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), wanted to open a business he could leave to his children one day. That’s just what he discovered when eating at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit while visiting Nashville. On Thursday, June 12 at 11 a.m., Robinson will open his first <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> in Louisville. To celebrate, the grand opening, they are hosting a three-day celebration. The first 50 guests will receive a gift card for up to $50.
“Louisville has a lot of restaurant options, but was missing the slow smoked Texas barbecue that Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers,” said first time franchise owner David Robinson. “Dickey’s offers a top notch product and I know it’s going be well received in the Louisville area.”
Friday, radio station New Country 103.1 will be on-site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches.</a> Saturday, the new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will offer all day merchandise giveaways. &nbsp;Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.
Robinson, his wife and their two young children reside in Louisville. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Louisville is located at 285 North Hubbards Lane and the store phone number is 502.650.9065. Check out all the details on this new location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuelouisville">Facebook.</a>

Couple Opens First Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Louisville

(Brentwood, TN) John Clark has always dreamed about being his own boss and on Thursday, June 19 at 11 a.m., Clark’s wish will be granted when he opens his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Brentwood. The new location kicks off with a three-day grand opening celebration where the first 50 dine-in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“Many folks know Dickey’s Barbecue and are excited to have a location here in town,” said local owner John Clark. “Once everyone gives our Texas-style pit smoked meats and home-style sides a try and experiences the quality and unique flavors we offer - the word will spread quickly!”
Friday, the party continues with radio station 105.9 The Rock onsite 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.
Clark spent 25 years climbing the corporate ladder before landing in his dream job as a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit franchisee. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Brentwood is located at 8113 Moores Lane, Suite 1900 and the phone number is 615.622.2818. Keep up with this newest location on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Brentwood-TN/1461197700780584">Facebook.</a>

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