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(Visalia, CA) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Visalia will be open for business on Thursday, January 9 and the first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. The opening celebration continues for three-days. “This is a growing community with great people – we’ve received so much positive feedback,” said local franchise owner Kelly Brooks. “This area needed a new barbecue restaurant with top-notch quality food and service.” Friday, customers will enjoy a day full of merchandise giveaways. On Saturday, this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches</a> and a chance to win a $500 gift card.&nbsp; Three customers will also win FREE barbecue for a year. Radio station 106.7 FM will also be onsite from noon to 2:00p.m. Owners, Donnie and Kelly Brooks are from Tulare. Prior to owning a Dickey’s Barbecue, Kelly worked in the field of education and Donnie worked for Southern California Edison. The couple plans to open another location in Tulare. This is the 41st Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to open in California. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Visalia is located at 4119 South Mooney Blvd in the Packwood Creek Shopping Center and their store number is (559)697-0060. To stay up to date on this location, check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepitvisalia">Facebook</a>. #DickeysVisalia
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Kicks Off the New Year with New Visalia Restaurant

(Simi Valley, CA) On Thursday, January 9 at 11:00 a.m. the new Dickey’s Barbecue in Simi Valley will open its doors for business. The first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a gift card loaded with up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue. “I’m thrilled to be a part of the expansion of Dickey’s Barbecue in California,” said franchise owner Arman Grigoryan. “People love the food and the atmosphere -- I can’t wait to celebrate with the community.” Friday, customers will enjoy a day full of merchandise giveaways. On Saturday, radio station 105.1 FM will be on site from noon to 2:00 p.m. and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches</a>. Other giveaways include a $500 gift card and FREE barbecue for an entire year. Arman Grigoryan lived in Texas for four years and became a big fan of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. He loved the food so much, he decided to open his own. Grigoryan plans to open three more locations next year. This is the 40th Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to open in California. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Simi Valley is located at 2902 Tapo Canyon Road in the El Paseo Shopping Center and their store number is 805-577-PORK. To learn more about this local Dickey’s, check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DickeysBBQPitSimiValley">Facebook</a> page. #DickeysSimiValley
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit Says Howdy to New Simi Valley Location

(Clinton, UT) Dickey’s Barbecue in Clinton has something to celebrate other than the New Year. Their new location will host a three-day party starting Thursday, January 9 at 11:00a.m. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. “We are excited to open and meet the people in the Clinton community, said local owner Clint Urry. “Dickey’s Barbecue has been around since 1941 and has perfected the art of great barbecue!” Friday, customers will have the chance to get free merchandise giveaways. Saturday radio station K-Bull 93 will be onsite from 1:00p.m to 3:00p.m and this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches.</a> &nbsp;Clint Urry was raised in Centerville, UT and prior to owning a Dickey’s Barbecue he was a residential appraiser. He is planning to open another location in the Bountiful area. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Clinton is located at 1917 W. 1800 N., Suite D8 and their store number is 801.820.5848. To learn more about this local Dickey’s, check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/clintondickeys?ref=br_tf">Facebook.</a> #DickeysClinton

New Year, New Restaurant, Dickey’s Barbecue Opens New Location in Clinton

(Bossier City, LA) Starting Thursday, December 19, Dickey’s Barbecue in Bossier City will celebrate the opening of their new location. The first 50 customers who purchase an item will receive a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit gift card loaded with up to $50. The party continues for three days. “I’m looking forward to bringing great barbecue to the Bossier community,” said local owner Catherine Long. “Families are going to love our quick-serve, home-style barbecue.” The party continues Friday with a day of merchandise giveaways. On Saturday this location will be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches</a> and radio station 93.7 FM will be on-site from noon to 2:00 p.m. One lucky winner will receive a gift card for $500 good at any Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location. As a former Dallas resident, Long has always been a big fan of Dickey’s Barbecue and felt it was perfect for the Bossier community. She has lived in the Bossier City area for about 5 years with her husband and two children. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Bossier City is located at 2620 Beene Blvd in the Target Shopping Center across from Chick-Fil-A and their store number is 318-742-9997. To learn more about this local Dickey’s, check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dickeys-Barbecue-Pit-Bossier-City/609990925698869">Facebook</a> page. Click to <a href="https://clicktotweet.com/20bxu">tweet</a> #DickeysBossierCity.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Throws Holiday Celebration for New Bossier City Location

(Garden City, ID) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Garden City will open on Thursday, December 19 with a Texas size three-day celebration.&nbsp; The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. “We’re happy to be a part of the continued growth of Dickey’s Barbecue in Idaho,” said franchise owner Lance Hale. “It’s exciting to bring a new dining option to the Garden City community – we know they will love our slow smoked Texas barbecue.” Partners Lance Hale and Dr. Wade Harris met while working in the medical field. This is second location to open in Idaho with another two locations currently in development. Hale and Harris plan to open more locations and are centering their development plans in Treasure Valley.&nbsp;&nbsp; By 2016 they plan to have six locations open. Dickey’s Barbecue in Garden City is located at 6708 N. Glenwood St at the corner of State and Glenwood in the Plantation Center and their store number is 208-853-4259. Click to <a href="https://clicktotweet.com/6OUdR">tweet</a> #Dickey’sGardenCity.
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Thursday, December 19:
The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a Dickey’s Barbecue gift card for up to $50. The next 100 customers will receive a free meal plate voucher with a purchase of a drink.
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Friday, December 20:
Customers will enjoy a day full of Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise giveaways including t-shirts, koozies and sunglasses.
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Saturday, December 21:
There will be <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu">$2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches</a> and radio station 104.3 FM will be onsite from noon to 2:00p.m. One lucky customer will receive a gift card for up to $500.
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Three Day Party at the New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Garden City

(Searcy, AR) Searcy, Arkansas is getting a smoking holiday gift this year.&nbsp; Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Searcy will open its new location on Thursday, December 19 at 11:00 a.m. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. Friday, customers will enjoy a day of merchandise giveaways and Saturday radio station KSSN 96 keeps the party going from noon to 2:00p.m.&nbsp; This location will also be serving $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches. One lucky customer will win a gift card for $500 good at any Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. “We’re excited to share authentic Texas barbecue with the Searcy community,” said franchise owner Joshua Hightower. “Families will enjoy our home-style dining and kids eat FREE every Sunday.” Hightower, a disabled Veteran, received his Master’s Degree in Business from Harding University. He admired the fact Dickey’s Barbecue is a veteran-friendly company and looks forward to owning his own barbecue restaurant. “As a veteran, I appreciate companies like Dickey’s who offer business opportunities to returning vets,” said Hightower. “And, I’m excited to bring jobs to the Searcy community.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Searcy is located at 407 S. Main St next to Spring Park and their store phone number is 501-368-0008. To learn more about this local Dickey’s Barbecue, check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepitsearcy">Facebook</a> page. Click to <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/6HQ43">tweet</a> #DickeysSearcy.

Just in Time for the Holidays, Dickey's Barbecue Opens New Searcy Location

(Tacoma, WA) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tacoma will be open for business Thursday, December 19 at 11:00a.m and the first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. The grand opening celebration continues for three-days. “Opening my second location is exciting for my family!&nbsp; I’m thrilled to bring authentic slow-smoked Texas barbecue to the Tacoma community,” said multi-unit franchise owner Gary Depping. “We know people will enjoy the great food and family friendly atmosphere.” Friday customers will enjoy a day of merchandise giveaways including t-shirts, koozies and sunglasses. Saturday the day kicks-off with radio station 94.1 FM from noon to 2:00 p.m and this location will be serving $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches. In addition, three lucky winners will win FREE barbecue for a year. Depping spent the majority of his career working for Burger King. He opened his first Dickey’s Barbecue location in Auburn in 2012 and plans to open a third location in 2014. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tacoma is located at 8425 S Hosmer St., Suite 106 across the street from Red Lion Inn and their store number is 253-267-1899. Click to <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/jgze0">tweet</a> #DickeysTacoma.

'Tis the Season for New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tacoma

(Twin Falls, ID) On Thursday December 5, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Twin Falls is throwing a three-day celebration just in time for the holiday season. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. “The Twin Falls community is going to love our barbecue,” said multi-unit owner John Thomson. “We offer a great selection of slow-smoked meats, home style sides and catering options.&nbsp; We also have free ice cream every day and kid’s eat free on Sunday.” Friday, customers will enjoy a day of merchandise giveaways. The party continues Saturday with radio station 106.7 FM onsite from noon to 2:00p.m Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Twin Falls will be serving $2 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches and there will be a drawing for one lucky winner to win a $500 gift card. Thomson currently owns Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in Utah and Colorado.&nbsp; He has another Idaho store in development in Garden City. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Twin Falls located at 799 Cheney Dr. (location description) and their store number is 208-419-3229. Click to tweet #DickeysTwinFalls.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Throws Grand Opening Shindig in Twin Falls

(Granbury, TX) On Thursday, December 12, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will open in Granbury at 11:00a.m. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. The opening festivities continue for three-days. “I’m so proud to offer pit-smoked barbecue to the Granbury community,” said local owner Chung Yam “I can’t wait for locals to enjoy all that Dickey’s Barbecue has to offer.” Friday, customers will enjoy a day of merchandise giveaways. Saturday, Dickey’s Barbecue will serve $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches and radio station 95.9 FM will kick-up the party from11:00a.m to 1:00p.m. There will also be giveaways for FREE barbecue for a year and a $500 gift card. Chung Yam has lived in Texas for over 15 years. After talking with his friends, who are also Dickey’s franchisees he knew this was the path he wanted to take. Yam was a previous restaurant owner of a Chinese restaurant. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Granbury is located at 3906 US Highway 377 East inside Luton Ranch next to Michael’s and their store number is 817-573-2897. &nbsp;Click to tweet. #DickeysGranbury.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Gets in Holiday Spirit with New Granbury Location

(Livingston, TX) Just in time for the holidays, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Livingston will be open on Thursday, December 5. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. “I’m excited to open a new location and to serve great barbecue to the Livingston community,” said multi-unit owner Aftab Bawani. “Customers just love our food and family friendly atmosphere.” Friday radio station KICKS 105 FM will be onsite from 4:00p.m to 6:00p.m and this location will be serving $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches. There will also be giveaways for FREE barbecue for a year, a $500 gift card and Dickey’s Barbecue merchandise. Aftab Bawani also owns Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in Magnolia, Conroe and in Houston on Westheimer Road. Bawani plans to open more locations in the future. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Livingston is located at 12081 Highway 59 North in Seven Oaks and their store phone number is 936-718-9786. Click to <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/1g5VD">tweet</a> #DickeysLivingston.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Spreads Holiday Cheer with New Livingston Location

(Fredericksburg, VA) Just in time for the holiday season, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fredericksburg will be open on Thursday, December 5. The first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item that day will receive a gift card for up to $50. The opening festivities continue for three-days. “The Fredericksburg community needed an option for good barbecue and I just know locals will appreciate our slow smoked, authentic barbecue,” said local owner Eric Wilborne. “We are looking forward to serving the community.” Friday, radio station 93.3 FM will be on site from 11:00a.m to 1:00p.m and they will be serving $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches. Three lucky winners will win FREE barbecue for an entire year and one customer will win a $500 gift card. Festivities conclude Saturday with a day full of merchandise giveaways. Eric Wilborne previously worked in the technology industry for over 10 years. He decided it was time to return to his passion in the restaurant business. Wilborne will be operating this location along with his business partner Jeff Rose, who just recently retired from the Marines. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Fredricksburg is located at 10008 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 100 across the street from Wal-Mart on Southpoint Parkway. Their phone number is 540-710-0700. To find out more about this local Dickey’s check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysoffredericksburg">Facebook</a> page. Click to <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/TcK0j">tweet</a>. #DickeysFredricksburg.
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit Kicks off Holiday Season with New Fredericksburg Location

(Rock Island, IL) On Thursday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. the new Dickey’s Barbecue in Rock Island will open its doors and the first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a gift card fully loaded with up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue. &nbsp; “I am looking forward to serving great Texas barbecue to the Rock Island community,” said franchise owner Bradley Emmert. “We offer a family friendly atmosphere, free ice cream and kids eat free on Sundays – I know it will be a big hit.” &nbsp; The party continues Friday with merchandise giveaways including t-shirts, koozies and sunglasses. On Saturday there will be <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu-at-a-glance/menu">$2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches</a> and radio station 103.7 FM will be on site from noon to 2:00p.m. &nbsp; Bradley Emmert and business partners Mark Shaecher and Mike Nicolas looked into franchising opportunities and loved the history and culture of Dickey’s Barbecue.&nbsp; They would like to open more locations in the future. &nbsp; Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Rock Island is located at 4018 Blackhawk Road next to the Dollar General and K-Mart in Rock Valley Plaza and the store phone number is 309-283-7021. To learn more about this local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, check out their Facebook. Click to <a href="https://clicktotweet.com/B7wCu">tweet</a> #DickeysRockIsland.&nbsp;

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Serves Up Pit-Smoked Barbecue to Rock Island

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(Sacramento, CA) On Thursday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. Dickey’s Barbecue in Downtown Sacramento will be to serving up authentic Texas barbecue. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50. &nbsp; Friday, customers will enjoy a day of merchandise giveaways including. Saturday, Dickey’s Barbecue in Downtown Sacramento will <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/menu/">be serving $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches</a>.&nbsp; Radio station 96.9 FM will be on site from noon to 2:00p.m. One lucky customer will win a $500 gift card to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. &nbsp; “I’m excited to put a Texas barbecue restaurant in Downtown Sacramento,” said multi-unit franchise owner Jared Katzenbarger “We will be serving breakfast and offering late night barbecue -- I know this will be a local favorite.” &nbsp; Jared Katzenbarger is centering his development plans in Sacramento and West Sacramento. He plans to open 6 more locations in the next few years. This is the 39th Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location to open in California. &nbsp; Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Downtown Sacramento will serve breakfast Monday through Friday starting at 5:00 a.m and will stay open until 3:00a.m. Friday and Saturday. This new restaurant is located at 1901 J Street across the street from Spaghetti Factory. Check out their local Facebook page. Click to <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/R8Ui3">tweet</a> #DickeysDTS.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens in Downtown Sacramento

(Rancho Cordova, CA) On Thursday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. Dickey’s Barbecue in Rancho Cordova will be serving up great Texas barbecue. The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue. &nbsp; Friday, November 22 customers will enjoy a day of merchandise giveaways and Saturday, November 23 radio station 95 Rock FM keeps the party going from noon to 2:00p.m.&nbsp; This location will also be serving <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/our_food/default.php">$2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches</a> . In addition, a lucky customer will win a $500 gift card good at any Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. &nbsp; “We’re excited to share authentic Texas barbecue with the Rancho Cordova community,” said multi-unit franchise owner Ray Snook. “We’ve had so many requests to open another location and this community was at the top of our list.” &nbsp; This new location in Rancho Cordova is the second location for local owners Ray and Ann Snook.&nbsp; The Snook’s have lived in California for many years and opened their first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit after a career change. The couple also owns a location in Folsom. This is the 38th Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to open in California. &nbsp; “The local community has very few options for fresh, fast, pit-smoked barbecue,” said Snook. “Dickey’s Barbecue offers high quality meals at a great value.” &nbsp; This new restaurant is located at 2320 Sunrise Blvd at the junction of Coloma number is 916.858.8195. For all the latest news on this local Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DickeysRanchoCordova">Facebook</a> page. Click to <a href="https://clicktotweet.com/gb_vV">tweet</a>.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Rounds Up for Rancho Cordova

(Eugene, OR) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Eugene will open on Thursday, November 21 with a three-day celebration.&nbsp; The first 50 dine-in customers will receive a gift card for up to $50 to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. &nbsp; “I’m excited to bring a different type of restaurant to the Eugene community,” said franchise owner Joy Hedge. “This is a very social community and I know people will love the authentic Texas barbecue that we will be serving.” &nbsp; Friday, customers will enjoy a day full of merchandise giveaways. Then Saturday, radio station New Country 93 will be on site from to noon to 2:00p.m and Dickey’s Barbecue will be serving $2 Pulled Pork Barbecue sandwiches. One lucky customer will win a $500 gift card. &nbsp; Joy Hedge is originally from Oregon and worked in management prior to owning a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. After learning about the history and growth of the franchise, Hedge and business partners, John Coleman and Nathan Lang knew they wanted to bring Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to Oregon. Coleman grew up eating Dickey’s Barbecue in Dallas. &nbsp; The Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Eugene is located at 1680 Corburg Road next to Side Bar and Dairy Queen and the store number is 541-393-6650. To learn more about this location check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepiteugene">Facebook</a> page. Click to <a href="http://clicktotweet.com/B7wCu">tweet</a> #DickeysEugene.

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